Vanishing Girls

When Isabelle Coleman disappears from the small town of Denton, residents unite in a desperate search for the beloved young girl. But while investigators struggle to find any sign of Isabelle, Detective Josie Quinn makes an unexpected discovery: another girl whose disappearance has gone unnoticed.

The unidentified girl is silent and withdrawn, showing signs of severe trauma. Unable to provide an account of what happened, she offers Josie only two unsettling clues: the name of a third girl and a glimpse of a neon tongue piercing identical to Isabelle’s.

Fearing that Isabelle’s disappearance may be connected to other victims, Josie races to uncover the truth before more lives are lost. Her investigation leads to an old case that authorities previously dismissed as a hoax, raising disturbing questions about what might have been overlooked.

As the clues begin to connect, Josie becomes increasingly uncertain about whom she can trust. Someone within this seemingly close-knit community is responsible for terrible crimes, and identifying the person behind them may be the only way to save Isabelle and anyone else still in danger.

With time running out, Josie must unravel the connection between the girls before another victim is killed.

The first installment in a gripping crime thriller series, this suspenseful mystery is suited to readers who enjoy the work of Angela Marsons, Helen Fields, and Robert Dugoni.

Lisa Regan is an American mystery and thriller novelist best known for her popular Detective Josie Quinn series. Her suspense fiction has earned her places on both the USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestseller lists.

Regan has an academic background in literature and education, having earned a bachelor’s degree in English and a master’s degree in education from Bloomsburg University. She is also affiliated with several professional writing organizations, including Sisters in Crime, International Thriller Writers, and Mystery Writers of America.

Based in the Philadelphia area of Pennsylvania, Regan shares her home with her husband, daughter, and their Boston Terrier, Mr. Phillip.