“A pitch-perfect domestic thriller from the always-reliable Mary Kubica… Don’t miss this unforgettable story about what strong women have to do in desperate circumstances. “The twists, turns, and an unpredictable ending make it irresistible.” takes readers to a whole new level of deceit and irony.” ~ Joshilyn Jackson / New York Times bestselling author of Never Have I Ever LOCAL WOMAN MISSING is a propulsive journey through a winding maze of secrets, leading to a jaw-dropping twist that I never saw coming. “I’m shamelessly addicted to Mary Kubica’s juicy, unpredictable reads, as much for her well-rounded, fully human, flawed characters as her sizzling plots-and she just keeps getting better.

~ Riley Sager / New York Times bestselling author of Home Before Dark “Dark and twisty, with all the white-knuckle tension and jaw-dropping surprises readers have come to expect from Mary Kubica.” This woman murders another woman for wanting to speak to the police (which was a dumb move on Merediths part to tell Bea her thoughts on turning themselves in), kidnaps a child ('but its okay, I fed her and gave her toys and let her watch her family through a tiny hole'), frames an innocent man for murder all so she wont have to go to jail f. ~ Kimberly McCreight / New York Times bestselling author of Reconstructing Amelia and A Good Marriage “Complex, richly atmospheric and thoroughly riveting, LOCAL WOMAN MISSING is a thoughtful look at how even the most innocuous secrets between happy couples and beloved friends in tightly knit neighborhoods can sometimes turn so unexpectedly and terrifyingly deadly.” This book is filled with “red herrings”.“ daringly plotted, emotionally eviscerating psychological thriller.” Have you ever had to advocate for your (or a family member’s) medical needs? Meredith and Shelby’s doctor differed on their opinions about the baby’s birth. Did you find her to be a likeable character? Why or why not?ĭo you think the family handled the return of Delilah well? What would you have done differently? Did that give you relief? Did it make you want to read more?Ī lot of the story is told from Meredith’s perspective. The book starts off very intensely with Delilah escaping her kidnappers and being reunited with her family. Of the main narrators Kate, Meredith and Leo which spoke most to you Was there one you connected with more than others 2. Please wait to review the questions until after you’ve finished reading the novel. ( Warning: some spoilers ahead!) Discussion Guide LOCAL WOMAN MISSING Discussion Questions Please Note: Book Club Discussion Questions do contain spoilers. But there’s more than meets the eye and no one is prepared for the truth that will be revealed.

When Delilah is miraculously rescued, the town can’t wait to find out what happened to her those eleven years ago.

It follows the disappearance of Meredith Dickey and her daughter Delilah over the span of a decade. Mary Kubica’s latest thriller is another page-turner! I read this book in several days and couldn’t put it down.

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