Missing half a must read!!!

Book Review

Book name:Missing Half

Author:Ashley Glowers

Genre:Mystery

My rating:5/5

This book is based in Mishawaka,Indiana. It’s about Nicole “Nic” Monroe she is 24 years old and lives in a not so nice place. She recently gotten an DWI; has been working in the same places since high school a dead end job,only reason she still there is because her boss is a family friend and feels sorry for her. Everyone in town felt sorry for her ever since her older sister Kasey vanished 7 years ago. The night her sister went missing their car was found over a hundred miles from home. The car was just on the side of the road door open purse untouched on the passenger seat. No clues at all! Then Jules Connor comes along another young woman from the same area who disappeared in the same way two weeks before. Both cases eventually went cold since the police had so little evidence.Nic is trying to move on from her sister’s disappearance and how it effected her. But Jenna Connor comes and offers Nic hope something she hasn’t had in a while.Working together on their sister disappearance.

I won’t ruined the ending but there’s a crazy plot twist I was so wrong 😑 If you like mystery this book is for you!! I will also recommend her other book All good people here #mysterybookreview #lemon8bookclub #lemon8challenge

2025/9/9 Edited to

... Read moreAshley Flowers’ "The Missing Half" offers a compelling exploration into the emotional aftermath of unsolved disappearances, set against the small-town backdrop of Mishawaka, Indiana. The story centers on Nicole Monroe, whose older sister, Kasey, vanished without a trace seven years prior, leaving the town and Nicole burdened with unanswered questions and unhealed wounds. The discovery of Kasey’s abandoned car over a hundred miles from home, with its door open and purse untouched, adds an eerie chill to the mystery. Adding depth to this narrative is the parallel case of Jules Connor, another young woman from the same area who disappeared just weeks before Kasey. This connection drives Nicole and Jules’ sister, Jenna Connor, to collaboratively seek answers where the police found none. Their alliance highlights the power of personal resilience and community support in the face of tragedy. Ashley Flowers, a York Times bestselling author known for her strong storytelling and engaging mysteries, crafts a narrative that is not just about solving a case but about the emotional journey of those left behind. The novel's setting in Mishawaka immerses readers in the cultural and social atmosphere of a small, close-knit community grappling with loss. Fans of mystery novels will appreciate the unexpected plot twist that redefines the entire investigation, reflecting Flowers’ skill in constructing layered, unpredictable plots. Moreover, readers interested in stories about family, trauma, and hope will find Nicole’s struggle and growth deeply relatable. For those who enjoyed "The Missing Half," Ashley Flowers’ other notable work, "All Good People Here," is highly recommended. It similarly blends suspense with rich character development, appealing to readers who love immersive mystery novels. Overall, "The Missing Half" is more than just a mystery; it’s a poignant portrayal of grief, determination, and the unbreakable bonds of family, making it a must-read for mystery enthusiasts seeking depth and intrigue.

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Thank you, thank you thank you !!! ✨I purchased this book on the release date. Also my birthday and I have been struggling to read it. I was nervous that it was gonna not end well so this review was perfect and on time ! Thank you!! 😁

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