Strange Disappearance

By Karen Lewis
$0.99 Rating: Not yet rated.
Published: June 28, 2011
Words: 37148 (approximate)
Language: English

Ebook short description

When a shop assistant disappears from the strip mall where she works it triggers a major crime investigation. But there are no leads and the strange case remains unsolved.

Extended description

REVIEW FROM SINGLE TITLES
"When a young shop assistant vanishes into thin air, could her replacement be next?"

Soon after young shop assistant Hattie Gynn mysteriously vanishes without a trace from a local strip mall, Vanessa Ward is transferred into the missing woman’s position at Colettes, a chain store selling costume jewelry and accessories. From the start, Vanessa is drawn into the mystery of what has happened to Hattie. Vanessa enlists the help of Ben, a security guard who may know Hattie just a little more than he’s willing to admit, and James, the manager of the local burger joint who has taken quite a shine to Vanessa.... (Read more) REVIEW FROM SINGLE TITLES
"When a young shop assistant vanishes into thin air, could her replacement be next?"

Soon after young shop assistant Hattie Gynn mysteriously vanishes without a trace from a local strip mall, Vanessa Ward is transferred into the missing woman’s position at Colettes, a chain store selling costume jewelry and accessories. From the start, Vanessa is drawn into the mystery of what has happened to Hattie. Vanessa enlists the help of Ben, a security guard who may know Hattie just a little more than he’s willing to admit, and James, the manager of the local burger joint who has taken quite a shine to Vanessa.

Their investigation leads them into the murky world of the local homeless, especially a young man named Danny who is killed shortly after making contact with Vanessa, but not before warning her that she is next to disappear. With few leads, but steely determination, Vanessa continues to question the locals, including the eccentric Cory Pike. Soon, she realizes her own life is under threat, and the incidents of danger quickly increase.

Strange Disappearance is a nifty little mystery with an underlying romance. I had no idea who had caused Hattie’s untimely disappearance until the reveal."

Sensuality Rating: Sweet
Star Rating: 4 Stars
Author's Website: www.karenlewisnovels.blogspot.com

REVIEW FROM WHIPPED CREAM
"If you like to spend a few hours reading a creepy mystery, Goth is your book. It moves at a good pace and Lewis does a first rate job of laying and adding atmospheric effects like rain, fog and a run-down part of town full of color characters to send a chill down your spine. The red herrings are also carefully disguised. Figuring out the mystery wasn't simple and made for a good journey."

REVIEW FROM COFFEE TIME ROMANCE
...a wonderful read that houses some twists and turns bringing a chill to this reader. There were moments by the bus stop, or during Vanessa’s little encounters, that sent shudders through me. I love the atmosphere when she saw the mist, and heard the wailing foghorns of the harbor. This book keeps the reader on their toes. Karen Lewis carries the reader into an ominous story that I found powerful, sinister, and at times a bit scary. The addition of secondary characters blends well making this an eerie story that at times sends shivers down the spine.

Originally published under the title "GOTH," this novel received the following reviews:

REVIEW FROM COFFEE TIME ROMANCE
"Goth is a wonderful read that houses some twists and turns bringing a chill to this reader. There were moments by the bus stop, or during Vanessa’s little encounters, that sent shudders through me. I love the atmosphere when she saw the mist, and heard the wailing foghorns of the harbor. This book keeps the reader on their toes. Karen Lewis carries the reader into an ominous story that I found powerful, sinister, and at times a bit scary. The addition of secondary characters blends well making this an eerie story that at times sends shivers down the spine."

REVIEW FROM WHIPPED CREAM
"If you like to spend a few hours reading a creepy mystery, Goth is your book. It moves at a good pace and Lewis does a first rate job of laying and adding atmospheric effects like rain, fog and a run-down part of town full of color characters to send a chill down your spine. The red herrings are also carefully disguised. Figuring out the mystery wasn't simple and made for a good journey.:

DARK ANGEL REVIEWS
"Once again, Karen Lewis has created a twisted thriller you can really sink your teeth into. GOTH is an intriguing read from start to finish."
"Stick around and read until the end, you won’t believe the conclusion to GOTH."
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thriller, suspense, mystery

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