1. General Impressions

Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.

• What were your overall impressions of Local Woman Missing? Discuss what you liked most and least about the novel.
• Compare this novel to others by Mary Kubica, such as The Good Girl (2014), The Other Mrs. (2020), and Just the Nicest Couple (2023) and/or to similar novels by other authors in the domestic/suspense thriller genre.

2. Personal Reflection and Connection

Encourage readers to connect the book’s themes and characters with their personal experiences.

• Local Woman Missing contains many plot points likely to evoke strong emotional responses since the characters often act in irresponsible or criminal ways. Reflect on any part of the book that evoked a particularly strong response.
• Consider the book’s themes (Freedom Versus Captivity, The Lingering Effects of Trauma, and The Oppressive Urban Environment). How do they relate to your personal views or experiences?
• The novel explores strain in several different types of relationships (friendships, love relationships, and work relationships). Based on your views, observations, and experiences, how believable were these depictions?
• Explore connections between your life and the experiences of the characters.