Once again Mcallister gives us another multi layered mystery that ensures just when you think you've got to grips with what is going on, another reveal throws everything up in the air again. A must for fans, and a great introduction for anyone who has never read a novel from her before.

I absolutely love Gillian McAllister's work so I was delighted to hear another book was coming out. Her work is always thoroughly engaging so I couldn't wait to dive in.

This is a police procedural centering on DCI Julia Day and the hunt for a missing woman, Olivia. Olivia was last seen on CCTV going into a dead end alley, but she never came back out! What's more, Julia is forced to NOT find out what happened to her, and rather, must frame someone else!

I ended up loving the story but the first half was a little bit slow. There was a lot of background info, especially with regards to Julia and her daughter Genevieve. There was a bit of repetition, but it all built up the story and mystery.

Come the second half the twists started coming through and I really started to enjoy it. It was definitely worth holding out for. The plot twists were crazy! There's definitely some very clever writing, research and thought gone into them. You may think you know what's coming next, but invariably the story goes completely the other way! Brilliant!

A solid 4 star, and enjoyable read and I can't wait for the next one. Thank you to Netgalley and Michael Joseph, Penguin Random House for a copy of the book in return for an honest review.

I received this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest, voluntary review.

Olivia is missing. She was last seen on CCTV entering a dead-end alley, and not coming back out.

Detective Julia is assigned to the case, but things get complicated when the investigation hits too close to home. Julia struggles with her own dark secret and is forced to frame someone else for Olivia's murder in order to protect her family.

As usual, McAllister has pulled it out of the bag again! Each time, I think, “Surely it will not top her last book!” but it does!

The main theme in the book is moral dilemmas. Told from various POVs, we really get into each character’s head as they weigh up whether they are doing the right thing. Each character is well-developed and flawed, making them relatable and believable.

As usual with a McAllister novel, nothing is predictable and straightforward, and you do not know which path McAllister will lead you down next.

The plot is unpredictable and keeps the reader on the edge of their seat. Although the story starts off slow and may seem complex at times, the pace picks up quickly and the twists keep coming. The book is full of suspense and has several major twists that will leave readers shocked.

A dark, gritty, well-thought-out thriller!

Just Another Missing Person" attempts to blend elements of both a thriller and a police procedural, but ultimately falls into the realm of mediocrity. The plot, unfortunately, tends to be repetitive and marred by unrealistic elements, leaving numerous plot holes in its wake. Regrettably, my engagement waned to the point where I found myself skimming through the final chapters, unable to sustain interest.

Queen of the "what would you do thriller", I automatically know that I'm going to love any new book by Gillian, but I honestly think her writing just gets better and better.

This is another beautifully written crime thriller, but like all Gillian's books, it's just a bit different. Part way through the book, she throws in such a curve ball that you almost can't believe what you're reading.

The story is about Julia Day, a DCI, a wife, a mother who one night, while investigating the disappearance of a young woman, suddenly finds her life upended and everything she believes in and stands for is put to the test in the most extraordinary way.

These are characters that spring to life from the page, you care intensely about them, despite their flaws and Gillian does this so cleverly every time. Not only is the plot complex and gripping, her writing style is exquisite and seamless.

The final twist was also totally unexpected and took my breath away. Another exceptional book from Ms McAllister and one that comes from me with the highest recommendation.

Thanks to author Gillian McAllister, publishers Michael Joseph Penguin Random House and Net Galley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This book has such a good set up - a girl has gone missing and the CCTV shows her walking into an alleyway and not coming out but this alley is a dead end and there is nowhere at all that she could have gone. I was so intrigued and keen to find out what on earth had happened here. We then follow the detective on this case and she is quickly threatened by a mystery man and is told that under no circumstances that can she solve this case. Julia has always played by the book so she is in turmoil about this but knows she has to protect her own family. This is such a cat and mouse read with multiple strands to it. I found it gripping and I enjoyed it.

I really wanted to love this book, and it was an enjoyable enough read - but after Wrong Place Wrong Time, one of my favourite books of last year, it had a lot to live up to and it didn’t hit the mark for me in the same way.

Ultimately disappointed and it feels slightly unfair of me given that much of my feeling is based on a comparison and high expectations rather than the merits of the book itself.

Another great book from Gillian McAllister. Lots of twists to keep you guessing along the way from start to finish. A little frustrating at times regarding the lengths the main character would go to, but that’s the whole point of the story.

I was completely blown away by Wrong Place Wrong Time so I was very excited, but also a little apprehensive about reading Just Another Missing Person - would it live up to Wrong Place Wrong Time? Guys the answer is yes!! They are two very different books but with a common theme running through of what would you do to protect your child?

DCI Julia Day has been tasked with solving the strange disappearance of Olivia, who was last seen on CCTV footage walking into a dead end alleyway and never materialising back out. Before the case can even get off the ground, Julia is confronted by demons from her past, and the consequences of choosing to protect her daughter over abiding by the law come back to haunt her. The case and her personal life become entangled in a very messy way, as she finds herself blackmailed into planting evidence in order to secure a conviction - of a person who she is not even sure is guilty. But it’s this or her daughter’s freedom, and for Julia, there’s no question of which one she is choosing.

The narrative takes form in multiple POVs that are carefully sequenced to give maximum impact when the shocking twists are revealed - and these are aplenty! Once the first twist hits, they just keep on coming and there’s no escaping them. The execution of the story is incredibly clever, and some of the twists knocked me sideways - I did not see them coming at all! Gillian McAllister has such a gift of being able to captivate readers with cleverly plotted, gripping storylines that bend the mind of the reader in the best way. I was kept on my toes the whole way through and there was absolutely no let up in suspense. Julia and the supporting cast of characters were the icing on the cake to this incredible plot, I loved spending my day with them and I have an extra special soft spot for Price…despite his criminal ways, he did have a very big heart!

A compelling read - I highly recommend it!

After thoroughly enjoying Wrong Place Wrong Time I really struggled with this book and wanted to like it far more than I did. I am feeling I was perhaps in the wrong frame of mind when I read this one, so I want to re-read and post a fairer review to my blog once I've done so.
I hope this is acceptable with the publishing team, I will contact you with a link once I'm done. I didn't want you to think I had not read this one after being so kindly offered it, but I feel a re-read will do it more justice as I kind of lost track of where I was with the story.

Just Another Missing Person is an incredibly strong follow up to Wrong Place Wrong Time. It’s filled with twisty goodness that only a McAllister novel can bring, a plot to completely lose yourself in as well as a handful of characters to obsess over. I completely fell in love with Julia; a mother, a hard-working detective who will do anything to protect those she cares about. The story had me constantly guessing, questioning everything and leaving me unsure of who I could trust. I couldn’t get enough! This author truly gets better and better with each book. Intense, unnerving and perfectly paced. I loved it – please pick it up!

Another very good novel by Gillian McAllister, her last novel was brilliant, and this one is very different, but gripping. The characters and scenario were believable and there was lots of twists and turns. Recommended.

Gillian McAllister is an auto-read author for me and her latest book confirms this. A thriller with a twist - in this read we meet DCI Julia Day investigating a missing person case. Her complicated past intertwines with her investigation and leaves her with impossible decisions. I always find McAllister has a very clever, descriptive way of writing and her portrayal of the love of a parent for their child and questions of morality challenged the reader to debate what they would have done in the situations faced. Many thanks to Netgalley and Michael Joseph, Gillian McAllister and Penguin Random House for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

She’s down it again 😂 From the first chapter's eerie atmosphere to the last shocking page, this thriller keeps you guessing right until the end. The woman’s a genius

You know you're going to have a great time with a GA novel. This is no exception and if you think her last one was good this is just wonderful. TWISTY is not the word. A lot of red herrings and turns makes this a fun character led novel. Mum and daughter relationships and so much more explored.

I’m a big fan of Gillian’s work but I struggled with this one which is probably my fault as I find complex plots and characters rather difficult to stick to nowadays. The first half needs mega concentration and I nearly gave up a few times but ultimately I still needed to know what was going on so kept at it. Not my favourite but worth sticking with.

I’m finding it really hard to review this book. On the one hand, it has the making of a perfect read, but on the other, I felt a tad deflated. It isn’t my favourite of Gillian’s and I can’t explain why, which makes me feel sad. JAMP has received a lot of hype so I am giving it 4 stars and I will be reading every book Gillian writes in the future. I just preferred some of Gillian’s other reads, plus she does set her bar high.

Exciting, twisty, turny plot with most unexpected results! You read some pages not understanding what's going on at first, then the explanation hits you. A woman goes missing, last seen on CCTV entering a passageway from which there is no exit. A DCI keeps a terrible secret and is therefore vulnerable to corruption. Familial love and loyalty is a recurring theme - Julia's love for her daughter Genevieve; Lewis' love for his daughter Sadie and Emma's love for her son, Matthew.
Corruption, blackmail, missing women, a suspected boyfriend, a loyal informer and a brokenhearted father are some of the themes and characters for a very clever, quite intricate plot, (I had to make a few notes along the way, lol!) Loved it. One part felt a bit too convenient, (about Patricia the Prosecutor near the end); but in the scheme of things I loved it for the story. Great entertainment.

Gillian McAllister has done it again, Her books just keep getting better and better (if that’s even possible, as they are all brilliant!) Gillian is one of my favourite authors and I have read all of her previous books. I was delighted to get my hands on an advanced copy of this and I was not disappointed. I finished this book in two sittings. It is quite a complex book and you really have to pay attention as there are multiple POV and lots of twists and turns as usual. I absolutely loved this book and I’m recommending it to everyone I know!

Thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for an advanced e-copy in exchange for an honest review.

“Julia Day. It is now your job to convict Matthew James for the murder of Olivia Johnson. Enclosed are your forensics to plant. They contain his DNA. He resides at 1 Glasgow Place, Portishead.”

Just Another Missing Person is a clever, emotionally charged thriller from Gillian McAllister.

DCI Julia Day is placed in an impossible situation after 22 year old Olivia Johnson goes missing. On her way home, with the investigation barely begun, a balaclava clad man hidden in the back seat of her car makes himself known. He directs Julia to drive to Olivia’s address and then hands her a small metal box, along with a threat - if Julia fails to do as he demands, he will reveal the secret that protects the future of her fifteen year old daughter.

Unfolding from the perspectives of Julia; Lewis, a father desperate to find his missing daughter, and; Emma, a single mother worried about her son as much for him, Just Another Missing Person is a complex mystery in which the line separating victim from criminal often blurs. The actions of McAllister’s characters pose provocative questions about what lengths a person will go to in order to protect someone they love, and especially what a parent will sacrifice for their child.

Though it’s obvious something is off about the missing person case from the moment it’s revealed that CCTV footage shows Olivia turning into a blind alley and never exiting, I truly didn’t expect the direction it took. McAllister employs skilfully planned misdirects that obscures clues which only in retrospect seem obvious. The narrative, which honestly I found a little disjointed to begin with, really hits its stride at the halfway point of the book when the first of several shocking twists are revealed. From that moment on, I couldn’t put the book down, utterly enthralled in, and admiring of, the ingenuity of the plot.

With a set up that definitely pays off, Just Another Missing Person is a thriller with a stunning and satisfying conclusion you won’t want to miss.