Local Gone Missing

Praise

Praise for LOCAL GONE MISSING

“Fiona Barton has created a town full of suspense and a cast of characters with so many reasons to keep secrets buried deep. A dark and twisty read.”–Nita Prose, New York Times bestselling author of The Maid
  
“This compulsively dark mystery is a joy to read. Fiona Barton never disappoints!”–Lesley Kara, international bestselling author of The Rumor

“All the right twists and turns. . .Barton successfully spins and weaves the novel’s various storylines with ease….As in any good thriller, there’s more to the story than meets the eye….[R]eaders will savor untangling the intricate web Barton weaves.”–USA Today

“Fiona Barton does it again in her new novel Local Gone Missing….an excellent read for fans of the mystery and suspense genre. Perfect for fans of Kerry Wilkinson, Harlen Coben, and Karin Slaughter.” –Seattle Book Review
 
“Barton presents such an embarrassment of riches…Layers and layers of unlovely revelations about people who seemed perfectly nice.”–Kirkus Reviews

“Barton’s facility at creating plausible characters makes emotional involvement with them easy. Minette Walters fans will be pleased.”–Publishers Weekly

“Barton skillfully pivots here from the globe-trotting reporting that drives her Kate Waters series toward domestic crime awash in village secrets. Readers drawn in by Elise’s hawk-eyed detecting and hard-edged vulnerability won’t see the final twist coming.”–Booklist

“Barton writes with the pacing, plotting and richly drawn characters of the best English dramas on PBS’ Masterpiece Mystery. Cue this one up.”–Minneapolis Star Tribune

“A cleverly crafted puzzle that has emotional heft and social commentary as well as an intriguing web of mysteries.”–St. Louis Post-Dispatch

“[A] compulsive mystery that will have you pushing your bedtime, promising to read just one more chapter.”–E! Online

“Though Local Gone Missing’s plot is wonderfully twisty with a sur­prising and satisfying conclusion, it’s the characters who stand out. Foremost among them is the compelling and well-drawn Elise, who’s struggling to adjust to life back on the force after returning from medical leave. Thanks to Barton’s airtight plotting and impeccable characteri­zation, a minibreak by the sea will never seem relaxing again.”–BookPage

“A captivating read. A first-grade suspense novel and highly recommended….Barton demonstrates, one more time, why she is considered a master of the craft.”–Mystery Tribune

“Local Gone Missing is a great summer read, scratching the itch for a seaside location, musical get-togethers, crazy communities, and crime. While the pace is surprisingly fast and you can tear through pages pretty quick, you’re going to want to slow down. Nuance and details matter here, both in the storytelling itself and in Barton’s slippery way of presenting information. Puzzles within puzzles here.” — Criminal Element