When Tim, Maria and Bob’s fourteen year old apparently model son goes missing, they are baffled and distraught. A police investigation reveals Tim wasn’t quite the son they thought he was. Frantic attempts to find him fail, and when their quest becomes an obsession this causes problems between them. But they never give up, and are determined to find him DEAD OR ALIVE, even though it may cost them dear.
Editorial Reviews
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic read
Absolutely loved this book really worth the read. I would recommend to anyone who enjoys suspense thrillers. Can't wait to read his next book
Published 1 month ago by Love this book
5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't put it down
I am so glad that I came across this book. It completely kept me hooked- I couldn't put it down.
I was caught in the mystery myself- Tim was missing and his parents Maria and... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Amazon Customer
3.0 out of 5 stars When fourteen year old Tim disappears the nightmare begins for ...
When fourteen year old Tim disappears the nightmare begins for his parents. The story follows them through the police investigation, in which they become suspects, and the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Ann Chassagnard
4.0 out of 5 stars Psychological thriller
A classic psychological whodunnit. We start with the worst nightmare for parents - their only child goes missing, and from then on we follow the disintegration of their marriage as... Read more
Published 2 months ago by reader
4.0 out of 5 stars A life can change
This book is fairly good and has characters that are deep, realistic, and complex. The book has enough layers that it is definitely possible to get lost in the story. Read more
Published 2 months ago by James Wilson Penn
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
The worst nightmare, one's child goes missing. The storyline was well set up for the characters (Tim, the missing fourteen-year-old, and his parents, Bob and Maria) to move through... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Luv2read
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable read
I really enjoyed this book dealing with the mysterious disappearance of a couple's young son. Most of the book is about the way that it affects the lives of his parents who are... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Bailey
5.0 out of 5 stars A good story with believable characters
A story of a suburban couple whose lives are irrevocably torn apart by the sudden and mysterious disappearance of their apparently normal fourteen-year-old son, Tim. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Yanville
5.0 out of 5 stars Gritty tale
This is the grim story of a family that implodes when the 14 year old son walks away one day. He's his father's pride and joy, his mother's sole focus and love, and suddenly he's... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Amazon Customer
4.0 out of 5 stars Whether Dead or Alive- a good read
Missing, Dead or Alive, is a novel based in England. It could best be described as a mystery, but has the added bonus of a surprise twist. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Brian wilson
About the Author
Born and bred in the West Midlands UK. Martin writes under the pen name of Peter Martin. Missing - Dead or Alive is his second novel, following Against Her Will, his debut novel, the story of one young woman's fight to lead a normal life after a horrific attack.
His current novel is about a teenager who goes missing for no apparent reason. It is the story of how this affects the lives of his family
Martin's interests lie mainly in crime, suspense and thrillers. His favourite authors are diverse, including Robert Goddard, R J Ellory, Kate Mosse, Dean Koontz, Stephen King, Diane Chamberlain, HarperLee, Wilbur Smith.
More info: http://petermartinauthor.co.uk/