GONE BUT NOT MISSED & Giveaway

Gone But Not Missed

by A. R. Kennedy

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GENRE: Mystery

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BLURB:

Lillian Brannon wakes up on Valentine's Day in an exact replica of her bedroom but the only item that she believes is authentic is her dog, Laude. She is held captive in her kidnapper's basement apartment, summoned upstairs once a week for a chaste dinner. But will his kindness last, and more importantly, why isn’t anyone looking for her?

Lillian’s story is interwoven with that of Nathan, a NYPD officer, who is intrigued by Lillian’s disappearance- how can a young woman be gone for two weeks before a Missing Person Report is filed? Local police believe Lillian has voluntarily abandoned a life she didn’t like. Lillian’s best friend convinces Nathan the authorities are wrong. With no jurisdiction, no resources, and no witnesses, he is compelled by the pictures of Lillian with her sweet smile and sparkling green eyes to obsessively take up the case. Armed with Lillian’s keys and personal information, he spends hours, then days in her home trying to find clues that will lead him to her.

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Excerpt:

LILY -

I woke with a terrible headache. The pounding reminded me of the night Annie and I discovered the potency and, the next morning, the after effects of martinis. The smile that thought brought to my face quickly faded when the throbbing intensified.

I feared opening my eyes. Not sure if that would make my head hurt worse and scared what I would see. I tried to recall my evening. I didn’t remember going to bed. Truth was, I didn’t remember coming home.

No. I remembered getting on the elevator. And, arguing on the phone with Annie, before getting on the elevator. And hanging up on Annie as I got on the elevator. But that was it. No getting into my apartment; no getting into my bed. I was trying to remember more when I remembered the most important thing, Laude.

I gradually opened my eyes and there she was. Sitting right next to me, staring at me. Her ears, which usually stood straight up, were down. Her head was down, too. Not exactly cowering but not the usual morning, happy to see you posture of my puppy. It was a bit disconcerting to see those two dark eyes fixed on me, never mind not knowing how long they had been staring at me.

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 Pretty impressed with what I read!  Great start off and even smooth flow continuing throughout the entire story.  I didn't feel that it jumped around but was easily rethinking thoughts each time I thought I had it figured out.  This book will have you wandering some many different things.  Good book from a new to me author and can't wait to see what else is out there from this author!


AUTHOR Bio and Links:

This A R Kennedy’s debut series.

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Amazon Buy link -

https://www.amazon.com/Gone-Missed-Nathan-Miccoli-Mystery-ebook/dp/B00GUR7TMO/

Barnes & Noble -

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/gone-but-not-missed-a-r-kennedy/1120261376

KOBO -

https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/gone-but-not-missed

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Scribd

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