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A review by saarahnina
The Missing Checkout Girl Mystery by Rachel Ward
5.0
"The Missing Checkout Girl" by Rachel Ward was a delightful read, engaging right from the first chapter.
Set in the heart of Kingsleigh, at your ordinary Costsave, this British novel follows the lives of a diverse cast of characters who work and run the shop while the “Kingsleigh Stalker” roams the dark streets.
While the central mystery of the missing checkout girl provides an intriguing backdrop, it is truly the characters and their intricate relationships that steal the show.
Can a charming and observant checkout girl and a floundering high school drop out find the lurker before another girl goes missing?
Ward's writing is vivid and immersive, painting a colourful picture of the bustling city and the people who inhabit it. I found myself invested in each character's story, eager to see where they would go.
The Missing Checkout Girl was a real treasure to discover, offering a fresh perspective on the mystery genre and showcasing Ward's talent for crafting compelling narratives.
And Rachel Ward wrote this while her husband was waiting and then recovering from a heart transplant. I don’t know how to say I’m in equal parts admiration, disbelief and sending lots of love!! Her ability to focus on creative pursuits (and do so brilliantly at it) during such a difficult time is a testament to her strength. Bravo!!
Set in the heart of Kingsleigh, at your ordinary Costsave, this British novel follows the lives of a diverse cast of characters who work and run the shop while the “Kingsleigh Stalker” roams the dark streets.
While the central mystery of the missing checkout girl provides an intriguing backdrop, it is truly the characters and their intricate relationships that steal the show.
Can a charming and observant checkout girl and a floundering high school drop out find the lurker before another girl goes missing?
Ward's writing is vivid and immersive, painting a colourful picture of the bustling city and the people who inhabit it. I found myself invested in each character's story, eager to see where they would go.
The Missing Checkout Girl was a real treasure to discover, offering a fresh perspective on the mystery genre and showcasing Ward's talent for crafting compelling narratives.
And Rachel Ward wrote this while her husband was waiting and then recovering from a heart transplant. I don’t know how to say I’m in equal parts admiration, disbelief and sending lots of love!! Her ability to focus on creative pursuits (and do so brilliantly at it) during such a difficult time is a testament to her strength. Bravo!!