Mother Missing, Ruth Dugdall
Mother Missing, Ruth Dugdall
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Mother Missing

Author: Ruth Dugdall

Series: Cate Austin Casefiles

Narrator: Jane Fox, Ivana Rakic

Unabridged: 12 hr 6 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HQ Digital

Published: 09/24/2026


Synopsis

'An absolute treat … authentic, compelling and incredibly skilful' ANGELA MARSONS 'Lives colliding, secrets unfolding … dark, twisty and original' JACKIE KABLER Bronte Lowe — single mother and the key witness to a local hit-and-run — disappears in broad daylight. Probation officer Cate Austin is used to spotting lies. So when Adam, one of her offenders, starts raising red flags, she can’t ignore her instincts. Meanwhile, Adam’s girlfriend Freya has just moved into his remote cliffside home, hoping for a fresh start. But something isn’t right. The closer she looks, the more she senses the house is hiding something — or someone. As Bronte’s disappearance collides with Cate’s investigation, a web of secrets begins to unravel. When desperation takes over, how far will three women go to protect what they love? Don't miss this gripping thriller, perfect for fans of Joy Ellis from award-winning, Kindle #1 bestselling author Ruth Dugdall. ‘This book is , a fantastic psychological thriller with the perfect amount of suspense and emotion to captivate the reader’ ★★★★★ 'ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT, A SERIES THAT JUST GETS BETTER AND BETTER.' ★★★★★ ‘ my heart was racing 'I am struggling this review as it is and it stirred up so much in me, it's really a crime/psych thriller mix and it's done so well. I was immersed in this novel’ ★★★★★ 'What a fantastic ride this was. Highly recommend!' ★★★★★ 'I was drawn into the book in the best way. It was way more than a thriller and' ★★★★★ 'An ending that took my breath away and left my mind reeling! She vanished without a trace. But someone knows exactly where she is. Readers are OBSESSED with the Cate Austin casefiles series:

About Ruth Dugdall

Ruth Dugdall was born in Hull and studied English literature at Warwick University before training as a probation officer. She decided to concentrate on her writing career when her novel The Woman Before Me won the 2005 Crime Writers’ Association Debut Dagger Award. Her novels are informed by her direct experiences working within the criminal justice system and are published internationally. My Sister and Other Liars is her sixth novel. Ruth lives in Suffolk with her husband and two children.


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Praise for Ruth Dugdall: Erin Kelly

‘Ruth Dugdall’s novels are intelligent and gripping, with a sophisticated psychological sensibility. She is a huge talent’

‘Authentic … diverting debut’

'A chilling tale of betrayal and obsession…keeps its secrets well'

'Well plotted…The author understands how to build suspense and create atmosphere'

'The menace is skillfully intensified by Dugdall… a twisting labyrinth of child-trafficking and police cover ups'

‘Timely and beautifully-written… Highly recommended’

‘An absolute tour de force that left me thinking for days’

‘A chilling psychological thriller with a shocking twist. I read it one day and couldn’t put it down’

'Dugdall’s background as a probation officer shines as she gets inside the heads of a range of characters, some quirky, some terrifying, all fascinating. In this chilling psychological thriller, she doesn’t so much prod the seedy underbelly of Europe as rips it wide open'