Missing Sister - by Joshilyn Jackson (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

From the New York Times bestselling author of Never Have I Ever comes a chilling story of sisters and revenge.

Revenge...It's all relative.

Born three minutes apart, Penny and Nix Albright grew up doing everything together, close as only twins can be. But when Nix dies in a tragic accident soon after college, she leaves behind a cryptic voicemail that has Penny guilt-ridden and desperate for justice.

Five Years Later

Penny has found new purpose as a rookie cop. She's working to fulfill Nix's dream of making the world a safer place, but following that dream becomes a nightmare when she's called to her first murder scene. When she sees the victim, she knows him instantly. It's Danny Bowery--one of three men she's long blamed for Nix's death--splayed in a pool of blood outside a posh Atlanta shopping center, almost as if she'd wished it so.

Stunned, Penny steps away to catch her breath and discovers a blonde in blood-drenched clothes gripping a box cutter. Before Penny can arrest her, the woman reveals that Bowery's murder is part of a larger story that is far from over. A story about sisters. And with that, the killer disappears.

Now, Penny will stop at nothing to pursue this dangerous woman and learn why she's avenging Nix's death. The deeper she dives into the mystery, the less clear it becomes who is hunting whom in this captivating page-turner of hidden motives and deadly consequences.

Review Quotes

"Deliciously sinister, this exploration of the uniquely intense bond only twins share is a winner. Joshilyn Jackson's twisty storytelling is not to be missed." - #1 NYT bestselling author, Karin Slaughter on Missing Sister

"Penny is the perfect narrator: Whip smart, funny, flawed, big-hearted, and caught up in a wild ride of a story that kept me up way past my bedtime." - Sara Gruen, #1 NYT bestselling author on Missing Sister

"A thrill ride that kept surprising me, but the real treasure is the family at the heart of this fast-paced tale of sisters and revenge. I loved every breathless minute of it." - Abbott Kahler, NYT bestselling author on Missing Sister

"Gaspingly sinister, deeply emotional, and an absolute page-turner, Missing Sister is a beautifully written exploration of the dark and powerful depths of the human heart -- into sisterhood, into grief, and into terrifying revenge. Multi-layered and constantly surprising, Missing Sister is a master class in voice and a terrific mystery -- and proves, yet again, that Joshilyn Jackson is among the premier talents writing today. Do not miss this!"

- Hank Phillippi Ryan, USA Today Bestselling author of All This Could Be Yours

"Jackson's mystery is tight and breathless, but it's the characters who shine, especially smart, loyal, wounded Penny, but also her cast of supporting family members, her tough but fair mentor, and steel-eyed Thalia. A finely wrought, character-driven thriller with a propulsive and satisfying climax."

- Kirkus (starred review)

"Stock multiple copies; this book will fly off the shelves. Perfect for fans of Jackson's previous work and anyone who loves psychological thrillers full of heart-pounding suspense." - Library Journal (starred review)

"The payoff comes for those who like depth in their suspense novels as the pace and twists increase." - Booklist

"Jackson sticks a difficult landing...it's a job well done." - Publishers Weekly

"If twisty, addictive thrillers are your cup of tea, Missing Sister by Joshilyn Jackson should be added to your TBR now." - Woman's World

"Joshilyn Jackson has written a series of acclaimed twisty psychological thrillers in the past that have propelled her into the top ranks of best-selling authors - and this one won't disappoint her growing legion of fans."

- BookTrib