Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC of this book.

This book was a little slow to start but once it kicked off I couldn’t put it down. I read this in one sitting and it was a very quick read. Aviation thrillers are a niche love for me and initially I was a little disappointed that it just took place on a plane but that disappeared pretty quickly.

Makayla was a little hysterical and over the top as a character but the other POVs helped her from dominating the story too much. The narrative did lean towards a little unbelievable towards the end but by then I was so invested in how it would play out so I didn’t mind.

All in all, another great aviation thriller from Audrey J. Cole!

"𝑵𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏 𝒇𝒆𝒆𝒍𝒔 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒍."

Special thanks to @amanzonpublishing @audreyjcole & @netgalley for the #gifted eARC.

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Makayla starts out being the character you're dying for a good outcome but then part way through she turns annoying.

Even with that development, I still super enjoyed this story. It's "locked room" of sorts and VERY tense and suspenseful. You can't turn the pages fast enough to find out where he baby is.

I don't want to spoil anything, but I highly recommend this high octane thriller!
This is my first by Audrey and certainly not my last.

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March 1, 2025


ℚ𝕆𝕋𝔻❓️⁉️❓️ Do you enjoy flying? Where's the last place you went? Or do you have a vacation/trip coming up?

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Missing In Flight follows Makayla who is on a long flight back home to New York and is living every parent’s worst nightmare. Her baby is missing while they’re aboard the plane.

This genuinely had me scratching my head trying to figure out WHAT was going on. I thought I had it figured it out but I in fact, did not.

I loved the pacing and the overall tension of this book.

I would definitely check out more works by this author!

Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for providing me with this ARC. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

3.75 stars

As if flying these days isn't chaotic enough, the one thing you assume is most unlikely to happen - someone going missing on the plane - does in this most recent thriller from Audrey J. Cole!

While on a flight home to New York from visiting her father in Anchorage, nature calls, and Makayla heeds this with great concern for and attention to her baby, Liam. She asks a fellow passenger to listen for any crying and takes off to quickly take care of business. When she returns to her seat, her worst nightmare has become a reality: little Liam is missing!

From the outset, I was fascinated by how Cole was going to construct an entire narrative around a baby "missing" in such a small space, but this comes together in a satisfying way. The best thing to know about this book before reading is as little as possible, so I'll just say that I enjoyed the read and am - as is always the case for this genre - so glad I get to be entertained by the events from a safe distance instead of living them myself!

Missing in Flight is a thrill a minute story of a missing child in flight when a mother runs to the restroom on a flight from Anchorage to La Guardia.

Makayla Rossi needs to use the restroom but does not want to wake her child to go nor does she want to leave him alone. Asking a nearby seat mate to keep an eye on him. She goes and returns quickly only to find her son missing. The search is on to find him.

I really enjoyed this story. It was thrilling and made me hold my breath while trying to solve the mystery of missing Liam.

How could a baby go missing during a flight? It sounds like a plot twist straight out of a thriller—oh wait, it is! Buckle up for an exhilarating journey with "Missing in Flight" by Audrey J. Cole, where this shocking scenario unfolds at 35,000 feet. The premise had me hooked, and I couldn't wait to see how the author would bring this seemingly impossible event to life.

For those of us with kids, especially first-time moms, we know how often we question our choices. Is it really safe to leave them alone in the house for a quick trip to the car? What about leaving them in the car while I dash back to the house for a forgotten item? The juggling act can be overwhelming, especially when they’re sleeping!

When Makayla asks a fellow passenger to keep an eye on little Liam while she steps to the restroom, her only worry is about waking him and disturbing those around her. Kidnapping? That thought couldn’t be further from her mind.

This is my second adventure with Cole’s work. If you haven’t picked up one of her books yet, you're missing out.

A big thank you to the author and Thomas & Mercer for providing me with this ARC via NetGalley. As always, all opinions are entirely my own.

How far is a mother willing to go, to find her missing son mid-flight.
Missing in flight follows four characters and each one is unique and has well developed characters. Of course my favorite ones were the parents. Being able to read what they’re thinking and how they’re reacting to the revelation of the baby missing mid flight was terrifying. I was on the edge of my seat reading and trying to figure out who was behind it and out of nowhere plot twist!! Omg, it was so good! This one kept me up late reading. It was insane and I didn’t see the plot twists coming at all!!

This book gets five resounding stars from me!

Do you want a thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat, has unreliable narrators and has you questioning what you think you know? Well, buckle-up for this thrilling page-turner surrounding a baby that goes missing on Pacific Air flight 7038.

With the FBI investigating from the ground and the flight crew and devastated mother investigating on board, a series of assumptions divert attention from a missing baby to a potentially, desperately mistaken mother.

The pace was perfect. The vivid descriptions and heart-racing scenes played out like a movie. I completely loved this one. I’m moving this author to my “must read” list.

Thank you to NetGalley, Thomas & Mercer and the author, Audrey J. Cole, for an early DRC of this amazing read.

This is an excellent, fast paced thriller.
Makayla is on a flight from Anchorage to New York with her infant son Liam. She was visiting her father, and now she’s returning home to her husband Jack. During the flight, she leaves her son sleeping in a bassinet, to visit the bathroom. Upon her return, her baby is gone! No one sitting around noticed him being taken. A full force search begins for the child, to no avail.
On top of it all, there are dangerous thunder storms brewing, which threaten the safety of the plane.
I enjoyed this book for the fast paced, heart pounding action!

Thanks toNetGalley and Thomas & Mercer publishers, for the ARC and the opportunity to write my unbiased review.

This was my first Audrey J. Cole read. I was immediately hooked by the premise, though I definitely gave myself some anxiety while reading it. Whoops.

I thought it was thrilling in a slow burn sort of way. There were times where it was slow going or a little repetitive, but I needed to know what was going to happen next! The switches in settings/POV broke up some of the tension, but I also loved how it added a few more pieces to the puzzle each time. There were a few storylines that I had a hard time with. I just couldn’t see their relevance to the story.

It was an enjoyable read overall, but there were some instances in the plot that I didn’t fully love.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This book was fine but nothing ground-breaking. I enjoyed it well enough, but I probably won’t go out of my way to recommend it.

Audrey J. Cole’s Missing In Flight is a gripping and suspenseful thriller that taps into every parent’s deepest fear: a child disappearing during a flight. The premise alone is enough to send chills down your spine, but it’s Cole’s execution of the story—filled with tension, twists, and raw emotion—that makes it impossible to put down.

The protagonist’s journey feels authentic, even if some readers might imagine themselves reacting differently in such a harrowing situation. The mother’s determination to uncover the truth and save her child drives the narrative forward, creating a relentless sense of urgency that keeps readers on edge. Cole’s writing captures the emotional intensity of the situation, making the stakes feel incredibly real.

The suspense builds steadily throughout the book, with layers of mystery and unexpected revelations keeping the plot dynamic and engaging. The story does an excellent job of keeping readers guessing about who is behind the disappearance and what their motives might be. As the pieces come together, the resolution feels satisfying and well-earned.

Missing In Flight is a standout thriller that combines emotional depth with edge-of-your-seat suspense. Audrey J. Cole has crafted a story that resonates with readers’ fears while delivering a compelling and unforgettable read. Perfect for fans of thrillers with high stakes and gripping mysteries.

Many thanks to NetGalley, Audrey J. Cole, and Thomas & Mercer for the ebook! I absolutely loved this thriller! It’s a fast-paced, gripping mystery that hooked me from the very first chapter. The suspense built with every page, leaving me wanting more. A must-read!

Makayla Rossi is on a flight back to New York from Anchorage. She only leaves her seat for a few minutes to use the bathroom, but when she returns her infant son Liam is no longer in his bassinet. The flight attendants search the plane, but no one actually remembers seeing Makayla’s baby, leading to questions about Makayla’s mental state. Makayla will stop at nothing to find her son before it’s too late.

Wow, Audrey J. Cole has done it again! She has delivered another twisty, unputdownable thriller. Clear your schedule for this one because once you start, you won’t be able to put it down. It’s so suspenseful and twisty that your jaw will drop multiple times. I highly recommend it to anyone that enjoys thrillers! I give it 5 stars.

this book had me sweating and so stressed. a woman's baby goes missing on an airplane and utter chaos ensues. great plot!!!

What a jam packed, wild ride this one! I found myself waking up in the middle of the night, not being able to fall back asleep, and reaching to read this just to see what happens next. I felt like I was watching an intense action movie the entire time!

⭐️ 2.5/5 rounded up

A mom is traveling with her baby on a flight to New York and after she comes back from the bathroom on the flight, her baby is missing.

Sounds exciting but this was a less than average thriller. Though it was fast-paced, not much really happens. First 60% of the book is the mom just wanting to search the entire plane and once that’s done, she wants to go through everyone’s luggage again. It’s just the same thing over and over again.

The ending wasn’t believable and overall wasn’t exciting.

Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review!

Take a mother’s worst nightmare and turn it into a novel and you’ve got a great thriller. This book stressed me out feeling like I was in her shoes, was a great read.

Missing in Flight
Audrey Cole
This was a mystery that will keep you guessing! It was told through multiple points of view with plenty of twists that kept me on edge!
Thank you to the author, Thomas & Mercer and net galley for this ARC

Wow, this book had me hooked from the very beginning! It was such a different plot from most of the thrillers I read, and I loved it! Such a page turner! Will definitely be reading more from this author.