Author: John Searles
Publisher: Harper Perennial
ISBN: 9780060822439
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
It is June 1971. Dominick Pindle, a tenderhearted but aimless Massachusetts teenager, spends his nights driving around with his mother and dragging his wayward father out of bars. Late one evening, Dominick's search puts him face-to-face withhis father's seductive mistress, Edie Kramer. Instantly in lust, he begins a forbidden relationship with this beautiful, mysterious woman. Before long, though, their erotic entanglement leads to a shocking death, and Dominick discovers that the mother he betrayed hid secrets as dark and destructive as his own. Charged with the exhilarating narrative pace of a thriller and set during a complicated and explosive era, Boy Still Missing is the critically acclaimed debut novel from John Searles. It renders a deeply affecting portrait of a boy whose passage into adulthood proves as complex and impassioned as the history that unfolds before his eyes.
Boy Still Missing
Author: John Searles
Publisher: Harper Perennial
ISBN: 9780060822439
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
It is June 1971. Dominick Pindle, a tenderhearted but aimless Massachusetts teenager, spends his nights driving around with his mother and dragging his wayward father out of bars. Late one evening, Dominick's search puts him face-to-face withhis father's seductive mistress, Edie Kramer. Instantly in lust, he begins a forbidden relationship with this beautiful, mysterious woman. Before long, though, their erotic entanglement leads to a shocking death, and Dominick discovers that the mother he betrayed hid secrets as dark and destructive as his own. Charged with the exhilarating narrative pace of a thriller and set during a complicated and explosive era, Boy Still Missing is the critically acclaimed debut novel from John Searles. It renders a deeply affecting portrait of a boy whose passage into adulthood proves as complex and impassioned as the history that unfolds before his eyes.
Publisher: Harper Perennial
ISBN: 9780060822439
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
It is June 1971. Dominick Pindle, a tenderhearted but aimless Massachusetts teenager, spends his nights driving around with his mother and dragging his wayward father out of bars. Late one evening, Dominick's search puts him face-to-face withhis father's seductive mistress, Edie Kramer. Instantly in lust, he begins a forbidden relationship with this beautiful, mysterious woman. Before long, though, their erotic entanglement leads to a shocking death, and Dominick discovers that the mother he betrayed hid secrets as dark and destructive as his own. Charged with the exhilarating narrative pace of a thriller and set during a complicated and explosive era, Boy Still Missing is the critically acclaimed debut novel from John Searles. It renders a deeply affecting portrait of a boy whose passage into adulthood proves as complex and impassioned as the history that unfolds before his eyes.
Three Boys Missing
Author: James A. Jack
Publisher: HPH Publishing
ISBN: 0977628140
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
On October 16, 1955, Robert Peterson and Anton and John Schuessler left home to see a Disney movie. Two days later their bodies were found in a forest preserve. This true crime story, written by one of the original detectives on the case, details the police investigation of this triple child murder that spanned 40 years. Never presented before, this firsthand account honestly discusses the successes and failures of the various law enforcement agencies involved with the investigation; describes the intense media attention and public reaction to the crime; and openly addresses the pain and loss experienced by the parents of all three boys. Though heartbreaking, the knowledge the story imparts is important as a historical reference as well as a statement about our shortcomings as a society.
Publisher: HPH Publishing
ISBN: 0977628140
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
On October 16, 1955, Robert Peterson and Anton and John Schuessler left home to see a Disney movie. Two days later their bodies were found in a forest preserve. This true crime story, written by one of the original detectives on the case, details the police investigation of this triple child murder that spanned 40 years. Never presented before, this firsthand account honestly discusses the successes and failures of the various law enforcement agencies involved with the investigation; describes the intense media attention and public reaction to the crime; and openly addresses the pain and loss experienced by the parents of all three boys. Though heartbreaking, the knowledge the story imparts is important as a historical reference as well as a statement about our shortcomings as a society.
STILL MISSING
Author: BETH GUTCHEON
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
Boy, Missing: World Book Day 2022
Author: Sophie McKenzie
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1398509701
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 71
Book Description
An adrenaline-fuelled race against time for World Book Day, from the Queen of teen thrillers and author of Girl, Missing, million-copy selling Sophie McKenzie. Cousins Ellen and Harlan have been forced to go on a family camping trip – the worst timing ever, because they’re in a huge fight. So Ellen is happy when Harlan storms off into the woods, but her peace and quiet quickly turns to panic when he doesn’t come back. Facing heart-stopping danger on the clifftops, will Ellen be able to find Harlan before it’s too late?
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1398509701
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 71
Book Description
An adrenaline-fuelled race against time for World Book Day, from the Queen of teen thrillers and author of Girl, Missing, million-copy selling Sophie McKenzie. Cousins Ellen and Harlan have been forced to go on a family camping trip – the worst timing ever, because they’re in a huge fight. So Ellen is happy when Harlan storms off into the woods, but her peace and quiet quickly turns to panic when he doesn’t come back. Facing heart-stopping danger on the clifftops, will Ellen be able to find Harlan before it’s too late?
Boy Missing
Author: Rebecca Morris
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 512
Book Description
It's one of the most shocking unsolved missing-child cases in the world. Where is Kyron Horman? Why hasn't the woman who police suspect is responsible for his disappearance-Kyron's stepmother-been charged? On the last day he was seen, June 4, 2010, the boy with the toothy smile, crew cut, and glasses posed in front of his science project on frogs. Kyron grinned for a photo taken by his stepmother. She said he walked to his second-grade classroom and turned to wave at her. Then he vanished. That Kyron disappeared from his grade school got the attention of parents around the world. The twists of the case -adultery, sexting, murder-for-hire-keep the story in the spotlight. On the tenth anniversary of Kyron's disappearance, New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Morris tells for the first time the story of the investigation and the toll the boy's disappearance took on his family and law enforcement. Based on years of research and interviews with people close to the case, including Kyron's mother, Desiree Young. the book is the story of the boy's disappearance, the suspicion that quickly fell on one member of a messy blended family, and how Desiree Young turned grief into advocacy. "Boy Missing" examines what recourse families have as they wait for a loved one to be found. It challenges a common assumption in no-body cases: that prosecutors must wait until there is a confession or remains are found. No-body cases can be prosecuted successfully. Jeff Guinn, author of "Manson" and "The Road to Jonestown: Jim Jones and Peoples Temple," calls "Boy Missing " "an important book and one readers will never forget." Rebecca Morris is the author of "If I Can't Have You: Susan Powell, Her Mysterious Disappearance, and the Murder of Her Children," "Ted and Ann: They Mystery of a Missing Child and Her Neighbor Ted Bundy," and other books. A veteran journalist, she appears frequently on network and cable TV as a crime expert.
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 512
Book Description
It's one of the most shocking unsolved missing-child cases in the world. Where is Kyron Horman? Why hasn't the woman who police suspect is responsible for his disappearance-Kyron's stepmother-been charged? On the last day he was seen, June 4, 2010, the boy with the toothy smile, crew cut, and glasses posed in front of his science project on frogs. Kyron grinned for a photo taken by his stepmother. She said he walked to his second-grade classroom and turned to wave at her. Then he vanished. That Kyron disappeared from his grade school got the attention of parents around the world. The twists of the case -adultery, sexting, murder-for-hire-keep the story in the spotlight. On the tenth anniversary of Kyron's disappearance, New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Morris tells for the first time the story of the investigation and the toll the boy's disappearance took on his family and law enforcement. Based on years of research and interviews with people close to the case, including Kyron's mother, Desiree Young. the book is the story of the boy's disappearance, the suspicion that quickly fell on one member of a messy blended family, and how Desiree Young turned grief into advocacy. "Boy Missing" examines what recourse families have as they wait for a loved one to be found. It challenges a common assumption in no-body cases: that prosecutors must wait until there is a confession or remains are found. No-body cases can be prosecuted successfully. Jeff Guinn, author of "Manson" and "The Road to Jonestown: Jim Jones and Peoples Temple," calls "Boy Missing " "an important book and one readers will never forget." Rebecca Morris is the author of "If I Can't Have You: Susan Powell, Her Mysterious Disappearance, and the Murder of Her Children," "Ted and Ann: They Mystery of a Missing Child and Her Neighbor Ted Bundy," and other books. A veteran journalist, she appears frequently on network and cable TV as a crime expert.
Boy, 9, Missing
Author: Nic Joseph
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1492633593
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
This shocking psychological thriller explores the aftermath of one terrible night in the lives of two families, when Francis Scroll begins to suspect that the long-ago death of his brother is connected to the murder of another child. On the evening of a small dinner party, nine-year-old Lucas Scroll was found floating face-down in his parents' bathtub. Lucas's friend Sam was the only person who could reveal the truth, but he was unable—or unwilling—to speak. Lucas's death was ruled a tragic accident, and Francis Scroll became an only child. Twenty-three years later, Francis is forced to confront the past he buried long ago when Sam's own nine-year-old son goes missing, and Francis's vengeful father emerges as the prime suspect. In order to save the life of a young boy, Francis must unearth the complicated truth about what happened the night his brother died. A twisty story of suspense, revenge, and justice, Boy, 9, Missing, tests the limits of memory to surprise fans of psychological thrillers like Defending Jacob by William Landay, and The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides.
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1492633593
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
This shocking psychological thriller explores the aftermath of one terrible night in the lives of two families, when Francis Scroll begins to suspect that the long-ago death of his brother is connected to the murder of another child. On the evening of a small dinner party, nine-year-old Lucas Scroll was found floating face-down in his parents' bathtub. Lucas's friend Sam was the only person who could reveal the truth, but he was unable—or unwilling—to speak. Lucas's death was ruled a tragic accident, and Francis Scroll became an only child. Twenty-three years later, Francis is forced to confront the past he buried long ago when Sam's own nine-year-old son goes missing, and Francis's vengeful father emerges as the prime suspect. In order to save the life of a young boy, Francis must unearth the complicated truth about what happened the night his brother died. A twisty story of suspense, revenge, and justice, Boy, 9, Missing, tests the limits of memory to surprise fans of psychological thrillers like Defending Jacob by William Landay, and The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides.
Missing Mommy
Author: Rebecca Cobb
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0805095071
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 37
Book Description
Daddy comforts and reassures a very young boy after Mommy dies.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0805095071
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 37
Book Description
Daddy comforts and reassures a very young boy after Mommy dies.
Lost Boy Found
Author: Kirsten Alexander
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
ISBN: 1538700573
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
Perfect for fans of the NYT bestseller Sold on a Monday, this Southern historical novel based on the true story of a boy's mysterious disappearance examines despair, loyalty, and the nature of truth. In 1913, on a summer's day at Half Moon Lake, Louisiana, four-year-old Sonny Davenport walks into the woods and never returns. The boy's mysterious disappearance from the family's lake house makes front-page news in their home town of Opelousas. John Henry and Mary Davenport are wealthy and influential, and will do anything to find their son. For two years, the Davenports search across the South, offer increasingly large rewards and struggle not to give in to despair. Then, at the moment when all hope seems lost, the boy is found in the company of a tramp. But is he truly Sonny Davenport? The circumstances of his discovery raise more questions than answers. And when Grace Mill, an unwed farm worker, travels from Alabama to lay claim to the child, newspapers, townsfolk, even the Davenports' own friends, take sides. As the tramp's kidnapping trial begins, and two desperate mothers fight for ownership of the boy, the people of Opelousas discover that truth is more complicated than they'd ever dreamed.
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
ISBN: 1538700573
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
Perfect for fans of the NYT bestseller Sold on a Monday, this Southern historical novel based on the true story of a boy's mysterious disappearance examines despair, loyalty, and the nature of truth. In 1913, on a summer's day at Half Moon Lake, Louisiana, four-year-old Sonny Davenport walks into the woods and never returns. The boy's mysterious disappearance from the family's lake house makes front-page news in their home town of Opelousas. John Henry and Mary Davenport are wealthy and influential, and will do anything to find their son. For two years, the Davenports search across the South, offer increasingly large rewards and struggle not to give in to despair. Then, at the moment when all hope seems lost, the boy is found in the company of a tramp. But is he truly Sonny Davenport? The circumstances of his discovery raise more questions than answers. And when Grace Mill, an unwed farm worker, travels from Alabama to lay claim to the child, newspapers, townsfolk, even the Davenports' own friends, take sides. As the tramp's kidnapping trial begins, and two desperate mothers fight for ownership of the boy, the people of Opelousas discover that truth is more complicated than they'd ever dreamed.
The Missing Chums
Author: Franklin W. Dixon
Publisher: Aegitas
ISBN: 0369411536
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
The Missing Chums, written by Franklin W. Dixon, is the fourth installment in the iconic children's mystery series, The Hardy Boys. Published in 1928, this book follows the thrilling adventures of brothers Frank and Joe Hardy, who are amateur detectives determined to solve the mysteries that come their way. Set in the fictional town of Bayport, the story begins with the sudden disappearance of the Hardy's close friends, Chet Morton and Biff Hooper. The boys had gone on a fishing trip and never returned, leaving behind no clues or explanation. Frank and Joe, along with their best friend, Callie Shaw, immediately set out to unravel the mystery and find their missing chums. The plot thickens when the boys discover that Chet and Biff were last seen with a group of mysterious men, who are suspected to be involved in a series of recent burglaries in Bayport. The Hardy Boys must use their cunning detective skills to uncover the truth and save their friends from danger. As the story unfolds, the boys face numerous challenges and obstacles, from daring boat chases to deciphering codes and clues. Their journey takes them to various locations, including a deserted island and a haunted mansion, adding to the excitement and suspense of the plot. Aside from the thrilling adventure, The Missing Chums also touches upon themes of friendship, loyalty, and perseverance. Frank and Joe's unwavering determination to find their friends and solve the mystery showcases the strong bond between the two brothers. The inclusion of Callie Shaw, a strong and intelligent female character, also adds depth to the story and challenges traditional gender roles. Through vivid descriptions and clever plot twists, Franklin W. Dixon keeps readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. The book not only provides entertainment but also encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills in young readers. The Missing Chums is a well-written and timeless classic that has captivated young readers for generations. It continues to be a beloved favorite among children and serves as a perfect introduction to the exciting world of mystery and detective work.
Publisher: Aegitas
ISBN: 0369411536
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
The Missing Chums, written by Franklin W. Dixon, is the fourth installment in the iconic children's mystery series, The Hardy Boys. Published in 1928, this book follows the thrilling adventures of brothers Frank and Joe Hardy, who are amateur detectives determined to solve the mysteries that come their way. Set in the fictional town of Bayport, the story begins with the sudden disappearance of the Hardy's close friends, Chet Morton and Biff Hooper. The boys had gone on a fishing trip and never returned, leaving behind no clues or explanation. Frank and Joe, along with their best friend, Callie Shaw, immediately set out to unravel the mystery and find their missing chums. The plot thickens when the boys discover that Chet and Biff were last seen with a group of mysterious men, who are suspected to be involved in a series of recent burglaries in Bayport. The Hardy Boys must use their cunning detective skills to uncover the truth and save their friends from danger. As the story unfolds, the boys face numerous challenges and obstacles, from daring boat chases to deciphering codes and clues. Their journey takes them to various locations, including a deserted island and a haunted mansion, adding to the excitement and suspense of the plot. Aside from the thrilling adventure, The Missing Chums also touches upon themes of friendship, loyalty, and perseverance. Frank and Joe's unwavering determination to find their friends and solve the mystery showcases the strong bond between the two brothers. The inclusion of Callie Shaw, a strong and intelligent female character, also adds depth to the story and challenges traditional gender roles. Through vivid descriptions and clever plot twists, Franklin W. Dixon keeps readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. The book not only provides entertainment but also encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills in young readers. The Missing Chums is a well-written and timeless classic that has captivated young readers for generations. It continues to be a beloved favorite among children and serves as a perfect introduction to the exciting world of mystery and detective work.
After Etan
Author: Lisa R. Cohen
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
ISBN: 0446551406
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 369
Book Description
In After Etan, author Lisa Cohen draws on hundreds of interviews and nearly twenty years of research—including access to the personal files of the Patz family—to reveal, for the first time, the entire dramatic tale of Etan's disappearance: "A masterful combination of deep human interest and detailed criminal investigation into a parent's worst nightmare" (Kirkus Reviews, Starred). On the morning of May 25, 1979, six-year-old Etan Patz left his apartment to go to his school bus stop. It was the first time he had ever walked the two short blocks on his own. But he never made it to school that day. He vanished somewhere between his home and the bus stop, and was never seen again. The search for Etan quickly consumed the downtown Manhattan neighborhood where his family lived. Soon afterward, "Missing" posters with Etan's smiling face blanketed the city, followed by media coverage that turned Etan's disappearance into a national story-one that would change our cultural landscape forever. Thirty years later, in Etan's honor, May 25 is recognized as National Missing Children's Day. But despite the overwhelming publicity his case received, the public knows only a fraction of what happened. That's because the story of Etan Patz is more than a heartbreaking mystery. It is also the story of the men, women, and children who were touched by his life in the months and years after he vanished. It's the story of the agonies and triumphs of the Patz family, as well as the story of the extraordinary twists and turns of federal prosecutor Stuart GraBois's relentless pursuit of his prime suspect. From GraBois's creative "outside the box" tactics, to the veteran cop who made his first pedophile bust on a dark Times Square rooftop, to the FBI rookie who cut her teeth chasing the case through the dark recesses of a child molester's mind, this is the story of all the heroic investigators who, to this day, continue to seek justice for Etan.
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
ISBN: 0446551406
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 369
Book Description
In After Etan, author Lisa Cohen draws on hundreds of interviews and nearly twenty years of research—including access to the personal files of the Patz family—to reveal, for the first time, the entire dramatic tale of Etan's disappearance: "A masterful combination of deep human interest and detailed criminal investigation into a parent's worst nightmare" (Kirkus Reviews, Starred). On the morning of May 25, 1979, six-year-old Etan Patz left his apartment to go to his school bus stop. It was the first time he had ever walked the two short blocks on his own. But he never made it to school that day. He vanished somewhere between his home and the bus stop, and was never seen again. The search for Etan quickly consumed the downtown Manhattan neighborhood where his family lived. Soon afterward, "Missing" posters with Etan's smiling face blanketed the city, followed by media coverage that turned Etan's disappearance into a national story-one that would change our cultural landscape forever. Thirty years later, in Etan's honor, May 25 is recognized as National Missing Children's Day. But despite the overwhelming publicity his case received, the public knows only a fraction of what happened. That's because the story of Etan Patz is more than a heartbreaking mystery. It is also the story of the men, women, and children who were touched by his life in the months and years after he vanished. It's the story of the agonies and triumphs of the Patz family, as well as the story of the extraordinary twists and turns of federal prosecutor Stuart GraBois's relentless pursuit of his prime suspect. From GraBois's creative "outside the box" tactics, to the veteran cop who made his first pedophile bust on a dark Times Square rooftop, to the FBI rookie who cut her teeth chasing the case through the dark recesses of a child molester's mind, this is the story of all the heroic investigators who, to this day, continue to seek justice for Etan.