Enjoyed the book. It wasn’t a favorite but had its good parts. I found some parts to be very unlikely, like nobody at the school calling the cops as soon as the mom says her daughter is missing.

I love books about missing children, so was excited when I saw JD Kirk was releasing one. I've read a few of his DCI Logan books, but I don't find myself too enthralled with police procedurals lately, so couldn't wait to try this psychological thriller about a trope I enjoy.
I listened to the audiobook, narrated bu Cathleen McCarron, who I hadn't tried before. She was excellent and really encompassed the drama and emotion of the story.
The pacing started with a bang, and though it waned a little in the middle, I really enjoyed the ending.

This psychological thriller was over the top twisted and too predictable to the very end for me. As someone who works in a school, the liklihood for any of this to really happen was way far fetched. I'm not one for gore or cruelty to children, so maybe I'm biased but Sasha was too much for me. The narrator was amazing though. She did a great job for the story she was given.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture Audio for allowing me to read this for free in exchange for an honest review.

I liked this book and the premise. It kept me guessing and interested from page to page. However, I found it incredibly predictable. The main character was almost insufferable and for that reason I really struggled to connect with the story and stay engaged. The road to finding her daughter was a long one with lots of twists and turns. The ending just doesn't sit well with me either. It was predicatable and then for me had an unrealistic ending. Overall, it was solid read and well written, just was not for me.

Happy Release Week to Best Selling author JD Kirk!

When I received an exclusive NetGalley invitation to read one of JD Kirk’s books - I read the synopsis and accepted immediately! New to me author and I was so happy that I accepted the opportunity to review this #giftedcopy 🖤 I was truly captivated listening to this story! It was like I was right there inside this fast paced book! From the gripping prologue to the last page - I was truly mesmerized and so invested in this story!

I highly recommend going in blindly and enjoy the ride! Don’t forget to buckle up buttercup because you’re in for one twisty fun ride! Also. Short chapters for the WIN!!

Bonus - it’s also available on Kindle Unlimited 🥳 Just be prepared to lose sleep because you won’t be able to put this one down!

A HUGE thank you to the publisher & NetGalley for my gifted copy in exchange for my honest review! I highly recommend! I can’t wait to read more books by this author! So fast & so easy to read / listen too!

This is an author I just recently found. I can definitely tell you I will be reading more of these books.. I love the books that get you hooked in the beginning and you just can't put down.. truly an amazing book that's going to grab you and not let go.. I can't wait to read more books by this author...

Thank you to the author, JD Kirk, the publisher Bookouture Audio and NetGalley for allowing me the opportunity to review an advanced audio copy.

Unfortunately, the book was archived before I had the opportunity to download and review it.

3.5 stars!
I figured out what was going on right before the big reveal at the end of the book. However, it was creepy! It almost reminded me of what you might watch on an episode of the x-files back in the day.
Easy read and nice quick thriller if you enjoy these type of books.
Pace of the plot was good.
Characters were mysterious!
I still feel bad for that janitor at the school - if you read it, you'll understand!
Thank you to NetGalley for this book for a review!

JD Kirk’s My Daughter is Missing is a tightly woven psychological thriller that grips from the very first page and doesn’t let go. What begins as a heartbreaking story about a missing girl quickly spirals into something far more complex and sinister, with twists that keep the reader constantly off balance.

Kirk masterfully builds suspense throughout, layering the plot with revelations that are both shocking and deeply satisfying. The pacing is impeccable—each chapter intensifies the tension, and the emotional stakes are high, pulling the reader in deeper as the truth slowly unravels. Just when you think you have it figured out, the story takes a turn you never saw coming.

Dark, twisted, and utterly compelling, My Daughter is Missing is a standout thriller that will leave readers stunned—and unable to put it down. Kirk proves once again that he’s a master of suspense and emotional storytelling.

JD Kirk's My Daughter Is Missing is a quick,unputdownable book, where a mother’s worst nightmare becomes a reality. She begins to spiral into a web of secrets and lies as her daughter vanishes during a school party. She refuses to allow the school authorities to call the police which raises suspicions.

Tense, fast-paced, and packed with surprises, the story keeps you guessing who to trust. I wanted to choke the main character most times and felt frustrated with her thinking, but the suspense more than makes up for it.

Rating: 4/5 – Dark, twisty, and hard to put down.

Wow...this twisty suspenseful read is sure to please if you're into the premise. Hollie doesn't come out of her London area school after an event and her mom has no idea what has happened. But her past and secrets prevent her from immediately going to the police. And then one after another crazy things happen and things are revealed...one juicy secret after another. It's not clear exactly who to root for...Hollie, perhaps? This was definitely action-packed and bizarre, really. But all in good fun.
I thought the narration was also spot on.
Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture (I'll always request your books!!) for this ARL. All opinions are mine.

JD Kirk's My Daughter Is Missing audiobook is a taut and emotionally charged thriller that grabs you from the very first line. The sheer panic of a parent realizing their child is gone is immediately palpable, amplified by the narrator's urgent tone. The protagonist's desperate search for nine-year-old Hollie and the subsequent chilling realization that she can't involve the police creates an immediate and compelling hook.

Kirk masterfully builds suspense by layering in the protagonist's mysterious past. The refusal to contact the authorities, coupled with the gut feeling that Hollie has been taken and that it's connected to long-buried secrets, raises a multitude of questions and keeps the listener on edge. The audiobook format intensifies the feeling of isolation and desperation as the protagonist grapples with this terrifying situation alone.

The internal conflict of a parent torn between their love for their child and the need to protect a hidden past is powerfully conveyed. The listener is drawn into the protagonist's frantic race against time, sharing their fear and determination to bring Hollie home at any cost.

My Daughter Is Missing is a gripping and suspenseful thriller that explores the lengths a parent will go to protect their child and the devastating consequences of a past that refuses to stay hidden. Kirk delivers a fast-paced and emotionally resonant story that will keep you listening intently until the final, heart-stopping conclusion.

DNF - What is even going on!!! At 3hrs in I've hacked enough. Unbelievable and just ridiculous not to talk of unlikeable characters. No real backstory and not much happening. Not for me...

A gripping story which left me with a chilling feeling and some unanswered questions at the end!
Really enjoyed it though and the narrator did a great job and was pleasant to listen to.

Thank you Netgalley for the advance audiobook copy of My Daughter Is Missing by JD Kirk in exchange for an honest review. This was a fun murder mystery for the weekend. It was a quick read with some twists.

This book had me guessing at every turn. Elizabeth’s nine year old daughter goes missing from a school function. Elizabeth frantically searched the school with no avail but she doesn’t contact the police. You are left wondering why she wouldn’t get the police involved and what on earth was going on.

I was gripped and wanting to find out what had happened I couldn’t stop listening. When I thought I’d finally figured out who took Elizabeth’s daughter, I was wrong!

Elizabeth embarks on a crazy journey to save her little girl. There are twists and turns throughout that will keep you on the edge of your seat. I highly recommend this audiobook if you love a gritty and twisty thriller.

I want to thank Netgalley for this opportunity to read this ARC.

The twist and turns of this Thriller reminding me of the Frieda books that I recently became obsessed with and I finished this audio in one day. It definitely kept me on the edge of my seat, trying to figure out who took Holley.

Having multiple twist at the end was perfect. I didn’t see any of that coming.

I do wish we got a little more back story into Lizzy/Sasha and what was going on there though.

As a fan of JD Kirk Logan Hoon & Filson books I found My daughter is missing very hard to get into, the book had its strengths and weaknesses and it helped that I had a picture in my mind of Elizabeth. The premise was interesting, and there were definitely moments that pulled me in. Some of the characters were well-developed, and there were parts of the plot that felt fresh and engaging. A third way through I told my wife what I thought the end twist would be and I was correct!
I won't be rushing to read this type of genre in the future as I lost focus a few times. Overall, it was a decent read which I would expect nothing less from Barry—not amazing, but not terrible either . If you're looking for something in this genre, it might be worth picking up, but it is not a book that will stick with me now I have finished the final page

My Daughter Is Missing by J.D. Kirk is an emotional but dark thriller that will take you on a wild goose chase. I can imagine this as a film and I believe it would be a good one.
Unfortunately, this book wasn't for me. The writing style is so descriptive, I don't know, something wasn't working for me. The only scene that I loved it was the police asking her to open the boot, that made me giggle.

The audiobook narrated by Cathleen McCarronat made me finish this book. In my opinion, Cathleen's voice was really suitable for the main character. I could feel how connected with the story she was, but still, I was 65% in and I was bored to death. If this would not be an ARC I would put it down after Part 1.
All in general I was left with the feeling that something was missing, something didn't sit right with me. But I am happy with the end twist as this pushed this up to 3 stars. I guessed one twist quite early but the missing piece of the puzzle was an absolute surprise.

Elizabeth's daughter Hollie disappears at the school Halloween party. Just like that, she just vanished. Elizabeth has 2 days to find her otherwise she will be in big trouble. She will grab every possible straw to find Hollie, even accept help from her estranged sister Sasha, but she will not report this to the police. She can't, there will be too many questions.

To be honest I really enjoyed Sasha's character, she felt original and didn't take No for an answer.

Thank you, Bookouture Audio and NetGalley for this copy.

🎧Audio Book Review🎧

My Daughter Is Missing
JD Kirk

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Despite owning almost every single DCI Jack Logan book by this author, I have to (ashamedly) admit to this being only my second read!!
As soon as I spotted this on audio and the fact that it forms part of Kirk's standalone library - I jumped at the chance to read it!

It was obviously no surprise that I absolutely loved this and flew through it in just one day! - Spring cleaning day made so much more enjoyable!

When I spotted the title, I wondered what on earth could make this story unique - I've read so many missing children thrillers now, that I was sure that there'd be nothing I haven't seen yet!
Well, how wrong I was!

This was packed with so many twists that I really wasn't expecting.
I can't reveal anything plotwise - but I loved that I never really knew who to trust and where to look next.

I loved all the characters...but obviously, I initially felt so sorry for Elizabeth - with her daughter missing I couldn't imagine the strain she felt.... But why didn't she want to involve the police !?
This made me a little apprehensive - but there were so many other things to be looking at and the details unfolded gradually before everything finally pieces together coming to a thrilling conclusion.

This was a super tense read that had me glued to the pages.
I was immersed from start to finish and couldn't wait to find out what had really happened to poor Hollie.
Every time I made up my own theory, something else would come along to throw things wide open again.
So many potential suspects and so many revelations, each one with its own shock factor and an ending that left me reeling!

A brilliant read and I can't wait to get stuck into the rest of my JD stack soon!



💕Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for my ARC copy - this is my honest review 💕