'A captivating mystery at heart but also a poignant study of grief, loss and the unbreakable bonds of family . . . A triumph' Caz Frear, author of Sweet Little Lies

A stunning debut thriller, The Missing Girl by Jenny Quintana is a gripping novel full of twists and turns, and a desperate hunt to solve a decades-old mystery.

Anna Flores was just a child when her adored teenage sister disappeared.

Unable to deal with the pain, Anna took the first opportunity she had to run from her fractured family, eventually building a life for herself abroad.

Now, thirty years on, her mother has died, and Anna must return home to sort through her possessions.

In doing so, she has to confront the huge hole her sister's disappearance left in their lives, leaving just one question unanswered: what really happened to Gabriella?

Because not knowing is worse than the truth.

Isn't it?

It's been thirty years since Anna's older sister disappeared. Anna's never stopped missing her.

About the Author
Jenny Quintana grew up in Essex and Berkshire, before studying English Literature in London. She has taught in London, Seville and Athens and has also written books for teaching English as a foreign language. She is a graduate of the Curtis Brown Creative writing course. She lives with her family in Berkshire. The Missing Girl is her first novel.

Reviews
For anyone who enjoys racing through a pacey thriller in one sitting, this debut from Jenny Quintana is not to be missed . . . -- Independent
A wonderful book . . . I absolutely loved it -- Karen Hamilton, author of The Perfect Girlfriend
A superbly taut novel . . . atmospheric and nuanced, and full of emotional truths -- Fiona Cummins, author of Rattle
Beautifully written and quietly haunting -- Penny Hancock, author of Tideline
Rich with atmosphere and mystery. I read through the night, desperate to find out the truth about Gabriella -- Erin Kelly, author of He Said/She Said
A captivating mystery at heart but also a poignant study of grief, loss and the unbreakable bonds of family . . . A triumph -- Caz Frear, author of Sweet Little Lies
A mystery of the highest calibre, clever, intense and gripping . . . I raced through the pages of this book, desperate to uncover the truth at the end and yet dreading turning the final page. This is a book I could read over and over again -- Ronnie Turner
For me, this book was a breath of fresh air . . . A wonderful debut * The Bookbag *
I loved loved loved this story. This is not your usual psychological thriller but so much more . . . Fantastic -- Chillers, Killers and Thrillers
A fantastic debut . . . I'd definitely recommend it to any mystery fans out there. I'll be keeping my eyes peeled for whatever comes next from Jenny Quintana -- Sarah Withers Blogs
Riveting -- Candis Magazine
Beautifully written . . . Highly enjoyable and memorable, this is a wonderful debut -- Liz Loves Books
This is one of those books where there are many twists and turns . . . I for one am looking forward to reading more of Jenny's work in future -- The p turners book blog
A classic mystery -- Jenny in Neverland
A really great novel with a good story, a good hook, great characters and lovely writing -- Bibliomaniac uk
An incredibly atmospheric debut with each character's individual story beautifully portrayed . . . Superb -- Swirl & Thread
This debut novel has the polish and depth of a seasoned author. It has the mystery and emotional tug to compete with the best. The Missing Girl is a captivating, fast read, and one that I could not put down * Crime Review *


Awards
Long-listed for Author's Club Best First Novel Award 2018 (UK).



Book Information
ISBN 9781509839506
Author Jenny Quintana
Format Hardback
Page Count 336
Imprint Mantle
Publisher Pan Macmillan
Weight(grams) 576g
Dimensions(mm) 241mm * 161mm * 30mm