Missing Person
Alice (The Finder Mysteries)
(Author) Simon Mason'Excellently lean and tense crime novel with a touch of the nouveau roman about it' Ian Rankin 'Mason has been mainlining Simenon for a while, and it shows' Mick Herron 'The very definition of unputdownable' David Peace 'It's like the provincial British version of Maigret' Clare Chambers The people I work with call me 'Finder'. I'm a specialist, a finder of missing people. July 2015, Sevenoaks. 12-year-old schoolgirl Alice Johnson went missing while doing her paper round, her bag found discarded on the pavement. At 08.00, she was spotted standing in heavy rain at the side of the busy by-pass. At 11.00, she was seen talking to the driver of a black car in Tonbridge. After that, nothing. Alice was never found. Nine years later the body of another schoolgirl, Joleen Price, is pulled from a nearby lake and a local man named Vince Burns detained. Convinced that Burns is guilty in both cases, SIO Dave Armstrong calls in the Finder to investigate the earlier disappearance. Interviewing those who thought they knew her, the Finder gradually reveals a hidden Alice, a girl of surprising contradictions. Seeking answers from her divorced parents - an over-protective mother, a negligent father - the Finder is forced to consider violently opposing narratives. Was the timid 12-year-old a victim of the predator Burns, as he himself hints? Or was she carrying out a plan of her own? The Case of the Lonely Accountant, book two in the Finder Mysteries, is OUT NOW!
Simon Mason
Simon Mason is a British author known for his novels for young adults. His writing style is characterized by its dark humor and sharp wit, often exploring themes of identity, relationships, and the complexities of adolescence. One of his most notable works is "The Quigleys," a series of books following the quirky and lovable Quigley family. Mason's work has had a significant impact on the genre of children's and young adult literature, with his ability to capture the nuances of growing up and the challenges of family life. His unique storytelling and memorable characters have earned him a dedicated following among readers of all ages.
Other related
A Voice in the Night
The razor-sharp fourth book in the DI Ryan Wilkins Mysteries
A Voice in the Night
The razor-sharp fourth book in the DI Ryan Wilkins Mysteries
Evil Bones
'Nobody does forensics thrillers like Kathy Reichs' DAVID BALDACCI
