The Missing Hours
The Missing Hours by Emma Kavanagh is a reissue published by Kensington on February 26, 2019. This 432-page novel unfolds a gripping narrative centered around the sudden disappearance of Selena Cole, who vanishes from a playground, only to reappear twenty hours later with no memory of her time away. Meanwhile, the body of a respected lawyer, Dominic Newell, is discovered under suspicious circumstances, prompting a dual investigation led by Detective Constable Leah Mackay and her brother, Detective Sergeant Finn Hale. The intertwining of these cases reveals the complexities of crime in a quiet borderland between England and Wales.
Readers will find a detailed exploration of the psychological and procedural elements of crime as Leah and Finn navigate the murky waters of their investigations. The story delves into themes of trust and deception, as Selena’s connections to dangerous criminals complicate her situation. As the detectives work to uncover the truth, they confront the hidden secrets that can exist within seemingly ordinary lives. This edition presents a compelling mystery that challenges perceptions of victimhood and guilt, inviting readers to consider the intricate dynamics of human relationships.
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“Murderers are rarely who you imagine them to be . . . ”
One moment, Selena Cole is at the playground with her children . . . the next, she has vanished without a trace.
The body of Dominic Newell, a well-respected lawyer, is found on a remote mountain road, blood oozing from the stab wound in his neck.
In the sleepy borderland between England and Wales, serious crimes are rare. Which makes this Tuesday morning, with two calls coming in to the local police station, even more remarkable. Detective Constable Leah Mackay and her brother, Detective Sergeant Finn Hale, soon find their respective investigations inextricably linked. And when Selena reappears alive and unhurt twenty hours later, the mystery deepens.
Selena’s work consulting on kidnap and ransom cases has brought her into close contact with ruthless criminals and international drug lords. But now, as Selena walks back into her life, blood-spattered, claiming no memory of the preceding hours, Leah can’t be sure if she is a victim, a liar, or a suspect.
Leah and Finn delve into each case, untangling the secrets and betrayals—large and small—that can lie just beneath the surface of a life, yet unprepared for where each trail will lead . . .
“We predict big things for Emma Kavanagh . . . addictive.”
—Good Housekeeping
“A born storyteller with room to grow.”
—Publishers Weekly
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