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.

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In a quiet suburban community, the disappearance of a local woman sends shockwaves through the neighborhood, unraveling secrets long buried and testing the fragility of the human spirit. In Mary Kubica's gripping thriller "Local Woman Missing," suspense and mystery intertwine, revealing the hidden facets of ordinary lives. As the threads of the past interlace with the present, the race to uncover the truth exposes depths of deception and resilience.

This novel delves into the psychological intricacies of its characters while exploring how far people will go to protect what they cherish most.

Trust is a fragile bond often built on tenuous truths waiting to unravel. Beneath the surface of every community lies hidden secrets yearning for exposure. The past often dictates the future revealing the depths of human nature.

In "Local Woman Missing a seemingly ordinary suburban neighborhood becomes the backdrop for a harrowing tale when a woman mysteriously vanishes followed by another disturbing disappearance. The community is sent into a spiral of suspicion and fear as hidden secrets begin to surface. The novel unveils the lives entwined in these disappearances portraying the desperation and relentless pursuit of the truth as loved ones grapple with the unknown.

With each twist the lines between reality and suspicion blur creating a palpable tension that keeps readers on edge. Kubica masterfully crafts each character with psychological depth each harboring their hidden motives and secrets. The narrative shifts perspective weaving a complex tapestry connecting the dots between past and present demanding readers' constant engagement.

As the mystery thickens the revelation of long-buried truths comes to light propelling the story toward an unexpected and surprising conclusion. Intricately plotted the novel invites readers to question how well they know those around them. Local Woman Missing" is a compelling and haunting exploration of the delicate facades within communities where personal histories collide with tragic events.

Mary\'s skillful storytelling captivates with its suspenseful atmosphere and deep character studies.

Mary Kubica's ability to interweave complex characters into a suspenseful plot is a testament to her mastery creating an engrossing reading experience The novel's haunting atmosphere is imbued with tension providing a chilling narrative that engages and enthralls from start to finish Kubica's storytelling acumen is evident in her seamless blending of timelines and perspectives enriching the narrative with depth and dimension Each character is intricately developed showcasing the intricacies of human nature The unexpected twists and revelations take readers on a rollercoaster journey challenging them at every turn This domestic thriller is a testament to Kubica's expertise in capturing suspense and crafting narratives that linger long after the final page.