About the book
'I absolutely loved this smart, twisty novel' Sunday Times bestseller SHARI LAPENA
'A dark and twisty read' Sunday Times bestseller NITA PROSE
Everyone watches their neighbours.
Everyone lies about their friends.
Everyone's a suspect when a local goes missing.
Elise King moves into the sleepy seaside town of Ebbing. Illness has thrown her career as a successful detective into doubt, but no matter how hard she tries to relax and recuperate, she knows that something isn't right.
Tensions are running high beneath the surface of this idyllic community: the weekenders in their fancy clothes, renovating old bungalows into luxury homes, and the locals resentful of the changes. A town divided, with the threat of violence only a heartbeat away.
This peaceful world is shattered when two teenagers end up in hospital and a local man vanishes without trace. Elise starts digging for answers, but the community closes ranks, and the truth begins to slip through her fingers. Because in a small town like this, the locals are good at keeping secrets...
Perfect for fans of Broadchurch, L.J. Ross and Ann Cleeves' Vera Stanhope novels.
Readers can't put down Local Gone Missing!
'Like all Fiona Barton's books, this one is simply a must read.' FIVE-STAR Reader Review
'A fab, twisty-turny mystery' Sun
'I absolutely loved this book and raced through. Brilliant story and brilliant writing - I highly recommend!' FIVE-STAR Reader Review
'I was completely swept up in this story of a seaside town full of dark secrets - the ending was masterful. I loved it!' KATHERINE FAULKNER, author of Greenwich Park
'This was an absolute page turner. Loved it from start to finish!' FIVE-STAR Reader Review
'Tense and full of reveals and twists. A compulsively dark mystery. Fiona Barton never disappoints!' LESLEY KARA
Editions of Local Gone Missing
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781787630833
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780552175869
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781787630840
- EBook
- ISBN 9781473561984
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781529191035
Read an Excerpt
'I absolutely loved this smart, twisty novel' Sunday Times bestseller SHARI LAPENA
'A dark and twisty read' Sunday Times bestseller NITA PROSE
Everyone watches their neighbours.
Everyone lies about their friends.
Everyone's a suspect when a local goes missing.
Elise King moves into the sleepy seaside town of Ebbing. Illness has thrown her career as a successful detective into doubt, but no matter how hard she tries to relax and recuperate, she knows that something isn't right.
Tensions are running high beneath the surface of this idyllic community: the weekenders in their fancy clothes, renovating old bungalows into luxury homes, and the locals resentful of the changes. A town divided, with the threat of violence only a heartbeat away.
This peaceful world is shattered when two teenagers end up in hospital and a local man vanishes without trace. Elise starts digging for answers, but the community closes ranks, and the truth begins to slip through her fingers. Because in a small town like this, the locals are good at keeping secrets...
Perfect for fans of Broadchurch, L.J. Ross and Ann Cleeves' Vera Stanhope novels.
Readers can't put down Local Gone Missing!
'Like all Fiona Barton's books, this one is simply a must read.' FIVE-STAR Reader Review
'A fab, twisty-turny mystery' Sun
'I absolutely loved this book and raced through. Brilliant story and brilliant writing - I highly recommend!' FIVE-STAR Reader Review
'I was completely swept up in this story of a seaside town full of dark secrets - the ending was masterful. I loved it!' KATHERINE FAULKNER, author of Greenwich Park
'This was an absolute page turner. Loved it from start to finish!' FIVE-STAR Reader Review
'Tense and full of reveals and twists. A compulsively dark mystery. Fiona Barton never disappoints!' LESLEY KARA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Local Gone Missing about?
'I absolutely loved this smart, twisty novel' Sunday Times bestseller SHARI LAPENA
'A dark and twisty read' Sunday Times bestseller NITA PROSE
Everyone watches their neighbours.
Everyone lies about their friends.
Everyone's a suspect when a local goes missing.
Elise King moves into the sleepy seaside town of Ebbing. Illness has thrown her career as a successful detective into doubt, but no matter how hard she tries to relax and recuperate, she knows that something isn't right.
Tensions are running high beneath the surface of this idyllic community: the weekenders in their fancy clothes, renovating old bungalows into luxury homes, and the locals resentful of the changes. A town divided, with the threat of violence only a heartbeat away.
This peaceful world is shattered when two teenagers end up in hospital and a local man vanishes without trace. Elise starts digging for answers, but the community closes ranks, and the truth begins to slip through her fingers. Because in a small town like this, the locals are good at keeping secrets...
Perfect for fans of Broadchurch, L.J. Ross and Ann Cleeves' Vera Stanhope novels.
Readers can't put down Local Gone Missing!
'Like all Fiona Barton's books, this one is simply a must read.' FIVE-STAR Reader Review
'A fab, twisty-turny mystery' Sun
'I absolutely loved this book and raced through. Brilliant story and brilliant writing - I highly recommend!' FIVE-STAR Reader Review
'I was completely swept up in this story of a seaside town full of dark secrets - the ending was masterful. I loved it!' KATHERINE FAULKNER, author of Greenwich Park
'This was an absolute page turner. Loved it from start to finish!' FIVE-STAR Reader Review
'Tense and full of reveals and twists. A compulsively dark mystery. Fiona Barton never disappoints!' LESLEY KARA
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Local Gone Missing?
Fiction > Crime and / or mystery fiction
Where can I read a sample of Local Gone Missing?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781787630833
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Local Gone Missing?
Fiona Barton
Who is the Publisher of the book Local Gone Missing?
Transworld
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Local Gone Missing is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781787630833) and paperback(ISBN 9780552175869) and paperback(ISBN 9781787630840) and ebook(ISBN 9781473561984) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781529191035)
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