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The Disappearing Act

By: Catherine Steadman
Narrated by: Catherine Steadman
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Summary

The new gripping psychological thriller from the New York Times best-selling author of Mr Nobody and Something in the Water.

A woman has gone missing.

But did she ever really exist?

Mia Eliot has travelled from London to LA for pilot season. This is her big chance to make it as an actor in Hollywood, and she is ready to do whatever it takes. At an audition she meets Emily, and what starts as a simple favour takes a dark turn when Emily goes missing and Mia is the last person to see her.

Then a woman turns up, claiming to be Emily, but she is nothing like Mia remembers. Why would someone pretend to be Emily? Starting to question her own sanity, she goes on a desperate and dangerous search for answers, knowing something is very, very wrong.

In an industry where everything is about creating illusions, how do you know what is real? And how much would you risk to find out?

©2021 Catherine Steadman (P)2021 Simon & Schuster UK

Critic reviews

"Ingenious and intriguing." (BA Paris)

"I devoured this Londoner in LA story in a day." (Caroline Kepnes)

"I loved it." (TM Logan)

"Engaging and suspenseful." (New York Times)

"Stylish, riveting, hugely atmospheric - I couldn’t put it down." (Lucy Foley)

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I loved the performance of this audio. It was one of the best I have listened to. I loved the story and the ending.

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Incredible

Her best book yet, I absolutely loved something in the water but this is another level. Thrilling and heart stopping. The last few chapters…..
Brilliantly read by Catherine.

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A great summer page turner

I really enjoyed this one, it’s a return to the form of her first book

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Enjoyable!

Creative, although unusual, story and great narration. Many twists and turns right through to the end.

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A gripping read

Such a well written and exciting book, I loved every moment!!
So many twists and turns that kept me gripped till the end.
I can’t wait to read more from this author - 5 stars!!

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A gripping story

Another fab book by Catherine Steadman. I loved it! Good pace and great narration. A

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did not disappoint - captivating story

Loved her previous book, I love this one almost as much. Great story, characters and narration

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hmmmm

it was alright. got so bored forwards the end tho. but overall the performance was good

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Disappointing

I've enjoyed several of Steadman's other books, but I didn't think much of this one. The plot is okay, some of it is clunky, but the characters were boring and shallow. I did, however, listen to the end, so it can't be that bad...

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Entertaining and an easy listen

Great narration and an engaging storyline. An easy listen and I would recommend this book.

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