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The Disappearing Act
- Narrated by: Catherine Steadman
- Length: 9 hrs and 35 mins
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Summary
'Ingenious and intriguing' BA PARIS
'I devoured this Londoner in LA story in a day’ CAROLINE KEPNES
'I loved it' TM LOGAN
'Engaging and suspenseful' NEW YORK TIMES
‘Stylish, riveting, hugely atmospheric — I couldn’t put it down’ LUCY FOLEY
THE NEW GRIPPING PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF MR NOBODY AND SOMETHING IN THE WATER
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A woman has gone missing
But did she ever really exist?
Mia Eliot has travelled from London to LA for pilot season. This is her big chance to make it as an actor in Hollywood, and she is ready to do whatever it takes. At an audition she meets Emily, and what starts as a simple favour takes a dark turn when Emily goes missing and Mia is the last person to see her.
Then a woman turns up, claiming to be Emily, but she is nothing like Mia remembers. Why would someone pretend to be Emily? Starting to question her own sanity, she goes on a desperate and dangerous search for answers, knowing something is very, very wrong.
In an industry where everything is about creating illusions, how do you know what is real? And how much would you risk to find out?
Praise for The Disappearing Act
‘Another screen-worthy thriller . . . Steadman's flair for storytelling makes this novel a welcome escape’ Washington Post
'Like Chekhov’s gun, the Hollywood sign is mentioned early, leading to a great, extended scene far above the city — and to a genuine Hollywood ending' New York Times
‘Engrossing and unputdownable . . . I devoured this Londoner in LA story in a day’ Caroline Kepnes
‘A fascinating glimpse of the darkness behind Hollywood’s glittering façade. I loved it’ TM Logan
'Another page-turning winner from Catherine Steadman. Ingenious and intriguing, with a fascinating insight into the acting world' BA Paris
'As tense as John Buchan and suspenseful as Patricia Highsmith' Emma Bamford
'Glamour, greed and gaslighting - the perfect summer read!' Harriet Walker
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- Lucy Mitchell
- 24-10-22
Entertaining!
I loved the performance of this audio. It was one of the best I have listened to. I loved the story and the ending.
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- Emma
- 17-08-21
Incredible
Her best book yet, I absolutely loved something in the water but this is another level. Thrilling and heart stopping. The last few chapters…..
Brilliantly read by Catherine.
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- Hannah
- 20-07-21
A great summer page turner
I really enjoyed this one, it’s a return to the form of her first book
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- Sarah
- 27-10-22
Enjoyable!
Creative, although unusual, story and great narration. Many twists and turns right through to the end.
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- C Naughton
- 21-10-22
A gripping read
Such a well written and exciting book, I loved every moment!!
So many twists and turns that kept me gripped till the end.
I can’t wait to read more from this author - 5 stars!!
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- Amanda Neal
- 04-07-23
A gripping story
Another fab book by Catherine Steadman. I loved it! Good pace and great narration. A
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- H
- 29-03-23
did not disappoint - captivating story
Loved her previous book, I love this one almost as much. Great story, characters and narration
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- Anonymous User
- 22-07-24
hmmmm
it was alright. got so bored forwards the end tho. but overall the performance was good
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- Amazon Customer
- 16-02-23
Couldn’t stop listening.
Loved this. Favourite book I have read so far this year. The story definitely keeps you on your toes and wanting more. Will definitely listen to this again.
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- Marina
- 17-11-22
Brilliant!
Gripping all the way through with great story and unexpected twist. I highly recommend this as an audio book, the narration was really good!
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