Lost
Reviewed By Nan van Dissel August 3, 2026
Author Nicole Morris
Distributor: Amazon AU
ISBN: 9781923720008
Publisher: Big Sky Publishing
Release Date: 3 August 2026
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More true stories from families of Australian Missing person
for decades. In 2025 there were over 55,000 missing persons reports made to police in Australia. Fortunately, the vast majority were located quickly, but close to 3,000 individuals remained listed as long-term missing; that is missing for more than three months as of December 2025.
Award winning author, Nicole Morris, Director of the Australian Missing Persons Register, which she founded in 2005, in her latest deeply moving book “Lost”, is once again a compelling, compassionate, and informative voice for the distraught families.
Nicole Morris in this book has devoted a chapter to twelve cold case missing persons whose families have experienced unimaginable sorrow. By including a photo at the beginning of each case, she personalizes the victim; most of these cases have not captured the general public’s interest.
With quotes and statements from family members and friends, the author shares every piece of information thoughtfully and with sympathy, providing the reader with much more than a face but a greater understanding of the case. Drawing on her vast experience with missing person cases, she sensitively delivers her own observations; striking a perfect balance.
“Lost” is a collection of sensitively written stories, which not only makes the reader cherish their own family members but also brings attention and much needed awareness to the featured cases. Although the author does touch on the deficiencies of our justice system and police incompetencies, she also acknowledges the wonderful support provided by them.
While these powerful accounts prove that missing persons come from all ages, walks of life, socio-economic families, they also demonstrate that they all leave behind a traumatized family with unimaginable heartache; their stories must be heard!
Although not an easy read, it will no doubt have left a deep impact on the reader. Hopefully someone, somewhere has some information, which will help solve the case and bring closure to the family.