Missing - Softcover

MISSING is a perceptive and poignant novel exploring the ramifications of loss and abandonment with compassion and a wry, perfectly pitched wit... This is a book about the need to communicate openly and honestly with those we love and the possible consequences of our failure to do so. Stanley writes with a lightness of touch reminiscent of Jonathan Coe - both explore life's darknesses with a gentle humour which encourages understanding of our frailties and fears (The Big Issue in the North)

A gripping and mesmerising novel, which twists and turns at every opportunity... Skilfully written with bursts of humour, Stanley weaves a compelling web of deception and intrigue (Glasgow Evening Times)

Mary Stanley creates a fascinating story that is full of intrigue with disturbing and dark moments. But there is also a humorous thread running through the tale (Sunday World, Dublin)

Touching, intriguing and often humorous (Sunday Business Post, Dublin)

Stanley's writing is alive - witty, moving and engrossing... The characters of the three girls are richly portrayed (The Sunday Times, Malta)