Missing Molly

4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars | 8,070 ratings

Price: 23.54

Last update: 12-21-2024


About this item

Everyone has secrets, and Rachel Holloway is no exception. She’s worked hard to keep the past where it belongs: dead and buried. And so far, she’s been very successful. But now the small newspaper where she works wants to produce a podcast on a cold case: the disappearance 12 years ago of young Molly Forster.

Some secrets should never see the light of day, and, as far as Rachel is concerned, whatever happened to little Molly is one of them. Rachel has a life now - a boyfriend she loves and a three-year-old daughter she adores - and she will do anything to protect them. But to do that, no one can ever know that she is Molly Forster.


Top reviews from the United States

  • Amma
    5.0 out of 5 stars An outstanding read.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2022
    Thank you for the story of Missing Molly. I enjoyed it. I enjoy a mystery with turns and unexpected paths. Sometimes when a story reaches a conclusion that just appears to comes from nowhere, it's flat and leaves an unsatisfied feeling. I very much liked the way this story progressed. Different elements were introduced or slightly brought into the story. The outcome gives a feeling of satisfaction. That's the best ending for most stories. Again, thank you for a quality story.
  • J Stanley
    4.0 out of 5 stars Not my favorite
    Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2024
    I always get the new Natalie barelli book because they're entertaining. This one was okay and kept me reading to finish it but I did skim some to get to the conclusion. It seemed like she should have talked to some authorities way before so it seemed pretty farfetched.
  • Tatiana Johnson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2024
    I loved every detail about this, but I feel like the way it was written kept you wanting to read more and more. I was disappointed to see that the series ended, but I’m excited to read more books by the author. I would recommend this book.
  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Riveting!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 29, 2024
    Once again, Natalie Barelli has woven a twisting tale that pulls you in and doesn't let go! Characters are so real, flaws and all.
  • Mae Clair
    4.0 out of 5 stars A diverting read
    Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2021
    I’m a fan of Natalie Barelli. This is the third book of hers I’ve read. I positively LOVED The Accident and The House Keeper. Missing Molly was an enjoyable read but not quite on par with the other two.
    Molly Forster was the sole survivor the night her older sister and her parents were murdered. Only twelve at the time, she witnessed the killings and immediately went into hiding. Since then, she has lived under the radar through false identities. Now, her past has caught up with her in the form of a new podcast “Missing Molly,” which vows to discover what really happened to “little Molly.”

    Sounds like a great set-up, right? Especially given Molly (now going by the name of Rachel) works for the newspaper that is producing the podcast. She ends up in a hands-on position, searching for answers, while trying to discourage interest in the podcast. Unable to do that, she tries to steer the focus away from finding Molly to what really happened the night of the killings—all the while trying to conceal her identity.

    The first half of the book was exceptional. Molly’s panic has her acting erratically and making bad decisions. Her boyfriend (they have a young daughter together) and her closest friend fear she’s having psychotic episodes. The fast pace and drama kept me flipping pages. I really felt for Molly. Once she and a co-worker begin digging into the Forster family, mystery and investigative angles come into play. It’s clear the wrong person was convicted of the murders, and the true killer is still out there, getting closer to Molly so he can finish the job he started all those years ago.

    Tension builds at the end, but I was disappointed in the overall revelation of the killer and the cover-up that took place. His appearance in Molly’s life happened too quickly, as did the wrap at the end. I did think the scenes that take place on a bridge were exceptionally good, and I was happy with the final ending. Overall, this is a diverting book and one that will certainly keep readers entertained. A solid read, just not on the level of some of Barelli’s other work. Either way, I remain a dedicated fan and look forward to other releases from this author. 3.5 stars rounded to 4 for review purposes.
  • Mrs.Lewis
    3.0 out of 5 stars slow slow book
    Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2024
    I almost dnf this one because it felt like the first half of the book was so slow. Finally around the 50% mark is where things actually took off. Thankfully.
  • LIBRA LADY
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Writer.. Addictive read
    Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2024
    A page turner...Gripping and addictive....So happy w her writing...
  • Anonymous
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2018
    This book grabbed my attention from the cover all the way through the sample pages. I wasn't sure if I could really spend even the $.99 the book cost at the time to get it but I kept wondering about it, desiring to read the whole book. I couldn't figure out how a 12-year-old girl survived on her own to adulthood and made a life for herself. I finally had to get it and thankfully it was still $.99!

    This book was that good. It captures your attention from the beginning. I kept trying to stay awake and read til my eyes wouldn't keep open many nights. I woke up this morning, still not very awake, fed the cat and decided I needed to finish the last 17 pages. I was not disappointed and was very awake as I finished the book. My only disappointment was that it was done.

    I am going to go check out what else this author has written. I would love to read more about Molly's life that would continue from the end of this book. I hope the author gets wind of that and thinks about a sequel!

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