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Local Woman Missing: A Novel of Domestic Suspense Kindle Edition

by Mary Kubica (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 44,597 ratings
Editors' pick Best Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
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THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER—OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD!

"Dark and twisty, with white-knuckle tension and jaw-dropping surprises." —Riley Sager, New York Times bestselling author of Home Before Dark

In this smart and chilling thriller, master of suspense Mary Kubica, author of Just the Nicest Couple, takes domestic secrets to a whole new level, showing that some people will stop at nothing to keep the truth buried.

People don't just disappear without a trace…

Shelby Tebow is the first to go missing. Not long after, Meredith Dickey and her six-year-old daughter, Delilah, vanish just blocks away from where Shelby was last seen, striking fear into their once-peaceful community. Are these incidents connected? After an elusive search that yields more questions than answers, the case eventually goes cold.

Now, eleven years later, Delilah shockingly returns. Everyone wants to know what happened to her, but no one is prepared for what they'll find…

Don't miss Mary Kubica's chilling upcoming novel, She's Not Sorry, where an ICU nurse accidentally uncovers a patient's frightening past...

Look for these other edge-of-your-seat thrillers by New York Times bestselling author Mary Kubica:
  • The Good Girl
  • Pretty Baby
  • Don’t You Cry
  • Every Last Lie
  • When the Lights Go Out
  • The Other Mrs.
  • Just The Nicest Couple
  • She's Not Sorry
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  5. Publication date
    May 18, 2021
  6. File size
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  1. Shelby Tebow to consider, a young woman who went for a jog in our neighborhood ten nights ago and never returned.
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“[A] daringly plotted, emotionally eviscerating psychological thriller.” —Publishers Weekly

“Impossible-to-see-it-coming…. [Kubica] takes readers to a whole new level of deceit and irony.” —Booklist

“[Local Woman Missing] will appeal to fans of Lisa Jackson and Gregg Olsen…. The twists, turns, and an unpredictable ending make it irresistible.” —Library Journal

“I’m shamelessly addicted to Mary Kubica’s juicy, unpredictable reads, as much for her well-rounded, fully human, flawed characters as her sizzling plots—and she just keeps getting better. LOCAL WOMAN MISSING is a propulsive journey through a winding maze of secrets, leading to a jaw-dropping twist that I never saw coming. Loved every minute.” —Joshilyn Jackson, New York Times bestselling author of Never Have I Ever

“Dark and twisty, with all the white-knuckle tension and jaw-dropping surprises readers have come to expect from Mary Kubica.” —Riley Sager, New York Times bestselling author of Home Before Dark

"Complex, richly atmospheric and thoroughly riveting, Local Woman Missing is a thoughtful look at how even the most innocuous secrets between happy couples and beloved friends in tightly knit neighborhoods can sometimes turn so unexpectedly and terrifyingly deadly." —Kimberly McCreight, New York Times bestselling author of Reconstructing Amelia and A Good Marriage

About the Author

Mary Kubica is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Good Girl and Pretty Baby. She holds BA degrees in history and American literature, both from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. She lives outside of Chicago with her family and enjoys photography, gardening, and caring for the animals at a local shelter.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08DKZX3FX
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Park Row; Original edition (May 18, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 18, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1756 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 353 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 44,597 ratings

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Mary Kubica is a New York Times bestselling author of suspense thrillers including The Good Girl, The Other Mrs., and Local Woman Missing. Her books have been translated into over thirty languages and have sold over two million copies worldwide. She’s been described as “a helluva storyteller” (Kirkus) and “a writer of vice-like control” (Chicago Tribune), and her novels have been praised as “hypnotic” (People) and “thrilling and illuminating” (L.A. Times). She lives outside of Chicago with her husband and children.

Visit Mary at http://www.marykubica.com/

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Local Woman Missing
This book is a page turner just passed part 1 who would do such a thing?! Mystery murder (not gory) but o man pretty good so far.
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Cortney Farkas
5.0 out of 5 stars Twists and turns I really enjoyed
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2024
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This is the first suspense book I’ve read and I really enjoyed it! Lots of twists, turns, surprises and kept me hooked the whole book. I love the characters and how well the author developed them, the town, everything!
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4.0 out of 5 stars good suspense
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2024
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This was a very enjoyable book. Started off on a simple, straightforward path that got more convoluted and twisted as it progressed. Well written and well plotted, with interesting characters and very suspenseful. I'm often able to predict the bad guy and or general ending - not so here. The only thing I thought was off was that the end section of the book was twisted and had characters making stupid decisions when they hadn't earlier - it seemed a bit forced and rushed. I've read other books by this author and will continue to search out her work.
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Lucy's Mom
5.0 out of 5 stars Suspenseful, engaging, fast read!
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2024
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I enjoy a good mystery read and this did not disappoint! I did not see any of the plot twists coming!! I couldn't put it down, highly recommend to any mystery/crime fan!
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JonesFam
5.0 out of 5 stars Kept Me Interested & Guessing to the END!
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2024
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Fabulous read - so hard to put down! I admit I can get bored somewhat easily if a book isn't edge-of-your-seat. I was NOT bored. I couldn't wait to read more! I had to guess until the end!! Great characters (Leo and Meredith were my favorite), interesting twists, going to order more books from this author!
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Jessica P.
4.0 out of 5 stars Twisty but plotholes...
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2023
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I gave this 4 stars because I think what could have been great storytelling was overshadowed by some serious plot holes and a rushed ending.
I want to say first, that I liked the idea of who the antagonist turned out to be but the ending overall seemed rushed and completely far fetched. No spoilers but those who read it, music studio really? For all that time?
Also, without giving too much away, the detective and the DNA test? Yea right that was so far fetched it was almost laughable. The author would have been better off having the reader wait for the DNA results to come back than to add that unnecessary twist for even more shock value. It didn't work and was insulting to one's intelligence.
Another huge let down (without revealing who) is how the police ruled and closed two very suspicious deaths in a neat little bow and didn't investigate further?
Also I felt like there were things thrown into the story and never explained just because...
Who were the two people outside of Meredith's house that Cassandra saw?

Who was the car following Bea and Kate?

Was Marty and Shelby having an affair?

Don't get me wrong, despite everything mentioned above I enjoyed this book alot. I think if it were tweaked a little and didnt have a rush ending this could have been brilliant. I would still recommend but if you read you will have questions.
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Katie Nelson
3.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining, but convoluted
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2024
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There’s a lot going on in this book. A woman who went out for a jog 11 years ago is missing. A mom and her daughter went missing 11 years ago. In present time, a girl is being held hostage in a basement.

The book opens with the girl in a basement. It’s a tough read, both literally and figuratively. I struggled to read it as it is poorly written and confusing. But once I made it through that, the story becomes much better. The ending however had me rolling my eyes. Everything gets wrapped up neatly, even though it is contrived and unbelievable.
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Kyriacos Kyriacou
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, but not for the faint of heart!
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2024
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This writer did a great job with this novel. It had interesting characters, plot development, and setting. I enjoyed all the rainy scenes- It added to the suspense of everything. I was enticed the entire time. There are a lot of gruesome parts though, so just be prepared for that. It was definitely a page turner!!
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Cara
5.0 out of 5 stars I did not see that coming
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2024
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This is a suspenseful book all the way to the end. I didn’t figure out the twist ahead of time and love that! I will definitely be looking into other books by this amazing author!
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SeasonedBuyer
5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating Read
Reviewed in Canada on February 20, 2024
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Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Didn’t want to put it down. Unpredictable plot twists, many characters points of view. Highly recommend
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Rajesh n
5.0 out of 5 stars Good
Reviewed in India on March 13, 2024
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Nice value for money i like it
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Sara
2.0 out of 5 stars Estropeado / Ruined
Reviewed in Spain on December 29, 2023
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El libro ha llegado con pegamento y papel pegado en la parte de atrás, al quitárselo se ha dañado el libro. Horrible.

The book came with something sticky on the back and cardboard stack to it, when I wiped it off the paper got damaged. Sincerely disappointed.
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Sara
2.0 out of 5 stars Estropeado / Ruined
Reviewed in Spain on December 29, 2023
El libro ha llegado con pegamento y papel pegado en la parte de atrás, al quitárselo se ha dañado el libro. Horrible.

The book came with something sticky on the back and cardboard stack to it, when I wiped it off the paper got damaged. Sincerely disappointed.
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BellaMamma
5.0 out of 5 stars Unputdownable - finished it literally in one sitting. so good!
Reviewed in Germany on October 15, 2023
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This book will get you out of any reading slump. The twists are spectacular! Definitely one of the best thrillers I‘ve read this year.
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bethany mitchell
4.0 out of 5 stars A good psychological thriller with a surprising endinf
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 27, 2023
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Local Woman Missing is a very dark mysterious book with multiple plot twists throughout. With both past and present storylines helping the reader to understand previous events that caused this awful situation.
Multiple Points of view helping to thicken the plot, making you feel like you know what the ending is going to be.

I enjoyed this book, for me it was a little slower in the beginning but I'm glad I continued on because once it picked up, my gosh I was engrossed in the story needing to know the ending!
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