Missing Clarissa A Novel
Missing Clarissa, a novel by Ripley Jones, is set to be published by St. Martin’s Publishing Group on March 12, 2024. This 272-page book, written in English, explores the mystery surrounding the disappearance of popular cheerleader Clarissa Campbell in August 1999 from a party in Oreville, Washington. As the investigation unfolds, the police question those close to her, revealing hidden secrets and leaving the case cold. Over two decades later, high school juniors Blair and Cameron launch a true crime podcast to delve into the unresolved case, aiming to uncover the truth behind Clarissa’s fate.
Readers will follow Blair and Cameron as they navigate the complexities of small-town secrets and the impact of their investigation on the lives of those involved. The narrative intertwines elements of young adult fiction, mysteries, and suspense, as the friends confront the dark realities of Clarissa’s relationships and the motivations of those who knew her. As they dig deeper, they face moral dilemmas about guilt and innocence, questioning whether their pursuit of truth might inadvertently harm an innocent man while the true killer remains at large.
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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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