I tried multiple times over a week to read this book, and cannot get past about 30ish pages at a time. It just did not bring me in like other Patterson books, I tried so hard to like this book, and to me, it is not great.

I am sure it has a market, that market is not me though

This is a fun series and the second book added to the development and backstories of the three protagonists and Virginia, which was enjoyable since very little has been revealed about their respective backgrounds. The reader is left guessing with several significant developments at the end of the book that will be bringing many readers back for more. There are a lot of open plot lines and I look forward to seeing where the series goes. My only complaint about the book is that it feels sort of clunky, without a lot of nuance in the storytelling. I certainly don't mind suspending belief, which the storyline absolutely required, but the writing itself lacked finesse.

3.5 starts rounded up. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

Not what I usually expect from James Patterson. But I enjoyed it. It was fresh and different. I will definitely be on the lookout for the next installment.

I very much enjoyed this edition of the Holmes, Margaret and Poe mystery series even though it was my first. It was easy to start with book two, and I didn't feel I missed much background info from the debut to get right into the groove. The characters strengths and flaws were well-developed, along with the story line. It kept me riveted throughout, and I finished it in record time.

I'm thankful I had the privilege to preview this edition through NetGalley, and it compels me to check out the first book in the series. I highly recommend it!

Thank you to @Netgalley, @LittleBrownandCompany and @JamesPatterson for this ARC. Holmes, Marple and Poe are back. This time, 6 babies are stolen from a local hospital and this investigative group is hired by the parents. While all three PI's are handling their own demons, they try to put them aside to find these children. Another great read of this series! #HolmesisMissing #LittleBrownandCompany #JamesPatterson #Jan2024

The follow-up to Holmes, Margaret and Poe is another winner! Holmes is missing will catch you from the beginning and keep you engaged until the very last page. The book does a great job of following all of the main characters and gives more insight into who they are, and why they might behave the way they do. There are many twists and shocking reveals, and ultimately you are left wanting more! More background, more investigations, more of it all! Holmes is missing does not disappoint, and I hope we get more!

Another impressive work by Patterson! I'm truly fond of the trio: Holmes, Marple, and Poe. This novel, centered around their quest to locate missing infants, was as captivating as the previous installment I read. The exploration of their personal lives adds a refreshing dimension to the narrative, and I eagerly anticipate the next release!

5 stars just for the sheer delight in Holmes, Margaret & Poe.

They had me laughing, they had me worried, they always impress me with me their detecting skills and I would certainly hire them in a heart beat.

Their characters complement each other perfectly: Margaret is the glue that holds them together, Holmes is valiantly fighting his demons and Poe has had some shocking news.

Put that all aside and they rush to the scene of multiple kidnapping .

The police aren't happy but that wont stop these three.

Enjoy the journey as you follow the twists and turns and sheer audacity of Holmes, Margaret & Poe.

James Patterson and Brian Sitts are a force to be reckoned with and this is my favourite series of the ones they write together.

I will be first in line for the next adventure of this trio.

Thanks to NetGalley and Little Brown Company for the privilege of reading and reviewing this entertaining book.

Poe, Marple and Holmes are at it again, in their own indomitable ways, investigating the
kidnapping of newborns from a Manhattan private hospital.
Along the way, Marple is dealing with Holmes ' well established moodiness, and the quirks that Poe
consistently exhibits while trying to keep their office on an even keel.
The p!ot line is interesting but at times, the multiple parallel stories are a bit interfering.
Always a fun read with these three but a little less on the extras may be even more rewarding.

I can’t remember the last time I’ve read a mystery novel that is as enjoyable as this one! “Holmes is Missing” by James Patterson and Brian Sitts hits every mark. This trio of private investigators have engaging personalities and complex backgrounds which makes them fascinating characters. The story is about black market infant trafficking and child abduction on multiple continents. The storyline will grip you from start to finish! This is book 2 of a great new series not to be missed!

Thank you NetGalley and Little, Brown and Company for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

This is the 2nd book in a new series by James Patterson, the first was amazing and this one was even better. This dynamic trio is so entertaining, and I love how they have no doubts how great they are even though almost everyone else just doesn't like them at all, and they keep showing why they are so good.

This book had two main investigative stories to follow involving kidnapped babies/kids and everything that needed to be done to find those children again proving how smart they are-I love the character of Marple. This book was such an easy quick read but it also digs deeper into the characters and what they are going thru, along with a few huge surprises that make this book so good.

If you want a quick easy series, these first two books are definitely for you and i am sure there will be more and they are just so entertaining. I love Marple Holmes and Poe.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers Little, Brown.

This is the second book in the series and Patterson & Sitt start us off with a bag. Plenty of action, tons of twists and more character development of our three investigators. As you read along you start to learn the strengths and weaknesses of Poe, Christie & Holmes, which makes the story even more interesting. I highly recommend this series and hope that the series will continue. Christie and Poe are called into a kidnapping case at a hospital. 6 newborns have been stolen from the nursery. Christie believes this is the time to visit Holmes at the rehab and convince him he needs to help with this case. Holmes comes back with them, but he doesn’t feel that he can really help them with his case. So, Poe and Christie are trying their best to solve this case, which ends up being connected to two other abductions. Read and find out if our three investigators can solve these cases and get their act together with each other. Thank you, Netgalley and Little, Brown and Company for providing me with an advanced reader’s copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Fun! Fun! Fun! Marple, Poe and Holmes - plus Virginia too - are madcap detectives with lots of smarts and equally lots of personal issues that add drama to the mystery. An entertaining series with lots of potential!

Thanks to NetGalley and Little, Brown and Company for the opportunity to read this ARC.

James Patterson and Brian Sitts does a fantastic job in writing this book. It had that murder-mystery going on and enjoyed the overall story going on and was engaged with the overall story going on. It was a great entry in the Holmes, Margaret & Poe Mystery series and was glad I read this, it had that element that I was looking for and was glad it had that element that I wanted.

What a great series this is turning out to be! Holmes and Poe are struggling with personal issues while trying to help Margaret solve one of their most terrifying cases since they opened their PI company. Murders, kidnappings, and heartbreaking sides are sprinkled throughout. We really get to see more of Margaret Marple using her skills in this book. Her thought process is amazing. There are twists galore as all three work through the clues. The book ends on a major cliffhanger. Ugh! I’ll definitely be grabbing the next book in this series when it becomes available.

Thank you NetGalley and Little, Brown and Company for the eARC. In this book, the trio investigates kidnappings of babies and a little side mystery with Poe. It was interesting and captivating book to read. I am looking forward to the next installment of this fun series!

Another great read by James Patterson. Thanks NetGalley for an ARC. Holmes, Poe, and Marple are three PI’s who find themselves in the middle of two cases that are, on the surface, different, but as you read further into the story, you realize they’re connected. Patterson’s books are a quick easy read. Looking forward to the next one in the series.

An Unforgettable and Captivating read! This was such an addictive, gripping, page turner that kept me biting my nails! I can not wait to read more of the books from this series! I will be adding this book to my bookshelf favorites!

It is not often that a NetGalley approval goes straight to the top of my TBR, but I have been desperately waiting for this one. I do think this is my new favourite James Patterson series. I was thrilled when that email came and I started reading as soon as I could.

I just love these characters.. come on, private detectives called Poe, Holmes and Marple… that is a crime lovers idea of heaven. We learn more about our trio of friends this time which was eye opening to say the least. Holmes is trying to stay clean after months in rehab, Poe has some life changing news, and poor Margaret is trying to hold them all together. This case will test them all, abducted babies from a secure hospital.. how and why?

There is a banging ending that left me needing more already, so here’s to book 3. One of my favourite parts of this book, without spoilers, was the 3 of them attending a crime writers conference, and the appearance of another of my favourite authors. This really made me laugh and was a fantastic scene all around. There are Poe’s fast cars, Baskerville the dog, and lots of baked goods.

Absolutely loved it if you can’t already tell. It was a 2 sitting read for me. Comes out January 6th, 2025, a great way to start the new year.

Thanks so very much to Little Brown and Company for the chance to read this so early.

I really enjoyed this book. I like this new series from James Patterson and look forward to more titles in the series. Following the story of Marple, Poe, and Holmes was fun