{"product_id":"book-imfj","title":"Woman, Missing: The best new crime thriller of 2024 from the award-winning author of TRUST ME, I'M DEAD. Shortlisted NZ Booklovers Awards 2025. Perfect for readers of Sarah Barrie..","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHORTLISTED - 2025 Ngaio Marsh Award for Best Novel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGutsy new PI Lou Alcott takes charge in this brilliantly crafted, gritty thriller. Perfect for readers of Sarah Bailey and Jane Caro's \u003cem\u003eThe Mother\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHORTLISTED - NZ Booklovers Awards 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShe's the one to turn to when you need saving. But first she has to save herself…\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLou Alcott is turning over a new leaf as a private investigator. Formerly police, she was forced to resign when she attacked a domestic violence perpetrator. She's always vowed to be nothing like her grandfather Hamish, Melbourne's biggest crime boss, delivering an eye for an eye, but this guy had it coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn her first day she draws two cases helping at-risk women. First there's Diane Paterson, who has apparently left her husband without a word. Who should Lou believe? The charmingly distraught husband, Diane's suspicious parents, or the freezer full of lovingly prepared food left behind?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen a house security check for an isolated young woman who is convinced her abusive ex is stalking her again turns worrisome when she fails to show up for their meeting. Lou reports Melinda's odd disappearance to the police but with no signs of a struggle she fears they're not able to act quickly enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith her protective radar pinging, Lou keeps digging until she unearths chilling evidence that puts her in the hot seat. Suddenly Lou is embroiled in a cat-and-mouse-game where there will only be one survivor… Will Lou's first case be her last?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRAISE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Compelling from start to finish..' -\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e Verve Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Briskly paced and interesting, \u003cem\u003eWoman, Missing\u003c\/em\u003e combines clever plotting, vivid urban locations and some nicely formed characters to make an outstanding read.' - \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCanberra Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'The attention to detail is phenomenal, combined with multiple twists elevates this thriller to a new level of suspense … If compelling mysteries with strong female leads are your kind of book, you will not want to miss out on this thriller by Sherryl Clark.' - \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBetter Reading\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'A fast-paced, action-packed thriller that explores the dangers of online dating, family loyalties, and the crossover between police, criminals and the community. Ex-cop, brand-new private investigator Lou Alcott is unconventional, unstoppable and strangely endearing.' - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB.M. Carroll, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Other Side of Her\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'I confess, I'm a big fan of Sherryl Clark's and \u003cem\u003eWoman, Missing\u003c\/em\u003e is another one to love. A pacy race against time that keeps you turning the page. Clark pulls in the reader straight away when her newly-minted private investigator Lou Alcott is called in to locate a missing wife, and to help a woman who suspects her ex is stalking her. \u003cem\u003eWoman, Missing\u003c\/em\u003e is cleverly plotted and hard to put down. A perfect holiday read.' - V\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eikki Petraitis, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Unbelieved\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49341815095600,"sku":"BDimfj","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/imfj-Square-cover.jpg?v=1777636643","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-imfj","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}