Publication Date: October 26, 2026
It’s every mother’s worst nightmare…
Kim arrives early at the school gates, bursting with excitement to see her daughter, Molly, after a week-long history trip. Shy and a little anxious, time away from her loving parents is a big deal for Molly – but the emoji-filled texts Kim’s been receiving all week prove her daughter has been having the time of her life. But when the bus pulls up, Molly’s seat is empty. Her teachers say she never went on the trip…
As the search for Molly begins, distraught Kim feels like the police are dragging their feet and the school is acting a little too defensive. And with each precious day that passes, the secrets that bind Kim’s tight-knit community begin to unravel. Why isn’t Kim’s best friend by her side? And why is her husband acting so shady?
Nothing matters to Kim but bringing Molly home safe. With nowhere to turn and no one left to trust, only Kim can find her. And she’s running out of time…
A totally unputdownable psychological thriller that will keep you up all night reading. Perfect for anyone who loves Freida McFadden, Andrea Mara, and Jeneva Rose.
Two parents eager to welcome their teen daughter home from a school trip receive an unwelcome surprise.
Author Samantha Hayes serves up a psychological thriller highlighting a parent’s worst nightmare in Molly is Missing.
Kim and Joel insist their daughter would never get herself in trouble, regardless of indicators in her newly discovered journals and clues obtained by the police.
Told in a dual storyline, it is clear Molly has been taken, but the suspense is high about the circumstances. Meanwhile, Kim searches for answers, desperately trying to connect the pieces.
Add in some well-placed twists for a shocking (yet ingenious) conclusion that will leave readers reeling.
Molly is Missing proves to be about much more than a missing teenager.
Samantha Hayes grew up in a creative family where her love of writing began as a child. Samantha has written over twenty thrillers, including the bestselling titles Date Night and Until You’re Mine. The Independent called her writing ‘fantastically written and very tense’ while Good Housekeeping said ‘her believable psychological thrillers are completely gripping.’ Samantha’s books are published in multiple languages and in her free time, Sam loves painting watercolours, going to the gym and swimming. She has three grown-up children and lives in Warwickshire.
