Still Missing

By: Chevy Stevens

Narrated by: Angela Dawe

Length: 9 hrs and 6 mins

Publisher's summary

On the day she was abducted, Annie O’Sullivan, a 32-year-old Realtor, had three goals: sell a house, forget about a recent argument with her mother, and be on time for dinner with her ever-patient boyfriend. The open house is slow, but when her last visitor pulls up in a van as she’s about to leave, Annie thinks it just might be her lucky day after all.

Interwoven with the story of the year Annie spent captive in a remote mountain cabin — which unfolds through sessions with her psychiatrist — is a second narrative recounting the nightmare that follows her escape: her struggle to piece her shattered life back together, the ongoing police investigation into the identity of her captor, and the disturbing sense that things are far from over.

The truth doesn’t always set you free.

Still Missing is a shocking, visceral, brutal, and beautifully crafted debut novel about surviving the unsurvivable — and living to bear witness.

©2010 Chevy Stevens (P)2010 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Critic reviews

"The intense plot alternates between Annie's creepy confinement, her escape, and her attempts to readjust to real life, from going to the bathroom when she wants to managing her own meals. Still, Annie knows that a large part of her soul is still missing. Her transformation from victim adds to the believability of the enthralling plot." ( Publishers Weekly)

Far too exciting to put down

Would you consider the audio edition of Still Missing to be better than the print version?

This book grabs your attention and does not let go until the end. If you enjoy a thriller, then I recommend this book and the narrator was great. I felt this heroines pain.

What other book might you compare Still Missing to and why?

This book is outstanding, and I can relate it to Juliet by Anne Fortnier.

What about Angela Dawe’s performance did you like?

She put her heart into this read.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

There were many moments and to reveal any would spolil it for future readers.

Any additional comments?

I look forward to more books from this author.

Great storyline! Great narrator! Loved this book!!

The story kept me interested through out the entire book. Shocking ending. Great author. 👍

Very interesting, slow at times, unexpected ending

What was one of the most memorable moments of Still Missing?

Toward the end, when things started coming together. I literally did an out loud 'NO WAY.'

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When she lost Hope.

Still Missing is a great listen!

What did you love best about Still Missing?

I thought this was a great listen! It was a great story line and kept me guessing until the end!

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

The plot was original and the perspective was great. I love how the story was told in sessions with her shrink...great twist.

What about Angela Dawe’s performance did you like?

The narrator did a great job. She kept a good pace and did very well with the different voices without sounding corny.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I found myself mouth agape in surprise several times!

Any additional comments?

There is a great deal of vulgar language and some graphic violent sexual descriptions but it I found it relevant and necessary to the story line.

Very well done!

Any additional comments?

This book was pretty intense from start to finish. There was a spot near the end when I thought the story should be over, but it didn't drag like some books do when they get to that "finished" point. Before you could get bored, you were sucked back into another dramatic event. I thoroughly enjoyed the suspense, and although it was cringe-worthy at times, it was well balanced.

Could not put down my headphones!!!

What did you love best about Still Missing?

The unique storytelling device of presenting the main character's one-sided conversation with her "shrink" drives this book.

What did you like best about this story?

I loved following Annie's thought processes as she dealt with her life after her abduction while also slowly drawing out the details of the experience. I admired her honesty and self-awareness.

Which character – as performed by Angela Dawe – was your favorite?

Annie's voice was perfect. The pacing was just right for every circumstance. You could totally feel her every emotion from fear to defiance, confusion to sadness, anger to optimism.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

This book moved me to tears several times, but I can't share the details without giving away plot points.

Any additional comments?

I don't give out five stars easily; this book deserves every one for both the story and narration. I'll definitely be looking for this author and narrator in the future.

Loved it.

I loved that the author revealed the plot layer by layer. I couldn't stop listening.

Pleasantly surprised

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

A great combination of a narrator that makes a good story come alive. Seems like a cousin of a Gillian Flynn novel

Very Difficult to Read as a Mother of a Baby Girl

What did you love best about Still Missing?

The performance was great. I finished this book a couple of days ago and it has still stayed with me. The writing was good and convincing.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Still Missing?

The most memorable were the heartwrenching ones. I'd hesitate to describe any because I don't want to spoil the book.

Which character – as performed by Angela Dawe – was your favorite?

The main character.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes. I actually had to Google a summary because I needed to know what happened with one particular thing. The anticipation was distressing.

Any additional comments?

I do not recommend this book for anyone who has an overabundance of empathy, particularly if you are a mother. It might have been an easier read for me prior to having my daughter.

It's strange because I regret listening to this, even though it was well written. It was just too much to listen to as a mom of a baby girl.

This book is AMAZING!

I could not stop listening, this book is amazing! The story was excellent. I usually do not write reviews. But just had to write one for this book! Ten Stars!!!