
BOOK INFO
Title: The Missing Years
Author: Lexie Elliott
Publisher: Berkley
Publish Date: April 23, 2019
Genre: Mystery Thriller
Series: na
My Rating: 3/5
BOOK BLURB
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.

MY REVIEW
Alisa Calder inherited an old Scottish manor from her mother’s estate, but she really only owns half of it. Her father, who disappeared 27 years earlier, owns the other half. With no way to sell or rent the manor, Alisa moves in. She doesn’t relocate alone though, her half-sister, who she doesn’t know well, moves with her.
During her childhood, Alisa lived in the home with her parents, but it’s been so long, she doesn’t feel much of a connection to the local village or the people. The locals remember the Calder family, though not all memories are that favorable. Alisa deals with her present situation, but is also faced with memories from her past… specifically, her father’s disappearance.
While staying in the manor, Alisa encounters a few strange things. In addition, Alisa sometimes questions herself on what is real. This combination makes for a suspenseful and somewhat eerie read.
A slow-building story with intriguing characters. In fact, the home itself is developed as a character rather than a setting. An interesting and complex novel.
I received a free digital copy of this book from the publisher via Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.
enjoyed the review.. am on the fence regarding reading this…
Thanks! I was on the fence about this one too. I enjoyed it, but didn’t love it. Hope it works for you if you decide to give it a shot. 😀
Nice honest review! I have this one coming up, this is my first book by her so we shall see?
Thanks, Berit! Hope you enjoy it. 💜
Great review, Darinda! Glad to see you enjoyed it. We have it coming up!
Thank you! Hope you enjoy it too. 😀
Oohh I love creepy houses!
Me too! 😀
Very nice review Darinda. I loved this one and I loved the manse as well. But then, I love all things with a paranormal feel to them so it hit a lot of boxes for me.
Thanks! Happy to hear you enjoyed this one. 💜