Oh, boy, let me tell you about this book - it's a total WOW! Remember how I loved that other story of hers, "The Couple at Number 9"? Well, I practically did a happy dance when I got my hands on "The Girls Who Disappeared."

It all starts with a bang - literally! Olivia and her pals are on a road trip when BAM! A nasty accident leaves her all alone. Talk about a mystery from the get-go! Fast forward 20 years, and we meet Jenna, a gutsy journalist with a mission - she's digging into the disappearance of those girls for a podcast. Oh, she's got guts, alright, 'cause everyone in town is tight-lipped, especially Olivia. Secrets and resistance everywhere!

But hold on tight 'cause things get even spookier - threats, danger, and an eerie forest surrounding Jenna's cabin. I was on the edge of my seat, ready to jump outta my skin at times! Douglas sure knows how to weave those tales of lies and deceit, keeping us guessing until the very last page.

The way she ties everything together - genius! I couldn't untangle that web of secrets even if I had a whole roll of duct tape. And that's what makes this book a total winner! The devilish atmosphere, the creepy vibes, and the suspense - oh, it's all just so darn thrilling!

So, here's the deal - if you're into spine-chilling mysteries that'll make you gasp and clutch your blanket tight, "The Girls Who Disappeared" is a MUST! Douglas has got me hooked, and I'm already on the lookout for her next tangled web of a story! Five stars, baby - five stars!

I love everything Claire Douglas writes and this is no exception. I raced through this book and loved every minute of it.
A really good story that keeps you guessing until the end.
So good!

Another cracking read from Claire Douglas. It had me gripped from the first page to the last, with loads of twists and turns that kept you guessing right to the end !

A solid mystery that has complex storylines buried within it. Can Jenna solve the unexplained events of 20 years ago.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book. I have chosen to write this honest review voluntarily and it reflects my personal opinion.
I have read other books by this author so I was expecting an interesting, accomplished read and I wasn't disappointed! Jenna has gone to stay in the village to investigate an old disappearance of 3 girls to make a news podcast. She stays in a log cabin set in a forest which immediately creates an eerie atmosphere which is added to by stories of strange lights and UFOs, shadowy figures and noises. We meet many characters who are all under suspicion, and at the same time another story is running with hints of drug smuggling. The story is so twisty I suspected everyone, and the final outcome was absolutely impossible to predict. This book is excellent!

I found this an ok read. Whilst initially I was intrigued, I found the slow pace to distract from the twist and turns making it less than thrilling.

This is a well written book with short and snappy chapters.
The atmosphere in this book is so creepy and is very suspenseful.
The twists and turns kept my interest throughout the book.
This is an excellent book.

Olivia is involved in an accident and blacks out. When she is rescued her friends have disappeared. This sets the tone for a thrilling read, what has happened to the friends, what secrets to the town and this accident have to hide. This was an entertaining read, I will read more in future.

The Girls Who Disappeared by Claire Douglas is gripping and full of twists and turns. I didn’t really like the ending as I thought it was a bit unrealistic but an enjoyable read overall.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for a copy of this ebook in exchange for my honest review.

I am a huge thriller critic and for that reason, I very rarely pick them up. That being said, this was definitely one of the better thrillers I've read. Strong characters, an interesting plot, some decent twists and turns, and some good side stories too.

I do really like Claire Douglas' writing. I like how not only does she focus on the mystery and the main plot itself, but I love how she adds in some side stories for the main characters too. Hearing about Jenna's divorce alongside her podcast mission was a great addition and it allows the reader to feel more connected to the character as a person. The writing style was simple, yet effective and made for a very easy and fast read.

I really liked both Jenna and Olivia so the dual POV between the two of them was great for me. Oh, I really liked Dale too. He was splendid. I wish we saw more of him.

This book stated off very strongly for me. Sadly, as I read on this feeling decreased. I felt it was very repetitive in places and the story could've easily been concluded much earlier than it was. I found the last third of the book kinda slow? The revelations at the end were great, don't get me wrong. They were sadly just a bit rushed for me and some of them could've been revealed slightly earlier on.

Overall, I did enjoy this book. It's not my first Claire Douglas book and certainly won't be my last.

Twelve years ago, Olivia was driving home to Stafferbury late at night with her three best friends when a figure in the road caused her to crash. When she wakes up, her friends have vanished. Now, journalist Jenna comes to the town where it happened, hoping to solve the mystery. But soon, she begins to wonder what is true. Does Olivia know more than she says? Or are the spooky rumours about Stafferbury true? And has she risked her own safety opening up old wounds.

An extremely enjoyable thriller. Gripping and atmospheric from start to finish. Claire Douglas has a real knack for the kind of twisty tales I love. Hopefully, she'll keep them coming.

The Girls Who Disappeared is Claire Douglas at her best. Full of suspense, drama, tense atmosphere that keeps you on the edge of the seat as it all unfolds, turning the pages till you reach the epic conclusion.

Wow. I could not put this book down. Totally gripped from page one.
Jenna is a journalist escaping her own martial problems when she arrives in the sleep village still grieving the missing teenage girls from 20 years earlier.
Olivia is the only missing girl still around to help Jenna but is under pressure from her own mum and boyfriend not too speak. So who actually knows what happened to them that night.
I did not predict any of the plot twists neither did I try as I enjoyed the book so much.
Another fab book from Claire. Keep them coming.

The Girls Who Disappeared by Claire Douglas was a great book, hooking me in from the first few pages and left me wanting to know what happened. Read in one sitting I could not put it down. I was left guessing until the last few pages with great twists and turns.

The premise is a decent one. Two decades earlier, Olivia Rutherford was involved in a serious car crash and when she regained consciousness the three friends she was driving home were missing. Olivia can remember nothing of that dark, wet night, and no-one knows what happened to the girls. Except Jenna Halliday, a journalist writing a piece about the 20th anniversary of their disappearance, is convinced someone in the closeknit – or rather closed – community of Stafferbury knows something about what happened to them and she is determined to persuade them to talk. The Girls Who Disappeared is well-written and well-plotted, and the suspense is well-maintained. In other words, it’s efficient and enjoyable enough, but not necessarily the most memorable thriller I’ve ever read.

I really enjoyed The Girls Who Disappeared by Claire Douglas.
A thoroughly enjoyable thriller that kept me engaged right from the start with lots of twists and turns.
4 stars.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this advanced copy.
The girls who disappeared by Claire Douglas is a gripping thriller by the author of the couple at number 9. An intriguing premise with plenty of twists and turns that leave you guessing. Following dual timelines and multiple perspectives within an atmospheric setting.

Three girls went missing twenty years ago and this story revisits the scene. A twisty ,gripping thriller with a good main character.

The opening of this book is brilliant. It’s creepy, dark and intriguing and I even thought at one point that I was going to have to ban myself from reading it before bed! But as the storyline progresses I think the atmosphere becomes somewhat less charged and it turns more into an interesting mystery.
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Told from multiple perspectives, I really warmed to Jenna’s character as she tried to uncover the truth about what happened 20 years ago. I pretty much suspected everyone at one point or another, but one character in particular made my blood boil. Needless to say I did not guess the ending correctly!
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After loving The Couple at Number 9 I went into this one with very high hopes. And while I didn’t love it quite as much, it was still a really enjoyable read.

Thankyou to netgalley and the publisher for letting me read this book. This book follows Jenna, a journalist who has taken on a podcast to dive into the 20 year old mystery of where 3 girls went missing after a car crash. The only remaining girl Olivia has never talked to anyone about what happened that night, but is it finally time. This book was okay and i did not expect any of the conclusions, i read it in one night as i wanted to know what happened and i liked the writing style but it was not fantastic.