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Missing: A Folly Beach Mystery Paperback – January 1, 2013

by Bill Noel (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 374 ratings
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Sixty-year-old retiree Chris Landrum has simple needs: stay healthy, avoid sunburns, and steer clear of vacationers on the small South Carolina island where he hopes to live out his remaining years. But when local teenager Samuel Perkins pulls Chris aside and tells him he just witnessed the kidnapping of a beauty queen right off Folly Beach, Chris wonders if his hopes for a peaceful retirement have just disappeared with the sunset.

While Chris and his close friend, Charles--a faux detective--contemplate whether Samuel actually witnessed a horrific crime, dead bodies begin appearing on Folly Beach. But with trouble brewing within the ranks of the police department and a newly elected mayor nurturing a vendetta against Chris, the two men have their work cut out for them as they launch their own investigation. As the body count rises and the list of suspects increases, Charles suddenly becomes the target for a serial killer intent on eliminating anyone who gets in his way.

In this new installment in the Folly Beach mystery series, Chris and Charles must rely on help from a few eclectic acquaintances in order to solve the murders before a coldblooded murderer strikes again.
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  1. Book 7 of 18
    Folly Beach Mysteries
  2. Print length
    268 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Iuniverse Inc
  5. Publication date
    January 1, 2013
  6. Dimensions
    6 x 0.75 x 9 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    1475956673
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1475956672
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Iuniverse Inc (January 1, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 268 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1475956673
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1475956672
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.75 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 374 ratings

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Bill Noel

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Bill Noel's career as a novelist began in 2007 with the publication of FOLLY, the first of twenty-five books in the award-winning Folly Beach Mystery series. Fans of the popular series have been treated to at least one new book each year since then. The books are fast-paced mysteries mixing humor and intrigue and have been described as "perfect beach reads." MIDNIGHT, the twenty-fifth book in the series, was published in February 2024.

For seven of the last eight years, one of his books has won the Imadjinn Award for Best Mystery Novel at the Imagainarium Convention, named by The Writer Magazine as the best writing conference in Kentucky and the 2nd best writing conference in the Southeast.

Mr. Noel lives in Louisville, Kentucky, with his wife, Susan, and his off-kilter imagination.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Another hit from Noel!
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2024
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Another great one from picturesque Folly Beach. Noel continues to provide humor along with vivid depiction and great stories of mystery and fun.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Nice addition to the Folly mystery series
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2015
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Murder and mayhem return to Folly Island. A new character, Charles' Aunt Melinda, is added to the list of characters. Her spunky attitude and wild hair colors help the duo of Chris and Charles find a serial killer on the island. If you enjoyed the other stories in the Folly series, you will find this one entertaining as well.
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Mary Ellen Quire
5.0 out of 5 stars Totally Hooked
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2018
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I'll start by saying I love this series. I'd recommend it to anyone who likes a cozy mystery and to all who just love that home town feel some fiction just brings with it. Missing is the seventh book in the Folly Beach series and I have to say the small town on the island of Folly is just as comfy and quirky as it can get. As always, the author has created a host of strong characters and even brought in some new ones. I love Aunt M! Which, by the way, gives her nephew Charles a bit more to add to his already colorful character. There were a few good twists and turns in the plot and as always I hated to get to the end. Thank goodness there's more.
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Tina Hagenbuch
5.0 out of 5 stars Bill Noel does it again ...
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2013
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"Missing" by author-Bill Noel is yet another entertaining and suspenseful mystery based on Folly Beach, SC. Getting to know the characters is just part of the fun of reading these novels. His ability to bring the reader into the story to feel the raw emotions and laugh out loud humor is uncanny. This story in particular has the reader wondering "who could of done it" as we explore the motive of several possible suspects. Hands off to one of my favorite Kentucky authors and his ability to keep readers wanting more. Can't wait for the next book.

FYI... You don't have to read the books as a series; although you may want to go back and do so. The author gives you good background information on his characters allowing the reader to well informed.
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Judi M, Alabaster, Alabama
5.0 out of 5 stars Another suspense filled mystery by Mr Noel!
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2021
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Another great low country mystery! If you like the SC coast and a good mystery then this is the series for you. Each one has been a page turner and leaves you anxious to see what happens to the odd but loveable group folks of Folly Beach next.
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BiblioGal
4.0 out of 5 stars Another Folly Beach Adventure
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2013
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I've read every book in this series and I've loved them all. It's like visiting old friends.
This one added a new character but all the regulars were still featured.
If you enjoy a cozy mystery then this series is for you. I can't wait for the next book to be released.
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M. T. Allor
5.0 out of 5 stars Best yet!
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2013
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I've enjoyed all of his Folly mysteries. We visited Folly Beach last Sept and I love to revisit Folly though these novels. This one has the usual friendly Folky folks but adds other rich and colorful characters. I loved Belinda! This was a quick, easy read but very rick in story and character development. Keep writing Bill!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Lively and Suspenseful
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2013
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Bill Noel's "Missing" is a gripping whodunit that's an enjoyable page-turner. And when you discover who does the dirty deeds, there's still more to keep your attention. Noel brings back his usual cast of delightful and quirky characters and added some new faces including a few unlikable ones. I've enjoyed his previous books in the Folly Beach Mystery series but believe this is his best offering because of the variety of distinctive characters. Noel always infuses humor into his novels which heightens the edge when things get a bit dark. I look forward to the next installment.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in Canada on February 18, 2018
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