The Girls Who Disappeared: The brand-new thriller from the bestselling author of The Couple at No 9

The Girls Who Disappeared is a gripping thriller by Claire Douglas, the bestselling author of The Couple at No 9. It follows journalist Jenna Halliday as she investigates the disappearance of three girls twenty years ago in the close-knit community of Stafferbury. With twists and turns, the novel keeps readers guessing until the end.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 15 September 2022
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

The No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller and Richard & Judy pick from the bestselling author of The Couple at No 9 is a gripping novel that will keep you glued to the page. Richard Osman's novel is a clever, gripping, and compelling read that has received rave reviews from critics. Sarah Pearse describes it as an "unputdownable thriller," while Grazia Book Club calls it "eerie, spine-tingling." Janice Hallett praises Douglas as the queen of the unexpected twist, and Gillian McAllister calls it her best wrongfooting yet. Alice Feeney describes the plot as "chillingly dark with a killer twist," and Heidi Perks calls it "totally gripped throughout."

Thirty years ago, Olivia Rutherford was driving three friends home when a figure in the road caused her to swerve and crash. When she regained consciousness, she found herself alone in the car - her friends had vanished. They are never seen again.

Now, journalist Jenna Halliday visits the close-knit community of Stafferbury to persuade Olivia to talk and solve the mystery of the girls' disappearance. However, Olivia remains silent. What happened to the girls? Is Olivia hiding something? Why are the people of Stafferbury so frightened? How many secrets can one small town hide?

This deliciously dark, captivating, and twisty mystery from the Queen of Gripping Pageturners is sure to keep you entertained until the very end. CL Taylor praises Douglas for her lively female characters and twisty plot, while the Daily Mail describes it as moody, menacing, and gothic. JP Delaney calls it "spine-chilling," and the Sunday Times calls it "a twisty plot and unnerving undertones make this an unf.

Weight: 280g
Dimension: 197 x 128 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781405951180