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The Missing Hour

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The Missing Hour

By: Harper Cole
Narrated by: Victoria Arroyave
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At 7:58 a.m., Laura Henson walks away from her parked car.

At 8:58 a.m., her phone quietly reconnects to the network.

In between, nothing officially occurs.

Assigned to Laura’s disappearance, Detective Mara Ellison encounters a case that seems determined to close itself. No evidence of violence. A plausible personal explanation. A confession that fits just well enough. Every report nudges the narrative toward voluntary absence.

But Mara can’t ignore the details that refuse to cooperate: a phone intentionally isolated, objects missing but not stolen, surveillance gaps that appear managed rather than accidental. As the case is quietly deprioritized, Mara continues alone—pushing against procedure, pressure, and subtle resistance from within her own department.

The Missing Hour is a grounded, character-driven crime novella focused on investigation rather than action. There are no chases or courtroom theatrics—only the slow, uneasy realization that systems are designed to resolve discomfort, not truth.

Perfect for listeners who enjoy restrained psychological thrillers and realistic police procedurals, this audiobook explores how easily an unexplained hour can be erased—and what it takes to refuse that erasure.

©2025 Harper Cole (P)2026 Harper Cole
Crime Fiction Mystery Police Procedurals
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