Girl, Missing

Ella Dark #13

by Blake Pierce

FBI Agent Ella Dark has studied serial killers from the time she could read, devastated by the murder of her own sister, and has gained an encyclopedic knowledge of murderers. But when victims of a new killer are found with classical music blaring nearby, Ella must decode the meaning of this macabre symphony—and fast.


FBI Agent Ella Dark, 29, is given her big chance to achieve her life’s dream: to join the Behavioral Crimes Unit. Ella’s hidden obsession of gaining an encyclopedic knowledge of serial killers has led to her being singled out for her brilliant mind, and invited to join the big leagues.

Ella goes deeper down the rabbit hole, trying to find the significance of the strange music, and dives deep into the world of classical music.

Might the answer lie in compositions hundreds of years old?

A page-turning and harrowing crime thriller featuring a brilliant and tortured FBI agent, the ELLA DARK series is a riveting mystery, packed with suspense, twists and turns, revelations, and driven by a breakneck pace that will keep you flipping pages late into the night.

Genres: Thriller, Audiobook, Mystery, Fiction, Ebooks, Mystery Thriller, Crime

199 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 20, 2023

About the author

Blake Pierce is author of the bestselling RILEY PAGE mystery series, which includes seven books (and counting). Blake Pierce is also the author of the MACKENZIE WHITE mystery series, comprising four books (and counting); of the AVERY BLACK mystery series, comprising four books (and counting); and of the new KERI LOCKE mystery series.

An avid reader and lifelong fan of the mystery and thriller genres, Blake loves to hear from you, so please feel free to visit www.blakepierceauthor.com to learn more and stay in touch.

Reviews

[Emily Morris · Rating 2 out of 5]

I’m so frustrated with this series. I was hooked by the story throughout the books about Ella’s dad, but it has been such a slow process figuring anything out. Also, I know exactly what will happen in each book because I swear it’s the same exact template for each book! The only reason I’ve made it this far is cause I’m too curious about Ella’s dad for my own good.

[Heather Hayward · Rating 2 out of 5]

This series is starting to really annoy. Ella is supposed to be this remarkable agent; Young for being in the field and having this gift due to and eidetic memory… but she somehow isn’t able to deduce some other most obvious things? Like maybe talk to your boyfriend about ANYTHING? Or maybe the strange old man that you talked to and told you to go to an old factory might just be behind the your attack at the same factory.. I just can’t even with this.

And just some of the things in this particular book were an eye roll… like any agent would bring a man with severe PTSD and anxiety to the crime scene of his dead ex girlfriend… pa-lease!

And now the series just went from 16 books to 21… how much longer can this story of finding her dads killer go on? Ella has become such an annoying character and I think it’s time we wrap up the series and call it a night. Please.

[Darcy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found the case to be just ok in this one, did like the secret track bit, but was more interested in what happened to Ella at the start of the book and what went down at the end of the book about Ella's dad. Now more than ever I want to know what is being hidden and why. I'm also glad that Ella knows she was betrayed so she can hopefully not be caught unaware again.

[Thatgirllyssakinnns · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was pretty good with a musical killer however the case isn’t what had my attention . My main focus was who set Ella up and why ? She shared what happened to Ripley and the coke to agree it was Dennis the old man she was talking to that probably set her up . In the next book I hope we find out more about him or the why .

[Anneliese Grassi · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is the first book I read out of the series and I didn’t feel like I missed anything by doing so. I’m not even sure why I picked this book to read. But anyway, you don’t seem to need to read all the prior books in the series to understand what’s going on here.

I found that the book did miss something though. The story was interesting enough in that it is an FBI agent solving a series of murders where the killer’s calling cards are old record players. But a lot of it just seemed cheesy. There were a lot of puns and one liners that didn’t really seem necessary. And the FBI agent didn’t seem to have a lot of common sense. The whole side stories with her father and boyfriend I’m sure carried over from book to book. But everything g was explained pretty well with that too.

Not a favorite of mine this year but I still found somewhat entertaining.

[Carol · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ella and he almost retired partner are sent to solve the murders of 2 people in San Francisco a place that her partner hates. Each scene has a very old record player and a handmade record placed at the scene. They think it's just to play music really loud so the bodies are found but there ends up being a lot more to the whole set up and it's just a chance happening that lets them in on the secret and the culprit.

[Kathy Reed · Rating 4 out of 5]

Old record players and vinyl records

Someone is stabbing victims repeatedly, and letting them collapse and remain in whatever position they landed in. Then an old record player and a vinyl record at full blast audio draws curious neighbors to the scenes to find the bodies. I usually can figure out at least some of the clues in each of Blake Pierce's books, but this one kept me guessing until the end. There is a wonderful cliffhanger at the end, too.

[Claudete Takahashi · Rating 5 out of 5]

An intriguing plot where music and crime are intertwined, and at first, the victims (apart from music) are not related in any way. Fast-paced, the story also sheds a little more light on Ella's personal life. Well-written, this story got me hooked from the beginning.
I thank the author for this ARC.

[Brenda Nation · Rating 5 out of 5]

Missing

Lot of action in this book 13 Loved it. Finished book 12 and didn't stop this one till done. Exciting. Thought we'd get the final truth about Ella's dad but looks like I have to read on. Can't wait to get started. Glad for Ella and Ben. And for Mia's new adventure.

[Cathy Black · Rating 5 out of 5]

Always love Ella and Mia Ripley together. I don't know what they are going to do when Mia Ripley retires. This was another good book with an interesting plot. I love Blake Pierce's series. I love that there are women heroines. I can't wait to find out if they finally uncover why Ella Dark's father was killed.

[Angela · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ella Dark does it again!

I enjoy reading the Girl series. Ella Dark is now one of my favorite heroines. Girl, Missing was an exciting and interesting story. For a minute I didn't think Ella and Ripley would solve this one.

[Gail · Rating 2 out of 5]

Forced my self to finish this book just because I wanted to find out 'who did it'. Very dragged out and boring. Skipped over a lot if it. First books in the series were so good - this book was disappointing. Have high hopes for the next ones in the series.

[Sarath14K · Rating 3 out of 5]

A decent read if you don't mind a bit of déjà vu.Dark's journey has more recycled twists than a soap opera marathon. While it gets repetitive, it still manages to be an engaging page-turner for thriller fans.

[Riley Steelman · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this series so much, and I won’t stop stating it. It’s so fast paced, 20 or 21 books in total and it’s always something new in each book but also the same mystery in everyone hiding beneath the surface.

[Lost Owl · Rating 1 out of 5]

Frankly, not good. When you refer to the Grail as being the weapon that pierced the side of Christ, what else is there to say? Records stated to be of “shellac” are later said to be of “vinyl.” Recordings of classic pieces are referred to as “covers.” There are no original recordings of Beethoven to “cover”! Laughable descriptions of law enforcement and a ridiculous plot. Avoid this.

[Andrea-Rose Hutton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fast paced

All the accurate information of music, was really well thought out. I found myself reading faster at the climax at the ending. A must read. I’m amazed at Ella and how often, every book, she gets injured but not hospitalized.

[Kate Dornfeld · Rating 5 out of 5]

It’s always a good day when you get notified that the newest book in one of your favorite series was just released, & it’s even better when you get to finish the book with 24 hrs.

[Leslie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ready for the next one!

This might be my favorite book in the series so far. I really enjoyed all the attention to detail regarding the musical component to the mystery. Well done!

[vicky letts · Rating 5 out of 5]

Books are too short.

After paying for kindle unlimited and paying for the book...would it be too much to ask that you provide page numbers?

[Maria Ines Alvarez · Rating 4 out of 5]

this one seemed too short but good ending.... I'm willing to bet my firstborn and say Ben is involved!

[DN Abernathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Didn’t enjoy this book or book 12 as much as I’ve enjoyed the others. Needed more serial killer references (Ella’s Rolodex).

[Faith Kelly · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was just okay

[Venessa Johnstone · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sigh.. why cant i stop lol

[Christine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just ok

I love Blake's books. But, for me it wasn't as thrilling as the first 12. If you enjoy musical themes, this might be very exciting to you.

[Maddison Hagland · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was good but was a slow

[Michael Cooper · Rating 4 out of 5]

But.

Ella is a great main character. BUT all of the plots are basically the same. It would be nice to see some changes.

[Jessica Vaughn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great book in the series

Love how there is a constant story line in the background and all the book have a great main story too

[Shelby S · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not a bad book but the exact same format as every other book before it

[Christy Stang · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF - narrator was terrible. Reading off the page, flat and dull. Couldn't make it through the first chapter

[Susanna · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one was just as good as the others, and not quite as predictable. I enjoyed the little twist in the end. I am a bit upset with myself for not realizing that I skipped book 12.