The Vanishing Place

Praise for The Vanishing Place

“From the deep dark wilds of the New Zealand bush to searing memories of sins past, The Vanishing Place breaks new ground in a genuinely thrilling ride.”—Lisa Gardner, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“A triumphant thriller. . .Rankin expertly manages the parallel timelines, drawing out key questions about Effie’s past as the narrative toggles back and forth, and her prose is often ruggedly beautiful (“The barbed silence moved through her, as if the blades of silver fern traced her skin”). This is a must-read for fans of Jane Harper.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Richly evocative and simmering with tension, The Vanishing Place is a white-knuckle tale of evil and love.”—Charity Norman, Ngaio Marsh-winning author of Remember Me

‘A hauntingly atmospheric tale of family secrets, obsession, and twisted love, Zoë Rankin’s debut skilfully evokes the terror of isolation and the chilling legacy of childhood trauma. The Vanishing Place will keep you up late.”—International #1 bestselling author Rose Carlyle

“One to remember, and a must for fans of Barbara Kingsolver’s Poisonwood Bible and Alisa Alering’s Smothermoss.” —First Clue (Book of the Week)