Vanished: A Christian Suspense Thriller and Clean Christian Fiction Mystery (Private Justice) - Softcover

Irene Hannon

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0800721233 ISBN 13: 9780800721237

Publisher: Revell, 2013

Synopsis

Reporter Moira Harrison is lost. In the dark. In a thunderstorm. On a country road. When a lone figure appears in the beam of her headlights, she slams on her brakes--but it's too late. She feels a solid thump against the side of her car before crashing into a tree on the far side of the road. Moments later, a man opens her door, tells her he saw everything, and promises to call 911. Then her world fades to black.

When she comes to, she is alone. No man. No emergency vehicles. No injured person. But she can't forget the look of terror she saw on that face in the instant before her headlights swung away. After failing to convince the police her story is true, she hires a PI to help her dig for answers.

Police detective turned private investigator Cal Burke isn't too sure about Moira's story, but as clues begin to surface it becomes clear that someone doesn't want this mystery solved—and will stop at nothing to protect a shocking secret.

From the very first page, readers will be hooked into this fast-paced story from fan-favorite Irene Hannon. Vanished is the exciting first book in the Private Justice series: Three justice seekers who got burned playing by the rules now have a second chance to make things right.

About this title

About the Author

Irene Hannon is the bestselling and award-winning author of more than 70 contemporary romance and romantic suspense novels. In addition to her many other honors, she is a three-time winner of the prestigious RITA Award from Romance Writers of America. She is also a member of RWA's elite Hall of Fame and has received a Career Achievement Award from RT Book Reviews for her entire body of work. Learn more at IreneHannon.com.

From the Back Cover

"Hannon's intricately developed characters struggle with complex moral issues, bringing into question whether the ends ever do justify the means. An engaging, satisfying tale that will no doubt leave readers anxiously anticipating the next installment."--Publishers Weekly

"Double-RITA winner Hannon begins a new romantic-suspense series, and this novel's fast-paced plot and compelling characters (including a surprisingly complex villain) make it an excellent suggestion for inspirational-fiction fans as well as readers who enjoy Mary Higgins Clark's subtly chilling brand of suspense."--Booklist

A tenacious reporter. A skeptical PI. And a secret that will shatter lives.

Reporter Moira Harrison is lost. In the dark. In a thunderstorm. When a lone figure suddenly appears in the beam of her headlights, Moira slams on her brakes--but it's too late. She feels the solid thump against the side of her car before crashing into a tree on the far side of the road.

A man opens her door, tells her he saw everything, and promises to call 911. Then the world fades to black. When she comes to, she is alone. No man. No 911. No injured person. But she can't forget the look of terror she saw on that face in the instant before her headlights swung away. And she can't get anyone to believe her story--except maybe a handsome ex-homicide detective turned private eye, who reluctantly agrees to take on the case.

As clues begin to surface, it becomes obvious that someone doesn't want this mystery solved--and will stop at nothing to protect a shocking secret.

Reviews

Late one dark, rainy night, newspaper reporter Moira Harrison hits a woman frantically waving at her from the middle of an unlit rural road. Moira does her best to stop her car, but it spins out of control. Moira desperately informs the Good Samaritan who stops a few minutes later about the struck woman, and, after helping Moira, he assures her he will take care of matters. When Moira wakes up in her car an hour later, there is absolutely no evidence of either the woman or the man. The police believe Moira may have been imagining things due to the concussion she received, but Moira knows she saw a woman in the road. The only one willing to help Moira is private detective Cal Burke. Double-RITA winner Hannon begins a new romantic-suspense series, and this novel’s fast-paced plot and compelling characters (including a surprisingly complex villain) make it an excellent suggestion for inspirational-fiction fans as well as readers who enjoy Mary Higgins Clark’s subtly chilling brand of suspense. --John Charles

Edition details

• Publisher: Revell
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0800721233
• ISBN 13: 9780800721237
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 328