The Missing Family

The Missing Family by Tim Weaver, published by Penguin Random House on March 13, 2025, is a gripping narrative that intertwines the mysteries of two seemingly unrelated disappearances. Set against the backdrop of a tranquil lake and the bustling Skyline Casino in London, the story begins with Sarah Fowler, who watches in horror as her family vanishes from their dinghy. Meanwhile, a murder suspect at the casino mysteriously disappears from police custody, setting the stage for a complex investigation.
Readers will follow David Raker, an expert in missing persons cases, as he delves into the enigmatic circumstances surrounding the Fowler family’s disappearance. Alongside his ally, ex-detective Colm Healy, Raker uncovers a web of secrets that threatens their safety. This edition, comprising 496 pages, explores themes of crime, psychological tension, and suspense, making it a compelling addition to the mystery and detective genre.
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On a summer’s day, at a remote lake, three members of the Fowler family take a dinghy out onto the water, leaving mother Sarah at the shore. Less than a minute later, she checks to see where they are. The boat is empty. Sarah’s family have gone. At the Skyline Casino in London, the security team have just made an arrest: they’ve spotted and detained a man suspected of murdering a high roller. After locking him in one of their holding cells, the team station themselves outside and wait for the police. But when the cops arrive, they find something impossible. He has vanished. David Raker is an expert at solving missing persons puzzles – these mysteries are unlike anything he’s ever seen. As he digs into the Fowler’s, his long-time ally – ex-detective, Colm Healy – tries to get to the bottom of what happened at the casino. The men are in danger – a deadly secret that was never meant to come out is about to.
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