The Vanishing Act

In this gripping Welsh crime thriller, a family’s secrets unravel when a missing family's father is found dead, prompting a frantic search and revealing connections between the past and present.

In "The Vanishing Act," secrets lie at the heart of a chilling mystery that unfolds when Mallory Dawson receives an unsettling call from her former colleague, Elsa. While cleaning a holiday cottage in the forest, Elsa discovers an eerie scene: a kettle boiling on the Aga, half-made sandwiches, and no sign of the family who rented the place. What initially seems like a minor oddity quickly escalates into a deeper investigation.

Detective Inspector Harri Evans adds a layer of intrigue with his own unsettling memories of the location. Years earlier, he responded to a call about a girl with mysterious scratches on her face, claiming she had been attacked by an unseen assailant. This connection between past and present hints at a more sinister narrative that is about to unfold as the search for the missing family intensifies.

As the investigation progresses, the situation takes a darker turn when the father of the missing family is discovered dead in their rental car. With the family's identities shrouded in mystery and no trace of their background, the urgency to unravel the truth becomes paramount. "The Vanishing Act" is a gripping Welsh crime thriller that weaves together elements of suspense and psychological depth, making it an engaging read for fans of authors like Clare Mackintosh and Fiona Cummins.