There is something very wrong in the town of Rush and it extends far beyond the burst pipes and unemployment. Women have been going missing for years, about 5 years apart and the local police have done very little. They settled for the simple answer of they moved on despite the insistence of the local paper’s editor that his wife would not have left their child. Now Kody is missing and her dad happens to be an old army buddy and lover of local Sam Salazar.

Sam manages to solve the decades of disappearances while looking for Kody, just by listening and yet, still has to beg the police to go and find the evidence. This can definitely be read as a standalone book, but the previous book will probably help with the reason the police chief seems to hate Sam Salazar and refuses to listen to her.

The book makes you feel Kody’s despair and does a good job of following Sam and Kody’s parents. However, the other minor characters felt a little rushed and I would have liked to see the fallout of the people involved more.

The tempo of this book felt a little off, otherwise it might be five stars. It also had a few confusing parts like it says a chapter focusing on Kody was a few days earlier which doesn’t line up with the timeline of the characters mentioned in the current chapters.

Thanks to NetGalley and Sterling & Stone for the advance reader copy for review. This book is available 30 September 2024.

I LOVE THIS SERIES! I would recommend reading every book in this series not only because you get to know Sam but because every single book is so good and different. Sam is back when an old army buddy comes to Rush to find her to help with his missing daughter Kory. What Sam uncovers is other unsolved missing women cases . Sam is such a great different female lead character with a vey sarcastic and enjoyable sense of humor. If your looking for a quick read with the perfect amount of mystery and humor then read this book and series. Highly recommend if you like a good mystery!

Sam Salazar has some temporary time off from her job in a bar.
She finds out that she has a stalker, and when she uncovers the stalker's identity, finds out that he is an old army colleague. He has come to find Sam in Rush because his daughter has disappeared, and he needs her help finding his child.
Sam finds out that many women have disappeared in Rush, and accidently solves those cases during this investigation.

Loved this novel. Sam is a tenacious investigator, drawn into cases that the police in Rush have no real interest in. She is a thorn in the Chief's side, always being present when he shows his face at a crime scene!
This is a very tense novel, but gripping. I stayed up late to finish that final chapter!

4/5 stars from me. Looking forward to the next Sam Salazar book.

Thanks the Netgalley and Sterling and Stone for the opportunity to read this book.

This was a decent book, i think it was too police/military heavy which is a turn off for books. I think it was a bit unrealistic, but it was entertaining. It kept you wondering what was going to happen and if the characters would be safe or not. Some of the plot was too rushed and felt sloppy or lazy writing.
Thank you to NetGalley, the publishers, and especially the author for this ARC in exchange for my honest review of the book!!

In the heart of the forest, a killer lurks…. After the pipes burst and Redwood Rings floods, ex-Military Police Sam Salazar finds herself out of a job. That’s bad news for a recovering addict. It gets worse a stranger from out of town is asking about her. He’s showing up at her work, her NA meetings, and her trailer park. Turns out he’s Sam’s old Army buddy, and he has a problem, his daughter is missing! Fantastic read!! I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book! It had great suspense, intrigue, murder, mystery, kidnapping, a great who done it and a few chilling twists and turns! The story was very interesting and had me glued to my kindle! I highly recommend reading this book! Thank you NetGalley, the author and the publishers for sharing this book with me!

I just finished reading your beta copy of The Girl Who Couldn't Be Found, and I have to say, I was absolutely hooked! The mystery was incredibly suspenseful, and I couldn't put the book down.

I loved the way you explored the themes of memory, identity, and love. The characters were so well-developed and relatable. Anna's journey was truly captivating, and I found myself rooting for her throughout the story.

I did have a few minor suggestions:

Pacing: In a few places, the plot felt a bit rushed. I think slowing down the pace in certain sections would allow the reader to better connect with the characters and understand their motivations.
Character Development: While Anna and the detective were fantastic, I felt like some of the supporting characters could have been developed further to add more depth to the story.

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to read it early.