Missing Girl, The

Description: 'A captivating mystery at heart but also a poignant study of grief, loss and the unbreakable bonds of family . . . A triumph' Caz Frear, author of Sweet Little Lies A stunning debut thriller, The Missing Girl by Jenny Quintana is a gripping novel full of twists and turns, and a desperate hunt to solve a decades-old mystery. Anna Flores was just a child when her adored teenage sister disappeared. Unable to deal with the pain, Anna took the first opportunity she had to run from her fractured family, eventually building a life for herself abroad. Now, thirty years on, her mother has died, and Anna must return home to sort through her possessions. In doing so, she has to confront the huge hole her sister's disappearance left in their lives, leaving just one question unanswered: what really happened to Gabriella? Because not knowing is worse than the truth. Isn't it?

Review: Gripping, clever and well-written * Best magazine * This debut novel has the polish and depth of a seasoned author. It has the mystery and emotional tug to compete with the best. The Missing Girl is a captivating, fast read, and one that I could not put down * Crime Review * An incredibly atmospheric debut with each character's individual story beautifully portrayed . . . Superb -- Swirl & Thread A really great novel with a good story, a good hook, great characters and lovely writing -- Bibliomaniac uk A classic mystery -- Jenny in Neverland This is one of those books where there are many twists and turns . . . I for one am looking forward to reading more of Jenny's work in future -- The p turners book blog Beautifully written . . . Highly enjoyable and memorable, this is a wonderful debut -- Liz Loves Books Riveting -- Candis Magazine A fantastic debut . . . I'd definitely recommend it to any mystery fans out there. I'll be keeping my eyes peeled for whatever comes next from Jenny Quintana -- Sarah Withers Blogs I loved loved loved this story. This is not your usual psychological thriller but so much more . . . Fantastic -- Chillers, Killers and Thrillers For me, this book was a breath of fresh air . . . A wonderful debut * The Bookbag * A mystery of the highest calibre, clever, intense and gripping . . . I raced through the pages of this book, desperate to uncover the truth at the end and yet dreading turning the final page. This is a book I could read over and over again -- Ronnie Turner A captivating mystery at heart but also a poignant study of grief, loss and the unbreakable bonds of family . . . A triumph -- Caz Frear, author of Sweet Little Lies Rich with atmosphere and mystery. I read through the night, desperate to find out the truth about Gabriella -- Erin Kelly, author of He Said/She Said Beautifully written and quietly haunting -- Penny Hancock, author of Tideline A superbly taut novel . . . atmospheric and nuanced, and full of emotional truths -- Fiona Cummins, author of Rattle A wonderful book . . . I absolutely loved it -- Karen Hamilton, author of The Perfect Girlfriend For anyone who enjoys racing through a pacey thriller in one sitting, this debut from Jenny Quintana is not to be missed . . . -- Independent



Prizes: Long-listed for Author's Club Best First Novel Award 2018 (UK).

Author Biography: Jenny Quintana grew up in Essex and Berkshire, before studying English Literature in London. She has taught in London, Seville and Athens and has also written books for teaching English as a foreign language. She is a graduate of the Curtis Brown Creative writing course. She now lives with her family in Berkshire. The Missing Girl is her first novel.