Among the Missing is a crime novel by American author Richard Laymon. It was first published in 1999 by Headline Publishing. The book is a detective story about an investigation into the murder of a woman whose decapitated body is found on a beach.
 First edition | |
| Author | Richard Laymon |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Steve Crisp |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Thriller, Crime |
| Publisher | Headline Publishing Group & Leisure Books |
Publication date | 1999 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback), Amazon Kindle |
| Pages | 320 |
| ISBN | 978-0-7472-6072-1 |
| Preceded by | The Wilds 1998 in literature |
| Followed by | Come Out Tonight 1999 in literature |
Plot summary
editThe novel takes place in Sierra County, California, primarily around the Silver Lake area. The story begins with a man and woman visiting a section of the Silver River referred to as 'the Bend', apparently with the intention of engaging in a romantic tryst. The next day, the woman's decapitated body is discovered by a young couple, Bass and his girlfriend Faye. Sheriff Rusty Hodges and his daughter-in-law, Deputy Mary "Pac" Hodges, are called in to investigate.
The pursuit of the killer leads to a complicated series of events involving Merton (a homosexual drug dealer who was seen running from the scene of the crime), the dead woman's husband, and a revenge scheme involving two of the main characters.
Adult themes
editLike many of Laymon's other works, the book features strong adult content. Themes of sex and rape are present.
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