Missing, Presumed

A Gripping and Intelligent Crime Thriller

Missing, Presumed by Susie Steiner is a taut and emotionally rich detective novel that begins with a chilling mystery: Edith Hind, a young Cambridge postgraduate, has vanished. Her coat is left behind, a smear of blood stains the floor, and her front door hangs open. As pressure mounts, the clock starts ticking.

Detective Sergeant Manon Bradshaw is assigned to the case, battling through a web of secrets, half-truths, and emotional entanglements. Each friend and family member offers a different version of Edith’s life—none of which quite make sense. Meanwhile, the media frenzy grows, threatening to turn a missing persons case into a public spectacle—and possibly, a murder investigation.

Complex Characters and Twisting Narratives

Steiner masterfully weaves suspense with psychological insight, offering a fresh take on the police procedural. DS Bradshaw is as flawed as she is determined, bringing depth and humanity to a story that explores not just crime, but loneliness, connection, and the fragile threads that tie people together.

Missing, Presumed is perfect for fans of Tana French and Elizabeth George—smart, nuanced, and impossible to put down.