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    The Vanishing
    The Vanishing
    The Vanishing
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    The Vanishing

    Written by Jayne Ann Krentz

    Narrated by Sandra Michelle

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    From New York Times bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz comes a gripping new romantic suspense trilogy fraught with danger and enigma. Decades ago in the small town of Fogg Lake, The Incident occurred: an explosion in the cave system that released unknown gases. The residents slept for two days. When they woke up they discovered that things had changed-they had changed. Some started having visions. Others heard ominous voices. And then, scientists from a mysterious government agency arrived. Determined not to become research subjects of strange experiments, the residents of Fogg Lake blamed their "hallucinations" on food poisoning, and the story worked. But now it has become apparent that the eerie effects of The Incident are showing up in the descendants of Fogg Lake.. Catalina Lark and Olivia LeClair, best friends and co-owners of an investigation firm in Seattle, use what they call their "other sight" to help solve cases. When Olivia suddenly vanishes one night, Cat frantically begins the search for her friend. No one takes the disappearance seriously except Slater Arganbright, an agent from a shadowy organization known only as the Foundation, who shows up at her firm with a cryptic warning. A ruthless killer is hunting the only witnesses to a murder that occurred in the Fogg Lake caves fifteen years ago-Catalina and Olivia. And someone intends to make both women vanish.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRecorded Books, Inc.
    Release dateJan 7, 2020
    ISBN9781980032007
    The Vanishing
    Author

    Jayne Ann Krentz

    The author of over fifty consecutive New York Times bestsellers, Jayne Ann Krentz writes romantic-suspense in three different worlds: Contemporary (as Jayne Ann Krentz), historical (as Amanda Quick), and futuristic/paranormal (as Jayne Castle). There are over 30 million copies of her books in print. She earned a BA in history from the University of California, Santa Cruz and went on to obtain a Master’s degree in library science from San Jose State University in California. Before she began writing full time she worked as a librarian in both academic and corporate libraries. She is married and lives with her husband, Frank, in Seattle, Washington. Jayne loves to hear from her readers and can be found at Facebook.com/JayneAnnKrentz.

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    • 5/5
      Great book....most read..keeps you on your toes and a little naughty..
    • 3/5
      Ever since she was branded a fake psychic by local officials and media, Catalina Lark has left the remnants of her old live behind. Along with her friend, Olivia LeClair, Catalina started Lark and LeClair investigations in which the two use their psychic abilities to search for clues overlooked by traditional detectives. When Olivia is kidnapped by an organization trying to find lost labs where research was done that enhance psychic abilities, Catalina is contacted by Slater Arganbright from his Uncle's group called The Foundation to help her find Olivia and some clues into the lost labs. Catalina's last experience with The Foundation caused her to have to start her entire life over, but she knows she has to work with Slater or Olivia will never be found.The Vanishing sets up the Fogg Lake mystery that seems as though it will continue throughout the three books series. The first few chapters that introduce the psychic powers that many of the characters use and explain how those powers manifest are very enjoyable. The search for clues is very entertaining and leads the protagonists to some very interesting characters. Unfortunately the story goes downhill from there, starting with a sudden jump from subtle hints of romance in the background of the story to a jarring insta-love and a quick HEA by the end of the book, with many loose ends about the characters left unaddressed. This series would be so much better if Catalina and Slater were the protagonists of all three books, allowing their relationship and character arcs to develop more naturally. In addition, the ending of this book goes far too long after the climax of the story, setting up the next two books. Overall, The Vanishing starts out with such promise but ends up being little more than an average romance/mystery.
    • 5/5
      Jayne Ann Krentz begins a new paranormal suspense story with THE VANISHING. Some years ago an accident in the small California town of Fogg Lake caused the people living there and their descendants to develop paranormal powers. Catalina Lark and Olivia LeClair had always been taught not to let anyone know about their powers.Now, after Catalina was outed by a former boyfriend, she and Olivia have opened an detective agency that investigates people. Their work is helped by their ability to see auras and Catalina's ability to get brief glimpses of the future. When Olivia goes missing, Catalina needs to call in some help.Slater Arganbright is sent from the shadowy organization known as the Foundation because he needs Catalina for a different task. But Catalina is only focused on finding Olivia and it soon becomes apparent that their goals are the same.Slater is looking for someone who killed noted collectors of paranormal artifacts which may lead to a hidden lab which was built to weaponize paranormal powers. The government shut down the labs years ago but there are still those looking for the things that were discovered and willing to murder anyone who gets in their way.Slater and Catalina have both had difficulties with relationships before they met each other. However, each has what the other needs and a relationship begins between them. The relationship does take a backseat to discovering who kidnapped Olivia and solving the mysteries that surround Fogg Lake and the missing lab.This was an entertaining paranormal suspense story. I liked the characters and the banter between them. I can't wait to read the rest of the series.
    • 4/5
      40 years ago there was "The Incident" in Fogg Lake and every since the residents have been changed. They all keep it quiet but it's their lives at stake. Catalina Lark and Olivia Dayton have moved away and using their skills for their investigation firm. When Olivia goes missing Cat goes looking for her. With the help of Slate Trevelyan she investigates and past and present collide in an interesting paranormal romance.I enjoyed the read and the characters. This series is building the paranormal worlds she has been playing with in her various guises.
    • 3/5
      Sometimes I wonder why I continue to read Jayne Krentz books. I don't buy them anymore, just buy them from the library. But when I started this one, it was like reading a mash up of other Krentz books -- the usual paranormal elements, the similar chief protagonists, a familiar kind of plot, and the one thing I really hate -- the villains always explain in the last moment to the Hero/heroine, why and how they did the things they did. This is just a failure in a book purporting to be mystery or suspense. It's happens in every book. Maybe I've just read too many of her books. But the books move fast and the dialog and prose don't give me the creeps, so I guess I'll keep reading them -- maybe.
    • 4/5
      Another solid romantic suspense from Krentz. It returns to her psychic characters, although there is no sign of the Arcane Society. (There are, however, hints of a connection to Harmony.)Decades ago, the small town of Fogg Cove experienced an explosion in the local caves which left its inhabitants and the descendents with psychic abilities. When teenagers Catalina and Olivia witness a murder in the caves, no one believes them, thinking it merely hallucinations from their budding powers.Years later, the two of them live in Seattle and run a private investigator business, using their abilities to read crime scenes. When Olivia is kidnapped, Catalina is forced to work with Slater Arganbright, nephew of the head of the mysterious Foundation, which no one from Fogg Lake trusts.Nicely twisty, with solid characterizations and a believable romance.