Every Missing Piece

Written by Melanie Conklin

A girl seeks truth about a missing boy, uncovering secrets and facing her own past.

4.2/5 Goodreads · 748 ratings

288 pages· 53,017 words· Est. 7.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Maddy Gaines sees danger everywhere, but when she meets a mysterious boy in the woods, she suspects he's Billy Holcomb, missing for months. As Maddy investigates, her own past haunts her, and her best friend drifts away. Can she unravel the mystery and mend her fractured world, or will some pieces remain lost forever? In a small town filled with secrets, Maddy must confront her fears and find the courage to face the truth. This gripping tale of discovery and resilience will keep you guessing until the very end.

From the publisher

A stunning voice-driven novel about grief, family, and putting the pieces back together for “fans of Rebecca Stead and Erin Entrada Kelly” (BCCB) and “readers who enjoyed The Thing About Jellyfish (Booklist).Maddy Gaines sees danger everywhere she looks: at the bus stop, around the roller rink, in the woods, and (especially) by the ocean. When Maddy meets a mysterious boy setting booby traps in the North Carolina woods, she suspects is Billy Holcomb–the boy who went missing in the fall. As Maddy tries to uncover the truth about Billy Holcomb, ghosts from her own past surface, her best friend starts to slip away, and Maddy’s world tilts once again. Can she put the pieces of her life back together, even if some of them are lost forever?

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