C J Browne

I love this book.  I found it on Goodreads, my new favourite way of finding new books and recording my reviews. It’s such a compulsive chilling thriller. It tells the story of a teenage girl who goes missing. Something we hear about all too often in the media. But Clarrisa Lynch’s skilful atmospheric writing takes us right inside missing girl Wendi’s mind. You’ll know what it feels like to be estranged and desperate. As readers we share her thoughts and emotions. So much so that you’re compelled to read on to find out what happens next. ‘Have you seen this girl?’ is a real page turner, with its short, sharp chapters, a narrative which twists in unexpected ways, realistic context and gritty descriptions. Start this novel when you can read it to the end. You won’t be able to put it down.

Clarrisa Lynch is an author to watch out for and the good news is that this book is the first of the ‘Flocksdale Files’ series, and the second book ‘House of lost girls’ is coming out in November. I can’t wait to read it.