Missing Melissa
by Alretha Thomas
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Pub Date May 12 2015 | Archive Date Nov 06 2015
Description
A Sister's Hope. A Parent's Nightmare.
Twenty-two years old with a journalism degree from UCLA and a promising entry level position at a television station, Madeline Patterson is ready to take on the Universe. Raised by two loving parents, adored by her grandmother, protected by her dog, Pepper, and supported by her best friend—Madeline has it all. There’s only one thing missing—literally missing—her identical twin, Melissa.
When Madeline and Melissa were three-years-old, their mother was carjacked in broad daylight while taking them to a doctor’s appointment. She was able to get away with Madeline in tow, but the assailants left the scene before she could rescue Melissa. A long and massive search ensued, but Melissa was never found and is believed to be dead. However, a dream Madeline has on her twenty-second birthday, wherein Melissa appears to her as a grown woman pleading for help, convinces her Melissa is still alive. Against her parents’ wishes, Madeline vows to find her twin. However, in doing so, she unknowingly stumbles upon a series of startling clues that point to her parents’ possible involvement in Melissa’s disappearance. Paralyzed by fear, Madeline doesn’t want to face what could possibly be the ugly and grim truth about her parents. However, her desire to find Melissa propels her forward—but nothing could prepare her for what she discovers.
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        Alretha Thomas is the author of eight novels, several of which have landed on Amazon's Best Sellers list, including the four-book Cass and Nick series. In 2014, Alretha's indie novel, Four Ladies Only, was awarded the Jessie Redmon Fauset Fiction Award. 
Missing Melissa is available in paperback and digital e-book.
    
        
                        
    
                
    
        
Missing Melissa is available in paperback and digital e-book.
Advance Praise
I thought the action flowed at a steady pace. The character development was on point and there was a strong female lead character. I have said it before and I will say it again, there needs to be more of those in stories. There were a few plot twists that I did not see coming. There were a couple of times where I screamed at the iPad because I was shocked by what I had just read. It was that good. I will recommend Missing Melissa to others to read.
I give this 5/5 Platypires.
Moxxley
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback | 
| ISBN | 9780692416105 | 
| PRICE | $3.99 (USD) | 
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