In Then She Vanished, the seventeenth installment of the Detective Gina Harte series, Carla Kovach delivers a gripping and chilling tale of mystery, loss, and long-buried secrets. The story opens with the mysterious disappearance of Ruth Pritchard, a woman whose daughter, Elissa, vanished without a trace thirty years ago. When Ruth suddenly disappears after a new case involving a missing girl emerges, Detective Gina Harte is called in to investigate the eerie connection between the two disappearances.

Kovach skillfully builds tension as the investigation unfolds, with the discovery of a red scarf linking Ruth’s case to her daughter’s. The twists and turns in the plot keep readers on the edge of their seats, as Gina and her team delve into Ruth’s past and the dark secrets she may have uncovered. The suspense heightens as Ruth’s own disappearance raises unsettling questions—was someone close to her involved, or did she uncover a truth that cost her everything?

The emotional depth of the story is evident in Ruth’s complex relationships with her family and friends, as well as in Gina’s persistence and drive to uncover the truth. This dark, intricate mystery explores themes of betrayal, trust, and the haunting effects of unresolved pasts.

Then She Vanished is a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers and detective fiction. Carla Kovach’s storytelling will captivate readers, keeping them guessing until the final, explosive reveal. This book is perfect for those who love fast-paced, suspenseful narratives that explore the darkness beneath seemingly ordinary lives.

This was a real heart stopper thriller.
I raced along desperate to find out who if anyone would be found.
Great writing from Carla Kovach she really knows how to spin a story.
A sad and drama filled read.
My thanks to netgalley and the publisher for my copy.