Missing is the compelling first instalment in the Detective Bonnie Hunter series by Australian author Catherine Lee.

Did a young wife go missing during a weekend getaway with her husband? Or was she never there?

Bonnie Hunter is done with creeps who treat their families like possessions. Sidelined and angry after a domestic violence call-out went horribly wrong, the detective finds herself seconded to a team tasked with finding a missing young woman.

According to her husband, Juliet Keller went to the grocery store and never returned. The husband demands action, but his violent outbursts and controlling behaviour have Bonnie’s family-violence radar on high alert. Convinced he’s responsible for Juliet’s disappearance, Bonnie is single-minded in her mission to disprove his story.

Outsmarted at every turn, and questioning her worth to her new team, Bonnie finds herself in a cat-and-mouse chase to uncover the truth. Because whatever happened to Juliet Keller, it’s soon clear her life is not the only one on the line.

Missing is a gripping crime novel and a compulsive listen. If you like strong female leads, spine-tingling suspense, and unexpected twists, then you’ll love Catherine Lee’s unforgettable psychological thriller.

Content warning: This audiobook contained scenes involving domestic violence, coercive control and sexual assault.