Disappeared

by Lucienne Diver

Overview

DISAPPEARED by Lucienne Diver is a gripping YA suspense with a twist that readers won't see coming.

The story their father tells about their mother’s disappearance doesn’t add up for Jared and Emily Graham.

Foul play is suspected, intensifying their fears.

Their mom’s car is discovered, abandoned and covered in blood. No one will tell them what's going on, so they're going to find out for themselves. Their investigations into what really happened to their mother may have killer consequences for them both, especially if the truth hits close to home.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781680571196
Publisher:	Wordfire Press
Publication date:	04/29/2020
Pages:	286
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.64(d)

About the Author

Lucienne Diver is a literary agent by day and a writer by night. A graduate of SUNY, Potsdam, New York, she is the author of the novel Playing Nice, and her fiction, The Problem with Piskies, has been serialized in Quantum Gothic magazine. The author lives in Florida. Find out more by visiting www.luciennediver.com.

Editorial Reviews

"DISAPPEARED is a wonderfully creepy read! Full of devious twists and filled with characters who are so real you genuinely care about them. Highly recommended!" —Jonathan Maberry, NY Times bestselling author of ROT & RUIN and V-WARS

From the Publisher

04/03/2020

Gr 9 Up—Diver's newest will set readers on a snappily paced journey of family drama, murder, and mystery. Emily, 14, and Jared, nearly 16, live alone with their ill-tempered father, ever since their mother fled his abuse. Each sibling copes differently, struggling between anger (Emily engages in self-harm) and a longing for their missing parent. The night before they are to spend a weekend with her at her new apartment, their parents meet for dinner. The next morning they learn that their mother has disappeared. Suspicious, Emily and Jared set out to find the truth, despite the dangers it will entail. Readers will be immediately drawn into the extremely dramatic family dynamic and the personalities of Emily and Jared. Anyone from a dysfunctional family will recognize and empathize with Emily's need for perfection and Jared's pent-up anger. Secondary characters prove instrumental in the development and growth of the protagonists and in the climax of the story. Readers will be hooked by the action-driven plot and blindsiding twist. Readers with an emotional investment in the characters and the story, despite a rushed ending and lack of complete closure, will find it difficult to put this one down. VERDICT A fast-paced murder-mystery with relatable characters and a shocking twist; perfect for large collections where mysteries are popular.—Kimberly Barbour, Manatee County Public Library System, FL

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