Books matching: a child gone missing
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Save:'The Widow' by Fiona Barton is a psychological thriller that revolves around the disappearance of a toddler girl named Bella and the subsequent investigation. The story is told from multiple viewpoints including the detective on the case, a reporter covering the story, and the widow of the main suspect, Glen Taylor. Readers are taken back and forth in time, exploring the events leading up to Bella's disappearance and the aftermath of Glen's death. The writing style includes short chapters, shifting perspectives, and a mix of flashbacks, keeping the readers engaged in uncovering the truth behind the mysterious events.
I can hear the sound of her crunching up the path. Heavy-footed in high heels. She’s almost at the door, hesitating and smoothing her hair out of her face. Nice outfit: jacket with big buttons, decent... - #2Lannyby:
Save:Lanny by Max Porter is a mystical and innovative novel that follows the story of a young protagonist named Lanny who goes missing in a small English village. The narrative delves into the relationships between Lanny, his parents, an older artist named Pete, and the village community. The book combines elements of magical realism, mythology, and fantasy to create a unique and poetic tale that explores themes of violence, grief, and human emotion.
Dead Papa Toothwort hugs himself with diseased larch arms and dribbles cuckoo spit down his chin. He grins. The head of a dolphin and the wings of a peregrine! Surgical yearnings invade him, he wants ...
