The Summer She Vanished: An addictive and unputdownable crime thriller for summer 2023

In the summer of 1972, Sister Francesca Pepitone was found strangled in a parking lot on the outskirts of Boweridge. A week later, 17-year-old Minna Larson disappeared. Forty years later, Minna's niece Maggie learns that Minna was telling people she knew who had murdered Sister Fran and that she had the evidence to prove it. However, no one believed her because there was one thing everyone could agree on: Minna Lies. This is a tangled tale of dark secrets, a captivating page-turner, and a must-read for fans of cold case, police procedural, and cozy mystery.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 17 August 2023
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

A Murder in Boweridge

In the summer of 1972, a young woman named Sister Francesca Pepitone was found strangled in a parking lot on the outskirts of Boweridge, a small town with a dark past. A week later, seventeen-year-old Minna Larson disappeared without a trace. The cases were never linked, and neither was solved. For some, it was a scar that never healed. Others simply forgot.

Over forty years later, Minna's niece, Maggie, learns that days before vanishing, Minna was telling people she knew who had murdered Sister Fran, and that she had the evidence to prove it. However, no one believed her because there was one thing everyone could agree on: Minna Lies.

How long can a small town bury its past?

The Summer She Vanished is a tangled tale of dark secrets, a captivating page-turner that will keep readers hooked until the very end. It explores the themes of family secrets, small towns, and the power of truth to set things right.

The story follows Maggie, who returns to Boweridge after learning about her aunt's murder and disappearance. As she investigates, she uncovers a web of lies and deceit that stretches back decades. She meets a group of locals who are reluctant to help her, but she is determined to find the truth and bring the killer to justice.

The Summer She Vanished is a masterfully written novel that blends cold case, police procedural, and cozy mystery elements. It is filled with suspense, twists, and turns that will keep readers guessing until the very end. The characters are well-developed, and the setting is vivid and evocative.

One of the standout aspects of the book is its ability to balance the darker elements of the story with moments of humor and warmth. The characters are relatable, and their interactions feel authentic. The small-town setting adds to the sense of isolation and tension, and the reader is drawn into the lives of the characters and their struggles.

The ending of The Summer She Vanished is a shocker that will leave readers breathless. It is a perfect blend of drama, suspense, and emotion that will leave readers guessing until the very last page. The author has done an excellent job of tying up loose ends and providing a satisfying conclusion to the story.

Overall, The Summer She Vanished is a must-read for fans of SWEET LITTLE LIES, THE ROANOKE GIRLS, and T. J. Watson. It is a gripping, suspenseful, and emotional novel that will keep readers hooked until the very end.

Weight: 250g
Dimension: 128 x 198 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781035405183