Kate Moretti

Zoe Whittaker is living a charmed life. She is the beautiful young wife to handsome, charming Wall Street tycoon Henry Whittaker. She is a member of Manhattan's social elite. But what no one knows is that, five years ago, Zoe's life was in danger. Back then, Zoe wasn't Zoe at all. Now her secrets are coming back to haunt her. As the past and present collide, Zoe must decide who she can trust before she - whoever she is - vanishes completely

A Novel

The Vanishing Year

Wynter

I made butternut squash and beef stew the other day according to the recipe by a rather prominent foodie. The idea of golden, sweet squash in delectable broth with rosemary and thyme notes sounded so promising. The bright photos that accompanied the recipe whispered of comfort and warmth on a sunny fall day. I was convinced this dish was going to hit every taste bud in my mouth with salivating intensity… until I actually took the first sip. Oh gosh, was it ever bland.



Such was my experience with The Vanishing Year. Just in my last post I was gushing how much I wanted to be swept away by this new suspense novel. To be fair to the author, I did not think it was bad at all. The main premise was great, the necessary twists and turns were present, the conclusion was logically resolved. But I was still severely unimpressed by the execution. Below, I’ll try to sum up the main points that did not work for me personally without giving out spoilers.

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“The Vanishing Year is a stunner. A perfectly compulsive read that's impossible to put down.” –Mary Kubica “A chilling, powerful tale of nerve-shattering suspense.” –Heather Gudenkauf Nominated for "Best Mystery & Thriller" by Goodreads Choice Awards 2016 Zoe Whittaker is living a charmed life. She is the beautiful young wife to handsome, charming Wall Street tycoon Henry Whittaker. She is a member of Manhattan’s social elite. She is on the board of one of the city’s most prestigious philanthropic organizations. She has a perfect Tribeca penthouse in the city and a gorgeous lake house in the country. The finest wine, the most up-to-date fashion, and the most luxurious vacations are all at her fingertips. What no one knows is that five years ago, Zoe’s life was in danger. Back then, Zoe wasn’t Zoe at all. Now her secrets are coming back to haunt her. As the past and present collide, Zoe must decide who she can trust before she—whoever she is—vanishes completely. A “dark, twisty, edge-of-your-seat suspense” (Karen Robards), The Vanishing Year combines the classic sophistication of Ruth Rendell and A.S.A. Harrison with the thoroughly modern flair of Jessica Knoll. Told from the point-of-view of a heroine who is as relatable as she is enigmatic, The Vanishing Year is an unforgettable new novel by a rising star of the genre.

The Vanishing Year A Novel

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