Local Woman Missing: A Novel of Domestic Suspense

My catchphrase for this novel: "This book is crazy!"The novel is extremely well-written in terms of craft and style. I enjoyed the structure and how the pieces were put together, leading up to multiple twists.I thought the motives were lackluster, but the events were still rather shocking and the craft was just so intriguing, it kept me on my toes!

Loved this one. Very twisty and had to pay really close attention to details. Very well written. Alittle crazy twisted but couldn’t wait to find out what happened and how it all tied together.

Kept me so engaged I read the book in one whole day. The twists were crazy. Some parts I wish had a little more depth so we could understand more but overall very good book!

I never thought it would turn out the way it did. I was completely hooked from the first page. Well worth the read!

Mary Kubica's "Local Woman Missing" is a suspenseful thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end. The story unfolds in a small, seemingly peaceful community that's rocked by the disappearance of two women, Shelby Tebow and Meredith Dickey, along with Meredith's young daughter, Delilah.The novel is narrated from multiple perspectives, including members of the affected families, friends, and neighbors, as well as by a mysterious stranger. This allows readers to piece together the puzzle from various angles, building suspense and raising questions about each character's motives and secrets.Kubica does an excellent job of portraying the emotional toll the disappearances take on the characters. The desperation of the families, the frustration of the police, and the growing fear within the community are all palpable. The novel also explores the complexities of family relationships, particularly the bond between mothers and daughters.Some key considerations -1. Twists and Reveals: The book is full of unexpected twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat. When you think you've figured things out, Kubica throws in a new piece of information that changes everything.2. Well-developed characters: Despite the multiple perspectives, Kubica creates well-developed characters that readers can connect with. Each character has flaws and vulnerabilities, making them all the more realistic.3. Fast Pace: The story moves quickly, with short chapters that make it easy to devour the book in one sitting.4. Slow Start: Some readers might find the beginning of the book to be slow, as Kubica sets the scene and introduces the characters. However, the pace picks up quickly once the disappearances occur.Overall, "Local Woman Missing" is a well-written and suspenseful thriller that will stay with you long after you finish reading it. It's an excellent choice if you're looking for a book to keep you guessing and emotionally invested.

I both liked and disliked this story for a few reasons.I liked the viewpoint of the brother whose sister has returned. I thought that was a very unique and well done view point. It’s honestly the only viewpoint I enjoyed. Each character also had a different voice which is pretty impressive, and difficult to do. I also really liked the story. I DID NOT see the twist coming so great job on that. And it was done so naturally.Okay now dislikes. It’s very monotone. Like it’s trying to be a police drama but reading it and watching it is very different. All other characters except the brother were very long winded. They’d go on rants about things that would never matter. And I didn’t feel like it was really helping to get to know the characters. I want to know what happens to Carly. We got everyone else’s stories and happy endings except the child who was harmed most in the story.I was planning on giving this book 2 stars up until the twist. I think the twist made it enjoyable enough.

This book kept me questioning the whole time. Wait, did I read that a few chapters back? Hold on, what just happened there?? It was an excellent story and I finished it very quickly. As in.. I couldn’t put it down. Awesome story!

This book has a unique plot, not one you think you can know in advance, and that made it a really good read for me. Two or three things that keep me from giving it five stars: 1-too many improbable and overlooked clues that kept what really happened from being disclosed 2-how can a person commit suicide with a hammer to his/her own head then a knife to the torso?3-what happened to the whole Cassandra disclosure? Also, two or three words used that were either not real words or wrong usage. To the author: remember that intelligent readers pick up on these things. We really do follow plots closely.