My Sister Is Missing

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Pub Date 1 Nov 2019 | Archive Date 8 Apr 2019

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Stephanie Henderson gazes at her newborn daughter and wonders if husband Adam will notice the lack of resemblance. But when her lover demands a paternity test, Stephanie tells Adam a string of lies—lies that lead the two men to a dramatic confrontation. Without warning, Stephanie and her baby disappear. So when CCTV images appear of a young woman who fits Stephanie’s description holding a baby, jumping in front of a high-speed train, her sister Jess fears the worst. But was it Stephanie? And if not, where has she gone? In turmoil and in search of answers, Jess breaks her sister’s privacy and reads her journals. But Jess is not prepared for she uncovers . . . or for what happens next. This intense, twisted, psychological thriller will make you question what is real, and whether you really can trust those you love.

Stephanie Henderson gazes at her newborn daughter and wonders if husband Adam will notice the lack of resemblance. But when her lover demands a paternity test, Stephanie tells Adam a string of...


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One I really enjoyed a good story not at all what you are thinking it was one I couldn’t put down cannot recommend it highly enough

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I really liked this and would have red it straight through if real life hadn't called. There were a few storylines going on and the ending brought a satisfying conclusion.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy.

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This is the debut novel by Julia Barrett and I will certainly be seeking out more from this author. It is an engaging story and with numerous twists and turns that kept me guessing throughout. The author delves into the issues of mental health, dysfunctional families and relationships where interdependency can lead to misunderstandings and distrust.

Stephanie, married to Adam, is the older sister of Jess whose partner, Matt, has gone travelling ‘to find himself’ because of arguments him and Jess have been having relating to her mistrust.

Adam contacts Jess one morning when Steph has been missing all night and she has taken their newborn baby girl. Totally out of character for Steph, they talk to the police and are both beside themselves with worry. All is not as it seems and the different nuances of the relationships begin to show.

When there is a report of a woman, holding a baby, jumping in front of a train Jess can’t believe it is her sister and as the video footage isn’t clear she sets out to track her down after reading the journals her sister has been writing in daily. Meanwhile Adam is behaving strangely and the trust between Jess and Adam is at a low point.

Thanks to NetGalley, RedDoor Publishing and Julia Barrett for my ARC in return for my honest review. A thought provoking, compelling story, which I couldn't put down.

Excellent read, highly recommended.

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What do you do when the big sister who has always been there for you is suddenly missing with her newborn daughter? Julia Barrett's My Sister is Missing will have you on the edge of your seat the whole time you are reading it. Jess has always been able to turn to her sister Steph ever since childhood. 3 weeks ago Steph gave birth to her beautiful daughter Natalie. Like all moms Steph is adapting to motherhood, or is she? This story grips your heart and emotions. Great job!

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A very well written book which has you hooked from the start. Characters which are believable so you really feel their pain. Some interesting twists and turns that you don’t see coming which keep you guessing. What starts out as a simple missing persons case turns into so much more and leads you to places you didn’t imagine you would end up at. A great read which I highly recommend.

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Absolutely loved this book! Couldn't put it down until it was finished. Will definitely be recommending to customers at my work!

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This is the debut novel by Julia Barrett and I’m looking forward to discovering more from this author…

Jess is the younger sister of new mum Stephanie who is married to Adam. Out of the blue, Adam calls Jess one morning to give her the distressing news - Steph has been missing all night and she has taken their new born baby girl. This is the start of an intriguing and compelling novel which begins as a missing persons story but evolves into a complex psychological suspense exploring issues of mental health and dysfunctional families and relationships. The changing viewpoints keep the reader gripped and wanting to turn the pages to get to the bottom of the dark family secrets at the heart of Steph’s disappearance.

This thought-provoking novel is full of unexpected psychological layers and twists and turns. It contains a number of powerful and disturbing scenes that stay with you long after you reach its ultimately heart-warming and hopeful end!

Thanks to NetGalley, RedDoor Publishing and Julia Barrett for my ARC in return for my honest review.

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The author wrote a thriller that started with a bang and just kept going! The twists kept coming, so I couldn't put it down. I cannot wait to read more from this author!

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Wow! I have to say, this is one of the strangest stories I’ve read in a while.

There was the main story and then an underlying thread that made my mind whirl with possibilities.

I was able to figure out some of it but I was still guessing and grasping at straws when I got to the end. Definitely a good read.

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I loved the dual timelines in this book. The author does a great job of creating tension and making the reader truly care about these characters, even though they're flawed. Wonderful twists and well done!

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"My Sister is Missing" by Julia Barrett.

4 stars.
I liked it a lot. It's not what I thought it would be but I am not disappointed! It's not just about someone missing...
I couldn't put it down as I wanted to know what happened to Stephanie.
The story, the characters, the twists, the writing,... everything was really good!

I hope to read more from this author.

Thank you to NetGalley and RedDoor Publishing for the ARC of this book. This is my honest review. All opinions are my own.

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Excellent intense psychological thriller. I thought I knew where the book was going but then got a shock! Really makes you think about things you may not have before.
Steph goes missing with her new baby. Her sister and husband are left behind trying to figure out why she would disappear. Things are not as they seem.

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