Has Anyone Seen Charlotte Salter! By Nicci French

In Nicci French's gripping thriller, "The Missing Hours," the disappearance of Charlotte Salter on her husband's fiftieth birthday triggers a chain of events that unearth long-buried secrets and shatter two families. As the small English village of Glensted reels from the shock, suspicions abound, especially when the body of Duncan Ackerley, the Salters' neighbor, is discovered in the river.

Thirty years later, Morgan Ackerley returns to Glensted with his brother to produce a podcast about the intertwined tragedies of the Salters and Ackerleys. The arrival of the Ackerleys reignites old wounds and prompts a reexamination of the unsolved cases. Meanwhile, Detective Inspector Maud O’Connor is dispatched from London to lead the investigation, determined to unravel the truth behind the disappearances and deaths.

As the podcast gains traction, the once-quiet village becomes a cauldron of speculation and accusation. Allegations surface, secrets unravel, and a suspicious fire escalates into murder, pushing the residents of Glensted to confront their darkest secrets and deepest fears.

"The Missing Hours" is a riveting tale of suspense and intrigue, masterfully crafted by Nicci French. With its nerve-tingling atmosphere and complex characters, the novel keeps readers on the edge of their seats until the final revelation. As O’Connor delves deeper into the mysteries surrounding Charlotte Salter and Duncan Ackerley, she uncovers a web of deceit and betrayal that threatens to tear the community apart.

As the truth comes to light, the residents of Glensted must confront the consequences of their past actions, and face the chilling reality of what really happened during those fateful missing hours. 📚❤️