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Missing Persons follows Severn Gamble as he seeks his wife, who disappears after entering a city’s Justice Building. Joined by cynical cop Johnny Boon and sharp young officer Tally Wickham, they investigate a growing pattern of vanishing citizens, turning the search into a deep obsession. The novel blends contemporary suspense and horror, exploring themes of loss, terror, and the hidden fears lurking in everyday life.
First publish date: 1981
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: Jack Olsen
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