Missing

A Novel

De: E.A. Jackson

Narrado por: Nicola Walker

“Utterly gripping, intelligent, and haunting....A TRIUMPH.” —Will Dean, award-winning author of Adrift

A detective returns to a thirty-year-old case—an infamous disappearance in London—that has haunted her entire career and now may jeopardize her future in this “brilliant, pacy, gut-punch of a novel” (Matthew Blake, #1 internationally bestselling author), perfect for fans of Tana French.

In August 1990, London is suffering through an unprecedented heatwave when baby Bella Carpenter is snatched through the open window of her hotel room. Detective Inspector Martha Allen is assigned the high-profile case and, knowing that it could make or break her career, is determined to find Bella.

When a young woman named Nell Beatty walks into the police station with a baby who appears to be Bella, and whom Nell claims she found on a park bench, it seems that the mystery is solved, and her family is overjoyed. But DI Allen isn’t convinced, something about Nell’s story doesn’t ring true. As much as she wants to continue, however, now that the baby is safe, she’s ordered to close the investigation.

Thirty years later, Nell Beatty is found murdered. Now a superintendent, Allen has never really gotten over her doubts about the Carpenter case and can’t resist doing a little digging, eager to find out what happened to Nell, and her involvement in the baby’s disappearance all those years ago. But will her efforts uncover something darker than she could have ever imagined? And what is she risking as she tries once and for all to reveal the truth?

Reseñas de la Crítica

"An engaging story with a shocking ending and narration that beautifully conveys suspense and tension."

"British actress Nicola Walker's measured pace and restrained tone pair perfectly with protagonist DI Martha Allen. In 1990, baby Bella Carpenter disappeared from a London hotel room while her parents slept. Allen had her suspicions about the parents, but she couldn't prove anything. After days of searching and a public plea, a young woman, Nell Beatty, walks into the police station claiming to have found the baby in a park. Her story doesn't quite add up, but Allen's superior halts the investigation. Thirty years later, Nell has been murdered, and Allen is now a superintendent; doubts about the Carpenter case have never left her."

Compelling story, exceptional narration!

First time listening to E. A. Jackson and found this book thoroughly engaging. Plan to search out and listen to her other titles.

Audible and book publishers should hire Nicola Walker to narrate all audiobooks. Her narration and voice acting adds so much dimension and resonance and elevates any story told.

Great mystery narrated by legendary actor!

Loved everything about this mystery. Good twists and satisfying conclusion. I could listen to Nicola Walker read anything, but this was a great story!

Nicola Walker - always excellent

I thought I knew what had happened by Chapter 3 and I was right. That being said it was an interesting tale and was well written. Narration was superb. Some of the motivations of the characters for their actions were not well developed and flimsy. I wish there had been a few more twists. Still a good read/listen.

Great narration!

Nicola Walker is the best narrator, a pleasure for listening. Good book, but great narration.