
Local Girl Missing by Claire Douglas
California doesn t need more lofty rhetoric about what a Dream place this state is. Our government is in crisis. The impartial Legislative Analysts Office projects multi-billion dollar deficits until at least 2015. Cynics say that Californians are too polarized, too diverse, and too burdened with a byzantine bureaucracy to come together to face this mountain. Yet our recurring deficit is only less than one percent of California s nearly two trillion dollar economy. And these cynics don t offer reasons so much as excuses. California today has a proud history, a stunning natural environment, and an unbelievably creative people that connects to every corner of the globe. Reflecting on the fractures that have flowed from the hyperidealistic California Dream of the past, Patrick Atwater shows how together we can harness those strengths to build a New California Dream focused on creating a better life for all Californians. In honor of his parents, twenty percent of the proceeds from the book will be donated to California schools through DonorsChoose.
Compelling and page-turning, wonderfully written and impossible to second-guess with a brilliant twist -- Debbie Howells * bestselling author of Richard & Judy pick The Bones of You *
The creepy goings-on in the off-season, secret-filled resort will give you chills * Sunday Mirror *
A gripping and atmospheric read * Closer *
Praise for The Sisters * - *
Grippingly claustrophobic and unpredictable on every page: perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train * Marie Claire *
Tension oozes from every page. . an addictive read that will leave you on the edge of your seat * Sun *
As soon as I finished the first page, I knew I wouldn't be able to put this down . . . I thoroughly enjoyed it * Good Housekeeping *
Unforgettably dark and complex * Woman & Home *
Praise for Last Seen Alive * - *
This stunning new release from Claire Douglas is packed with a killer twist * Closer *
Thrillingly tense and twisty, a great read -- B. A. Paris
A heart-thumping psychological mystery that ticks all the boxes . . . with twists galore, it's impossible to guess the shocking ending * Saga *
Fast-paced and chock-full of twists, Last Seen Alive is both absorbing and gripping. After reading it you'll never dream of a house swap again -- Paula Daly
Thrilling . . . superb plotting. I could hardly catch my breath between twists! -- Jenny Blackhurst
It's so twisty, turning and grippy. Highly recommend it! -- Gilly Macmillan
I love stories where you're not quite sure who is telling the truth! This one kept me guessing -- Jane Corry
The creepy goings-on in the off-season, secret-filled resort will give you chills * Sunday Mirror *
A gripping and atmospheric read * Closer *
Praise for The Sisters * - *
Grippingly claustrophobic and unpredictable on every page: perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train * Marie Claire *
Tension oozes from every page. . an addictive read that will leave you on the edge of your seat * Sun *
As soon as I finished the first page, I knew I wouldn't be able to put this down . . . I thoroughly enjoyed it * Good Housekeeping *
Unforgettably dark and complex * Woman & Home *
Praise for Last Seen Alive * - *
This stunning new release from Claire Douglas is packed with a killer twist * Closer *
Thrillingly tense and twisty, a great read -- B. A. Paris
A heart-thumping psychological mystery that ticks all the boxes . . . with twists galore, it's impossible to guess the shocking ending * Saga *
Fast-paced and chock-full of twists, Last Seen Alive is both absorbing and gripping. After reading it you'll never dream of a house swap again -- Paula Daly
Thrilling . . . superb plotting. I could hardly catch my breath between twists! -- Jenny Blackhurst
It's so twisty, turning and grippy. Highly recommend it! -- Gilly Macmillan
I love stories where you're not quite sure who is telling the truth! This one kept me guessing -- Jane Corry
Claire Douglas worked as a journalist for fifteen years, writing features for women's magazines and national newspapers, but had dreamed of being a novelist since the age of seven. She finally got her wish after winning the Marie Claire Debut Novel Award with her first novel, The Sisters. She is a Sunday Times bestseller and a frequent Richard & Judy Book Club pick. Her books have sold over two million copies in the UK alone. She lives in Bath with her husband and two children.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781405926393 |
| ISBN 10 | 1405926392 |
| Title | Local Girl Missing |
| Author | Claire Douglas |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2016-08-11 |
| Number of pages | 400 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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