Still Missing
A Novel
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4.4 • 101 Ratings
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- $16.99
Publisher Description
On the day she was abducted, Annie O'Sullivan, a thirty-two year old realtor, had three goals—sell a house, forget about a recent argument with her mother, and be on time for dinner with her ever- patient boyfriend.
The open house is slow, but when her last visitor pulls up in a van as she's about to leave, Annie thinks it just might be her lucky day after all. Interwoven with the story of the year Annie spent as the captive of psychopath in a remote mountain cabin, which unfolds through sessions with her psychiatrist, is a second narrative recounting events following her escape—her struggle to piece her shattered life back together and the ongoing police investigation into the identity of her captor.
The truth doesn't always set you free.
Chevy Stevens's Still Missing is that rare debut find--a shocking, visceral, brutal and beautifully crafted debut novel.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Stevens s impressive debut, a thriller set on Vancouver Island, pulsates with suspense that gets a power boost from the jaw-dropping but credible closing twist. In psychiatric sessions, Annie O Sullivan, a 32-year-old realtor with a nice boyfriend and a demanding mother, describes her year-long ordeal as the captive of a rapist. Annie was about to close up an open house for a property when an affable guy who introduced himself as David showed up. In short order, David kidnapped her and held her hostage in a remote mountain cabin. There, he raped her daily, regulated every moment, and forced her to play house. The intense plot alternates between Annie s creepy confinement, her escape, and her attempts to readjust to real life, from going to the bathroom when she wants to managing her own meals. Still, Annie knows that a large part of her soul is still missing. Her transformation from victim adds to the believability of the enthralling plot. 150,000 first printing.
Customer Reviews
The best thrillers I’ve ever read
This is the third Chevy Stevens I have read, after Those Girls and That Night. I’ve never been more glued to a book.
Loved it
I sampled this for my book club selection but discovered it was a bit too graphic so I wasn’t comfortable making others read it however I could not put it down! The
ending was just perfect. You weren’t left with any questions and everything was all tied up. Will definitely be recommending but with some discretion advised.
Awesome
I couldn’t put this book down, the point of view is really shocking & I did not see the twist coming. This would be an unbelievable movie. Get after it Hollywood!