Missing is a series of Japanese light novels by Gakuto Coda, published by MediaWorks under their Dengeki Bunko label.
Three volumes long, adapting the first Missing novel, with art by Rei Mutsuki.
Anime News Network gave the first Missing novel a positive review, citing, "Moody atmosphere, engaging characters and folklore-based storyline create a supernatural mystery that's worth solving."
However, the reviewer found fault with the exposition heavy midsection.
[2] Anime on DVD praised the "surprising amount of depth" and the "intriguing" plot, but had some concerns about the characters.