Joseph Birchall's Second Crime Novel 'Reported Missing' Released
Glenview-born author Joseph Birchall publishes his second crime fiction book, 'Reported Missing', about a missing child.
May 20, 2026
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Glenview-born author Joseph Birchall has released his second crime fiction book, titled 'Reported Missing'. The novel begins a week before Christmas when a four-year-old boy disappears from a local sports ground.
Birchall, who previously co-founded the online gift retailer Gifts.ie in Ballymount with his brother, is expanding his literary portfolio with this new work. The book is a follow-up to his debut crime novel.
Details about the plot and publication date were confirmed by the author in a recent statement. The story explores the impact of a child's disappearance on a community.
β Frequently Asked Questions
What is 'Reported Missing' about?
It is a crime fiction novel about a four-year-old boy who disappears from a local sports ground a week before Christmas.
Who is Joseph Birchall?
He is an author from Glenview who also co-founded the online gift retailer Gifts.ie in Ballymount with his brother.
Is this Joseph Birchall's first book?
No, it is his second crime fiction book, following his debut novel.
