Not everyone who's missing is lost

Hard-hitting and unputdownable, THE LOST follows Forensic psychologist Maguire back to her hometown in the search for two missing girls. This exhilarating introduction to the Paula Maguire series by Claire McGowan is sure to grip fans of Elly Griffiths and LJ Ross.

'Claire McGowan is a knockout new talent' - Lee Child

When two teenage girls go missing along the Irish border, forensic psychologist Paula Maguire has to return to the hometown she left years before. Swirling with rumour and secrets, the town is gripped by fear of a serial killer. But the truth could be even darker.

Not everyone who's lost wants to be found

Surrounded by people and places she tried to forget, Paula digs into the cases as the truth twists further away. What's the link with two other disappearances from 1985? And why does everything lead back to the town's dark past- including the reasons her own mother went missing years before?

Nothing is what it seems

As the shocking truth is revealed, Paula learns that sometimes, it's better not to find what you've lost...

What readers are saying about The Lost:

'Well written and keeps you guessing. The best book I have read this year'

'Fantastic read. Had me gripped from start to finish - I just couldn't put it down. Highly recommended'

'Compelling and thrilling. Claire McGowan has a clever ease of storytelling that draws you in and leaves you wanting more'

The start of an exciting new series featuring forensic psychologist Paula Maguire, with the potential to appeal to an audience beyond the world of crime

About the Author
Claire McGowan grew up in a small village in Northern Ireland. After a degree in English and French from Oxford University, and time spent living in China and France, she moved to London and works in the charity sector and also teaches creative writing.

Reviews
Compelling, clever and entertaining -- Jane Casey, author of The Burning
A gripping yarn you will be unable to put down * Sun *
McGowan's style is pacey and direct, and the twists come thick and fast -- Declan Burke * Irish Times *
Engaging and gripping * Northern Echo *
Either Tana French and Michael Connelly secretly co-wrote this book, or Claire McGowan is a knockout new talent you should read immediately. I'm betting on the latter * Lee Child *
Taut plotting and assured writing . . . a highly satisfying thriller * Good Housekeeping *
Claire McGowan is Ireland's answer to Ruth Rendell * Ken Bruen *
Fresh and accessible without ever compromising on grit or suspense * Erin Kelly *
A brilliant portrait of a fractured society and a mystery full of heartstopping twists. Compelling, clever and entertaining * Jane Casey *
A keeps-you-guessing mystery * Alex Marwood, author of The Wicked Girls *
A terrifically assured and pulse-pounding novel; dark, sad, lyrical, and full of superb twists * Stav Sherez *



Book Information
ISBN 9780755386406
Author Claire McGowan
Format Paperback
Page Count 384
Imprint Headline Book Publishing
Publisher Headline Publishing Group
Weight(grams) 280g
Dimensions(mm) 196mm * 128mm * 26mm