Mary Kubica’s Local Woman Missing is a twisty domestic thriller about disappearances that haunt a quiet community. When a woman and a young girl vanish, the case goes cold — until, years later, the girl suddenly returns, and long-buried secrets begin to surface.
Get the Local Woman Missing Audiobook on AmazonListen on Audible · also in Kindle & printWhat Local Woman Missing is about
Local Woman Missing unfolds across two timelines in a seemingly ordinary neighborhood rocked by a series of disappearances. A young mother and her daughter go missing not long after another local woman vanishes, leaving the community shaken and the cases unsolved.
Years later, the missing girl reappears, reopening old wounds and raising new questions about what really happened. Told through shifting perspectives, it’s a tense, fast-paced thriller full of secrets, misdirection, and the dark undercurrents beneath a quiet street.
| Author | Mary Kubica |
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Why Local Woman Missing is great on audio
The short, propulsive chapters and multiple narrators make the Local Woman Missing audiobook a gripping binge. Great for listeners who like to be kept guessing.
Who should listen
For fans of fast, twisty domestic thrillers with multiple perspectives and dark secrets. If graphic peril or themes involving children are hard for you, approach with care.
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How to listen to Local Woman Missing
Local Woman Missing is available on Audible and Amazon. If you’re new to Audible you can listen with a free trial, or buy the audiobook (also in Kindle and print) on Amazon.
Get the Local Woman Missing Audiobook on AmazonListen on Audible · also in Kindle & printFrequently asked questions
Is Local Woman Missing a standalone?
Yes — it’s a standalone domestic thriller.
Does it use multiple timelines?
Yes — the story moves between past and present and several characters’ perspectives as the mystery unravels.
How can I listen to the audiobook?
It’s available on Audible and Amazon. New Audible members can start with a free trial, or buy it on Amazon.
Is it a dark thriller?
Yes — it involves disappearances and disturbing secrets, so expect a tense, dark tone.

