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Missing

More true stories from families of Australian missing persons

Published by Big Sky Publishing
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

About The Book

Missing … without a trace … into thin air.

In Missing, Nicole Morris, best-selling author of Vanished and founder of the Australian Missing Persons Register, delves into the chilling world of long-term missing persons cases. With over 55,000 disappearances annually in Australia, each story is a heart-wrenching account of unanswered questions and shattered lives.

From a West Australian man entangled in the dangers of online dating to an Adelaide father possibly linked to Australia's most notorious serial killings, Morris uncovers haunting tales of those who vanished without a trace. Three mothers leaving behind bewildered children, a young hitchhiker lost on a desolate Queensland highway, and two Sydney men who lost their way—all woven into the fabric of inexplicable disappearances.

The narrative spans decades, from the 1980s to present-day mysteries, including the puzzling case of a gentle Greenpeace worker vanishing amidst inner-city Melbourne, the suspicious disappearance of a 21-year-old, and the grim discovery of scattered remains in Queensland, unravelling a harrowing tale of violence and tragedy. And then there is the perplexing case of a man who went missing over and over again.

Missing sheds light on the untold stories of those who vanished, leaving behind a void of unanswered questions and enduring pain. Nicole Morris brings attention to the cold cases from families of missing persons, raising awareness, and hopefully uncovering new leads for desperate families searching for the truth

Author located in Brisbane.

Location of the stories:

Steven Lockey – Elizabeth, Davoren Park, Broadmeadows, Kilburn Adelaide SA; Joanne Butterfield – Cairns, Mossman, Mowbray, Pin Gin Hill QLD; Rigby Fielding – Perth, Kwinana, Rockingham WA; Gail King – Brahma Lodge, Adelaide,. Minlaton, Yorke Peninsula SA; Anthony Jones – Townsville, Hughenden, Mt Isa QLD and Perth WA; Owen Redman – Brunswick, St Kilda, Melbourne, Victoria; Andrew Anderson – Nambucca Heads, Valla, Bowraville, Thora, Dorrigo, Bellingen, Macksville, Mid North Coast New South Wales; Jamie Howe – Glebe, Ashfield, Leichhardt, Broadway, Sydney, New South Wales; Sandrine Jourdan – Caboolture, QLD; Stephen Mitchell – Beverley Hills, Mortdale, Narwee, Hurstville, Olds Park, Kurnell, Jannali, Matraville, Miranda, Cronulla, Botany, Sydney, NSW; Shaun Barker – Pacific Pines, Broadbeach Gold Coast, Toolara State Forest, Cooloola Cove, Gympie, QLD; Paul – Nowra NSW

praise for the author:


"Thank you Nicole for all you do in helping these families and being their voice in getting the word out there. Excellent true crime book about what the families feel when a loved one goes missing. Written well so it’s an easy listen to heartbreaking stories that will stay with you."
"I read this book within one day. I think it was a fantastic and informative exploration into these individuals stories"
"Commendation to Nicole Morris for what she does for families of missing persons"

About The Author

Nicole Morris is the Director of the Australian Missing Persons Register, which she founded in 2005. In June 2023, Nicole was honoured with the Compassion in Media award by the Queensland Homicide Victims’ Support Group. In 2012, she received the Queensland Pride of Australia award for Community Spirit, followed by a National gold medal in the same year. Twice nominated for Australian of the Year, Nicole has made numerous appearances on radio, television, and in newsprint. She serves as a voice for voiceless missing persons, tirelessly advocating for them and raising awareness. Providing comfort and guidance to countless families and friends of missing persons, she supports them on their journeys to find their lost loved ones. With hundreds of thousands of followers on her Facebook page, Nicole has earned the respect of law enforcement and government agencies both in Australia and internationally. Her debut book, "Vanished" (2023), shares the stories of families of Australian missing persons.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Big Sky Publishing (September 4, 2024)
  • Length: 250 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781923144484

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