Girl Missing

By: Tess Gerritsen

Narrated by: Susan Ericksen

Length: 8 hrs and 10 mins

Publisher's summary

THE FIRST BODY IS A MYSTERY.
She's young. She's beautiful. And her corpse, laid out in the office of Boston medical examiner Cat Novak, betrays no secrets - except for a notebook clutched in one stiff hand, seven numbers scrawled inside.

THE NEXT BODY IS A WARNING.
When a second victim is discovered, Cat begins to fear that a serial killer is stalking the city streets: a shadowy madman without mercy or apparent motive. The police are sceptical. The mayor won't listen. And Cat's chief suspect is one of the city's most prominent citizens.

THE FINAL BODY...MIGHT BE HERS.
With the death toll rising, Cat races to expose a deadly conspiracy and the brutal killer at its heart - a killer who will stalk her from the dangerous streets of the inner city to the corridors of power. Because he's closer than she ever dreamt. And every move she makes could be her very last.

©2009 Tess Gerritsen (P)2009 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

If you like Rizzoli & Isles

From the author of the Rizzoli & Isles books that are now a TV show as well, this is an older book reissued and updated. It has a nice intro and post book interview with Tess Gerritsen. Like Maura Isles, Cat Novak is a Medical Examiner in the northeast. Although that's about as much as they have in common. I really liked this herione and wish there were more Cat Novak book out there. This book has a little science, a little police action, and a little romance. A delightful afternoon read.

Good Early Work

Where does Girl Missing rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Slightly above average. The story was interesting, but not as substantial, and the characters were not as clearly drawn as the ones in the Rizzoli and Isles books.

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

Somewhat. The story was interesting and I did not know what to expect from it.

What about Susan Ericksen’s performance did you like?

She's always good. She does a nice job with both male and female characters.

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

No.

Any additional comments?

There is an interesting note from the author about her early writing experiences. Still a little too much of the romance left in this one - that made it a bit less enjoyable for me. But the plot was intricate and interesting. I liked the main characters, although they seemed a bit sketchy - not as clear as her later characters. Overall, I enjoyed the book very much, although I do like her more recent books more.

Interesting, but not exciting

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

The book was just

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

Not really, there were some obvious

What didn’t you like about Susan Ericksen’s performance?

Her voice did not translate well into different characters, and most of the delivery was in the same tone.

Great Book, Not Heavy Romance

Even Tess Gerritsen states that this was her cross over from "romance" to more of that medical mystery and I have to say that Girl Missing (aka Peggy Sue Got Murdered) was a great mystery and not heavy on romance. Yes there was enough of a romantic tug that I was happy and mad and excited but the story line had me more. I was surprised by the end and enjoyed the way that Gerritsen attempted to adapt the book to be "newer" it is funny though technology is so ever changing we can't ever be on top. I highly recommend this book and now have become a true Tess Gerritsen fan.

Really enjoyed this book.

Loved this book. It was a good listen. Kept my attention throughout. Very enjoyable. I like Tess's stories. Good character development and the reader made this an easy listen.

A MEDICAL EXAMINER WHO PLAYS DETECTIVE

Would you listen to Girl Missing again? Why?

No, it was entertaining but predictable.

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

It was interesting.

What about Susan Ericksen’s performance did you like?

Susan Ericksen really breathed life into the story. I don't know if I would have finished without her reading.

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

Yes, I did.

Great story to listen to in one day.

The book was great at bringing the story in as the character grew in the ability to trust.

it was good

Where does Girl Missing rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

More romance than I thought there would be, but still good mystery

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

too long for all at one time

Excellent story.

What did you love best about Girl Missing?

Terri Gerritsen knows how to weave a story and help you build a connection with the characters.

What does Susan Ericksen bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Drama and a voice to the character.

Enjoyable

I did enjoy this book. I like strong women based characters and this one as with many Tess books delivered. I listened to most of her books before this one and I can see her evolution as a great mystery suspense writer. This one mixes in romance too, but that gave it an enjoyable element different from many straight mystery books. If you enjoy her books, you will enjoy this one as well.