Songs for the Missing

by Stewart O'Nan

College-bound Kim Larsen is enjoying her carefree summer. Working at the Conoco and hanging out with her friends are Kim’s main activities for the season.

But one day, after a little sun and fun with her pals, Kim doesn’t show up for work. In fact, Kim doesn’t show up anywhere. Suddenly, her parents and younger sister are plunged into a nightmare.

Working with the police and the media, family and friends desperately try to find Kim, and, in the process, lose a part of themselves.

Good and sad.

10/19/09