The most original locked in mystery thriller setting. This was the most fast paced read I’ve had in a long time. A flight, a baby, missing, someone’s guilty, no one can leave. UNPUTDOWNABLE. This has the added element to a typical locked in mystery that suspicion maintains highly broad and a baby missing takes the cake by pulling on readers anxious heart strings

Audrey J. Cole has definitely blasted Missing in Flight right out of the park! This just might be the best book she has written to date. It is not often I push myself to read faster because I can’t wait to see what is going to happen. Toward the end of the book you will be hanging onto your seat with your heart beating out of your chest. The ending of this book is everything I hoped for.

There are some lessons to be learned in this book and I think some people need to take them to heart. Makayla’s husband Jack poured his heart and soul into his job in finance. He was building his portfolio all at the expense of his personal life. He learned many lessons about that in this book and I hope some people take away some thoughts on how to manage their own lives. Life is short. We need to be aware.

Makayla has an interest in photography and learned she could help the family finances with her little “hobby”. She also was not one to make friends easily and learned the hard way when she let someone into her life with too much ease. We need to be careful of those we meet on the internet and those that approach us out of the blue. In our world you have to keep your wits about you.

Missing in Flight has a lot of action. How does one go missing in flight? That was my big question when I started reading this book. I also learned about a new disease I had never heard of before that Makayla’s mother suffered from. It is a form of Amnesia. This was scary and the investigation in this book was held up with thoughts of this happening to Makayla. Wow! I told you this book had it all.

If you like a book that keeps you glued to your seat, keeps your mind questioning things and one that you just can’t put down, this one's for you. I am not recommending this one for your nightstand because you will never go to sleep. You will read through the night to see what is going to happen. So, I highly suggest you pick up your copy of Audrey J. Cole’s Missing in Flight for your reading pleasure. Until next time…Happy Reading!

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This isn't just a mystery - it's an emotional rollercoaster! Missing in Flight delivers a unique locked-room experience with distinct POVs and a plot that builds suspense to a heart-stopping climax. The characters are compelling, and their emotional journeys are as captivating as the mystery itself. While you'll need to suspend disbelief, the payoff is immense. The unreliable narrator and constant surprises made this a thrilling, addictive read. If you love a mystery that keeps you guessing until the final page, this is it!

Love a good thriller book!!! This one was fast paced and suspenseful. I read it very quickly. I would read more books from this author. Thanks Netgalley for the ARC!

Ahhh...another heart pounding thriller from one of my favorite authors of the genre. I started this book and didn't put it down till I turned the last page. One of the things Audrey does so well is including so many well-researched details that I felt like I was on that plane as a mom, a passenger, a flight attendant, and the co-pilot. Told from many points of view, and giving flashbacks when necessary to complete information, the chapters fly by (pun 😊) as the twists in the story unfold. I love that everything was wrapped up neatly at the end as I finally came back to my own life. Unfortunately the laundry did not do itself while I read, but isn't that feeling the best?

I think this book was highly entertaining. I did find it to be pretty predictable but still a solid read. The very beginning of this book, drew me in and i felt a sense of dread instantly. The plot moved along pretty fast throughout the book, so pacing was perfect.

Although this is true, this definitely gave popcorn thriller with the way you had to suspend your disbelief with the ending.

Missing in Flight is one of the most stressful books I've ever read. Imagine getting on a plane and having a long flight from Alaska to New York with your 3 month old son. That's what Makayla Rossi had in front of her. Liam was doing well so far sleeping in his carrier by the window. Most of the passengers were sleeping, reading, or watching the in-flight movie. The problem was after a few hours, Makayla had to use the restroom. Liam was sleeping so she didn't want to wake him by taking him with her. Makayla saw that the young woman across the aisle had headphones on and was watching a movie. She gestured to her and pointed to Liam telling the woman that she was going to quickly use the restroom. The woman pointed towards the back of the plane and went back to her movie.

Makayla was only gone for a few minutes, but was nervous leaving her young son. When she got back to her seat she thanked the woman and as she went to sit down she noticed that something was very, very wrong. Liam was no longer in his carrier! Makayla went into a full panic and started searching the plane. She told the flight crew what was going on and that her son had been sleeping in his carrier when she went to the restroom and was now gone! The crew and passengers searched everywhere, but no Liam. Where could he be? Who would take a 3 month old on a plane?
As Makayla's heart raced and her mind pictured all kinds of bad scenarios, the crew tried to get her to stay in her seat as it was a rough flight. The crew agreed to check everyone's luggage to make sure Liam hadn't been put in any carry-on items.

Makayla's mom was a famous actress who had lost her memory due to a rare neurological disorder. She's dead now due to a terrible car crash. Some people on the plane were watching the show about her and what happened to her. Once they find out that Makayla is her daughter they start to wonder if it's hereditary? No one actually saw Liam, they just saw the blanket bulge. Could Makayla be losing her mind like her mother? Could she have left Liam at the airport. She and Liam had been visiting her father in Alaska. He remembers seeing Liam and dropped them at the airport. Makayla's husband, Jack, was recently featured on the cover of Forbes magazine as a very successful banker. He handles millions of dollars on a daily basis. Could this be a kidnapping to get money from them? Jack does very well and they live in a very expensive condo in New York.

I wondered if Missing in Flight was going to be able to hold my attention with the storyline, but oh my goodness did it! This book is fantastic and loaded with suspense and possible suspects. The next time I get on a plane, I'll be thinking of this book! It seemed crazy that a baby could go missing on a plane and no one find him, but trust me, it works. This book will stick with you and you'll enjoy every moment of the thrilling ride! Be sure to buckle up! I rate Missing in Flight 5 stars with my highest recommendation. The book is available now and should be added to your TBR pile immediately! I'd like to thank NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for an advanced copy of Missing in Flight in exchange for a fair review. #MissingInFight

Is there an author you think deserves a little more mentioning in the book world? This is an author that I’m amazed still flies under the radar.

It has a lot going on but never seemed like too much. A little bit locked mystery as a baby goes missing mid flight and seems like it has disappeared into thin air.

There are multiple POVs and just as many suspects. Maybe the Mom is unreliable? The flight attendants, the pilots, the husband…. The only people not on my radar as a suspect were the FBI agents on the ground investigating the disappearance.

I didn’t really connect with the characters but I raced through this because I had to know what happened to that baby. I was obsessed in my pursuit to figure it out. Every few pages changing my mind on who and why.

I hesitate to call this a popcorn thriller because it focuses a little more on the characters than the plot, but it had the twistiness and just at the edge of what could happen that you usually see in the genre. But regardless of the genre, I couldn’t put it down.

And if you like this one, definitely pick up the final hunt series.

Missing in Flight is a claustrophobic, fast-paced action-mystery that whips you around in, well, a turbulent way.

Coming home from a cross-country flight, new mom Makayla can’t bear the thought of disturbing her sleeping baby to use the bathroom. She asks her fellow passenger to keep an eye on things while she quickly takes care of business.

Upon her return, she’s horrified that said fellow passenger didn’t happen to catch that her baby is now missing.

They’re on a plane, so where could her son have gone? Which is what Makayla and the flight crew are asking themselves.

Upon their search, another possible reason floats in - maybe Makayla’s baby was never on the plane to begin with?

Short chapters and taut descriptions move the story forward at breakneck speed with a few action sequences that are the stuff of unrealistic dreams. I was drawn in from start to finish.

I wasn’t all the way swayed by how some things were handled, but I was entertained nonetheless.

LOVED LOVED LOVED this book!!! I honestly couldn't stop reading it! I absolutely loved how you were able to read through many view points to get the full picture of not only what Makayla was going through, but the detectives involved, her husband, and the pilots! The writing was fantastic, and Audrey makes you question every thing you thought to be true! This one kept me on the edge of my seat and I highly recommend it!

Thank you NetGalley! This is my first book by this author and it did not disappoint. What a crazy plot for this book! As a parent myself, I could feel for the main character. It was a nail biting thriller

Thank you to the author, Thomas & Mercer and NetGalley, for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This thriller based on the classic locked-door trope with a unique twist - as evident in the title, on a long-haul flight - is told in the third person POV, and jumps back and forth between different protagonists both in the air and on the ground. Not always easy to follow, and quite repetitive at times, the narrative chugs along until it gathers steam about 70% in - and then the limits of credulity are stretched a bit too far for my taste. Overall, I found it an okay read, but more of a slowly building mystery rather than a thriller.

Missing in Flight by Audrey J. Cole keeps you hooked till the very end.
A well written suspense filled with twists that kept me hooked from the very beginning.
A quick and fun read that I finished in a few hours.
The characterization was superb, the writing pacey and flowing, and the tension delivered in a series of shocks and twists along the way.
This is a tightly written story, with well developed characters and enough suspense to keep you reading.

Kept me guessing until the end. I appreciated the inside information about airplanes the author provided.
Flying from Alaska to New York is a long trip, made even more difficult with a baby. When Makayla runs to the restroom, while leaving her son with a seat mate, she is worried but only will be gone a few moments.
How has the baby vanished in that short amount of time….and where could he have gone? It’s an airplane, not a park. Even worse, nobody remembers seeing him.

This book captured my attention from the beginning and also terrified me from ever getting on a plane again 😂

This was my first book by Audrey J. Cole and I can easily say it will NOT be my last. From the initial concept of how can a baby suddenly go missing on a plane…I was HOOKED.

Audrey’s knowledge as a pilot’s daughter only contributed to the incredible level of detail this story warranted—and I’ve never read another book that supplied such precision to the process and role of a pilot. There are multiple perspectives shifting throughout the story to add to both the panic and constant search for who could be responsible—especially when everyone is keeping their own secrets…

Then add in the fact that there might be a memory disorder at play? I couldn’t put this book down and was questioning EVERYONE.

You don’t want to miss this phenomenal thriller. Just…don’t read it right before flying 😂

A locked door mystery set on a plane. A mother who loses her baby mid flight while she’s in the restroom. As interesting as this all sounds, the writing was very stiff. None of the characters seemed fully developed, and I felt no compulsion to care about what happened to any of them.
Makayla acted like a complete insane person the whole book. Not to say I wouldn’t be freaking out if I couldn’t find my child but seriously sister you’re on a plane. And how many chances are the crew going to give her? In real life she probably would have been restrained and possibly tasered by the second chapter.
It is a quick easy read. If that’s what you’re looking for this will do it.
I received an ARC of this title, all opinions are my own.

This book definitely had me on edge and wondering how I would feel in this situation, a very intense read.

When Makayla returns from the restroom only minutes later, she is shocked to find her baby is gone. She frantically tries to get the crew to help her find him, but after checking the plane once, the passengers and crew start to wonder if a baby ever even boarded the plane. Feeling helpless, desperate, and alone, Makayla needs to figure out what happened to her son before it’s too late!

From the very start of this book, I was hooked! It is filled with edge of your seat suspense from beginning to end, which made it very hard to put down. Every single person on the plane seemed suspicious to me and I was so invested in finding out what was really going on. Cole does a great job casting doubt on every character in the book….Was the husband involved or was this a planned abduction in exchange for money? I even began questioning whether Liam really did ever get on the plane. I really felt for Makayla and any parent could relate to the emotions and fear that she was experiencing while trying to locate her son, while trying to convince everyone to help her! I also definitely felt frustrated with the flight crew and many times wanted to scream at them to handle things differently!
If you are looking for a fast paced, action packed thriller that will keep you up late turning pages, then give this one a read!

An utterly original locked room mystery that kept my eyes riveted to the pages, Missing in Flight had everything I wanted and more. From the multiple distinct POVs to the deftly delivered emotional depth, I was both swept up by the characters and also floored by the plot. After all, it was fast-paced, addictive, and suspenseful beyond belief. Plotted in such a way as to gradually build up the dread and foreboding, I knew in every fiber of my being that this catastrophe in the air could end in heart-rending disaster. So did it you ask? All I’m willing to say is that Ms. Cole nailed it in one by the end of the novel.

I do need to warn you, though, that this book required a definite suspension of ALL disbelief. Once I did that, however, it was one heck of a rollercoaster ride of suspense. From the plane packed with more suspects than allies to the compelling FBI investigation on the ground, the more facts that were revealed, the less I seemed to know. You see, with each ensuing twist, the story shifted a little more until no amount of armchair sleuth sleuthing could’ve figured it out. And IYKYK, but constant, unending surprises are just what I like in a well-played psychological thriller.

All in all, I found this pulse-pounding plot supremely well done. With a premise that has me whispering “Wait, what?!” more times than I could count and in air dynamics that felt decidedly real, I easily got swept up in the drama as I waited to find out what became of this poor baby. And thanks to a cleverly portrayed unreliable narrator, I had no clue who to trust within this gripping new novel. So if you love suspicious characters, palpable tension, and short inhale-able chapters, this book’s for you. Shrewdly plotted and emotionally driven, I had a blast ripping through these 277 pages in no time at all. Rating of 4.5 stars.

Thank you to Audrey J. Cole, Thomas & Mercer, and NetGalley for my complimentary physical and digital copies. All opinions are my own.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

This book is the epitome of the locked room trope, and I was intrigued from the first part. I was able to read this fairly quickly, as the page count is just under 300 pages. In terms of pacing, I would say there was a lull in the middle, but then the ending 30% was lightening fast. Despite the lull, the mystery was enough to keep me going. I was happy with the ending as well, although I will say this book to me classifies more of a mystery than a thriller. Would recommend if you are looking for a quick mystery or are new to the genre!