I love a good cover and a good mystery, so let’s check out Gone but not missed by A R Kennedy. This is her debut novel and I love to find new authors.
Be sure and enter the giveaway at the end of the post.
Gone But Not Missed by A. R. Kennedy
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GENRE: Mystery
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BLURB
Lillian Brannon wakes up on Valentine’s Day in an exact replica of her bedroom but the only item that she believes is authentic is her dog, Laude. She is held captive in her kidnapper’s basement apartment, summoned upstairs once a week for a chaste dinner. But will his kindness last, and more importantly, why isn’t anyone looking for her?
Lillian’s story is interwoven with that of Nathan, a NYPD officer, who is intrigued by Lillian’s disappearance- how can a young woman be gone for two weeks before a Missing Person Report is filed? Local police believe Lillian has voluntarily abandoned a life she didn’t like. Lillian’s best friend convinces Nathan the authorities are wrong. With no jurisdiction, no resources, and no witnesses, he is compelled by the pictures of Lillian with her sweet smile and sparkling green eyes to obsessively take up the case. Armed with Lillian’s keys and personal information, he spends hours, then days in her home trying to find clues that will lead him to her.
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EXCERPT
LILY –
I woke with a terrible headache. The pounding reminded me of the night Annie and I discovered the potency and, the next morning, the after effects of martinis. The smile that thought brought to my face quickly faded when the throbbing intensified.
I feared opening my eyes. Not sure if that would make my head hurt worse and scared what I would see. I tried to recall my evening. I didn’t remember going to bed. Truth was, I didn’t remember coming home.
No. I remembered getting on the elevator. And, arguing on the phone with Annie, before getting on the elevator. And hanging up on Annie as I got on the elevator. But that was it. No getting into my apartment; no getting into my bed. I was trying to remember more when I remembered the most important thing, Laude.
I gradually opened my eyes and there she was. Sitting right next to me, staring at me. Her ears, which usually stood straight up, were down. Her head was down, too. Not exactly cowering but not the usual morning, happy to see you posture of my puppy. It was a bit disconcerting to see those two dark eyes fixed on me, never mind not knowing how long they had been staring at me.
ABOUT A R KENNEDY
This A R Kennedy’s debut series.
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Thanks for hosting!
My pleasure.
Congrats on the tour and thanks for the chance to win 🙂
Thanks for dropping in Lisa and good luck.
Thank you for hosting me today.
Glad you like the cover!
A R
I am a ‘cover girl’ and they make a very big impression on me..very important in getting my attention.
Great cover. Did you notice something on the railing?
This looks like some of the photos you take, Sherry.
It surely does. Reminds me of Cape Cod. Hmmm….look closely….ya never know what you might find.
I took the picture in Long Beach, NY, where the book is set. Long Beach, NY has a wonderful 4+ mile boardwalk.
The picture is pre-Hurricane (“Superstorm”) Sandy. The boardwalk was destroyed during Sandy and has since been replaced.
I thought the blurb and the excerpt were very interesting. The cover was appealing too.
Sounds like the post hit on all cylinders. Glad to hear it and good luck.
Thank you for the excerpt.
Happy to share, Rita. 🙂
That blurb and excerpt hook me immediately! I must read this!
I hope you do! And that you enjoy it.
Thank you,
A R
I agree, this sounds amazing. Creepy, mystery good.
Great! I hope you read it. Most readers would agree it is a little creepy.
Thank you,
A R
That sounds like a good think to me too. LOL
Thanks for the feature and the chance to win. I hope you had a good hump day. lol
Right back atcha.
Great post – thanks for sharing!
Glad to hear you enjoyed it.
Holy hell! I couldn’t imagine that happening to me!
LOL I know. Very freaky. I always wonder what I would do, but ya just never know until it happens.
Loved the cover, and the excerpt was interesting
Glad to hear it. Good luck, Kaye.
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