Every Missing Thing, Martyn Ford
Every Missing Thing, Martyn Ford
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Every Missing Thing

Author: Martyn Ford

Narrator: Simon Mattacks

Unabridged: 10 hr 27 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/01/2020


Synopsis

One family. Two missing children. A lifetime of secrets.Ten-year-old Ethan Clarke’s disappearance gripped the nation. Just as his parents are starting to piece together a life ‘after Ethan’, their world is ripped apart once more when their daughter, Robin, disappears in almost identical circumstances. They’ve lost two children within a decade…and now doubts about their innocence are setting in.Detective Sam Maguire’s obsession with the first case cost him his own family, but he has unfinished business with the Clarkes. He is convinced that discovering what happened to Ethan holds the key to finding Robin. But what if the Clarkes know more than they’re letting on?With the world watching eagerly, the clock is ticking for Sam as he embarks on an investigation that forces him to confront his own demons. To uncover the truth, he must follow a trail of devastating deception—but the truth always comes at a cost…

About Martyn Ford

Martyn Ford is a journalist and author from the UK. His debut middle-grade children’s book, The Imagination Box, was published by Faber & Faber in 2015 to critical acclaim and went on to become a trilogy. This was followed by 2019’s standalone title, Chester Parsons is Not a Gorilla. This is his first novel for adult readers.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Terrie

"Every Missing Thing" by Martyn Ford was not an enjoyable read for me! It hasn't happened to me in ages where my eyes cross while I'm reading a book! No kidding! Literally my eyes cross, the words become a blurry fog and I can't focus on what I'm reading. I begin to re-read whole sections because of......more

I found this story gripping, a page turner to say the least. It’s every parents’ worst nightmare when their child goes missing, let alone when two go! Quite a few twists towards the end of the book that I didn’t see coming so it was nice. I loved the outlook that Sam has, and I felt for the guy. Har......more

This book has so many threads that the writer may have created a new tartan There are many layers to this story ,the detective,the missing children and human relationships ,strength and weakness many human frailties.,none of which have been covered in such a way or so adeptly before. Not your run of......more

Goodreads review by Annie

Got a first read through Prime. The book is long winded and confusing and I’m surprised I stuck it out. The story is actually really good, but the way it is told not so good. Confusing at times I did find myself skipping parts as they was irrelevant or plain boring. Sorry.......more

Goodreads review by linda

It took me a few pages to get into this book but once I did I couldn't put it down. The main character is Sam an ex policemen who continues to investage an old missing person case, a child Ethan Clarke. Ten years later Ethans sister Robin is taken and children's father is arrested for the murders. I......more