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The Missing
- Narrated by: Clare Corbett
- Length: 10 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction
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Summary
You love your family. They make you feel safe. You trust them.
But should you?
When 15-year-old Billy Wilkinson goes missing in the middle of the night, his mother, Claire, blames herself. She's not the only one. There isn't a single member of Billy's family who doesn't feel guilty. But the Wilkinsons are so used to keeping secrets from one another that it isn't until six months later, after an appeal for information goes horribly wrong, that the truth begins to surface.
Claire is sure of two things: that Billy is still alive and that her friends and family had nothing to do with his disappearance.
A mother's instinct is never wrong. Or is it?
Critic reviews
"5/5 stars - Spine-chilling!' ( Woman Magazine)
"An excellent psychological thriller." ( Heat Magazine)
"Packed with twists and turns, this brilliantly tense thriller will get your blood pumping." ( Fabulous Magazine)
"Fast-paced, tense and atmospheric, a guaranteed best seller." (Mark Edwards)
''A gripping page-turner full of intrigue and suspense." (Lucy Clarke)
"Creepy, horrifying and twisty. C. L. Taylor is extremely good at writing stories in which you have no idea which characters you can trust, and the result is intriguing and scary and extremely gripping." (Julie Cohen, 2014 Richard and Judy Summer Book Club Pick)
" The Lie is absolutely brilliant - The Beach, only darker, more thrilling and more tense. It's the story of a twisted, distorted friendship. It's a compelling, addictive and wonderfully written tale. Can't recommend it enough." (Louise Douglas)
"A gripping and disturbing psychological thriller: every bit as good as The Accident." (Clare Mackintosh)
" Black Narcissus for the Facebook generation; a clever exploration of how petty jealousies and misunderstandings can unravel even the tightest of friendships. Claustrophobic, tense and thrilling, a thrill-ride of a novel that keeps you guessing." (Elizabeth Haynes)
"My heart was racing after I finished C.L. Taylor's brilliant new book The Lie. Dark, creepy and full of twists. I loved it." (Rowan Coleman)
"C.L. Taylor is fast becoming the queen of psychological suspense. Read this: you won't be disappointed." (Victoria Fox)
"A plot both brilliant and chilling; characters both appealing and dark and a terrifying climax to which you will race with your heart hammering in your chest. Masterful storytelling; a brilliant read." (Lucy Robinson)
"C. L. Taylor produces dark and intriguing page-turners, with strong characters and great pace." (Paul Finch)
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- Chris
- 30-05-16
Brilliant
This is a really good book and a great listen, I had to carry on listening in every spare moment. It all came together brilliantly, C.L. Taylor is a marvellous author and Clare Corbett is a fabulous narrator
8 people found this helpful
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- L. Russell
- 27-05-16
could not stoo listening
I bought this souley due to the narrator if i m being honest. I find her easy to listen to and she brings characters to life. She did not dissapoint and neither did the story.
When I first started to listen I found the text dialogues a bit irratating however they were pivotal to this story which was a real who dunnit.
i finished in two sittings. I literally couldn't stop listening.
5 people found this helpful
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- Mrs
- 23-04-16
Brilliant..
First audio book! Couldn't stop listening, kept guessing right til the end. Would def recommend a listen
10 people found this helpful
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- Georgia
- 19-05-16
good story excellent narration
enjoyed this story, good ending. Touched on every character close to Claire. Enjoyed the narration too
4 people found this helpful
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- Amazon Customer
- 02-06-16
Great!!
This was amazing, gripping and total worth a read or a listen. She's a fantastic author.
3 people found this helpful
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- Mrs. C. Brazil
- 13-05-16
fab
I chose this book because I enjoy Claire narration. thoroughly enjoyed it. always great to find a new author. loved it - will definitely keep up with her writing.
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- Timi
- 19-05-17
A brilliant fast paced thriller
One of the worst nightmares of parents is the disappearance of their child. 15 year old Billy goes missing without a trace and 6 months later the family is still nowhere nearer to finding out what happened. They are desperately trying to locate him and still believe that he ran away and is alive. However, the seed of doubt has been planted in their minds. Following a disastrous appeal for information, the family is accused of having something to do with Billy's disappearance. Claire, Billy's mom sets out on a mission to unravel the truth and clear the family of any wrongdoing. Well, she's in for a surprise as it turns out each family member held something back that could possibly played a part in the vanishing of Billy.
It's a gripping read, you get sucked into the story and can't help but keep guessing/judging what happened and whose responsibility it was. I changed my mind about it multiple times as I was reading on and the ending still came as a surprise! I would definitely recommend reading this great, fast paced thriller.
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- andrew
- 04-01-17
great story
looking forward to reading another of c.l taylors. great narration, really easy to follow, not too many characters
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- Erin Green
- 25-07-16
Amazing twists and turns in plot
I purchased on audio so i could enjoy this novel whilst walking my dog. Wow! I was gripped from the beginning. I just had to keep nipping out for long indulgent dog walks to hear the next thrilling section. 5* awarded.
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- Bronty
- 10-07-16
Gradually Gained Pace - Good Book
A slightly slow start as the characters were built, but a good book told mainly from the mother's perspective.
A gripping story, which unfolds to expose deception and tragedy. I could not stop listening and will look for more from this author in future.
Good narration kept the characters clear and pace of story flowing.
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