Ashley Flowers Reveals Cover of New Crime Novel — and What Inspired Her to Write It (Exclusive)
Mar. 15, 2025‘The Missing Half’ and author Ashley Flowers.Photo:Bantam; John Bragg
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Ashley Flowersis back with a new crime novel, and PEOPLE has an exclusive first look at its cover!
In honor ofthe second anniversary of Flowers’New York Timesbestselling debut,All Good People Here, PEOPLE is exclusively unveiling the cover for the author’s upcoming release,The Missing Half.
Flowers tells PEOPLE that she felt strongly about the storyline because she wanted to highlight “the bond between sisters as well as the lengths people will go to — both good and bad — for a family member.”
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“This storyline allowed me to delve into the complexities of sibling relationships and how secrets can shape, strengthen or destroy them,” she explains. “I wanted to explore the nuances of loyalty and betrayal, and how our closest connections can sometimes be the most mysterious and challenging to navigate.”
With just a few months until the book hits shelves, theCrime Junkiepodcast co-host andaudiochuckfounder tells PEOPLE that she’s already looking forward to starting work on a third novel.
“I’ve always been focused on entertaining my readers and engaging my listeners, so whether it’s my sophomore novel or 500th podcast episode, I’m thrilled to be sharing stories for crime junkies to get lost in,” she says. “Each new project is an opportunity to dive deeper into the mysteries that fascinate me and to connect with my audience in a meaningful way.”
John Bragg
“The Missing Halfis particularly special because it builds on everything I’ve learned from my first book, and it pushes me to explore new themes and storytelling techniques,” adds Flowers. “The support from my readers and listeners inspires me to keep creating and sharing more stories like these.”
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The Missing Halfwill be published on May 6, 2025, and is now available for preorder, wherever books are sold.
source: people.com
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