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The Vanishing Hour
"Glass weaves a taut web of suspicion, murder and revenge in this chilling tale."—Liv Constantine, internationally bestselling author of The Last Mrs. Parrish, on Someone's Listening
From the Edgar Award–nominated author of On a Quiet Street comes a shocking thriller about secrets…and the lengths some people will go to keep them.
Grace Holloway keeps to herself. Since narrowly escaping death at the hands of the man who kidnapped her, she’s thrown herself into the small inn she runs in Rock Harbor, Maine. It’s quiet, quaint and, in the off-season, completely isolated—the perfect place for Grace to keep her own secrets.
But Grace isn’t the only one with something to hide, and Rock Harbor isn’t just a sleepy vacation town. Someone is taking young women—girls who look an awful lot like Grace did when she was kidnapped so many years ago.
When a surge of disappearances brings the investigation to her door, Grace finds herself unwillingly at the center of it all and doing everything she can to keep her distance. Because Grace knows something…something that could change everything. And when the truth comes to light, getting justice for the vanished might be more than Grace can handle alone…
From the Edgar Award–nominated author of On a Quiet Street comes a shocking thriller about secrets…and the lengths some people will go to keep them.
Grace Holloway keeps to herself. Since narrowly escaping death at the hands of the man who kidnapped her, she’s thrown herself into the small inn she runs in Rock Harbor, Maine. It’s quiet, quaint and, in the off-season, completely isolated—the perfect place for Grace to keep her own secrets.
But Grace isn’t the only one with something to hide, and Rock Harbor isn’t just a sleepy vacation town. Someone is taking young women—girls who look an awful lot like Grace did when she was kidnapped so many years ago.
When a surge of disappearances brings the investigation to her door, Grace finds herself unwillingly at the center of it all and doing everything she can to keep her distance. Because Grace knows something…something that could change everything. And when the truth comes to light, getting justice for the vanished might be more than Grace can handle alone…
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First published May 30, 2023
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About the author
Seraphina Nova Glass
10 books3,248 followersSeraphina Nova Glass is a two-time EDGAR AWARD nominated author. Hew novel, On A Quiet Street, was a New York Times Summer Read, a #1 Amazon Bestseller, and Editor’s Pick. It was also featured in the Boston Globe and Bustle.
Publisher’s Weekly has named her “a writer to watch.” She’s also an award-winning playwright and holds an MFA degree in
Dramatic Writing from Smith College, and a second MFA in Directing from the University of Idaho in Directing (theatre.)
She is a proud dog mom to Boston Terrier Spaghetti, and loves to travel the world with her husband, Mark. She resides in Dallas, TX.
Publisher’s Weekly has named her “a writer to watch.” She’s also an award-winning playwright and holds an MFA degree in
Dramatic Writing from Smith College, and a second MFA in Directing from the University of Idaho in Directing (theatre.)
She is a proud dog mom to Boston Terrier Spaghetti, and loves to travel the world with her husband, Mark. She resides in Dallas, TX.
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April 15, 2023
Thank you HTP and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review. IYKYK, my reviews are ALWAYS honest.
Writing: 4/5 | Plot: 3/5 | Ending: ugh
SYNOPSIS
A mother who won't give up searching for her daughter. A man forced to return home after his father goes missing. A woman of indeterminate age hiding from the world. And a series of events that bring them all together.
MY OPINION
This is my first from Seraphina (love that name) and I was quite impressed... for most of it.
I love a multi-pov but I really don't understand why authors use different narratives. In this case, there's two povs in third person, and one in first person. I guess it's a way to point out which pov is the main hoe, but that doens't even apply here because the synopsis is all about Grace, yet Kira's pov is first person??? So??? Anyways, I will say that the first person pov didn't grind my gears, which is a rarity. I usually prefer a third person because I don't really wanna be in their head like that.
Tbh I found the characters were well-done for the most part. I liked Kira's dark humor and I found Aden's dysfunctional family funny (it reminded me of that New Girl episode where Jake goes home for his dad's funeral). Miss innkeeper (Grace) was the weakest of the bunch; she's supposedly super paranoid and doesn't trust anyone, but the she's hella thirsty for Aden immediately after they met and let's Vince invade her private space again and again. The stuff with Aden was sooo eye-roll inducing. We don't need insta-love in a thriller. We don't need sexual tension at all tbh. I'm just gonna pretend like they're Barbie dolls with no parts because we have a sadistic serial killer afoot, now is not the time to give into your neanderthal urges!
So where this really falls apart is the last 25%. This is a citizens gone rogue vibe and it toes the line of ridiculous throughout, but then they just go what line?? at the end and it all goes to shit. I was also confused with one of the timelines and if my thinking is right, then we've also got my least type of unreliable narrator: the liar for funsies. The ending is waaaayyyy OTT – they're pretty much gunning for the moon at that point. So disappointing because it went from a solid 4 (which is hard to come by for a citizens gone rogue thriller) to a very generous 3. More like a 2.5 if I'm feeling like a hard ass.
However, I can see a lot of people liking the ending since ya'll seem to vibe with sh!t like this all the time (no shade). Soooo... enjoy bookstahoes! (fyi - this would make a great Netflix movie/series).
PROS AND CONS
Pros: well-written, 2/3 characters were well-done, good humor in Kira's pov
Cons: predictable (you could see the twist coming even with a blindfold on), ending crumbled like feta cheese, unreliable narrator for funsies, random insta-love between two characters that nobody asked for, Grace's character acted hella illogical
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Writing: 4/5 | Plot: 3/5 | Ending: ugh
SYNOPSIS
A mother who won't give up searching for her daughter. A man forced to return home after his father goes missing. A woman of indeterminate age hiding from the world. And a series of events that bring them all together.
MY OPINION
This is my first from Seraphina (love that name) and I was quite impressed... for most of it.
I love a multi-pov but I really don't understand why authors use different narratives. In this case, there's two povs in third person, and one in first person. I guess it's a way to point out which pov is the main hoe, but that doens't even apply here because the synopsis is all about Grace, yet Kira's pov is first person??? So??? Anyways, I will say that the first person pov didn't grind my gears, which is a rarity. I usually prefer a third person because I don't really wanna be in their head like that.
Tbh I found the characters were well-done for the most part. I liked Kira's dark humor and I found Aden's dysfunctional family funny (it reminded me of that New Girl episode where Jake goes home for his dad's funeral). Miss innkeeper (Grace) was the weakest of the bunch; she's supposedly super paranoid and doesn't trust anyone, but the she's hella thirsty for Aden immediately after they met and let's Vince invade her private space again and again. The stuff with Aden was sooo eye-roll inducing. We don't need insta-love in a thriller. We don't need sexual tension at all tbh. I'm just gonna pretend like they're Barbie dolls with no parts because we have a sadistic serial killer afoot, now is not the time to give into your neanderthal urges!
So where this really falls apart is the last 25%. This is a citizens gone rogue vibe and it toes the line of ridiculous throughout, but then they just go what line?? at the end and it all goes to shit. I was also confused with one of the timelines and if my thinking is right, then we've also got my least type of unreliable narrator: the liar for funsies. The ending is waaaayyyy OTT – they're pretty much gunning for the moon at that point. So disappointing because it went from a solid 4 (which is hard to come by for a citizens gone rogue thriller) to a very generous 3. More like a 2.5 if I'm feeling like a hard ass.
However, I can see a lot of people liking the ending since ya'll seem to vibe with sh!t like this all the time (no shade). Soooo... enjoy bookstahoes! (fyi - this would make a great Netflix movie/series).
PROS AND CONS
Pros: well-written, 2/3 characters were well-done, good humor in Kira's pov
Cons: predictable (you could see the twist coming even with a blindfold on), ending crumbled like feta cheese, unreliable narrator for funsies, random insta-love between two characters that nobody asked for, Grace's character acted hella illogical
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May 30, 2023
3.5⭐
In Rock Harbor, Maine, “The Strip” on Hemlock Lane is a shady part of town people tend to avoid after 10.00 p.m. (dubbed "the vanishing hour” by the locals) that earned its reputation partly on account of separate instances of the disappearance of several people who were last seen that vicinity. The recent disappearance is that of nineteen-year-old, Brooke Everett whose mother Kira is frantically searching for her missing daughter. Another recent disappearance is that of long-time resident, Martin Coleman, whose friend, an affluent businessman who was also reported missing, was recently discovered to have been murdered. The narrative is presented to us from three perspectives – Grace Holloway (third person limited PoV), a kidnapping survivor who is haunted by the traumatic events that occurred eight years ago and leads an otherwise reclusive life save for managing the local inn where Aden rents a room for the duration of his stay, Brooke’s mother Kira Everett (first person PoV) and Aden Coleman(third person limited PoV), who is called back home by his mother when his father disappears.
The Vanishing Hour by Seraphina Nova Glass is a dark, atmospheric and gritty thriller. Having read and loved the author’s On a Quiet Street, I was eager to read the author’s latest offering. I found the narrative disjointed for the larger part of the story. Perhaps using multiple perspectives wasn’t the best way to tell this story. Though it takes a while to weave the three narratives into a coherent narrative, I did not lose interest at any point and eagerly followed the narrative as the plot progressed. Plenty of red herrings and plot twists kept me engaged. However, I didn’t quite like the ending. As far as the identity of the culprit is concerned, I had my suspicions but I was surprised (which is a good thing) at how we got there. Having said that, I found the ending rushed and more than a tad unconvincing after the suspenseful build-up preceding it. Overall, while I did not dislike this thriller , I didn't enjoy it as much as "On a Quiet Street" .But I do look forward to reading more from the author in the future.
Many thanks to Harlequin Trade Publishing and NetGalley for the digital review copy of this novel.
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In Rock Harbor, Maine, “The Strip” on Hemlock Lane is a shady part of town people tend to avoid after 10.00 p.m. (dubbed "the vanishing hour” by the locals) that earned its reputation partly on account of separate instances of the disappearance of several people who were last seen that vicinity. The recent disappearance is that of nineteen-year-old, Brooke Everett whose mother Kira is frantically searching for her missing daughter. Another recent disappearance is that of long-time resident, Martin Coleman, whose friend, an affluent businessman who was also reported missing, was recently discovered to have been murdered. The narrative is presented to us from three perspectives – Grace Holloway (third person limited PoV), a kidnapping survivor who is haunted by the traumatic events that occurred eight years ago and leads an otherwise reclusive life save for managing the local inn where Aden rents a room for the duration of his stay, Brooke’s mother Kira Everett (first person PoV) and Aden Coleman(third person limited PoV), who is called back home by his mother when his father disappears.
The Vanishing Hour by Seraphina Nova Glass is a dark, atmospheric and gritty thriller. Having read and loved the author’s On a Quiet Street, I was eager to read the author’s latest offering. I found the narrative disjointed for the larger part of the story. Perhaps using multiple perspectives wasn’t the best way to tell this story. Though it takes a while to weave the three narratives into a coherent narrative, I did not lose interest at any point and eagerly followed the narrative as the plot progressed. Plenty of red herrings and plot twists kept me engaged. However, I didn’t quite like the ending. As far as the identity of the culprit is concerned, I had my suspicions but I was surprised (which is a good thing) at how we got there. Having said that, I found the ending rushed and more than a tad unconvincing after the suspenseful build-up preceding it. Overall, while I did not dislike this thriller , I didn't enjoy it as much as "On a Quiet Street" .But I do look forward to reading more from the author in the future.
Many thanks to Harlequin Trade Publishing and NetGalley for the digital review copy of this novel.
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December 30, 2024
**3.5-stars rounded up**
Kira has a missing daughter. Aden has a missing father. Grace was a missing girl once. These individuals have something else in common, Rock Harbor, Maine.
Welcome to Rock Harbor, a quaint tourist town with a seedy side. The drug scene is rampant, strip clubs and sex workers lining the streets and it seems everyone is keeping secrets.
When Kira's daughter Brooke wanted to move to Rock Harbor to live with a boy she used to know in the summers, Kira was completely against it. But Brooke is technically an adult so she couldn't stop it.
After Brooke disappears, Kira returns to the family cabin to begin the search herself. No one else will search for her daughter like she will. They'll consider her a runaway, or worse, a throwaway.
When Aden hears his father has disappeared, he doesn't believe it. Surely Dad has gone fishing or something and forgot to pass the message along to Mom. 70-something year old men don't just go missing, do they?
Even though he suspects it's a big fuss over nothing, Aden dutifully returns to his family home in the town he happily left years before, Rock Harbor.
From the safety of the cocoon she has built for herself in the hotel she runs, Grace knows nothing of the missing people. It's the off-season, there are no guests and she's not talking to anyone on the outside.
Since her own horrifying experience as a missing person, Grace avoids all media outlets and really, the outside world in general. She very rarely leaves the hotel grounds.
As the Reader, you get a front row seat as these three individual's lives are set on a collision course with one another. Who will survive the vanishing hour?
I was entertained by this one. It drew me in and I finished it quickly. While it isn't my favorite from this author, I would recommend it to Readers who enjoy stories with a gritty small town feel, full of dark secrets, deceptions and lies.
We get to see the underbelly of Rock Harbor in this story and it's not pretty. Also, a great example of how monsters can hide in plain sight.
Initially, I felt a little thrown by the number of perspectives. I wasn't sure how they were related, or how they would ever be able to merge in a meaningful way.
Glass succeeded in pulling it off. I felt like I really got to know our three mains and surprisingly, I was equally invested in all three of their stories, which was a plus.
In addition to enjoying watching the perspectives come together, I liked watching their relationships evolve. As they saw a similar plight in one another, and began to open up to one another, I felt that really added to the story.
Also, I always enjoy amateur investigators and this story definitely has that!
There were some twists I found surprising and some that I was a little underwhelmed by. I did like how this one wrapped up though. It was a wholly-satisfying ending.
I will say, as someone from Maine, this didn't feel like Maine at all, like not at all, but I understand artistic license and know that the author intended this as a fictional town.
So, I tried to pretend it was just somewhere else entirely. It felt more like the red light district of Montreal to me.
Overall, besides the fact that I was thrown by the setting, it was a pretty entertaining read and I would recommend it to people looking for a twisty, suspenseful tale.
Thank you to the publisher, Graydon House, for providing me with a copy to read and review. I am looking forward to more from this author!
Kira has a missing daughter. Aden has a missing father. Grace was a missing girl once. These individuals have something else in common, Rock Harbor, Maine.
Welcome to Rock Harbor, a quaint tourist town with a seedy side. The drug scene is rampant, strip clubs and sex workers lining the streets and it seems everyone is keeping secrets.
When Kira's daughter Brooke wanted to move to Rock Harbor to live with a boy she used to know in the summers, Kira was completely against it. But Brooke is technically an adult so she couldn't stop it.
After Brooke disappears, Kira returns to the family cabin to begin the search herself. No one else will search for her daughter like she will. They'll consider her a runaway, or worse, a throwaway.
When Aden hears his father has disappeared, he doesn't believe it. Surely Dad has gone fishing or something and forgot to pass the message along to Mom. 70-something year old men don't just go missing, do they?
Even though he suspects it's a big fuss over nothing, Aden dutifully returns to his family home in the town he happily left years before, Rock Harbor.
From the safety of the cocoon she has built for herself in the hotel she runs, Grace knows nothing of the missing people. It's the off-season, there are no guests and she's not talking to anyone on the outside.
Since her own horrifying experience as a missing person, Grace avoids all media outlets and really, the outside world in general. She very rarely leaves the hotel grounds.
As the Reader, you get a front row seat as these three individual's lives are set on a collision course with one another. Who will survive the vanishing hour?
I was entertained by this one. It drew me in and I finished it quickly. While it isn't my favorite from this author, I would recommend it to Readers who enjoy stories with a gritty small town feel, full of dark secrets, deceptions and lies.
We get to see the underbelly of Rock Harbor in this story and it's not pretty. Also, a great example of how monsters can hide in plain sight.
Initially, I felt a little thrown by the number of perspectives. I wasn't sure how they were related, or how they would ever be able to merge in a meaningful way.
Glass succeeded in pulling it off. I felt like I really got to know our three mains and surprisingly, I was equally invested in all three of their stories, which was a plus.
In addition to enjoying watching the perspectives come together, I liked watching their relationships evolve. As they saw a similar plight in one another, and began to open up to one another, I felt that really added to the story.
Also, I always enjoy amateur investigators and this story definitely has that!
There were some twists I found surprising and some that I was a little underwhelmed by. I did like how this one wrapped up though. It was a wholly-satisfying ending.
I will say, as someone from Maine, this didn't feel like Maine at all, like not at all, but I understand artistic license and know that the author intended this as a fictional town.
So, I tried to pretend it was just somewhere else entirely. It felt more like the red light district of Montreal to me.
Overall, besides the fact that I was thrown by the setting, it was a pretty entertaining read and I would recommend it to people looking for a twisty, suspenseful tale.
Thank you to the publisher, Graydon House, for providing me with a copy to read and review. I am looking forward to more from this author!
May 12, 2023
3.5🌟
Kira’s daughter Brooke has vanished. Kira will leave no stone unturned in her frantic search to
find her. Even if that means pointing a finger at those she loves.
But Brooke isn’t the only missing person in this small vacation town.
Told from multiple POV’s with concurrent storylines (my favorite kind of thriller) that merge for
(what a I hoped would be) an explosive ending...but fell just short.
I wanted to love this one as I’ve enjoyed this author’s work in the past. Unfortunately there
were too many instances that just gave me pause. Like a jig saw puzzle where all the pieces
don’t quite fit properly.
Each character suddenly had a moment that wasn’t consistent with how they were portrayed.
The ending just didn’t add up for me as well.
Since I’ve been a huge fan of this author in the past I’m chalking this one up to a one off and I’ll
be reaching for her next as soon as it’s available!
Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing
Kira’s daughter Brooke has vanished. Kira will leave no stone unturned in her frantic search to
find her. Even if that means pointing a finger at those she loves.
But Brooke isn’t the only missing person in this small vacation town.
Told from multiple POV’s with concurrent storylines (my favorite kind of thriller) that merge for
(what a I hoped would be) an explosive ending...but fell just short.
I wanted to love this one as I’ve enjoyed this author’s work in the past. Unfortunately there
were too many instances that just gave me pause. Like a jig saw puzzle where all the pieces
don’t quite fit properly.
Each character suddenly had a moment that wasn’t consistent with how they were portrayed.
The ending just didn’t add up for me as well.
Since I’ve been a huge fan of this author in the past I’m chalking this one up to a one off and I’ll
be reaching for her next as soon as it’s available!
Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing
May 16, 2023
Well, I would summarize the main character's situation as 'out of the frying pan and into the fire'! When she runs from the man who kidnapped her, she finds herself in the wrong place at the wrong time. Escaping to Rock Harbor for hiding was like falling down a rabbit hole, because it is a haunted place where young women who look awfully like Grace were taken away many years ago. Unfortunately, she might hold the key to unlocking the doors by delving deeper into the investigation with the secrets she's been keeping for a long time.
This book has an intriguing, heart-throbbing, dark, and sinister plotline. My hopes were too high before diving into this bleak and disturbing journey, but unfortunately, I didn't enjoy the story's slow-burn progression and the overall execution as much as I enjoyed the author's previous novel. Many things were foreseeable from the beginning, and there was no surprise element or big twist, leaving me lacking the excitement that would have kept me on my toes.
It was a solid but slightly dragging and predictable read. I expected to finish it in one sitting, but it took me a little while to reach the end, and I lost interest in the middle.
Overall, it is still a readable, dark, psychological thriller with good characterization. I wish it could have been a bit more exciting, but I'm still looking forward to reading the author's next book, crossing my fingers that I will enjoy it more than 'Vanishing Hour.'
Many thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing/Graydon House for sharing this digital reviewer copy with me in exchange for my honest thoughts.
This book has an intriguing, heart-throbbing, dark, and sinister plotline. My hopes were too high before diving into this bleak and disturbing journey, but unfortunately, I didn't enjoy the story's slow-burn progression and the overall execution as much as I enjoyed the author's previous novel. Many things were foreseeable from the beginning, and there was no surprise element or big twist, leaving me lacking the excitement that would have kept me on my toes.
It was a solid but slightly dragging and predictable read. I expected to finish it in one sitting, but it took me a little while to reach the end, and I lost interest in the middle.
Overall, it is still a readable, dark, psychological thriller with good characterization. I wish it could have been a bit more exciting, but I'm still looking forward to reading the author's next book, crossing my fingers that I will enjoy it more than 'Vanishing Hour.'
Many thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing/Graydon House for sharing this digital reviewer copy with me in exchange for my honest thoughts.
September 6, 2024
Eight years ago, Grace Holloway was abducted and held captive for over a month. Still consumed by her anxiety all these years later, she’s sequestered herself in the small vacation town of Rock Harbor, managing an inn. Only busy during the summer months, the rest of the time Grace is able to isolate herself from other people, trying to merely survive amid her ever-present fear.
Little does she know, however, that her past just may have come calling. Ever since she was rescued all those years ago, Grace has stopped watching the news or searching for things online. So she would never have learned that girls, who just so happen to look an awful lot like her, have begun to go missing from town.
But as fate would have it, Grace might just be the kingpin to the investigation. And when new information brings the police to her door, she must decide whether or not to share all she knows. For the facts that she has within her grasp could change everything. And if she’s not careful, sharing it could both wreak havoc on people’s lives and also lead to someone quite literally getting away with murder. So she must be sure first, before she says a word. Certain that she can finish what she starts. And that she won’t get caught in a trap of her very own.
After reading Seraphina Nova Glass’s On a Quiet Street, I was beyond excited to get approved for The Vanishing Hour on NetGalley. And, boy, was I blown away by this one as well! With a deftly engineered plot told via multiple POVs, Glass managed to guide me along like a talented magician—focusing my attention elsewhere while the truth evaded my eyes. Ever the accomplished armchair sleuth (if I do say so myself), I still was at a total loss until the actual reveal, which is a fact that I have to loudly applaud Ms. Glass for achieving.
I also have to mention the utterly sublime characters. From an anxiety ridden shut in to a dread-filled mother, each read with genuine authenticity in their own ways. Even better, each POV had a distinct voice and identity that left me drawing detailed pictures of each individual in my mind. Beyond that, the emotion that seemed to roll off of each of them left me moved in a way that is unusual for a thriller and I certainly won’t forget any of them any time soon.
But I cannot forget the jaw-dropping twist either. As I mentioned, I didn’t, for the life of me, see it coming. Especially given the high number of red herrings and potential suspects. I mean, I honestly felt like I couldn’t trust anyone and that’s a great sign of a top-notch thriller in my book.
All said and done, this one was a home run for me. Compulsively readable, thoroughly twisty, and filled with finely tuned suspense, The Vanishing Hour has made the decision for me: Glass has most definitely made my auto-buy author list. If you’ve missed out so far with this read, take this as your push to go grab a copy today. Rating of 4.5 stars (upgraded).
Trigger warning: kidnapping, PTSD, being held captive, drug use, mention of: prostitution, sexual assault
PUB DATE: May 30, 2023
Thank you to Seraphina Nova Glass, Harlequin Trade Publishing, and NetGalley for a complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.
Little does she know, however, that her past just may have come calling. Ever since she was rescued all those years ago, Grace has stopped watching the news or searching for things online. So she would never have learned that girls, who just so happen to look an awful lot like her, have begun to go missing from town.
But as fate would have it, Grace might just be the kingpin to the investigation. And when new information brings the police to her door, she must decide whether or not to share all she knows. For the facts that she has within her grasp could change everything. And if she’s not careful, sharing it could both wreak havoc on people’s lives and also lead to someone quite literally getting away with murder. So she must be sure first, before she says a word. Certain that she can finish what she starts. And that she won’t get caught in a trap of her very own.
After reading Seraphina Nova Glass’s On a Quiet Street, I was beyond excited to get approved for The Vanishing Hour on NetGalley. And, boy, was I blown away by this one as well! With a deftly engineered plot told via multiple POVs, Glass managed to guide me along like a talented magician—focusing my attention elsewhere while the truth evaded my eyes. Ever the accomplished armchair sleuth (if I do say so myself), I still was at a total loss until the actual reveal, which is a fact that I have to loudly applaud Ms. Glass for achieving.
I also have to mention the utterly sublime characters. From an anxiety ridden shut in to a dread-filled mother, each read with genuine authenticity in their own ways. Even better, each POV had a distinct voice and identity that left me drawing detailed pictures of each individual in my mind. Beyond that, the emotion that seemed to roll off of each of them left me moved in a way that is unusual for a thriller and I certainly won’t forget any of them any time soon.
But I cannot forget the jaw-dropping twist either. As I mentioned, I didn’t, for the life of me, see it coming. Especially given the high number of red herrings and potential suspects. I mean, I honestly felt like I couldn’t trust anyone and that’s a great sign of a top-notch thriller in my book.
All said and done, this one was a home run for me. Compulsively readable, thoroughly twisty, and filled with finely tuned suspense, The Vanishing Hour has made the decision for me: Glass has most definitely made my auto-buy author list. If you’ve missed out so far with this read, take this as your push to go grab a copy today. Rating of 4.5 stars (upgraded).
Trigger warning: kidnapping, PTSD, being held captive, drug use, mention of: prostitution, sexual assault
PUB DATE: May 30, 2023
Thank you to Seraphina Nova Glass, Harlequin Trade Publishing, and NetGalley for a complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.
January 31, 2024
This was probably my least favorite book by nova glass, who wowed me before. Putting a serial killer and an investigation into her usual plot, didn’t work for me. It lacked real suspense somehow, even when there was a lot going on.
May 30, 2023
Solid book, but not this author's best. It took me way way too long to get through it.
This novel has three main points of view: Kira, whose young adult daughter Brooke has disappeared from the small town of Rock Harbor, Maine. Aden, whose father Martin disappeared without a trace as well, and he has returned to his hometown to find out what is happening. Grace, the reclusive manager of the inn where Aden rents a room is the only one who has survived and escaped this kidnapper. There are also a few random POVs scattered throughout. As they start to investigate, they realize that something deeper and more sinister is going on.
I had a difficult time getting into this book and getting invested in the plights of the characters, I feel like maybe there were too many points of view to get a good flow going. There's also WAY too much armchair detecting for my liking. Yes, they involve the police, but even though there were many missing people, the police don't have a very big presence in the investigation overall.
The ending was, in a word, silly. So many very convenient things happening, and I rolled my eyes a few times. Things are wrapped up decently in the end, but you need to suspend a LOT of disbelief in order to have any sort of buy in for the solution.
I'm a huge fan of this author, so I'll definitely give her next book a chance and hope that this was just a one off miss.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, all opinions are my own.
This novel has three main points of view: Kira, whose young adult daughter Brooke has disappeared from the small town of Rock Harbor, Maine. Aden, whose father Martin disappeared without a trace as well, and he has returned to his hometown to find out what is happening. Grace, the reclusive manager of the inn where Aden rents a room is the only one who has survived and escaped this kidnapper. There are also a few random POVs scattered throughout. As they start to investigate, they realize that something deeper and more sinister is going on.
I had a difficult time getting into this book and getting invested in the plights of the characters, I feel like maybe there were too many points of view to get a good flow going. There's also WAY too much armchair detecting for my liking. Yes, they involve the police, but even though there were many missing people, the police don't have a very big presence in the investigation overall.
The ending was, in a word, silly. So many very convenient things happening, and I rolled my eyes a few times. Things are wrapped up decently in the end, but you need to suspend a LOT of disbelief in order to have any sort of buy in for the solution.
I'm a huge fan of this author, so I'll definitely give her next book a chance and hope that this was just a one off miss.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, all opinions are my own.
May 22, 2023
This is my first book from the author, and I can see why she has so many loyal readers! The premise here is great; I love multiple threads that appear unrelated slowly tangling until you realize they are woven together after all, and Glass does a fantastic job of this. I wasn’t crazy about Kira’s pov, as her narrative tended to be more of the rambling inner monologue that jumped quickly between random thoughts, but I enjoyed the little dash of romantic tension between Grace and Aden. The ending is over the top, and you’ll need to go in with zero expectations, but there are so great twists to be found. Recommended for a quick beach read when you need a popcorn thriller.
*Many thanks to the publisher for providing my review copy.
*Many thanks to the publisher for providing my review copy.
July 26, 2024
3.5⭐
Genre ~ psychological fiction
Setting ~ New York & Maine
Publication date ~ May 30, 2023
Publisher ~ Harlequin Trade Publishing
Est Page Count ~ 298 (43 chapters)
Audio length ~ 8 hours 28 minutes
Narrator ~ Brittany Pressley
POV ~ single 1st & dual 3rd, present tense
Featuring ~ missing girls and old men
Kira's 19 year old daughter, Brooke, is missing. 1st person POV
Grace went missing when she was a teenager, but escaped. 3rd person POV
Aden's 73 year old father is missing. 3rd person POV
Why with the POV's this way? I prefer consistency. There's a bit of amateur sleuthing going on that gets a little crazy at times. Kira acted like I'd expect of a frantic mother searching for her child.
Overall, it's not at all shocking really, but I found it to be really fast paced after a bit of a slow build up.
I was able to listen to a copy as well. I had a foster puppy over for a few days that I had to bring to the vet over an hour away, so me and the pupper super sonic listened and got a good chunk done. She doesn't have any thoughts to add.
Narration notes:
It's Brittany...enough said.
Another old one checked off the list, whoop whoop!
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Genre ~ psychological fiction
Setting ~ New York & Maine
Publication date ~ May 30, 2023
Publisher ~ Harlequin Trade Publishing
Est Page Count ~ 298 (43 chapters)
Audio length ~ 8 hours 28 minutes
Narrator ~ Brittany Pressley
POV ~ single 1st & dual 3rd, present tense
Featuring ~ missing girls and old men
Kira's 19 year old daughter, Brooke, is missing. 1st person POV
Grace went missing when she was a teenager, but escaped. 3rd person POV
Aden's 73 year old father is missing. 3rd person POV
Why with the POV's this way? I prefer consistency. There's a bit of amateur sleuthing going on that gets a little crazy at times. Kira acted like I'd expect of a frantic mother searching for her child.
Overall, it's not at all shocking really, but I found it to be really fast paced after a bit of a slow build up.
I was able to listen to a copy as well. I had a foster puppy over for a few days that I had to bring to the vet over an hour away, so me and the pupper super sonic listened and got a good chunk done. She doesn't have any thoughts to add.
Narration notes:
It's Brittany...enough said.
Another old one checked off the list, whoop whoop!
Connect with me ➡ Blog ~ Facebook ~ Twitter
December 8, 2023
3.5
The Vanishing Hour was interesting but the ending was too out there for me!
At night, women go missing from "the Strip" on Hemlock Lane. Over the years, drug addicts and prostitutes have disappeared from this sketchy area of town in Rock Harbor, Maine.
The latest young woman who was taken is Brooke Everett. Her mother Kira Everett will do anything to find her daughter. She follows all the clues she can get her hands on. She knows the police might not be enough.
Besides Brooke, Aden Coleman's father has also disappeared. At first, Aden thinks that he might have gone fishing and will be back soon but after talking to the police, he is not sure about this anymore. He decides to stay in an inn until his father is found.
Grace Holloway works for the local Inn. Usually, during summer it's busy but during winter, she has the place to herself. You see eight years ago, Grace was abducted and kept for a month until she was able to escape. Since then, she has kept to herself and doesn't watch TV or have a social media presence. However, she can't continue to stay in her cocoon when she discovers women who look like her are the ones being taken.
The Vanishing Hour started strong but the last third was chaos. Some parts were not realistic and unlikely to happen in real life.
Cliffhanger: No
3.5/5 Fangs
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The Vanishing Hour was interesting but the ending was too out there for me!
At night, women go missing from "the Strip" on Hemlock Lane. Over the years, drug addicts and prostitutes have disappeared from this sketchy area of town in Rock Harbor, Maine.
The latest young woman who was taken is Brooke Everett. Her mother Kira Everett will do anything to find her daughter. She follows all the clues she can get her hands on. She knows the police might not be enough.
Besides Brooke, Aden Coleman's father has also disappeared. At first, Aden thinks that he might have gone fishing and will be back soon but after talking to the police, he is not sure about this anymore. He decides to stay in an inn until his father is found.
Grace Holloway works for the local Inn. Usually, during summer it's busy but during winter, she has the place to herself. You see eight years ago, Grace was abducted and kept for a month until she was able to escape. Since then, she has kept to herself and doesn't watch TV or have a social media presence. However, she can't continue to stay in her cocoon when she discovers women who look like her are the ones being taken.
The Vanishing Hour started strong but the last third was chaos. Some parts were not realistic and unlikely to happen in real life.
Cliffhanger: No
3.5/5 Fangs
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June 10, 2025
What a perfectly thought out thriller that came together beautifully at the end! And there is a dog that likes to watch the television show The Golden Girls… what more could you ask for! 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️!
July 26, 2023
I'm giving all the stars to this one. Wow. THE VANISHING HOUR is a dark and intense thrill ride that I couldn't put down. In the small town of Rock Harbor, Maine, Grace tries to hide from the world and her tragic past by running a small inn during the off season. Things are tolerable for her, until a man arrives looking for a room, and he brings his own troubles to her front door.
At first I was just the tiniest smidge confused and annoyed by what was going on, but it didn't take long to get immersed in the story. I don't want to say much about the plot, except that there are many layers and amazing twists to this gritty missing persons mystery that kept me changing my mind about whodunit. One particular twist at the end really pulled the rug out from under me, and I loved it. The characters were realistic and compelling, and I enjoyed trying to figure out how their lives and stories intertwined.
I've only given a couple of thrillers 5 stars this year, and THE VANISHING HOUR is definitely going on that list. Highly recommended!
At first I was just the tiniest smidge confused and annoyed by what was going on, but it didn't take long to get immersed in the story. I don't want to say much about the plot, except that there are many layers and amazing twists to this gritty missing persons mystery that kept me changing my mind about whodunit. One particular twist at the end really pulled the rug out from under me, and I loved it. The characters were realistic and compelling, and I enjoyed trying to figure out how their lives and stories intertwined.
I've only given a couple of thrillers 5 stars this year, and THE VANISHING HOUR is definitely going on that list. Highly recommended!
July 6, 2025
2/5 ⭐️ This had intrigued me in the beginning but then it was too slow and I didn’t like the twist. I called it from the beginning. I really thought I would enjoy it since I loved On a Quiet Street by this author, but sadly that wasn’t the case.
January 12, 2024
3.5 stars rounded up. Did take some time/effort to get into this one for me and the beginning was slow as far as not much really happening. Others weren’t happy with the ending, best part for me, wrapped things up, didn’t see one twist coming and quite surprised me. Really related with Kira, the mother searching for her missing daughter and with Aden, son of missing man whose brother is a recovering addict and has a teenage daughter he’s struggling with, maybe because I can relate to these roles, any how I felt like i understood them pretty well and written very well with depth. Grace the third narrator of the story was a struggle, EVERYTHING was a secret and even when she discovers this missing link/truth it is several chapters before it’s revealed to the reader. I’ve enjoyed others by this author and while this one isn’t my favorite, I’d still recommend and will be reading more of her work!
December 11, 2023
I didn’t much care for On a Quiet Street, but generally give authors at least a couple of tries before putting them on the “fool me twice” list. I’m pretty sure one of my real-life friends told me to read Such a Good Wife, but the blurb WAS NOT calling out to me so I quickly returned it and went looking for a different option – and thanks to the instant gratification of Hoopla, this was the winner.
And oh what a winner it was! You’ve got a few different narratives going on here. Grace, who lives pretty much as a hermit as much as she can after a near-death escape years before; Kira, whose daughter is currently missing; and Aden, who is presumed simply to be fishing and without cell service, but whose wife has panicked and called Aden back home to help find him.
If you like missing person stories, this one is a winner. Man, what a satisfying reveal of the whodunit! Per usual, I could live without the Epilogue(s), but I realize that’s most likely a me thing.
And of course - HEY HOUSE COVER! I SEE YOU, GIRL ; )
And oh what a winner it was! You’ve got a few different narratives going on here. Grace, who lives pretty much as a hermit as much as she can after a near-death escape years before; Kira, whose daughter is currently missing; and Aden, who is presumed simply to be fishing and without cell service, but whose wife has panicked and called Aden back home to help find him.
If you like missing person stories, this one is a winner. Man, what a satisfying reveal of the whodunit! Per usual, I could live without the Epilogue(s), but I realize that’s most likely a me thing.
And of course - HEY HOUSE COVER! I SEE YOU, GIRL ; )
January 8, 2025
This was a good thriller mystery! There were a few different storylines going on throughout the book but all intertwined in the end.
Told from three different perspectives - a young woman who survived a kidnapping 8 years ago, a mother searching for her missing daughter , and a man searching for his elderly father. Find out what these three people have in common in this heart pounding mystery that will have you feeling emotional and on the edge of your seat.
Told from three different perspectives - a young woman who survived a kidnapping 8 years ago, a mother searching for her missing daughter , and a man searching for his elderly father. Find out what these three people have in common in this heart pounding mystery that will have you feeling emotional and on the edge of your seat.
May 11, 2023
Kira’s daughter Brooke goes missing in Rock Harbor. There’s been other young girls with similar looks wind up dead or missing. Kira uncovers many dark secrets in the search for her daughter.
Thanks NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for this ARC that will be released May 30, 2023!
Thanks NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for this ARC that will be released May 30, 2023!
May 18, 2023
Vanishing Hour by Seraphina Nova Glass comes out May 30,2023
After reading On a Quiet Street by Seraphina Nova Glass, I was so excited to get my hands on the Vanishing Hour. I love her writing style, the way she used multiple points of view, and who can pass up a dark twisted thriller.
Grace Holloway is a survivor, years ago she was kidnapped and held against her will until she found an opportunity to escape. Knowing the man who took her is still out there, she lives in fear and keeps to herself managing a small inn. When once again young women are being taken and then found brutally murdered, Grace is swept back up into reliving her nightmare. But Grace has her own secrets, that could turn everything upside down.
Although there were times I thought I knew where this book was going, there were plenty of twists I didn't see coming. I look forward to reading more of her books.
Thanks Netgalley for this book in exchange for an honest review.
After reading On a Quiet Street by Seraphina Nova Glass, I was so excited to get my hands on the Vanishing Hour. I love her writing style, the way she used multiple points of view, and who can pass up a dark twisted thriller.
Grace Holloway is a survivor, years ago she was kidnapped and held against her will until she found an opportunity to escape. Knowing the man who took her is still out there, she lives in fear and keeps to herself managing a small inn. When once again young women are being taken and then found brutally murdered, Grace is swept back up into reliving her nightmare. But Grace has her own secrets, that could turn everything upside down.
Although there were times I thought I knew where this book was going, there were plenty of twists I didn't see coming. I look forward to reading more of her books.
Thanks Netgalley for this book in exchange for an honest review.
June 4, 2023
"The Vanishing Hour" was a missing persons thriller with a melancholy vibe that was peopled with empathetic and interesting characters.
Four young women and two elderly men have vanished from one of the town's seedier streets over the course of several years. All of them have disappeared between 10:00 and 11:00 pm - the press have coined it 'the vanishing hour'. Of these, two of the young women were later found dead, one escaped, and one is still missing... Of the two men, one has been found dead and one is still missing...
Grace Holloway is the one girl that escaped. Since her traumatic ordeal she has withdrawn from the world to insulate herself from further pain. She manages an inn on the outskirts of town, and lives there with her dog named Hobbes. Grace has knowledge that could blow things wide open - but her knowledge could have very dangerous repercussions and has to be told in a prudent way.
Kira Everett is the mother of the most recent missing girl. Desperate to find her beloved daughter she goes to extreme lengths to investigate her disappearance. Her daughter, nineteen year old Brooke, was a music student who fell in with the drug scene via a new boyfriend.
Aden Coleman is a widower and single dad. He is the son of the most recent missing man, seventy-three year old Martin Coleman. He tries to be a tower of strength for his distraught mother and needy brother, yet his fortitude is tested by his own worries and personal demons. Loathe to stay in his family home, he stays at the inn which Grace manages.
When Aden, Grace and Kira put their heads together, their tenacity is evident. Can they discover something the police have missed? What could possibly connect the murder of young women and elderly men?
There are several suspects that all sound plausible - yet the reader is stymied as to who it could be carrying out these atrocious crimes. With excellent characterization and descriptions, this novel was easy to visualize. The pace was steady and the narrators alternated between Grace, Aden, Kira, and Brooke.
The ending held a plot twist that I did not anticipate. In fact, the last chapters revealed a few plot twists that led up to, for the most part, a highly satisfactory ending.
This is the author's fifth thriller with another scheduled for publication in 2024. "The Vanishing Hour" was my first experience reading her work and I look forward to delving into her back-list when time permits. This is a memorable thriller that is sure to be appreciated by fans of the genre.
4.5 stars rounded up
Four young women and two elderly men have vanished from one of the town's seedier streets over the course of several years. All of them have disappeared between 10:00 and 11:00 pm - the press have coined it 'the vanishing hour'. Of these, two of the young women were later found dead, one escaped, and one is still missing... Of the two men, one has been found dead and one is still missing...
Grace Holloway is the one girl that escaped. Since her traumatic ordeal she has withdrawn from the world to insulate herself from further pain. She manages an inn on the outskirts of town, and lives there with her dog named Hobbes. Grace has knowledge that could blow things wide open - but her knowledge could have very dangerous repercussions and has to be told in a prudent way.
Kira Everett is the mother of the most recent missing girl. Desperate to find her beloved daughter she goes to extreme lengths to investigate her disappearance. Her daughter, nineteen year old Brooke, was a music student who fell in with the drug scene via a new boyfriend.
Aden Coleman is a widower and single dad. He is the son of the most recent missing man, seventy-three year old Martin Coleman. He tries to be a tower of strength for his distraught mother and needy brother, yet his fortitude is tested by his own worries and personal demons. Loathe to stay in his family home, he stays at the inn which Grace manages.
When Aden, Grace and Kira put their heads together, their tenacity is evident. Can they discover something the police have missed? What could possibly connect the murder of young women and elderly men?
There are several suspects that all sound plausible - yet the reader is stymied as to who it could be carrying out these atrocious crimes. With excellent characterization and descriptions, this novel was easy to visualize. The pace was steady and the narrators alternated between Grace, Aden, Kira, and Brooke.
The ending held a plot twist that I did not anticipate. In fact, the last chapters revealed a few plot twists that led up to, for the most part, a highly satisfactory ending.
This is the author's fifth thriller with another scheduled for publication in 2024. "The Vanishing Hour" was my first experience reading her work and I look forward to delving into her back-list when time permits. This is a memorable thriller that is sure to be appreciated by fans of the genre.
4.5 stars rounded up
June 4, 2023
One of my favorite authors for mixing dark and twisted elements with realistic emotionally complex characters who are relatable. This one delivers that in spades!
A mother is looking for her teenage daughter who goes missing in a bad area of town, that is notorious for girls going missing over the years. This time though two older men go missing and they must find the link, before her daughter ends up dead.
This one kept me up all night as I was hooked from the start.
A mother is looking for her teenage daughter who goes missing in a bad area of town, that is notorious for girls going missing over the years. This time though two older men go missing and they must find the link, before her daughter ends up dead.
This one kept me up all night as I was hooked from the start.
December 16, 2024
Another banger!! 5/5 the story was perfection!
May 30, 2023
After reading On A Quiet Street by Glass last year, she quickly became an auto read author for me and The Vanishing Hour did not disappoint. I read nearly 70% of the book in one sitting and was quite sad to have to put it down though I will admit, it was nice to savor the ending!
This book kept me guessing and also kept me on the edge of my seat. I had no idea how any of the pieces fit together and never really knew who I could trust.
I liked the use of multiple narrators and thought it added a lot to the story. I also liked that we slowly learned secrets and details about not only the missing, but our narrators.
I did have a few gripes with the story - like the fact that Grace still lived in the same town where she was abducted (felt very unlikely given her PTSD) and some other nits I won't share so as not to spoil anything - but all in all, I couldn't get enough! The story was well executed, the characters were complex and well-developed, and the plot totally kept me guessing.
If you enjoy a good mystery, I definitely recommend! No question I will be picking up more by Glass in the future!
Thank you to Harlequin Trade Publishing, the Thriller Book Lovers Promotions, and NetGalley for the copy!
This book kept me guessing and also kept me on the edge of my seat. I had no idea how any of the pieces fit together and never really knew who I could trust.
I liked the use of multiple narrators and thought it added a lot to the story. I also liked that we slowly learned secrets and details about not only the missing, but our narrators.
I did have a few gripes with the story - like the fact that Grace still lived in the same town where she was abducted (felt very unlikely given her PTSD) and some other nits I won't share so as not to spoil anything - but all in all, I couldn't get enough! The story was well executed, the characters were complex and well-developed, and the plot totally kept me guessing.
If you enjoy a good mystery, I definitely recommend! No question I will be picking up more by Glass in the future!
Thank you to Harlequin Trade Publishing, the Thriller Book Lovers Promotions, and NetGalley for the copy!
March 22, 2024
4.5 Stars
I've loved every book I've read by this author. This book was no exception. I felt Karen Slaughter vibes in this book.
Young girls have been disappearing in a small tourist town.
After Aidans father goes missing, he returns to the small town to help his family find him.
Keira is also in town looking for her missing daughter.
Grace owns a lodge that is closed for the season but reluctantly lets Aidan stay as he can't stay with his crazy family.
All three povs have stories that eventually cross in this whodunit suspense.
On A Quiet Street was my favourite by this author
I've loved every book I've read by this author. This book was no exception. I felt Karen Slaughter vibes in this book.
Young girls have been disappearing in a small tourist town.
After Aidans father goes missing, he returns to the small town to help his family find him.
Keira is also in town looking for her missing daughter.
Grace owns a lodge that is closed for the season but reluctantly lets Aidan stay as he can't stay with his crazy family.
All three povs have stories that eventually cross in this whodunit suspense.
On A Quiet Street was my favourite by this author
October 21, 2025
~3.5~
Until the last few chapters, The Vanishing Hour was a 4 star read: dark, absorbing, compulsively readable. The three distinct POVs and cliffy chapter endings made this book almost impossible to put down.
But I had issues with the climax and the characters' actions afterwards.
For one, Aden's easy acceptance of the truth and willingness to rang false.
We can love terrible people, especially if those people aren't terrible to us. Emotions override logic; love trumps rational thought.
For another, allowing everyone to believe that a serial killer was a great person seemed wrong on a fundamental level. There had to be a better way. Plus, wouldn't the police have put two and two together?
I could have done without the epilogues (there were at least three by my count); they were far too maudlin.
Until the last few chapters, The Vanishing Hour was a 4 star read: dark, absorbing, compulsively readable. The three distinct POVs and cliffy chapter endings made this book almost impossible to put down.
But I had issues with the climax and the characters' actions afterwards.
For one, Aden's easy acceptance of the truth and willingness to rang false.
We can love terrible people, especially if those people aren't terrible to us. Emotions override logic; love trumps rational thought.
For another, allowing everyone to believe that a serial killer was a great person seemed wrong on a fundamental level. There had to be a better way. Plus, wouldn't the police have put two and two together?
I could have done without the epilogues (there were at least three by my count); they were far too maudlin.
August 15, 2023
This was my first book by author Seraphina Nova Glass and it pulled me right out of my reading slump 👏🏻
3️⃣ words to describe it: twisty, edge of your seat, east coast
Quick thoughts:
📖 multiple POV
🫣 missing girls & a missing old man -- playing detective to put together the connections
👀 fast paced and easy to read!
THE VANISHING HOUR gets all the stars from me. The story takes place in Maine which is a place I really want to visit. I loved that the story had multiple POV to really get all of the perspectives of the key characters. Seraphina's writing style sucked me right in and made it so easy for me to keep flipping the pages plus the chapters are short and will keep readers engaged. There are plenty of secrets and a lot of tension 😬
This book was a total slump buster for me and I am so excited to read more of Seraphina's books - I can see why her work is well loved in the thriller reading community!
3️⃣ words to describe it: twisty, edge of your seat, east coast
Quick thoughts:
📖 multiple POV
🫣 missing girls & a missing old man -- playing detective to put together the connections
👀 fast paced and easy to read!
THE VANISHING HOUR gets all the stars from me. The story takes place in Maine which is a place I really want to visit. I loved that the story had multiple POV to really get all of the perspectives of the key characters. Seraphina's writing style sucked me right in and made it so easy for me to keep flipping the pages plus the chapters are short and will keep readers engaged. There are plenty of secrets and a lot of tension 😬
This book was a total slump buster for me and I am so excited to read more of Seraphina's books - I can see why her work is well loved in the thriller reading community!
May 21, 2023
This was quite the dark, doozy ride and I sure did love it. Seraphina Nova Glass built the narrative and suspense well, tied the characters together in such a creative and thoughtful way, and I sure did not see who was behind it at all. I think mostly because I was trying to guess who it was not when presented with potentials throughout the book but also it could be because I’m not good at figuring it out, who’s to say lol. Overall this was a gripping and chilling read that I could not put down and the ending did not disappoint. I highly recommend you add this to your list when it publishes on May 30th.
Thank you to Graydon House and Thriller Book Lovers for the advanced copy to review.
Thank you to Graydon House and Thriller Book Lovers for the advanced copy to review.
June 11, 2023
3.75
I found this to be an enjoyable read. Even though I thought it was fairly easy to figure out the story and it was hard at times to keep track of all the characters, the writing kept me interested. I cared so much about Grace, Kira and Aden and felt the story had a satisfying ending.
I found this to be an enjoyable read. Even though I thought it was fairly easy to figure out the story and it was hard at times to keep track of all the characters, the writing kept me interested. I cared so much about Grace, Kira and Aden and felt the story had a satisfying ending.
May 22, 2023
There is nothing better than a twisty mystery thriller!!
This book is so well written that it keeps you on the edge straight from the beginning.
A mix of characters come together over people who go missing in Rock Harbor Maine.
It will keep you constantly re-guessing who dun it all along.
It’s a must read thriller.
Thank you Netgalley, I loved it!!
This book is so well written that it keeps you on the edge straight from the beginning.
A mix of characters come together over people who go missing in Rock Harbor Maine.
It will keep you constantly re-guessing who dun it all along.
It’s a must read thriller.
Thank you Netgalley, I loved it!!
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