Local Woman Missing follows the mysterious case of two women who disappeared from a wealthy neighborhood 11 years ago. In the present, a teenage girl escapes captivity, revealing a surprising connection to these missing women.

The first half of the book is engaging and well-written, making it easy to read in one sitting. I enjoyed the different points of view and the mix of past and present perspectives. However, the ending didn't quite match the build-up of the story. It felt rushed and a bit outlandish, almost like two different books were merged into one.

While the twist at the end was surprising, it was hard to believe, and the events seemed too extreme for a real-life situation. Overall, I was left feeling unsatisfied, especially after such a strong start. I wanted to rate it higher, but the last 100 pages dragged it down for me. So, I’m giving it 2.5 stars out of 5.