The Missing Years by Lexie Elliott: Review

I have read my share of interesting mysteries and thrillers over the years of reviewing and reading for pleasure. I have to say that it does take a lot to impress me and produce a story that stands out for me.

This upcoming release is one of those stories that definitely stood out. It was mesmerizing and I loved it! Read my thoughts below on this 5 star novel below.

The Missing Years by Lexie Elliott
Publisher: Berkley (April 23, 2019)
ISBN-13: 978-0399586958

ABOUT:

An eerie, old Scottish manor in the middle of nowhere that’s now hers.

Ailsa Calder has inherited half of a house. The other half belongs to a man who disappeared without a trace twenty-seven years ago–her father.

Leaving London behind to settle the inheritance from her mother’s estate, Ailsa returns to her childhood home, nestled amongst the craggy peaks of the Scottish Highlands, joined by the half-sister who’s almost a stranger to her.

Ailsa can’t escape the claustrophobic feeling that the house itself is watching her– as if her past hungers to consume her. She also can’t ignore how the neighborhood animals refuse to set one foot within the gates of the garden.

When the first nighttime intruder shows up, Ailsa fears that the manor’s careless rugged beauty could cost her everything.

The Missing Years by Lexie Elliott

This book was a combination of so many different feelings. I was expecting a a suspense thriller, but this book is so much more.

The Missing Years is a creepy story that sneaks up on you.

Have you ever been in an old house that creaks and groans? Or you have the feeling something or someone is watching you and you constantly find yourself looking over your shoulder, waiting for something to pop out, and making your heart pound?

That is just what this book does to you.

Your home holds secrets. People wander in and out of it. Time is warped somehow. The town knows more about your house and the secrets it holds than you do. And where is your missing father who abandoned you so many years ago?

Set in Scotland, you get the flavor of the land and the bits of Scottish dialog that add so much to the narrative. Trying to make friends and fit in, Ailsa and her half-sister Carrie may have got more than they bargained for. Complex characters truly make this story – everyone from the animals to the children make an impression!

Little bits and pieces fall throughout the story, but yet the author holds back and never gives you the full story. Drips and drabs come together in an amazing conclusion that you do not expect in the least.

An awesome novel that is so different from any other, skin crawling creepy and spine tingly, make sure to carve out big blocks of time when reading this one. You will not want to stop reading!

Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free ebook so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.