When We Go Missing - by April Henry (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

A true-crime-style mystery about a teen determined to save the missing girl she sees in a disturbing photo, from New York Times bestselling author April Henry.

What if you found evidence of a crime, but no one believed you?

Seventeen-year-old Willow always has a camera around her neck. She volunteers as a photographer at Finding Home, an animal shelter. When Willow stumbles upon a lost camera memory card, it's filled with hundreds of photos of teenage girls. Some are smiling, others look unaware, and a few seem terrified.

The police tell her taking photos in public isn't a crime. But Willow can't seem to let it go, especially after she finds her own photo on the card. So Willow teams up with new volunteer Dare to figure out what happened to the girls. As their investigation heats up, so does the chemistry between them. But everyone around Willow seems to have a secret: Finding Home's owner, her own mom, and even Dare. When Willow learns that some of the girls on the camera card have gone missing, she realizes the unknown photographer might be a serial killer. Can Willow find him before he finds her?

And don't miss these other chilling thrillers from April Henry including:
In the Blood
Stay Dead
Girl Forgotten
Two Truths and a Lie

Review Quotes

"A teen races to uncover the origin of disturbing photographs in this unsettling thriller by Henry.... The well-paced narrative effectively balances the central mystery with numerous subplots...Comedic canines such as French bulldog Pierre provide laughs amid the tension."--Publishers Weekly

Praise for When We Go Missing
"The fast-paced plot is narrated from three perspectives: Willow, Dare, and the serial killer, which keeps the pages turning. Known for her deeply suspenseful novels, Henry has done it again."--Booklist

Select Honors for April Henry:
A New York Times Bestseller
An Anthony Award Winner for Best Young Adult Mystery
An Edgar Award Winner for Best Young Adult Mystery
A Two-time Edgar Award Nominee for Best Young Adult Mystery
A recipient of over fifty state honors and awards
Five Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selections

Praise for Stay Dead
"Readers will be intrigued and thrilled to see how it all turns out." --Booklist

"A page-turning cat-and-mouse survival story." --Kirkus Reviews

"April Henry has done it again--we're dragged into a tension-filled story that refuses to let go. Pacy survival tale, eco-thriller, and murder mystery all rolled into one. Stay Dead will knock your socks off!" --Ellie Marney, New York Times bestselling author of None Shall Sleep

"If ever a book should be called a page-turner, it is this one. April Henry's latest novel grabbed me with its explosive opening, layered mystery, and its short, sharp chapters. A wonderfully compulsive thriller." --Vincent Ralph, New York Times bestselling author of Secrets Never Die and Lock the Doors

"A taut, tense, spectacularly cinematic novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seat. Stay Dead is April Henry at the top of her game." --Kathleen Glasgow, New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces and The Agathas series

Praise for Girl Forgotten:
"Engrossing.... Readers will be kept guessing throughout.... The pages fly by until a final reveal that will leave readers questioning everything they thought they knew about the story." --Booklist

"The plot is an engaging mingling of twists and turns that will keep readers absorbed until the end . . . nail-biting." --School Library Journal

"Red herrings, dramatic cliff-hangers, and a growing body count keep the plot suspenseful." --Publishers Weekly

Praise for Two Truths and a Lie:
"Suspense, intrigue, and isolation converge in this perfect storm of a thriller."--Mindy McGinnis, author of The Female of the Species

"A white-knuckle, claustrophobic, locked-room tour de force."--Gretchen McNeil, author of Ten and #murdertrending

"Told with nods to Agatha Christie and in eerie detail, this thriller is sure to delight fans of mystery, suspense, and a little horror.... A grisly, fast-paced, suspenseful tale." --School Library Journal

"Multiple twists and turns will keep readers guessing until the very end. An engrossing read." --Booklist

"Henry successfully incorporates elements of romance into a snowed-inn mystery with Agatha Christie roots." --Publishers Weekly

"An homage to Agatha Christie, Henry's locked-room mystery is tautly plotted, with quick-moving nail-biting chapters, relatable characters, and a deftly wrought setting that paradoxically manages to feel both claustrophobic and sprawling.... An atmospheric and entertaining thriller perfect for snowy night chills."--Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

April Henry is the New York Times bestselling author of many acclaimed mysteries for adults and over fifteen novels for teens, including the bestselling Girl, Stolen; Girl Forgotten, which won the Edgar Award; Two Truths and a Lie; which was a YALSA Top Ten Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers; and The Girl I Used to Be, which was an Edgar Award finalist and won the Anthony Award for Best YA Mystery. She lives in Oregon and invites you to visit her at aprilhenry.com.