Among the Missing (Richard Laymon)
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| Among the Missing | |
| Author | Richard Laymon |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Horror |
| Publisher | Headline Publishing |
| Publication date | 1999 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
Among the Missing is a horror novel by American author Richard Laymon. It was first published in 1999 by Headline Publishing.
[edit] Plot
The novel is set in Sierra County, California, primarily around the Lake Silver area. The story begins with a man and woman visiting a section of the Silver River referred to as 'the Bend', presumably with the intention of engaging in a romantic tryst. The next day, the woman's decapitated body is discovered by a young couple, Bass and his girlfriend Faye. Sheriff Rusty Hodges and his daughter-in-law, Deputy Mary "Pac" Hodges, are called to investigate.
The pursuit of the killer leads to a complicated turn of events involving Merton, a homosexual drug dealer who was seen running from the scene of the crime, the dead woman's husband, and a revenge scheme involving two of the novel's main characters.
[edit] Adult themes
The book, alongside other works by Laymon, features strong adult content. Themes of sex and rape are present, along with frank depictions of the drug dealer's homosexual activities.
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