Books like The night she disappeared by April Henry
Kayla’s sudden disappearance turns a quiet school day into a frantic search, as her classmates Gabbie and Drew become unlikely investigators. The story follows their desperate efforts to help police locate Kayla amid growing suspicion and personal doubts. Amid the mystery, family relationships and the weight of responsibility surface, challenging the friends to confront guilt and uncertainty while hoping Kayla’s fate can still be reversed.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: April Henry
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