The Missing Five by Gwen Pegram

Bibliophile Book Reviews

The Missing Five by Gwen Pegram

Reviewed by A.C. Haury

Overall Rating: 5/5 stars

Synopsis: 

The Washington, DC, metropolitan area is in a panic. Over 

the span of a month, middle-aged, African-American men 

are disappearing without a trace. The local police are slow to 

respond in investigating these bizarre disappearances, and 

not because the victims are black, but because statistics show 

that men in the U.S. are not kidnapped unless robbery is 

involved. During the upheaval, successful real estate agent, 

Jackie Trumpleton, cancels a dream vacation to South Africa 

with four women she has vacationed with for twenty-plus 

years, and decides to stay in the country. She dismisses the 

danger and invites the women to vacation in the DC area.The 

crisis escalates as the disappearances continue to mount. To 

avoid backlash, Arlington PD contacts the FBI, but it’s too 

late. Disaster strikes again. Without warning, more men 

disappear in the blink of an eye. The count now stands at 

five. When the FBI finally gets a clue, secrets are uncovered 

that will blow the case wide open and shock everyone, except

the perpetrator who wears an elaborate mask.

My Review: 

This was a thrilling read by Gwen Pegram and after careful 

consideration, I decided to give it 5/5 stars. This is a well-

written, carefully plotted novel that mystified me. I simply 

couldn't put it down. Pegram takes a plot and makes

it seem so realistic and life like that it gives you shivers. 

Fantastic job, Gwen! I look forward to reading more of your 

work.