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Malcom is Missing

Malcom is Missing

A True Story of Murder and a Daughter's Quest for Justice in Mexico
ISBN: 9781771607377
$25.00
  • Paperback / softback Trade paperback (US)
A single mother of two from small-town Canada looks for her missing father in Mexico and ends up taking on one of the most corrupt justice systems in the world.

In October 2018, Brooke Mullins hastily packed a small bag and boarded a flight to Mexico. But it wasn’t for leisure. Five days prior, she received harrowing news: her father, Canadian artist Malcom Madsen, had vanished. Driven by an instinct that all was not well, Brooke embarked on a quest to find him.

Within days, her worst fears were confirmed: it seemed Malcom had met a tragic end. Armed with a damning video capturing his drugging, GPS data tracing his car to a remote jungle spot on the night of his disappearance, and a series of relatively misleading statements from his Mexican girlfriend, Brooke turned to Mexican authorities, hoping for closure.

Yet, even after numerous gruelling years and over $300,000 spent, closure eludes her grasp. Despite the emotional and legal hurdles, Brooke persists, propelled by twin objectives: to recover her father’s remains and to ensure justice for his perpetrators. Many might deem challenging Mexico’s notoriously corrupt legal system a fool’s errand, especially for a 42-year-old single mother from Port Hope, Ontario. But Brooke Mullins dismissed such doubts, steadfast in her resolve to fight on.

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April 8, 2025

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“A harrowing and inspirational story about a daughter’s quest for justice against almost impossible odds. Osborne paints an intimate portrait of family redemption and the power of perseverance.” —Kenyon Wallace, investigative journalist for the Toronto Star

“Osborne crafts a moving and compelling narrative, weaving together the heart-wrenching disappearance of Malcom Madsen with the complex realities of the Mexican justice system. This isn’t just a story about crime—it’s about human resilience, the power of love, and one woman’s determination to uncover the truth, no matter the cost.” —David Peck, public engagement specialist, activist, and founder of SoChange

Praise for Malcom is Missing:

“A harrowing and inspirational story about a daughter’s quest for justice against almost impossible odds. Osborne paints an intimate portrait of family redemption and the power of perseverance.” —Kenyon Wallace, investigative journalist for the Toronto Star

Malcom Is Missing is a gripping true-crime story that uncovers layers of mystery, corruption, and a loving daughter's relentless pursuit of justice. This is ultimately a story about people, lives lived, and deep loss.” —David Peck, public engagement specialist, activist, and founder of SoChange