I was never missing, I just didn’t want to be found…

On a bright summer’s day, Freya Rivers disappears from her home in Plymouth, leaving twin sister Imogen behind. When their friend Emily also disappears, Imogen wonders if they could have left to go travelling without her.

Seven years later, Imogen is living in Australia, having searched the world for her sister. So, when her mother calls, she knows it’s time to come home.

Because Emily is back. And she has a child with her.

Where has Emily been, and why did she leave? Does she know where Freya is?

Imogen is desperate to uncover the truth about her sister, and the truth is closer to home than she could have ever imagined…

A gripping and emotional psychological thriller by bestselling author Vikki Patis. Girl, Lost will appeal to readers of authors such as C.L. Taylor, Claire McGowan, and B A Paris.


Please note: This book was originally published in 2020 under the same title. This is a fully re-edited version. The audiobook is a recording of the original text, and as such does not match this version of the story. There are currently no plans to re-record the audiobook.

Coming 9th March 2026

(paperback coming soon)

Looking for the original audiobook?

“Enthralling and emotional, the story twists and turns right up to the very satisfying conclusion. A cracking read!”

— Rona Halsall, bestselling author of One Mistake

REVIEWS

Tense and packed with intrigue, and delicious suspense that kept me on the edge of my seat throughout, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and the journey it took me on.

This story is such a well-written page-turner! Totally unputdownable, I read it in just two days!

A five star read. Vikki Patis has written a compelling, beautiful story that speaks to her incredible talent and craft as a writer.

This book was one of the best I have read this year! 


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