The Missing

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In the tradition of Brenda Novak and Karen Rose, the latest in award-winning author Lisa Childs' dark romantic thriller series is laden with Gothic atmosphere and brilliantly plotted twists and turns, as Halcyon Hall, a former insane asylum-turned-luxury resort on a remote island off the coast of Maine becomes the setting for grisly crimes... "Grips you from the beginning and refuses to let you go until the very end." -Elle James, New York Times bestselling author Drawn to the former Bainesworth Manor in the wake of a murder, reporter Edie Stone wants answers. It's been over forty years since the psychiatric hospital on Bane Island shut down, and the mystery of women vanishing there remains unsolved. But the exclusive retreat isn't just protected by the dark pine forests and crashing waves of Maine's rocky coast-it's surrounded with silence. Everyone on the island is keeping secrets. Especially Dr. Elijah Cooke, grandson of the man who headed Bainesworth Manor and the psychiatrist-proprietor of a new wellness resort on the same premises. His desire to help people seems at war with his fierce loyalty to his family. He's sure the world is out to get him. And as the accidents and coincidences pile up, Edie becomes convinced someone is trying to kill them both. But if she's close enough to be a threat, she must be close to the truth . . . PRAISE FOR LISA CHILDS "Atmospheric, emotional, and well-told." -New York Times bestselling author Lori Wilde on The Runaway "Grabs you from page one . . . Lisa Childs paints an eerie, haunting suspense that will keep you riveted until the very last page!" -Rita Herron, USA Today bestselling author on The Runaway "Page-turning...Bane Island may be a dangerous place, but readers will look forward to coming back." -Publishers Weekly on The Hunted

Lisa Childs is an award-winning, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over eighty-five novels. She was born on Halloween, which may have fated her predilection for spinning dark and twisty stories. In addition to romantic suspense, she also writes women's fiction, paranormal and contemporary romance. Lisa loves to hear from readers who can contact her on Facebook, and through her website LisaChilds.com.