Her little girl is missing and she knows why but no-one else can know! It is a exciting plot with thrills and spills to get you involved. I couldn't resist reading it and the further I read the more I wanted!

I loved this book so much I could not put it down once I started that was me hooked. There was so many twists and turns that kept me guessing throughout. It was such a gripping thriller with a tense atmosphere. I loved the writing style and the fast pace it was one of those books that had me on the edge of seat throughout and I can’t wait to recommend this to everyone. What a fantastic book and thank you to netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this great thriller.

When does JD Kirk ever let readers down? Never! A standalone so I didn't know what to expect but I wasn't disappointed. A child goes missing, but the mother cannot get the police involved for reasons yet to be revealed, so we are taken a madcap journey as she tries to chase up any clues, finding lots of strange situations. Elizabeth involves her estranged sister which leads to some good twists. I laughed at the woman at the fair reading a detective novel and saying one of the detectives nearly got hit by a train- great nod to Tyler there! It's very fast paced with a lot happening, and there's humour to help it along.
Really enjoyed it, so thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

3 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️

I was so excited to read this! J.D Kirk writes one of my favourite detective series - The DCI Logan series and The Robert Hoon books also deserve a special mention for being hilarious 😂 so getting this arc felt very special!

Some thoughts :

- As usual I love the writing style. It’s easy to follow, doesn’t use complicated or complex language but it’s balanced out with description and detail that gives you what you need without being overkill. I will say this was so different from what I’m used to from this author but I still enjoyed.

- This had a great premise. Elizabeth certainly had her own secrets and I enjoyed the pace throughout this. I just didn’t have the sense when reading that I was completely gripped or immersed in the story. Something was missing for me.

- The ending was messy. It didn’t feel like it was really explained in the way I wanted it to be. I did love the twist and reveal in this, i could see how it made sense but it also then left me wondering about all the those things that weren’t explained. Like weird Alan? I do think it has some plot holes or just things that I wish had been wrapped up in the epilogue.

- My biggest issue with this book was entirely my own bias. I absolutely love the DCI Logan series so for me, I don’t feel like this is even comparable in the same way. This just doesn’t give me that feeling that the authors other writing does. As a stand alone, I enjoyed it. It was a great palette cleanser and I’m glad I’ve read it! But it wouldn’t ever be my favourite from this author!

Thank you again to NetGalley and the publisher for letting me read this book in exchange for an honest review.

I must admit (to my shame) to have only.read one of JD Kirk's previous novels, so I came to My Daughter Is Missing with almost fresh eyes. It was clear from the outset that he knows exactly how to reel a reader in and keep them there, and he did not seem phased at all by the slight shift in genre. His writing is so fast paced and slick that I had no trouble at all racing through the chapters!

My Daughter Is Missing is narrated mostly by Elizabeth, and occasionally her sister, Sasha. I didn't warm to Elizabeth as easily as I thought I might, but her reluctance to involve the police in Hollie's disappearance makes it clear that she has something to hide, and I was incredibly intrigued as to what this might be. I would have liked more chapters from Sasha's viewpoint, as I felt she was a more mysterious character and I wanted to know how she had become the character we see in the novel.

As we reach the denouement of My Daughter Is Missing, and more worms come out of the can, there are several twists and turns - most of which were a complete surprise to me. I loved the tension as the novel sped towards it's ending.

I must definitely read more from this author in futu

This is a tense and incredible read.

I love this genre and you can really feel the tension of the characters with the superb writing and storytelling.

It is filled with drama with enough pace and twists to keep a reader in awe.

Worth all the stars

My Daughter Is Missing is the author’s first dabble into the psych thriller genre. As the DCI Jack Logan books are one of my favourite series, I was eager to dive in.

The book starts with a familiar scene, the PTA fundraising disco. Elizabeth has drawn the short straw, manning the snack table; the self appointed Queen Bee, Mabel Walker, allocating her the worst job. Meaning she is unable to see her daughter, Hollie, enjoying herself. As the monotonous evening draws to a close, it becomes apparent that Hollie has inexplicably disappeared.

The story starts at a pace, wasting no time. Hollie’s disappearance and Elizabeth’s desperate search for her, raise many questions. It quickly becomes clear that Elizabeth is hiding secrets. Secrets that have put her beloved daughter at risk, and secrets that make her isolated in her fear.

The characterisation is as good as you would expect from JD Kirk. The cast are all fully formed individuals, with their quirks and insecurities in tow. Though Elizabeth’s backstory is intentionally vague.

I found myself a little frustrated during the middle part of the book. The story started at a pace, but then didn’t seem to progress at the same level, though the twists and turns kept coming. As the pages keep turning, everyone’s secrets are revealed in all their glory.

I found the ending to be slightly ambiguous, the intention possibly being for readers to join up the dots in their own minds. I did see part of the plot, before the reveal, but maybe this was part of the plan of the author. I love reading the DCI Jack Logan series, and I wanted to love this book too, but I just don’t think I was the right fit for the book. I can’t quite put my finger on why, but I didn’t quite connect with it.

Heart pounding, twisty and a little dark. "My Daughter is missing" is a book about a little girl that just vanishes without a trace after a school disco. Her mother, Elizabeth, searches for her everywhere following clues along the way, all while her partner acts very suspicious...I loved reading this book as it didn't give much away and had some great plot twists, especially in the end! Highly recommended to readers that like edge of your seat thrillers!

Not my usual type of read - I normally chose detectives dressed as squirrels books. However, I really enjoyed it and would be interested to read more of this genre. JD Kirk has a brilliant style with real underlying humour - even in a tense novel like this. I warmed to Elizabeth immediately and enjoyed the characterisation of the others too. I figured out the ‘twist’ in the first half, which did spoil my enjoyment of the remainder of the book.

I’m grateful to JD Kirk, the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in return for this honest review.

My little girl is nine years old and she is missing
She should be skipping around and laughing
Her teacher asks me if she could call the police
But I said no I’ve just remember that I know where she’s is
I’ll always look out for her
I had an ARC

JD Kirk does not disappoint me ever.

This book was very amazing, it grips me for the start. The twists were jawbreaking. You know I couldn't put this one down as soon as I started it.

This is my honest feedback! Thanks to netgalley for this ARC

JD Kirk loves his totally crazy characters, and it’s good to see he doesn’t confine himself to males when it comes to crazy.

In this short thriller, Elizabeth becomes frantic when her nine-year-old daughter goes missing after a school Halloween event.

She can’t tell the police or they might dig up secrets about her she needs to stay hidden. She can’t even let anyone know Hollie is missing.

The secrets slowly emerge in this psychological thriller, with some big twists at the end.

Evaluation: I always enjoy JD Kirk. Others have said they guessed the twists in this; I most emphatically did not. I loved encountering them, and I love his very, very dark sense of humor that peeks out from time to time in this gritty novel.

Absolutely incredible the pacing is perfect, the story line is incredible and kept me on the edge of my seat. I didn't see any of the twists coming

First, a huge thank you for allowing me to read this as an ARC!! I am always honored.

My Daughter is Missing is the first book I've read by JD Kirk and it won't be the last.

Hollie is missing from school. How did she get past her mom? Was her Mom part of it? You'll have to read this twisty thriller to find out. But first, Sasha is back and what does that mean for Hollie, her niece? Elizabeth and Sasha haven't seen each other in a while. Why is she back? Who's dropping bodies in various locations? And more importantly, why?!?! How does Hollie fit in?

The mind blowing twists leading to the epic ending answer everything and more. Questions you didn't know you were asking yourself until the end. WOW!

An excellent read for any and all readers! Author comes at you with both barrels and knocks you out of your shoes! Great job fleshing out all the characters. I give this book FIVE stars! Definitely recommend!

I was gladly surprised when I saw this book. I read some books of JD Kirk and always love them. This one is ok.
The story goes well, but the end was disappointing. Therefore, it is just 3 stars and not more.
It is an easy written story and it was good, so it's certainly not all bad. Not at all. I was enjoying myself, but then it is a bummer if the end isn't as great as you expected.
Overall, it's a good story with a bit of flat end...

My Daughter is Missing is a tense and captivating psychological thriller that plunges readers into the heart of a parent's worst nightmare. The disappearance of nine-year-old Hollie sparks a frantic search filled with suspense and fear, as the protagonist races against time to uncover the truth. The emotional depth of the journey and the weight of past secrets create an intense atmosphere, while the pacing keeps the tension high throughout. Though the plot occasionally slows, the gripping twists and the raw, driven determination to find Hollie keep readers engaged until the satisfying conclusion. A must-read for fans of suspenseful and emotional thrillers.

A fan of this author and all his work, so was delighted to be able to read this stand alone novel! This book featured some very strong, believable characters who were all connected! I enjoyed the chapter format and it really did have me guessing right up to the end.

Wow this one is insane. It took me a second to wrap my head around the reveal at the end. I loved that the mom and sister worked to find Holly. It was interesting how many people were involved in Holly's disappearance. I would also love to know about the before of the sisters and Holly. I think that would be an interesting read as well. Overall a great physiological thriller that you will definitely want to read.

A departure for JD Kirk from his detective stories. This involves Elizabeth trying to find her daughter who has gone missing after a school Halloween disco. There were lots of twists and turns, false leads and blind alleys in this book. It was well written and compulsive. I did not expect the ending in any way, as psychological thrillers tend to follow set patterns. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes a thrilling read. Well done outstanding. With thanks to the author, Bookouture and Netgalley.