Eliza and Bran are such an amazing mix. I think this is one of the best book series that I have read in a log time. The way each book in this series connects the agents and people together was brilliant. The twists, the story, the people, the hidden truths...all were fantastic. Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to read this book.

In this stunning conclusion to the Collector series, Dot Hutchinson weaves a tale of urgency and intrigue. A young girl has been abducted, and it brings a long mystery into sharp focus. I really loved how well done this book is. All the old characters make appearances and there is laughter along with tears. I'm for sure a dedicated reader of anything Hutchinson writes!

Wow another great one from this author!! Love this series... always keeping you on your toes and totally invested in the book. Hope this isn't the last of them. Can't wait for more from this author.


Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book

The Vanishing Season was a must read for me as it is by the author of one of my favorite creepy books, The Butterfly Garden. This book was not as thrilling or on the edge of the seat page turning as The Butterfly Garden. It is on par with books 2 and 3 in this series. The book follows a case that involves a lot of the characters that reappear from the other selections, but does not have the same exciting story as book #1. I am sure my library will purchase this book and I will continue to recommend this book to mystery readers, as we own the rest of the series and I am still holding out hope that Dot will produce a storyline as good as The Butterfly Garden.

Absolutely engrossed by this novel, read in one sitting as very addictive, another fantastic book in this series and I do so hope it is not the last one

Highly recommended

I received a copy of this book for an honest review



Trigger warnings for child abuse, death, murder, and emotional abuse.



I don't know what I can say about this novel. It was amazing. I laughed and I cried. I saw characters I have grown to love and new characters that were amazing. I was appalled, horrified, relieved and amused.



This is the last installment of this series and I am sad to see it end. But oh, what a great ending.



This novel gives us an ending to a series-long question; What happened to Eddison's sister?



I downloaded it on Kindle and didn't stop reading until it was over.



I loved the way the author handled an ongoing theme of abuse in this book and making sure characters are accountable for their actions. This book is filled with strong woman and characters who are deep, have their own scars and rise above their pasts to challenge and live their best lives.



This is also a very diverse book.



I do not recommend reading this unless you've read the others. Go now and buy them, then gobble them up. But have some tissues nearby and be prepared to need self-care afterward.



Thank you Ms. Hutchison- I have very much enjoyed the ride.

Thank you to NetGalley, Thomas & Mercer and Dot Hutchinson for the chance to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

When I saw that this book was available to read now on NetGalley I was so excited. I have loved Dot Hutchinson’s the Collector series ever since reading The Butterfly Collector and have been eagerly awaiting the fourth installment since last summer.

When the team get the call that eight year old Brooklyn Mercer disappeared on her way home from school they immediately know this will be one that affects them even more than usual. Brooklyn has disappeared the week before the twenty fifth anniversary of the disappearance of Faith Eddison, the younger sister of Agent Bran Eddison. Like Brooklyn Faith was eight years old when she disappeared on her way home from school and the girls look so alike they could be twins.

The team receive information from a retired detective possibly linking Brooklyn’s disappearance not only to that of Faith Eddison, but a number of young girls of the same description that have gone missing in various cities over a number of decades. With Bran increasingly struggling to hold it together Eliza is heightened in her resoluteness to not only find Brooklyn before it’s too late, but to solve this case and bring his little sister home at last.

The Collector series focuses on the Crimes Against Children division of the FBI and it’s team of agents. Each book has focused on a different team member using their histories, strengths and weaknesses in relation to the case they are trying to solve and having that particular agent as the narrator. For me this makes each book seem distinct, and almost like a stand-alone, while also having the familiarity of a series. Being so distinct you could read any book in this series as a stand-alone.The author provides the information a new reader needs to understand the dynamics of different relationships and certain events, or that will refresh the memory of someone who has read the previous books. That being said I always think you enjoy any book in a series even more if you’ve read the previous books.

This time it was the turn of Eliza Sterling to tell the story. Eliza transferred to the team four years earlier after working with them from a local field office when they investigated another case. She is known to get so focused on cases that she forgets to eat or drink unless instructed and will even be so engrossed in her work that she stays at her desk long into the night and sometimes even until the next morning. Each team member has a different strength based on what they’ve gone through in their lives and Eliza’s is that she is the person who is best at dealing with the families of the perpetrator and reminding them this isn’t their fault and they weren’t to have known what their loved one was hiding from them.

After waiting so long for this book the only disappointment was that it is the last in the series. This was a compelling thriller that I didn’t want to put down but also didn’t want to finish as I was enjoying it so much. The tension never waned and surged as they learned their case was even more disturbing than they’d originally believed. Finally learning more about both Faith and her disappearance after knowing so little in the previous books was something that was heartbreaking but great as a reader. Bran’s refusal to even discuss Faith has shown how deeply he’s affected by not knowing what happened to her and I had always hoped we’d someday find out more and that he and his family would get the answers they’ve spent so long searching for. I enjoyed the dynamic between Eliza and Bran as they switched between colleagues and lovers, and was rooting for not only the case to be solved, but them to survive such a traumatic and testing experience. I also liked that yet again I could find no obvious suspect for the crimes and that I was grasping for clues along with the agents.

The Vanishing Season is an absorbing thriller that I would recommend to anyone who enjoys thrillers and crime fiction. While I’m sad there won’t be any more stories from the Crimes Against Children division, and would like to use this opportunity to implore the author to change her mind and continue the series, I am excited to see what Ms. Hutchinson writes next.

This was the last book in The Collector series and it was so good. I am so pleased to have got my answers to the vanishing of Bran’s sister and what happened to Bran in his teenage years. The ending was very satisfying and there are no open ends for anyone on the team or the families. And, yes, I cried, again. But it’s a sign for good writing, right? Loved this whole series and highly recommend the books.
I chose to read this book and all opinions in this review are my own and completely unbiased. Thanks to NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer!

What can I say after finishing the 4th book by Dot Hutchison and having all the characters to myself forever, I feel happy and yet sad to say that they are now gone. But in the end it's pretty nice that Eliza and Brandon Eddison tied the knot and were expecting a baby girl. What ensued was a case of a small girl (8 years old) that was kidnapped by an aggrieved father that had lost his daughter to leukemia when she was 8 years old. It takes many people to put together this case and resolve it to find the girl in question, but you need to read this book to find out how hard it was to catch him. I gave it 5 stars out of 5. I like Hutchison's prose and her ribbing throughout the story.

This series has had me hooked for the first word and every time I see that a new one is coming out I get super excited. So I was pleasantly surprised and excited to read this book before I even read the first page. While I had high expectations this one didn't disappoint and just like the rest had me pulled into the story right from the beginning and refused to let go until the very last word. This book just like the rest of them was very good at having its own identity but also connecting with the others in the series. It also had everything a good mystery needs, a plot that keeps you hooked and guessing, a list of characters with interesting backstories as well as the need to solve the case before the detectives do. I couldn't get enough of this book. When a young girl goes missing two detectives try to do everything they can in order to get her safety returned. I liked how the first book was told through the eyes of the kidnapped while this one was told through the detectives eyes it put a nice spin on the series. While the first book in this series was the best one by far this last one did not disappoint and I'm very glad that I got the chance to read this one. This series is one that will stay with you long after its finished and if you haven't read it yet I highly suggest it.

This novel is the fourth in a series. I would highly recommend reading the books in order. It is necessarily required, but it does make it seem less like you're starting in the middle. There is a lot of content that is a bit confusing if you haven't kept up with the series.
When a child goes missing, everyone is a suspect. The Crimes Against Children's unit of the FBI is called in as soon as possible, so that every possible thing that can be done to find the child, safely, is done.
Agents Eliza Sterling and Brandon Eddison have worked together for a long time in this unit, and both have a history when it comes to abducted children. Brandon's younger sister was abducted 25 years ago, almost to the date that their newest victim, Brooklyn, was. Eliza, being blonde and blue eyed, has the distinct dishonor of looking almost exactly like the girls who have been abducted; to the extent that the parents can't handle being forced to see her.
In a case where stakes are so high, the team must work together as quickly as possible in order to bring Brooklyn home safely. But is this case a part of something larger?
I highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys thrillers and police procedurals.

As much as I loved this series, it felt like each book had less and less impact. This was probably the weakest in the series, but overall it was still a good read. I appreciated the character development over the span of the 4 books, not only the development of the survivors but the agents as well.

I was very excited to get this early, before the release date. I love this author, and this series!

The first book in this series, The Butterfly Garden, was outstanding. I then found myself disappointed by the next, as it didn't have the same intensity ( and for other reasons). The Vanishing Season was almost as good as the first book. Whereas the Butterfly Garden was told primarily from the perspective of the victims, this one was told with the story of the agents in the foreground, with the mystery almost as a background.

The story of the missing girl was interesting by itself. But to me, it was used as background to exploring the lives and emotions of the FBI agents. I loved getting to know them better and was totally engrossed at times. The way that this was written, I could feel their emotions along with them.

I think this will be enjoyed so much more if you read the first books in the series before you read this. That being said, it is a stand alone book and it's certainly a good story. But why wouldn't you want to get the most out of it?

I really enjoy this author's writing style and look forward to what she puts out next.

Wow wow wow!! Firstly I adore this author. the Butterfly Garden is hands down my all time favourite book. So when I see a new Dot Hutchison I get excited. This book did not disappoint!! Thanks @netgalley for the opportunity to read this early, I don’t know if I could have waited till the release date. This book takes us through the case of a missing 8 year old , blonde hair blue eyed child. Through a diligent ex detective is possibility exists that this case is tied to other missing blonde, blue eyed little girls. One of whom is Brans missing little sister from many many moons ago. Will these cases tie together? How many little girls have been taken? Are you ready to read this? Absolutely gut wrenching, it was suspended and terrifying and emotional. Yes, emotional, I cried my eyes out for the last 45 mins of reading. This book comes very close to Butterfly Garden Status for me. The characters are just wonderful as usual. I can not wait for another. Please Dot Hutchison, don’t stop giving us these books!!!

Confession....I read and enjoyed The Butterfly Garden, but the next two in the Collecror series have been on my shelf. Too many books, two little time. That being said, you can enjoy The Vanishing Season on it’s own, which is always a good thing!
Dot Hutchinson is a superb storyteller, and The Vanishing Season lives up to her reputation.
8 year old Brooklyn has gone missing. What makes her disappearance stand out to the FBI agents assigned is her resemblance to other missing girls, as well as Agent Eliza Sterling.
This disappearance turns out to be a bigger story than most, and leads to a suspenseful and engrossing read.

There is one thing I hated about this book: it's the last one in the series. Everything else, I loved. It is a good ending, even if I will miss the characters that we have gotten to know through four volumes. The first one focused on the victims and the law-enforcement team was more in the background. As the novels came, the story shifted and this last one is entirely told from the perspective of the FBI team that investigate the worst of crimes, those against children. This time even the case involves one of the team members, as the disappearance of a girl may be tied to that of Eddison's little sister, back when he was a boy. Eliza Sterling is the narrator this time and, being part of the FBI team and Eddison's girlfriend, she really understands what's going on. All the characters we've met through the series are here. You don't need to read the volumes in order, but it will help. As I mentioned, I'm sad that this is the end but I'm happy where the story leaves off. This is a rare book in which the swift action doesn't get in the way of character development.

What a incredible book to complete the intriguing four book series! The book captivated me from the very beginning, I felt as if I was right there in the middle of the action. Child abduction is such an heart wrenching subject to read about, The characters and their stories are so fascinating, through all of their own tragedies they found each formed a family , and all still have hope for their lives. I am going to miss reading about this group of characters, the end was satisfying. I will admit I wept a few times during the story. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the advanced copy.
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The latest (and final?) installment in Dot Hutchison's 'The Collector" series might not be as fast-paced and horrifying as the previous three titles, but it still kept me on the edge of my seat! Don't start reading it unless you have time to finish it in one sitting!

Being a huge fan of the collector series, I was super excited to read this new book.

Simply wow, this book should come with a warning because once you start you'll be glued till the very last line.

Amazing suspenseful and pacey plot with a brilliant epilogue that weaves past and present events in one full circle.

I wholeheartedly recommend this series, and they are best read in order to get all the details.

Thanks #Netgalley, the publisher, and the author for a chance to read this wonderful book.

Awesome, simply awesome.

I don’t think there’s many that can spin a tale like Dot Hutchison. She creates magic. The characters, plots and settings are so real and captivating. The dialogue is so fun to read, especially when the characters break out their native tongue. Also the way that she layers the stories so that they overlap and tie into each other but yet are such different stories is quite impressive.

Don’t get me wrong, nothing will ever be The Butterfly Garden. That was sublime. I couldn’t put it down, and when I did, I couldn’t stop talking about it. That’s a hard act to follow. But she does follow, just in a different way.

This one focuses on Eliza and Bran but all the cast is back in full force, including some of the butterflies and Priya. It’s quite the story. There are many dark and sad moments but there is also a lot of tender and funny ones too. Did it have its faults? Surely not every blond looks alike? Also, the way they figured out the culprit was quite tidy. But those are two minor nitpicks in an otherwise fabulous story...

The epilogue wraps up with a sweet walk down memory lane. I’m absolutely heartbroken to see it end.

Thanks to NetGalley, the author and Thomas & Mercer for a copy in exchange for a review.