I enjoyed this book. It had me on the edge of my seat most of the time. I had to keep turning the pages to see what was happening. The "whodunit" was satisfying. I would definitely read more from Audrey Cole in the future.

When a baby goes missing at 30,000 feet, there’s only so many places he could be. So why can’t anyone find Makayla Rossi’s baby on her flight to New York from Anchorage? Audrey J. Cole’s new locked room mystery, Missing in Flight, chronicles the events aboard a flight after a passenger’s baby vanishes into thin air.

All Makayla did was leave her baby Liam asleep in his bassinet while she ran to the restroom aboard a nearly empty flight. However, when she returned to her seat, Liam was missing and no one apparently saw anything. How can a baby just disappear without anyone seeing a thing? As Makayla frantically searches the plane for Liam to no avail, she becomes suspicious that she is just a pawn in a greater game at play.

Missing in Flight is a tense, claustrophobic thriller that plays on every mother’s worst nightmare - losing their child. This book makes it easy for readers to play along in the mystery, as it features a small, enclosed setting with few suspects. Who would YOU suspect if your child went missing on a flight? Would you look to the young girl sitting across the aisle from you? The elderly woman with dementia? The dog-toting couple? Or maybe even the flight attendants themselves? One thing’s for sure, everyone in this book is a suspect, including mom Makayla herself, until little Liam is found.

This novel moves quickly, and relies on some POVs from character s outside of the airplane to keep propelling the plot forward - there’s only so many times Makayla can demand the plane be searched before things get repetitive. While I do feel this book was lacking a bit of polish - I would suspect that the author is a bit of a novice - it is nonetheless an engaging, white knuckle, edge-of-your-seat thriller!

Missing in Flight- Audrey J Cole
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Thank you @audreyjcole and Thomas & Mercer for an ARC copy of this book! It’s been such an exciting experience being on her ARC team, and I am always overjoyed at how thrilling these books are.
It takes a special kind of author to keep me on the edge of my seat when the whole story takes place in the cabin of a small plane! When a mommy Vlogger gets on a transcontinental flight from Alaska to New York with her newborn baby, she is blindsided by the worst possible scenario. Her baby is kidnapped while she steps away to take a bathroom break. No one on the flight will admit to taking him, bags and compartments are searched, and baby Liam is nowhere to be found. Everyone onboard is a suspect, and the FBI on the ground is fighting the clock to find Liam before the plane lands and he could be lost forever.
A deeply unsettling but BRILLIANT psychological thriller told from multiple POV’s that will give you one more reason to be scared of planes 😅.
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thank you to netgalley for the e-arc. this made me miss the books that TJ Newman writes, non-stop action and page turning to not miss anything. i thought the pace of the story matched the urgency of the suspense.

3.5 stars rounded up. This was a solid thriller, especially during the first half. It really grabbed my attention and kept me wondering exactly where it was going - at first anyway. It felt a little repetitive as it went on and the twists ended up not being as exciting as I would've liked. It was entertaining overall though and worked well as a popcorn thriller kind of book.

I read an ARC of this book from NetGalley. All comments are my own.

I feel like there was some missed potential with this Story. I wasn’t a huge fan of the main character, and there were a few things that didn’t seem to add up in my head. I definitely didn’t see the twists coming but at some parts I did find the story dragged out and even though things were happening it felt like nothing was actually really happening if that makes sense?

Missing in Flight is an intense, fast-paced thriller that grabs your attention from the start. The plot revolves around a mystery that keeps you on the edge of your seat, with plenty of twists to keep you guessing. The main characters are engaging, and their emotional depth adds an extra layer to the story. The pacing is perfect, with just the right amount of suspense to keep you hooked until the very end.

If you love mysteries with action, suspense, and unexpected surprises, Missing in Flight is definitely a page-turner you won’t want to miss!

While I thought this story was a bit slow, it really did throw me for a loop. I found myself questioning many of the characters credibility, which makes for a great thriller. I mean a baby going missing mid flight.. and nobody knows anything!?! This was my first book by this author and I’m excited to see what she puts out next.

This was the Jodie Foster book Flight plan just written in a different font. I enjoyed it more than I expected to though, there were some good twists, and a nice tense setting.

Say what now??? The story was intriguing. The ending delivered, but I was expecting something else...a "better" ending, possibly. Many thanks to the author and Netgalley for providing a copy for an honest review. I enjoyed the read and the pace. Makayla acted like any other mother would in the situation, with desperation, frustration and helplessness...and a feeling that no one is doing enough to find her baby that went missing during her quick lavatory break. The different POVs revealed more about the characters' backgrounds and made everyone feel as shady as they came! An escape-room kind of story worth going through.

Such a fun popcorn thriller! I could NOT put this one down... highly recommend if you're looking for a fast, entertaining read. You have to suspend a bit of disbelief, but it was a fun romp.

Is it possible to really lose something on a plane in mid flight? Especially if it is a 3 month old baby? My mind goes automatically to no but this book explores that possibility and all the questions it brings up. As I read this book I pictured myself onboard the plane and saw the action in real life. Full of action, emotions, and questions this is an excellent read!

Talk about a page turner! 👏 I started this book and could not put it down. You will meet Makayla, a new mother, recently boarding a flight with her son Liam. During flight he goes missing or does he?

The twists and turns were enough to keep me flying through this book. I would recommend this to anyone as a quick read!

Thank you Netgalley and Thomas & Mercer for the opportunity to rate and review!

Rushing back to her seat, Makayla Rossi is relieved that all’s still quiet. But when she checks on her sleeping baby, relief morphs into fear. The bassinet is empty. Liam is gone. Passengers and crew scour the plane to no avail, and since no one recalls seeing her with a baby, suspicions begin to mount about Makayla’s mental state. If only Jack, her husband, were there. A high-profile banker featured in Forbes, maybe he could even help. But Makayla is squarely on her own. And she’ll have to think fast to find her son—before it’s too late.

"Missing in Flight" is an edge-of-your-seat thriller about a mother's desperate search for her missing baby on a flight to New York. Makayla asked a fellow passenger to watch her sleeping baby while she used the restroom; upon her return, the baby was gone. The anxiety I felt as a mother while reading this was palpable. Makayla becomes a distraught mother who will go to any lengths to find her child, even if it means becoming unhinged during the search. I understand her reactions and behavior, as I would also lose my mind in this scenario.

Audrey masterfully portrays the distinct voices of Maykala, her husband, the co-pilot, and the FBI agents, utilizing multiple points of view. The well-developed characters allowed for a clear understanding of each individual. I'd prefer not to reveal too much of the plot, as the twists were fun to discover, but I will say it reads like an action movie. While I did have to suspend disbelief at times, it did not detract from my enjoyment.

The gripping writing, along with the tense energy, kept me engaged until the very end. I appreciated the evident research Audrey conducted on flight terminology, which made everything feel authentic. If you are looking for a fast-paced, locked-in thriller that will have you in anticipation, I highly recommend "Missing in Flight!"

Missing in Flight by Audrey J Cole
I was holding my breath the entire time reading this. A baby goes missing on a flight. What happened? Was the baby even there? I suffer from claustrophobia and this made me uneasy but in a good way. Thank you to Netgalley and Thomas and Mercer for the arc.

This was a nonstop thrill ride! Suspenseful, engaging and full of twists! You will not be disappointed! I love Audrey Cole’s style of writing and her books are fantastic!

This fast paced, edge-of-your-seat thriller will have your palms sweaty and your heart pounding! I felt like I was holding my breath from start to finish.

Perfect for fans of locked room thrillers, MISSING IN FLIGHT reminded me of the Jodie Foster blockbuster Flightplan. If you enjoyed that film, then you must read this book!

The terrifying scenario of a missing infant is every parent's worst nightmare, which, in turn, makes for the best bingeable, high-stakes thriller. Throw in an unreliable narrator and you have yourself a classic page-turner. I couldn't put it down!

Thank you NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for access to the e-book in exchange for an honest review.

4.5 stars

Missing in Flight by Audrey J. Cole

Audrey J. Cole delivers a heart-pounding thriller in Missing in Flight, a novel that grips the reader from the first page and doesn’t let go until the very last word. As someone who enjoys a well-crafted suspense story, I found myself completely engrossed, unable to put the book down until I had devoured it in one sitting.

One of the standout aspects of this book is Cole’s detailed knowledge of aviation. The terminology, procedures, and descriptions of the aircraft environment feel incredibly accurate, adding a layer of realism that makes the story even more immersive. It’s clear that the author either has firsthand experience or conducted thorough research into the world of aviation, making the setting feel both authentic and tense. The way the crew communicated and the specific lingo they used made the stakes feel even higher, as if I were right there in the cabin with the characters.

The tension in Missing in Flight is relentless, and I never knew what was coming next. Every chapter seemed to introduce a new twist or challenge, keeping me on edge the entire time. Just when I thought I had figured something out, Cole would throw in another surprise that left me second-guessing everything.

What made the book even more compelling was my frustration for the protagonist. The way she was treated by both the crew and the passengers was infuriating, making me root for her even harder. Her struggle to be heard and taken seriously only heightened the intensity of the story, making every moment feel even more urgent.

Overall, Missing in Flight was a thrilling, well-researched, and fast-paced read that I highly recommend to anyone who loves a suspenseful mystery. If you’re looking for a book that will keep you on the edge of your seat and make you feel deeply for the protagonist, this one is a must-read.

I’m a huge fan of Audrey J Cole and this is another that kept me on the edge of my seat. There were some moments that fell flat for me, but overall I loved it!

Thank you NetGalley for the advanced copy in return for my honest review!!

Engaging and entertaining. A recommended purchase for collections where crime and thrillers are popular.