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Books: Missing & You Did Nothing Wrong
Today, we recommend Missing by E.A. Jackson. Baby Bella is taken from the window of a hotel room. Later, the baby is returned by a young woman named Nell Beatty, who claims to have found the baby on a park bench.
Only Detective Inspector Martha Allen questions the woman's story, but she is ordered to drop the case. Years later, the young woman turns up dead. Martha, by now a superintendent, is determined to find out not only what happened to Nell but what her connection was to the case of the missing baby all those years ago.
This is a highly original and largely unpredictable novel. Just where most thrillers of this type would be wrapping up the plot, this one is just getting started with the most unique and exciting aspects of the story. Even some elements of the plot, which would normally be considered boring and cliched are given unique twists which make them feel new and interesting.
Martha is a very likable heroine. Her persistent and determination are quite admirable. The depiction of the difficulties she faces working in a world mostly populated by men who think women aren't as capable of success or don't even want them to succeed makes the book feel very authentic and relatable to many people. Her struggles to have a child also make her quite relatable, although this may also be triggering for some people. Martha and her world feel very real, which makes the character that much more believable and the story that much more enjoyable.
Today, we are discussing You Did Nothing Wrong by C.G. Drews. Single mother, Elodie, is living a Cinderella story. She has been swept off her feet by the handsome and capable Bren, who is eager to be a father not only to the baby they are expecting together but to her autistic son, Jude.
Still, Bren can't take care of Jude as well as Elodie can; no one can. At least that's what Elodie thinks. However, even she doesn't understand why Jude seems to think there is something in the walls of the house that Bren is building for them.
This is a very shocking and disturbing thriller. The mystery of what is going on with the house is actually the least interesting part of the book. Although Elodie clearly had a horrific childhood, that doesn't excuse all of her actions. Even her behavior toward her child is extremely unhealthy for both of them. She is very manipulative of him and wants him to love only her. This is a woman who clearly could have benefited from a healthy dose of therapy.
Although Bren is far from as perfect as he may at first seem, his actions mostly pale in comparison to hers. However, on the whole, neither of them is that stable and/or likable, so unless you really like villainous main characters, you probably will not enjoy this book.
Movie: Tow
Today, we highly recommend Tow. This is the story of a homeless woman who, through no fault of her own, loses the car she was living in and then has to fight to get it back. The film is extremely upsetting. Anyone who isn't equally saddened and horrified by the plight of its main character should examine whether they actually have a heart themselves.
Rose Byrne's poignant portrayal of the main character is heartbreaking. She is ably supported by an excellent supporting cast, which includes Domnic Sessa, Octavia Spencer, Demi Lovato, Arianna DeBose, and Corbin Bernsen (the latter of whom does a brilliant job of playing an extremely hateful character).
This film should be required viewing for anyone who thinks that people are homeless or jobless by choice or because they are just lazy. The fact that the film is based on a true story only strengthens its impact and the need to share its message.
And that's our view. Missing & You Did Nothing Wrong were both published today. Tow will be released in theaters this Friday, March 20. 2026.
Tune in tomorrow for Where-To-Go Wednesday.
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