A totally gripping and addictive psychological thriller with a jaw-dropping twist
by Leslie Wolfe
Genre: Psychological Thriller
“WOW!… Never did I anticipate I would be
closing the book at 3am... This book was insane!… gripping… so darn good!”
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If you’re reading this, I’ve gone missing.
I close the binder I’ve been writing in, and walk into the living room. As I
stare out of the window at your house next door, I think about all the things I
stand to lose if someone comes for me. My handsome, loving husband, who has no
idea what I’ve done. My family, who have supported me no matter what. This
beautiful home near the ocean, where I thought I would be safe.
Everyone says that I’m paranoid, but I just think I’m prepared. My secrets
have placed me in terrible danger.
So if the worst happens, this binder contains everything you’ll need to find
me, hidden in a place only you could guess. You’ve always known me best of
everyone, ever since we were girls. You’ll be able to put the pieces together
and uncover the truth.
Only you can find me. But you’ll need to do it fast.
Because if you don’t, all your lies will come to light too…
From the no.1 Kindle bestselling author of The Surgeon, comes an
outrageously twisty and compelling psychological thriller that you simply won’t
be able to put down! Perfect for fans of Shari Lapena, Gillian Flynn and Freida
McFadden.
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“There is so much more to this story!… So many layers, so many
questions, my mind was busy seeking new answers every chapter! I’ve
read many of Leslie Wolfe’s books – If I Go Missing is one of the
very best!” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Damn good! Gripping… I tried to force myself to stop because I
didn’t want to finish too quickly but that didn’t happen and oh boy that ending
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If you’re reading
this, I’ve gone missing.
And I have just a few
words to get you to know me, to understand what I’m about, to care about me
enough to leave the rut of your daily routine behind and invest a little bit of
your most precious asset—your time—in finding me. In bringing me home.
My plan is to make it
as easy as possible. Enclosed in this binder you will find the tidbits that
form a person’s existence. Mine. A jigsaw puzzle made of photos, bank accounts,
social media usernames and passwords, fingerprints, and DNA. Twenty-nine years
of personal history told in a few pictures, some faded with time, others crisp
and fresh and new, all equally meaningful. If I put it in here, whatever it may
be, it’s important for you to look at it with an open mind and decide if it had
anything to do with my disappearance.
If I could, now that I’m writing this, I wouldn’t be shy;
I’d tell you straight up what’s going on. But I can’t. I don’t have a crystal
ball to know what the future will hold. As I’m sitting at my desk, in my
peaceful den, typing this letter, it’s no easy task to look ahead at such a
horrifying possibility.
Going missing. The thought brings shivers down my spine.
How does one begin to know what will be the critical
information needed to solve my disappearance? How do I choose from the vast
number of memories contained within my life’s journey, those that would help
you find me?
Nevertheless, I have
to try, blindly, like someone feeling their way through the deepest darkness,
frail yet unstoppable, seeking the power of light to shine over them and set
them free. Although it’s deathly serious, building this binder reminds me of a
game I used to play with my best friend as children. Or—I should be
precise—teenagers, just starting to look at life differently, yet still
believing in the magic that had lit our childhoods with enchantment.
I remember going on two- or three-days outings here and
there, ready to explore the world, to conquer it, to make it ours. I remember
the pervasive smell of mothballs that ruined our appetite and gave us
migraines, yet didn’t stop us from writing secret missives that could only be
read in a mirror’s reflection, using one of Da Vinci’s favorite ways to encode
messages. I’m a lefty, so mirror-writing comes easier to me than it would to
most people. But that’s not the point; I digress.
Life feels this way
to me right now, like a mirror-written letter I cannot comprehend. But if you
can find the right mirror, my life will bare its secrets in front of your eyes.
And you’ll understand everything I’m trying to say here but cannot find the
words for.
You see, I’m afraid for my life. And I’m not sure whether
the secret I discovered is the reason why I’ve gone missing and you’re reading
this. All I know is that I’m caught in a quagmire of shadows and deceit, an
inescapable trap that might have swallowed me already.
My only hope is you. Most people like crime in fiction, on
television or in books. Those people shy away from looking at crime’s
realities, repelled, shrouding themselves in disbelief, thinking that denial
will be the protective shield that will keep their lives pristine and safe.
Others are the exact opposite, eager to stare at blood puddles and flare their
nostrils at the first whiff of death, unrelentingly looking for scapegoats and
making up lies to support their fictitious scenarios as they go along. To them,
the lure of someone else’s misery is heady and unescapable.
Neither can be
trusted to find the truth. Especially when that truth is wrapped in a lie,
shielded from the light of day in such ways that no one can see it. Serving the
lie in perpetuity, just as a host organism serves and feeds the parasite coiled
around its heart.
This is the kind of person you’ll need to be to find me.
Different. Someone who chose to fight crime, not just be entertained by it in
fiction and news media. Someone with an unrelenting passion for making people’s
lives a little better at the worst moments of their existence. I’m hoping
that’s who you are, hellbent on a mission to find out what’s real, and that you
won’t stop until you get answers.
You were meant for
this. Only you can find me.
Please do.
Before I end this message, I have to apologize to my dear
husband. I’m so sorry for hiding this binder. Just know I didn’t hide it from
you, and I hope you found it easily. You know everything about me anyway;
probably nothing within its pages is a surprise to you. I hid it because it
gives whoever finds it complete access to my life, to everything I am, I own,
and I love. You’re already privy to all that, but such power in the hands of
the wrong people could have terrifying consequences. So, I kept it hidden, away
from nosy housekeepers and the occasional overnight visitors, and you obviously
found it and gave it to the detective investigating my disappearance. Thank you
for doing all that. Maybe it will help bring me back a little bit sooner.
To all the people who care about me, I want to say
something, knowing it won’t bring much relief to the anguish you must be
feeling right now. Here it is, nevertheless. I’m strong, resilient, and I can
endure. My parents raised me well. I won’t go down without a fight. Just know
that, and know I’m counting the seconds until we’re reunited.
So please flip through the pages and find answers to your
questions, some of which you haven’t yet asked. It’s in your power to save me.
No one else can. Please find me.
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About the Author
Meet Leslie Wolfe, bestselling author and mastermind behind gripping thrillers that have won the hearts of over a million readers worldwide. She brings a fresh and invigorating touch to the thriller genre, crafting compelling narratives around unforgettable, powerhouse women.
Her books are not only an
adrenaline-packed ride, but they're also sprinkled with psychological
insights, offering readers an immersive, authentic experience that goes beyond
conventional suspense.
You might know her from the
Detective Kay Sharp series or have been hooked by Tess Winnett's relentless
pursuit of justice. Maybe you've followed the dynamic duo Baxter & Holt
through the gritty streets of Las Vegas or plunged into political intrigue with
Alex Hoffmann.
Recently, Leslie published The
Girl You Killed, a psychological thriller that's pure, unputdownable
suspense. This standalone novel will have fans of The Undoing, The
Silent Patient, and Little Fires Everywhere on the edge of their
seats.
Whether you're into the mind games
of Criminal Minds, love crime thrillers like James Patterson's, or
enjoy the heart-pounding tension in Kendra Elliot and Robert Dugoni's
mysteries, Leslie's got a thriller series for you. Fans of
action-packed writers like Tom Clancy or Lee Child will find
plenty to love in her Alex Hoffmann series.
Wolfe’s latest psychological
thriller, The Surgeon, will have you racing through the pages
gasping for breath until the final jaw-dropping twist, delighting fans of Gone
Girl and The Girl on the Train.
Discover all of Leslie's works on Amazon.com/LeslieWolfe. Want a sneak peek at what's next? Become an insider for early access to previews of her new novels, each a thrilling ride you won't want to miss.
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Author Links
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