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Tim Blake’s ordinary life is shattered when his daughter, Sydney, disappears after a night out from her summer job. Despite the town’s calm façade, he soon discovers that no one has ever seen her and that her whereabouts remain a deadly secret. As Tim retraces her last steps, he is forced to confront not only the grim reality of a missing person but also the sinister forces that have hidden her and the people he thought he knew best. In the unfolding investigation, Tim learns that the quiet suburban community he loves is fraught with hidden corruption, exploitation, and murder, and that the danger he faces grows closer with every revelation. The story follows his desperate search, the escalating threats from unknown watchers, and the chilling realization that love and trust can be the most perilous liabilities in a world of deceit.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: Linwood Barclay
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