Still Missing
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The distaff side of mystery
Since the days of Agatha Christie, women writers have been in the vanguard of suspense fiction. Dorothy L.
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Realtor’s worst nightmare becomes a hit debut
Chevy Stevens has received a bigger reception for her first novel than many authors will ever see: fast-paced thriller Still Missing has a first print run of 150,000 copies, and atMore
Reader Reviews
A gripping readpowerful female characterChevy Stevens’ debut novel, “Still Missing” is definitely a page turner.
The story, about a 32-year-old female realtor who is abducted and held captive in a mountain cabin for a year, is told in the first person narrative as sessions with the victim’s psychiatrist. Chevy has created an original plot, with plenty of twists and full of tension, which keeps the reader enthralled and eager to see what happens next. The dialogue is realistic and the characters are so well crafted that sometimes the reader will feel like grabbing them by the shoulders and shaking them. There are occasional moments of black humour, especially the disposal of the body scene. Chevy shows a great deal of insight into state of mind of victims. She gives us a gutsy heroine whose endurance and attitude cannot fail to garner admiration. Add to this a climax that leaves the reader gasping. Set aside some time to read this book and don’t be surprised if you read it in one sitting: once you start reading, it is almost impossible to put down. Chevy Stevens? More, please!
a Gripping ReadChevy Stevens’ debut novel, “Still Missing” is definitely a page turner.
The story, about a 32-year-old female realtor who is abducted and held captive in a mountain cabin for a year, is told in the first person narrative as sessions with the victim’s psychiatrist. Chevy has created an original plot, with plenty of twists and full of tension, which keeps the reader enthralled and eager to see what happens next. The dialogue is realistic and the characters are so well crafted that sometimes the reader will feel like grabbing them by the shoulders and shaking them. There are occasional moments of black humour, especially the disposal of the body scene. Chevy shows a great deal of insight into state of mind of victims. She gives us a gutsy heroine whose endurance and attitude cannot fail to garner admiration. Add to this a climax that leaves the reader gasping. Set aside some time to read this book and don’t be surprised if you read it in one sitting: once you start reading, it is almost impossible to put down. Chevy Stevens? More, please!
slow movingI'm reading this book, and often I have to force myself to continue--not because it's so unrelentingly dark (though it is) but because the action is so slow moving. It should have been better edited. I skip through much of it, thinking same old, same old...but it isn't as bad as some books I've read lately. But it isn't that good either. Don't authors like Stevens realize that a little lightness--contrasts and deepens the darkness. If it were a painting, it would be monochromatic---Sad.