Somebody's Daughter

A woman walks her dog,and just for a moment, loses sight of her daughter.....When a child is reported missing the first 48 hours are....He has been keeping secrets, she finds them.I glanced at my husband of thirty two years and thought. How well do I really know him? Does he have secrets? What goes unspoken?This Psychological thriller is beyond the pale. I wasn't on the edge of my seat, I was off it. I paced and read, couldn't get comfortable. A growing unease. I finished in less than ten hours. Pale, anxiously awaiting bad news, I called each of my adult children. Just to 'check in '. To make sure. I found myself shaky. David Bell is the master. I have seen the dark side. I want all his books. It wasn't a read, it was an experience. I dare you to read it, if you can stand the heat!

A great whodunnit mixing twists in family communications and lingering guilt over a young girl’s death. Robyn has been deceased for a long time. An infant disappeared 9 years ago. Now, a nine-year old, the daughter of a single mom, is lost. One man claims paternity, but who is the bio-Dad?Imagine your ex-wife showing up, disrupting a loving home with the declaration that the missing child is yours. Robyn haunts this story, but intermingled is the lasting pain of failed marriages and miscarriages.The mystery is well written, not a sweet story but one of pain. A page turner.

This mystery/suspense novel was not the psychological thriller I was looking for (at all!). IMO the novel was too long. The characters were bizarre, but not it a good way. I guessed the who, where, & why within the first 30-35% of the book. All I needed was the how.The book was fast paced and had good cliffhangers for each chapter. So I read the last 70ish pages just to find out HOW and it was (sorry to say) not worth the wait.It’s like if my mom said “Go pick up your 2nd cousin from the airport? She’s leaving her abusive husband because he found out she was pregnant with his brother’s child. She was stuck in her neighbors trunk for 2 days”.I’m intrigued and ask “How in the heck did she get in the neighbor’s trunk???”She says “that’s the coolest part! He yelled ‘GET IN!’ and so she got in.” Uuggghhh....Anyway this is my first book from this author. GOOD NEWS: Most readers agree that his other works are very very good. I will definitely read more from this author. Still, I can’t in good conscience recommend this one.

I love a book when I get invested in the characters and can feel their emotions. This was one of those books that takes you on a roller coaster ride. I couldn't predict what would happen next. I haven't read a book I enjoyed this much since Flynn's Gone Girl. I always enjoy Bell's ability to make you feel in the moment. I especially enjoyed this book and how he made you feel his character's emotions. I would love to see this book made into a movie. It is my favorite Bell book now.

This was such a good book. My first by David Bell and will not be my last.It drew me in and would not let go. I actually stayed awake later that I usually do reading. I wanted to know what was going to happen next.Edge of your seat, pulse pounding, heartfelt, thriller.You don’t want to miss this book.

Not only my favorite David Bell novel (so far), but one of my favorite novels ever!! Usually I set an alarm so I can set aside an hour for leisure reading in the morning, but with this one, I was already up and reading well ahead of my alarm (not to mention staying up past my bedtime).I especially love the characters, and found myself more invested in their lives with every page. Cannot wait for a second read!

An excellent book!! Recommend highly. This book is a roller coaster ride.! Loved it! David Bell at his best!

This book gets you hooked from the beginning. I liked the different points of view and the quick time frame. The characters are flawed and realistic.

Good read. Suspenseful until the end. Will definitely read more from this author. Enjoyed the book and will recommend to friends.

Good story line as are all his book