Missing Clarissa A Novel
Missing Clarissa, authored by Ripley Jones and published by St. Martin’s Publishing Group on March 7, 2023, is a novel that delves into the mystery surrounding the disappearance of a popular cheerleader, Clarissa Campbell, in 1999. Set in the rural town of Oreville, Washington, the story follows two high school juniors, Blair and Cameron, who embark on a true crime podcast to investigate the cold case that has haunted their community for over two decades. With 256 pages, this edition is presented in English and explores themes of friendship, secrets, and the impact of unresolved mysteries.
Readers will find that the narrative unfolds as Blair and Cameron uncover hidden truths about Clarissa’s life, her relationships, and the adults who may have played a role in her disappearance. The novel intertwines elements of juvenile fiction, young adult fiction, and mysteries, creating a suspenseful atmosphere as the protagonists navigate the complexities of their small-town environment. As they dig deeper, they confront the moral dilemmas of their investigation, questioning whether their pursuit of the truth could inadvertently harm innocent lives.
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Perfect for fans of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, Ripley Jones’s Missing Clarissa is a gripping novel about two friends who start a true crime podcast—with dangerous consequences.
In August of 1999, dazzlingly popular cheerleader Clarissa Campbell disappears from a party in the woods outside the rural town of Oreville, Washington and is never seen again. The police question her friends, teachers, and the adults who knew her—who all have something to hide. And thanks to Clarissa’s beauty, the mystery captures the attention of the nation. But with no leads and no body, the case soon grows cold. Despite the efforts of internet sleuths and true-crime aficionados, Clarissa is never found—dead or alive.
Over twenty years later, Oreville high-school juniors and best friends Blair and Cameron start a true crime podcast, determined to unravel the story of what—or who—happened to this rural urban legend. In the process they uncover a nest of dirty small-town secrets, the sordid truth of Clarissa’s relationship with her charismatic boyfriend, and a high school art teacher turned small-town figurehead who had a very good reason for wanting Clarissa dead. Such a good reason, in fact, that they might have to make him the highlight of their next episode…
But does an ugly history with a missing girl make him guilty of murder? Or are two teenage girls about to destroy the life of an innocent man—and help the true killer walk free?
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