The Missing

What do you get from reading my book?

My story about how my daughter was kidnapped and abducted.

The possibility of other unknown children missing today in Colorado through different CPS case managers' case files, and these children being in harm's way today along with my daughter, possibly being child human trafficked as well.

A how-to guide and manual for all single parents and parents across the USA who have had their children and babies kidnapped, taken by force, child human trafficked, and child laundered or adopted out for profit. This guide explains lists of governmental federal investigation agencies that families can check in with and report to if their children go missing.

Reviews updated and given as of: 05/15/2026:

Abigail L, Librarian

5 stars

The Missing,........ by Lindsey Shaffer is a personal read that follows a mother’s account of her daughter’s disappearance and the legal battles that followed, along with her belief that the case involves adoption fraud and larger systemic issues. The book includes a mix of storytelling and documentation, which gives readers insight into both the emotional side of the situation and the evidence the author has gathered over time. It’s clear that a lot of effort went into compiling the information, and the topic itself is one that will interest readers drawn to true crime and real-life cases. However, the book would benefit greatly from thorough editing. With more polish, it could reach a wider audience and communicate its message more effectively, but it still offers a perspective that many readers will find hard to forget.

Paige T, Reviewer

4 stars

This book doesn’t tiptoe around anything—it goes straight into a real-life story filled with accusations, documents, and a relentless search for answers. It feels like reading someone’s case file and personal journal at the same time, with page after page pushing the same question: what really happened to this child? There’s a raw energy here that keeps you flipping pages, even when the structure gets messy or repetitive. But let’s be honest—the lack of editing is a major hurdle. Misspellings and grammar issues show up constantly, and they can pull you out of the story just when things start to build momentum. Clean that up, and this could hit a whole different level. Still, if you’re drawn to real-life mysteries and stories that don’t come wrapped in neat conclusions, this one will stick with you.

Reviewer 2083180

5 stars

Hi,.... I am actually the author/writer of this book,... I just wanted to thank everyone in advance for the reviews they give and or continue to give and apologize for miss-spelling in the book,... with picture-documents from court and DHS there's always going to be some miss-spelling's in the pictures and unfortunately I cant do anything to change that and then,... Iv also believe I have had state government people hacking my laptop/computers trying to mess up the wording and spelling that's in my books,.... that I write on Colorado-State Government-Corruption and

that's why there is miss-spelling,.... as well.

I do hope that at the end of the day everyone will enjoy my books I write and share,... thank you all for your support..

Lindsey Shaffer~

Sue E, Reviewer

4 stars

This book reads like a mother’s urgent attempt to document everything she believes happened after her daughter disappeared. It’s intense and sometimes overwhelming, but you can feel the determination behind every page, especially as it moves through the timeline of events and the author’s ongoing fight for answers. There are moments that really pull you in, particularly when the focus shifts to the child at the center of it all and what might have happened. That said, the reading experience is often disrupted by frequent spelling issues. This could be a much clearer and more powerful book, but even as it stands, it’s a difficult story to ignore and one that will leave readers with a lot of questions.

Samantha A, Media/Journalist

4 stars

The Missing… presents itself as both a personal account and a case file, documenting one woman’s claim that her daughter was wrongfully taken through a flawed and possibly corrupt system. The book combines a first person account with reproduced documents, reports, and correspondence, creating a layered—if sometimes chaotic—portrait of events spanning several years. However, the book’s impact is undercut by a lack of professional editing, with frequent misspellings and grammatical inconsistencies that interfere with clarity and readability. A more polished presentation would significantly strengthen its credibility and reach. Even so, the subject matter itself is compelling enough to spark conversation, raising difficult questions about oversight, accountability, and the systems designed to protect children.