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Vanishing Girls

A totally heart-stopping crime thriller
By Lisa Regan
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Wow, this book blew my mind!... Utterly fantastic, I loved it, this is your worst nightmare come true! An explosive start to a new series. This book was scary, dark and twisted and kept me hanging on the edge of my seat unable to put it... Read More
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Wow, this book blew my mind!... Utterly fantastic, I loved it, this is your worst nightmare come true! An explosive start to a new series. This book was scary, dark and twisted and kept me hanging on the edge of my seat unable to put it down. A huge 5 stars for this. Bonnie's Book Talk, 5 stars

When Isabelle Coleman, a blonde, beautiful young girl goes missing, everyone from the small town of Denton joins the search. They can find no trace of the town's darling, but Detective Josie Quinn finds another girl they didn't even know was missing.

Mute and unresponsive, this mysterious girl has been damaged beyond repair. All Josie can get from her is the name of a third girl.

And when the trail leads her to a cold case labelled a hoax by the authorities, Josie begins to wonder if there is anyone left she can trust?

Someone in this close-knit town is committing unspeakable crimes. Can Josie catch the killer before another innocent girl loses her life?

Utterly gripping crime for readers who adored Angela Marsons, Helen Fields, and Robert Dugoni. You will be sleeping with the lights on once you discover the first in this unputdownable new crime thriller series.

What readers are saying about USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestseller, Vanishing Girls:

'Brilliant, just absolutely brilliant!! From the minute you turn the first page you're hooked!! Such twists and turns that keep on coming right to the last page!!! Definitely a must-read!!' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

β€˜Anyone who knows me gets that I really like a strong, female, kickass main character and that's exactly what I got in Josie Quinn... The plot motors along at breakneck speed often leaving me holding my breath. I'll be waiting impatiently for the next instalment.’ Angela Marsons, no. 1 bestselling author of Silent Scream

β€˜5 BIG Stars!!!!... This book is brilliantly paced... had me from the very first page and I could not put this book down.' Open Book Post, 5 stars

β€˜Superb!! would give more than 5 stars if I could!... An action-packed, rollercoaster of a read that is thoroughly enjoyable and one you just can't put down!' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

β€˜An adrenaline-pumping action thriller! It gripped me from page one and didn't let up... hard-hitting, full of suspense and literally had me holding my breath... The twist in the book was fantastic... This book left me wanting more.’ Stardust Book Reviews, 5 stars

β€˜I loved this book. The plot, the main protagonist, the set...

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781836181743

Publisher: Bookouture

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 February 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bookouture

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 304

Collections

Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Lisa Regan Police Procedural

About the Author

Lisa Regan is an Amazon bestselling crime novelist. She has a Bachelor's Degree in English and Master of Education Degree from Bloomsburg University. She is a member of Sisters In Crime, Mystery Writers of America and International Thriller Writers. She lives in Philadelphia with her husband and daughter.

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