The Missing Ones

Don't miss the BRAND NEW chilling psychological thriller from the number 2 bestselling author of The Family at No. 12 ???? A completely unmissable, twisty thriller, perfect for fans of Claire Douglas, Frieda McFadden, and Lisa Jewell! Ray Eke has always found peace in his job, collecting litter for the city council. Until the day he finds the brutalized, bloodless body of a girl on his round. He recognizes her immediately too. Lauren Pascoe went missing three years before. It’s also clear she hasn’t been lying on the roadside verge all this time. Someone’s clearly been holding her prisoner. Keeping her as their very special toy. The police know it couldn’t have been Ray, whose gentle heart is obvious to all. But then another girl is taken. And she’s someone who Ray had a connection to, back in his previous job as an accountant, before his breakdown… The twists in this novel are guaranteed to leave readers with their jaws on the floor. Just when you think you know who the killer is, you’ll have your mind blown! Readers love Anita Waller: ‘A great cast of characters, a riveting storyline, a nail-biting climax.’ Valerie Keogh ????? ‘By page 3 I was hooked. By the end I was addicted.’ Owen Mullen ????? ‘Wow! Sit down and hold on for the ride!… Another one of Anita’s books that I didn't want to put down… Just as I love a psychological thriller to be and the ending was just perfect. Another stunningly compulsive read from a truly brilliant author!’ Goodreads reviewer ????? ‘I was hooked from the first page. Blown away. Wow… Twisted, dark and disturbing.’ Goodreads reviewer ????? ‘This is why I read novels! This book is everything!... I want to read ten more like it.’ Goodreads reviewer ????? ‘WHAT A BRILLIANT READ… It gripped me from the first page!’ Goodreads reviewer ????? ‘Oh my goodness! I’m not a great reader but I devoured this book in a few days… Twists and turns a plenty… Suspense, thrilling, heart wrenching and what a conclusion. Had it all. Best book in a long time.’ Goodreads reviewer ????? ‘What a read! Literally I couldn’t put it down… Extremely gripping.’ Goodreads reviewer ????? ‘Gobsmacking… Kept me glued to the pages until the very last word!… The outcome shocked me – I didn’t see THAT coming but that wasn't the last surprise. A fantastic thriller.’ Goodreads reviewer ?????