5+ stars for Vanishing Act by Mark Love #mystery #romanticmystery #mustread #booksworthreading #bookreview
- N. N. Light
- 23 hours ago
- 3 min read
Title: Vanishing Act
Author: Mark Love
Genre: Mystery, Romantic Mystery
Book Blurb:
When Jamie’s best friend vanishes, she’ll do anything to find her and bring her home.
A new year marks new beginnings for Jamie Richmond. Not only has she moved into a cozy new house, but she’s brought Malone along with her to fan the flames of their growing romance. When Jamie’s best friend, Linda Davis, enters the picture, she thinks everything is right with the world.
Linda begins a May-September romance with Vincent Schulte, Jamie’s doctor and good friend. But while Vince is sweeping Linda off her feet, she unknowingly has captured the attention of a stalker. The idyllic life suddenly takes a very bad turn when Linda disappears without a trace on a cold and snowy day. The police are scrambling to find a clue that will lead them to Linda.
Malone does his best to comfort Jamie and encourages her to let the professionals do their job. But if there’s one thing he’s learned in their time together, it’s that nothing will stop this stubborn redhead from solving this mystery.
Jamie turns all of her attention on figuring out who took Linda and where she might be, regardless of the dangers she may face. Her efforts once again put her in harm’s way. But will she find her best friend?
My Review:
Jamie’s friend, Linda, vanishes without a trace. Jamie moves heaven and earth to find Linda, but she may be too late. Can Jamie track down Linda’s kidnapper and save her best friend or has Jamie walked right into a stalker’s trap?
Vanishing Act is a riveting mystery I couldn’t put down. Jamie is one of my favorite mystery sleuths and she’s up to her hips in danger. The descriptive narration is flawless and draws the reader into the story. The mystery unfolds slowly with a peppering of subtle clues. The investigation is a winding road of false leads and dead ends. The tension is high as time ticks away. The characters, though, are what makes Vanishing Act an unputdownable read.
If you love intelligent stalker mysteries with a strong female leading character, you’ll want to read Vanishing Act. Mark Love continues to write addictive, realistic mysteries. Vanishing Act reads like a story ripped from the headlines. Well done, Mark Love.
I look forward to more from Jamie and Malone.
My Rating: 5+ stars
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Author Biography:
Mark Love lived for many years in the metropolitan Detroit area, where crime and corruption are always prevalent. A former freelance reporter, Love honed his writing skills covering features and hard news. He is the author of the Jamie Richmond mysteries, Devious, Vanishing Act, Fleeing Beauty and Chasing Favors, along with the novella Stealing Haven. His short story, Don’t Mess with the Gods, was written with Elle Nina Castle and included in the Magic & Mischief anthology. Love also writes the Jefferson Chene mystery series, WHY 319? Your Turn to Die and The Wayward Path.
His latest mystery, “Rules of Desperation” was released in 2024.
Love resides in west Michigan with his wife, Kim. He enjoys a wide variety of music, books, travel, cooking and exploring the great outdoors.
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Reviewed by: Nancy