Missing You

NYPD Detective Kat Donovan discovers her ex-fiancé's profile on an online dating site, triggering an investigation that connects to both her personal life and professional work. When the worried teenage son of a dating site user reports his mother missing, Kat's instincts tell her something is wrong. The case leads Kat to confront unresolved questions about her father's murder eighteen years ago. As she pursues multiple leads, she uncovers a complex criminal operation that puts both her career and life at risk. The main investigation intertwines with themes of trust, deception, and the vulnerability of people seeking connection in the digital age. Coben's novel examines how past trauma shapes present choices and the thin line between personal and professional boundaries in law enforcement.

Readers describe Missing You as a fast-paced thriller with multiple converging plotlines. The book maintains tension through unexpected twists and an engaging detective protagonist. Readers highlighted: - Complex connections between seemingly unrelated cases - Strong female lead character in NYPD detective Kat Donovan - Integration of online dating dangers into the plot - Satisfying resolution of both personal and criminal storylines Common criticisms: - Too many coincidences driving the plot - Some found the online dating elements dated or unrealistic - Side characters lack depth - Final act feels rushed Ratings: Goodreads: 3.9/5 (52,000+ ratings) Amazon: 4.4/5 (5,800+ ratings) Barnes & Noble: 4.3/5 (280+ ratings) One reader noted: "The parallel investigations kept me guessing, but the wrap-up relied too heavily on chance encounters." Another stated: "Kat's personal struggles added emotional weight to what could have been just another missing persons case."

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🔍 Online dating-related crimes increased by 40% between 2010-2015, highlighting the real-world dangers explored in this novel. 💫 Harlan Coben's novels have been adapted into 14 Netflix Original series, with more in development, making him one of the most-adapted crime authors. 👮‍♀️ The NYPD, where protagonist Kat Donovan serves, was the first police department to establish a dedicated Computer Crime Squad in 1978. 📱 The book was published in 2014, the same year dating apps saw a massive surge in popularity, with Tinder reaching 1 billion daily swipes. 🏆 This was Coben's first standalone thriller featuring a female protagonist as the main detective, marking a departure from his usual male leads.