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  • Missy’s Murder

  • Passion, Betrayal, and Murder in Southern California
  • By: Karen Kingsbury
  • Narrated by: Laural Merlington
  • Length: 10 hrs and 45 mins
  • 3.8 out of 5 stars (74 ratings)

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Missy’s Murder

By: Karen Kingsbury
Narrated by: Laural Merlington
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Publisher's summary

From a New York Times bestselling author and former Los Angeles Times reporter, two teens kill their friend, then befriend the girl's family to avoid suspicion.

On a beautiful October day in the San Fernando Valley, teenager Missy Avila was lured into the woods, beaten, tortured, and drowned. Missy's best friend, Karen Severson, publicly vowed to find the killer and even moved in with Missy's family to help. Three years later, a surprise witness exposed the murderers as Missy's two best friends—one of whom was Karen.

New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury delivers a story full of twists, turns, betrayals, and confessions. Missy's Murder is a shocking tale of one of the most notorious murder trials of the eighties, and a startling debut novel from Kingsbury, who now has over twenty-five million books in print.

©1991, 2014 Karen Kingsbury (P)2023 Tantor

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Mean Girls 101

This is a great book made you feel like you were in the picture with all the characters. Another great read by Karen Kingsbury.

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justice over jealousy

this book was definitely different from Kingsbury's other books. an interesting story that you had to find out the ending. looking forward to another adventure

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Unthinkable story

Admittedly after starting this book, I had to check if there was more than one Karen Kingsbury because this book is unlike any of her other books I’ve listened to. Despite being so different, it was a very good book and I can’t imagine if this had been my daughter. The main reason I didn’t give it 5 stars is because I missed the faith element that so many of her other books include, which always inspires me.

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needs a few more details

I loved the audible book, but hated the did not give the sentencing .and how the women flared in prison

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Gripping and sad

Always love Karen Kingsbury’s book! This one was a little different with not as much faith based but still excellent

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Excellent

This book was very well done. One of my all-time favorite readers too. It’s a crazy story!

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Beautiful heart wrenching story

This story kept me listening until 4am the first night . I just could not stop. I could feel the emotions of the characters and their loss. I wanted justice for Missy and her family!! The narration was also very good. I am so thankful that I made this purchase

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Interesting case

The case and story telling was pretty good. There was a lot of fat shaming and looks shaming that if found weird and didn’t enjoy. Saying things like she was chubby so no boy would want her coming from an adult about a child. Could have done without that aspect.

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Interesting to say the least

I thought it contained a lot of filler and irrelevant information in the beginning and at some other parts but other than that, this was written divinely! This story is unprecedented and horribly fascinating. RIP Missy❤️

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Deception and murder

I have read most of Karen Kingsbury‘s books, and have always admired her faith and the strength that it brings her. I did not see that portrayed well in this book.

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