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The Vanishers

A Paranormal Gothic Thriller – perfect for fans of Atmospheric Horror and Psychological Suspense

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Pub Date 7 May 2026 | Archive Date 14 Jun 2026


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Megan Foley knows she saw the little boy. So why does everyone at the perfect seaside house insist he never existed?

The house was perfect. That was its first lie.

When Megan and her husband Patrick accept an invitation to spend the summer at a luxurious house share in Stone Beach, Connecticut, everything seems too good to be true. The rent is absurdly low. The host, Mrs. Monahan, is attentive to the point of unease. The other guests are pleasant — until they aren't.


One day, Megan sees a boy, Tommy, playing… and the next, Tommy is simply gone. Not moved. Not spoken of. Erased, as though he never existed. All the other guests at the house look at Megan blankly when she asks.


One by one, the guests succumb to long hours in front of the television in a glassy trance. Patrick grows cold and distant. Something stirs in the attic.


Megan alone seems immune — but for how long? As she begins to doubt herselfand the house tightens its hold, she must confront the terrifying truth about Mrs. Monahan, the attic room, and the price of a perfect summer.


A chilling gothic thriller for fans of atmospheric domestic horror — available in Kindle Unlimited.

Megan Foley knows she saw the little boy. So why does everyone at the perfect seaside house insist he never existed?

The house was perfect. That was its first lie.

When Megan and her husband Patrick...


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Grab some snacks and a blanket then find a comfortable spot on the couch because you're going to devour this book in one sitting. At least, that's what I did. I kept telling myself just one more chapter but I never actually put it down. The story flowed so effortlessly and was so compelling I just had to know what was going to happen next.

Tension builds steadily as we follow Megan on her journey to find out what's really going on at Mrs. Monahan's house. Is she losing her mind or has everyone around her lost theirs?

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This book was such a creepy, suspenseful read. It starts off feeling calm and almost too perfect, but quickly turns unsettling in the best way. The mystery of Tommy disappearing really pulled me in, and I loved how everything slowly became more disturbing as the story went on. The tension builds little by little, especially with the strange behavior of the other guests and Patrick.

Mrs. Monahan is especially eerie, and the house itself almost feels like its own character. I also liked that Megan is the only one who seems to notice something is wrong—it makes everything feel more intense and isolating.

Overall, it’s a chilling and engaging story that kept me curious the whole time. Perfect if you enjoy slow-burn psychological thrillers with a creepy atmosphere.

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The Vanishers was a phenomenal read and one of those books that grabbed me from the first page and never let go. With a perfect house, a missing child, and secrets no one wants to admit, this story had everything I love in a thriller. It was a real page-turner that kept me fully engaged the whole way through, always making me want to read just one more chapter.



What I really loved was how vivid the characters were. I felt like I was right there with every one of them, experiencing their fear, confusion, and secrets as the story unfolded. They felt real and layered, and I became invested in what would happen to them. Each character added something important to the story, and their relationships and hidden motives made the mystery even more compelling.



The plot was so well done, full of suspense, twists, and revelations that kept me guessing. Every time I thought I had things figured out, the story took another turn. I loved how the tension kept building and how the mystery unfolded piece by piece. It was smart, gripping, and so hard to put down.



I also thought R.G. Belsky did an amazing job with the writing. The story flowed so well, the pacing was perfect, and the suspense was maintained all the way through. This wasn’t just a thriller with shocking twists, it was also a very well-written story with emotional depth and strong character development, which made it even better.



This was an addictive, suspenseful, and incredibly well-crafted read that kept me hooked from beginning to end. I loved the characters, the mystery, the twists, and the way the story kept surprising me. A fantastic thriller and definitely a standout read for me.



Thank you NetGalley, D.P. Books, and R.G. Belsky for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.



Publishing Date: May 7, 2026

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Hold on to your seats this one you will not put down until its finished.
Ever think your life is going alright? Going on a nice retreat with your spouse, then the next moment no one even remembers you were married and your husband just gone? Every trace of him gone as well? Are you going crazy? or is the world playing some sick twisted joke on you? That's what happens to Megan in this story. Pick it up, get comfortable and find out what really happens during Megan's stay at their summer beach house.

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Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this arc.

This book got my attention pretty early on and I could not put it down. It was such a page turner. All of the characters were so well written. This was the perfect thriller so if you are looking for a good one , pick this one up.

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This booked really gripped my attention from the first chapter and knew how to hold it for majority of the ride!

Aa soon as the Foleys arrive at the summer house the dread slowly starts to build. The author really knows how to create unsettling characters and vibes, it really worked well. I enjoyed Megan and Sam's characters, and the story was interesting and different to anything ive read before.

I did think the pacing slowed a little agter 60% , and some of the dialogue between characters was unnatural at the start of the book. I also felt a little uncomfortable with some of the ways characters were described when introducing them. Did we really need to know how much food one couple ate ? It didn't add to story at all.

I did enjoy the book and the premise was fab.

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*thank you netgalley for the ARC for me to review*

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I really did enjoy this book great storyline of missing children and slow burn suspense. The twist were great and i didnt not see them coming i going to look more into Belsky stuff. Give it a read if you like gothic horror.

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Thank you NetGalley for the advance reader copy

This book had an unsettling atmosphere that crept in early and never let go. There was a constant sense that something was just slightly off, and that eerie tension made it impossible for me to stop turning pages. Every chapter seemed to reveal just enough to keep me questioning what was really happening, while making me desperate to see what would come next.

What stood out most was how deeply the characters pulled me in. They felt layered and believable, which made the growing sense of unease around them even more effective. The author balanced suspense with emotional depth so well that I was equally invested in the characters and the mystery surrounding them.

The pacing was perfectly handled, building a quiet but persistent dread that kept my attention from beginning to end. It was the kind of story that stayed in my mind even when I wasn’t reading because I needed to know where it was all leading. If you’re looking for a mysterious thriller this one’s for you.

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The Vanishers
~R.G. Belsky

There are some houses that bury secrets in the family graveyard out back. And then there are others that don't just hide them – they erase them completely.

The Vanishers by R.G. Belsky is the kind of psychological thriller that whispers before it bites. Slow-burn? Yes. Predictable? Not a chance in the world. There's a quiet unease running through every page – a sense that something's wrong but you can't quite put your finger on it until the story already has you in a choke hold.

From the outside, Megan and Patrick Foley look like the perfect couple: dream jobs, upscale Manhattan apartment, stable life. But behind that carefully curated normalcy, things are falling apart. Their conversations have grown stale, their connection all but gone.

So when Megan suggests a summer escape to reconnect, Patrick – the English lit professor with writing block – jumps at the idea. Problem, beach houses are expensive and what they've looked at so far just don't live up to their dreams. Then, Patrick finds a listing for a stunning beachfront mansion in Stone Beach, Connecticut. Too perfect to be true. Too cheap to pass up.

From the moment they arrive, the air feels off. The local pharmacist who they stopped to ask directions from doesn't remember the house, but tells them where Pleasant St is located. The host, Mrs. Monahan, is so accommodating it feels intrusive. And then strange occurrences start – the first missing item, the first child no one remembers ever existing, the first shift in Patrick that Megan can't quite explain.

As people disappear and the remainder of the guests slip into detached contentment in front of the 120 inch television, Megan starts asking questions. The further she pushes to understand what is happening around her, the smaller the house seems to grow for those still there – room by room, memory by memory.

What if the house never let its guests leave… because it didn't need to? It could simply erase them from existence?

The character work is outstanding. The story centers heavily on Megan, and rightfully so. She carries the emotional weight, and her growing isolation is palpable. As the only one seemingly unaffected by whatever is happening, her clarity becomes both her strength and her vulnerability. Watching her question her reality while trying to hold onto it creates that steady, creeping dread. But then you have Patrick's transformation which is just as unsettling, if not more so because of how understated it is. He doesn't snap, he just slowly fades becoming something quieter, distant… compliant. The house doesn't act just as a setting here, it becomes a character as well. It watches, reshapes, consumes. The supporting cast are more like necessary background noise – they are present, their shifts in behavior adding to the unsettling feeling.

Pacing is more of a slow-burn leaning hard into gothic elements of control of space, loss of identity, the idea that a place can rewrite the people inside it – and it works. It isn't about constant twists or high-action moments - it's about that slow build towards the crescendo of tension. That creeping realization of something being very wrong here, yet no one else can see it but Megan. The visualization of the perfect seaside backdrop is there – open, airy, endless – but inside everything feels increasingly tight, contained and suffocated, giving you the immersion needed without all the descriptive details.

Overall, The Vanishers is a haunting, immersive psychological thriller that blends domestic tension with paranormal unease in a way that lingers. It plays with identity, control, and the terrifying idea of being erased - not just from the world, but from memory itself.

If you are looking for a psychological thriller that gravitates towards atmospheric horror and will stick with you long after, The Vanishers by R.G. Belsky releases on May 7, 2026. It's available for pre-order on Amazon right now!!

I would like to thank NetGalley and R.G. Belsky for the opportunity to Alpha/Beta/ARC The Vanishers. As always, all opinions and reviews are of my own volition. I have not been promised any compensation by the author or publisher for a fair and honest review.

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A couple rent a room in a too perfect house for the summer and then strange things start to happen and someone goes missing, except Megan is the only one who remembers them!

This is such an intriguing read. There’s an element of flashback that gives the whole story an edge right from the beginning. The introduction of main characters is brilliantly setup and immediately gives us a great idea of who the story is about that lets us form that necessary attachment.
I love that it was never boring, there was always pieces of information fed through the story to keep you tuned in and the story progressed at a good pace. It wasn’t predictable, even though the main concept sets out the idea for you.
I wouldn’t quite say it was ‘horror’ and nothing really kept me suspended or shocked me but it was an enjoyable read that was well written. I wouldn’t quite say have preferred an ‘ending’ to a particular relationship, or even just a conversation rather than just the idea of what was to happen but that’s just my preference as the story as a whole was concluded well enough.

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This was a five-star read for me—honestly, my only complaint is that I wish it didn’t end! From the very beginning, the story pulled me in and kept a steady grip on my attention all the way through the final page.

One of my favorite aspects of this book was the characters. Megan, Sam, and Jackie were all incredibly well-written and felt real, not flat or forgettable. Each of them brought something different to the story, and I found myself genuinely invested in what would happen to them. Megan, in particular, stood out to me—I appreciated her complexity and strength, and I loved following her journey as things unfolded.

While this isn’t a romance, I have to mention the chemistry between Megan and… well, I won’t spoil anything, but it’s definitely there. It added an extra layer to the story that I really enjoyed without taking away from the main plot.

The writing itself was smooth and easy to follow, which made it such an enjoyable read. The pacing was just right—not too fast, not too slow—and it constantly kept me curious about what would happen next. There were enough twists and turns to keep things interesting, and I found myself not wanting to put it down because I needed to know what was coming.

Overall, this book struck a great balance between strong characters, engaging storytelling, and suspense. It kept me hooked from start to finish, and I would absolutely recommend it to anyone who enjoys a well-written, character-driven mystery. I just wish there had been more of it to read!

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The Vanishers was an absolute blast to read — the kind of story that grabs you with its weirdness, pulls you into its atmosphere, and refuses to let go. What stood out to me most, and what I genuinely loved, was the alien aspect. It wasn’t predictable or familiar; it felt unsettling in a way that made every chapter feel like stepping deeper into something unknown. The book leans into that eerie, otherworldly tension so well that I found myself constantly trying to piece together what was really happening, and loving every second of it.

The alien elements weren’t just background flavor — they shaped the entire tone of the story. There’s this creeping sense of strangeness that builds and builds, and the way the book reveals its secrets is incredibly satisfying. I loved how the mystery kept expanding, how each clue made everything feel even more off-kilter, and how the sci‑fi twist elevated the suspense instead of overshadowing it.

And the story itself? I loved it. It’s fast, atmospheric, and full of that addictive momentum that makes you say “just one more chapter” until suddenly you’ve finished the whole thing. The pacing is tight, the tension never dips, and the overall vibe is exactly the kind of eerie, imaginative storytelling that sticks with you long after you close the book.

A fantastic, eerie, alien‑tinged thriller — easily a five‑star read.

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I absolutely loved this book, I read it in practically one sitting and thats how I know a book is 5 stars for me. It hooked me, reeled me in and never let go. It was super atmospheric and I had to keep reading because I really wanted to know what was going to happen next. The direction the book went was a twist for me, but super well written and not unwelcome. This ARC has given me a new author whose books I am excited to look into and read! I would most certainly recommend this book to all of my friends and family!

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Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review. I'm always very happy about an ARC and being able to give it a Review! <3

I love discovering books by new authors, and this one is definitely one of those gems!

When Megan and her husband Patrick accept an invitation to spend the summer at a luxurious house share in Stone Beach, Connecticut, it all feels way too good to be true. The rent? Suspiciously cheap. The host, Mrs. Monahan? Almost too attentive. And the other guests seem perfectly nice… until they’re not.

Then one day, Megan sees a boy named Tommy playing, and the next, he’s just… gone. Not moved away. Not mentioned. Completely erased, like he never existed. And when Megan asks about him? Everyone just stares at her like she’s imagining things.

Slowly, things start to spiral. The guests fall into these eerie, glassy TV trances for hours. Patrick becomes distant, cold. And there’s definitely something… off… stirring up in the attic.

The writing style is super easy to get into. I was hooked instantly and flew through it. It’s insanely gripping right up to the very last page. I literally didn’t want to put it down, but you know… real life kept getting in the way 😅 so I read it in every spare minute I had.

It does lean a bit into sci-fi territory, so you’ve gotta be into that, but honestly, I loved it.

There’s also a small romance subplot (don’t worry, no spoilers!) that you kind of see coming early on. It was really cute, even if it felt a tiny bit rushed. But hey, I’ll take that over 300 pages of over-explaining every little detail.

I’m definitely going to check out more from this author, this won’t be my last read by him. Thanks for such a fun (and creepy!) reading experience 🙌

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If you’ve been in a reading slump or just want something that pulls you in right away, The Vanishers is a really solid pick. It’s one of those books that gives you exactly what you want from page one—mystery, tension, and that immediate need to know what’s going on. I was hooked almost instantly.
The story moves fast, but it never feels rushed. There’s always something happening, and the pacing made it very easy to keep turning pages. I ended up reading it in one sitting because every chapter gave me another reason to keep going.
One thing I really enjoyed was how the author handled the atmosphere and characters. Each person felt distinct, and the shifting tones between scenes helped build that eerie, unsettling mood. It had that classic “something is very wrong here” feeling that I love in thrillers.
What also stood out to me was the subtle commentary underneath the mystery. Without saying too much, the disappearances made me think about how attached people are to screens and devices now. Sometimes it feels like we’re so present online that we lose touch with the real world around us. I thought that layer added something interesting to the story.
Now for the honest part: I personally expected the supernatural side to go in a different direction. I tend to love ghostly or spirit-based mysteries, so the reveal wasn’t exactly my favorite type of paranormal twist. That’s purely personal preference, though—it didn’t ruin the story for me, just wasn’t the direction I was hoping for.
Also… why was I kind of invested in Megan and Sam? Their dynamic had me smiling more than I expected. Honestly, RG Belsky could probably write romance too.
Overall, this was a fun, fast, addictive read. Perfect for anyone trying to get back into reading, or for someone who wants a thriller that grabs attention immediately and doesn’t let go.

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The Vanishers by @dickbelsky

Just imagine.... you rent a summerhouse with others.
You only come there in the weekends and when you come back in the summerhouse someone is gone.
But not just gone, the person was never there at all.
This mindfuck of a story was so good written, every character like a real person.
Every page full of tention.
Are you losing your mind i ask myself so many times.
Loved the writing style and the tempo was perfect.
This was my first book by this author but not the last.
LOVED LOVED LOVED this story!!!

#netgalley #thevanishers #booktok #bookworm #books

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This book has been a ride. It is a very suspenseful story that throughout you are trying to figure out what and how the things are happening in this vacation house. You start to notice little clues before the character herself realizes. You start to feel the frustration the main character Megan has throughout the story of feeling like she is not being heard without delving into spoilers. The Vanishers is full of intrigue and suspense with a dash of mystery. It is an easy read and easy to follow along the story. Would definitely recommend.

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I really loved this! It felt like reading an episode of Doctor Who! It was fast-paced, imaginative, and full of suspense. Sci-fi thrillers aren’t usually my go-to, but this one had me hooked from the very beginning. I kept wanting to rush to the end just to see how everything would play out.

The relationships didn’t stand out as much to me, but Megan’s character definitely did. I really liked her determination and drive to uncover the truth, it kept the story grounded and engaging.


Thank you NetGalley, Digital Publishers, and R.G. Belsky for this ARC 🫶🏽

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Wowzers!!!!
Can I give this more than 5 stars please?

I never imagined this story would evolve into what it did! But I loved every moment of it! I’d love to see this turned into a movie.

Thank you #NetGalley for the ARC read of this book.

Imagine taking a holiday and the next thing you know people start to vanish but not only is it themselves that vanish it’s the memories, the minds, it’s everything. When Megan and her husband do a summer rental things aren’t what it seems and through the story she must try to rely on the help of others to set things right.

But the ending Yes people we have …… and it was amazing I’m sorry I don’t want to give too much away. But I loved this read!
It was so fast paced, edge of your seat suspenseful throughout the whole thing.
#thevanishers #rgbelsky

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The Vanishers was a genuinely enjoyable and creepy read.
The plot feels fresh, though it carries echoes of It. Megan and her husband, Patrick, rent what seems like the perfect summer vacation home—but it quickly becomes clear that it’s too perfect. From the very beginning, there’s an uneasy atmosphere that both Megan and the reader can sense. When the disappearances begin, the tension ramps up and the story shifts into a gripping thriller.
The characters are well written and believable—you never feel like they’re acting out of character. Megan stood out the most to me; she really drives the story forward. There were also a few characters I disliked, and even a couple I outright hated (for good reason).
The ending was satisfying, offering a sense of closure while still leaving room for possibility. Its inspiration from urban legends adds an extra layer of intrigue that makes the story even more engaging.
Overall, the book maintains a creepy, unsettling vibe throughout.

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Thank you for letting me have this book as an ARC. I will be uploading the following review to thestorygraph, Instagram and Amazon on 07/05/2026. I am Laura Ann Kenny on Amazon and the review might take a couple of days to get accepted on there.

I thought this was a very interesting and thrilling read. I found it easy to read and follow. The atmosphere was excellent and it had a creeping dread throughout. The mystery element was good enough to keep me reading and I wanted to know what would happen to the characters. I liked how it mixed in an otherworldly element to the mysterious creepy house trope and the characters reactions to the events happening seemed realistic and believable. I thought the characters were full of emotion and most of them were very likable whilst I found the MFC's husband to be annoying in the way he treated his wife. I enjoyed the ending; everything came to a satisfying conclusion and there was plenty of tension and action to make it exciting. Overall, a good read with tense moments and a thrilling ending. I gave this a 4-star rating.

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The Vanishers is a wonderfully eerie, slow‑creeping thriller — the kind that starts with a single unsettling moment and then quietly tightens its grip until you realise you’ve been holding your breath.

For Megan Foley, the perfect summer at Stone Beach begins with that first lie: the house is beautiful, yes, but something about it feels off. The too‑low rent. The overly attentive host. The guests who seem pleasant until they suddenly… aren’t. And then there’s the boy — Tommy — whom Megan sees one moment and who is utterly erased the next. No one remembers him. No one even flinches when she asks.

That’s when the dread begins to bloom.

As the other guests slip into a glassy, hypnotic trance in front of the television and Patrick grows cold and unreachable, the house itself seems to pulse with a strange, hungry energy. Something stirs in the attic. Something watches. And Megan, somehow immune to whatever is consuming the others, starts to question her own sanity even as she clings to the truth she knows she saw.

The tension builds beautifully — claustrophobic, uncanny, and threaded with that delicious sense of “what is happening to this house, and why her?” The deeper Megan digs, the more the perfect summer curdles into something sinister, and the truth about Mrs. Monahan and the attic room lands with a satisfying, chilling snap.

A haunting, atmospheric thriller about gaslighting, isolation, and the price of perfection. It lingers like a shadow at the edge of your vision — unsettling in all the right ways.

With thanks to RG Belsky, the publisher and netgalley for the ARC

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First of all , Thank you to Netgalley and dpbooks for sending me this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
The Vanishers is a creepy , atmospheric thriller that pulled me in with its strong premise and eerie house setting.The short chapters and engaging pace made it an easy read. I enjoyed the unsettling tone and the way the story kept me curious , even though the eerie elements were less intense than I expected. I loved Megan's character ; she is strong and the driving force of the story.
That said, the ending felt a little understated and the supporting characters and emotions could have been developed a bit further. Overall, it was an enjoyable read with great suspense and a solid mood .
Rating-⭐⭐⭐.5

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🏠 The Vanishers, Written By R. G. Belsky;

My Review‼️🏠






Blurb;

Megan Foley knows she saw the little boy. So why does everyone at the perfect seaside house insist he never existed?
The house was perfect. That was its first lie.
When Megan and her husband Patrick accept an invitation to spend the summer at a luxurious house share in Stone Beach, Connecticut, everything seems too good to be true. The rent is absurdly low. The host, Mrs. Monahan, is attentive to the point of unease. The other guests are pleasant — until they aren't.
One day, Megan sees a boy, Tommy, playing… and the next, Tommy is simply gone. Not moved. Not spoken of. Erased, as though he never existed. All the other guests at the house look at Megan blankly when she asks.
One by one, the guests succumb to long hours in front of the television in a glassy trance. Patrick grows cold and distant. Something stirs in the attic.
Megan alone seems immune — but for how long? As she begins to doubt herselfand the house tightens its hold, she must confront the terrifying truth about Mrs. Monahan, the attic room, and the price of a perfect summer.


My Review;
I really enjoyed reading this book, which drew me in from the very beginning. It tells the story of Megan & her husband, Patrick, who rent out a shared summer house, for the summer, & at first, everything seems so perfect; too perfect, - almost too good to be true, then, starting with a little boy, one by one, the other people staying at the house start dissapearing, - with their entire existence wiped out, so that no one else remembers they ever existed, apart from Megan. She enlists the help of some friends to help her put a stop to the house, it's TV system, - which seems to play a major role in brainwashing the guests, & there's a lot of electromagnetic energy at the house, which is suspected as masking what is truly there, & allowing people to see only what they are meant to see.

I'm not going to say any more about the story line, as I don't want to give any spoilers, & this may sound like a little sci-fi mixed in, - which I guess it does have to a certain extent, - but as I always like to read Mysteries, & Phschological Thrillers, I'd deffo say that this book is much more 'Mystery' than full of sci-fi. I really enjoyed reading this book & it was a compelling read from start to finish, - it only took me two days to read! = so was a very compelling read! 👌

Based on a rating of 1 - 10, where 10 is the highest, I would rate this book a 7 out of 10. As I've said, a very enjoyable & compelling read, & just a little bit different, but believable. It's deffo a book that I would recommend, especially if you like a good mystery!











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This book was such a fast paced read for me. The chapters are short and every chapter ends with something that makes me want to keep reading. Full of suspense and mystery from the beginning until the end.
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I really like Megan as the main character. Even when everyone around her keeps acting like she’s crazy, she still tries hard to uncover the truth. I was rooting for her the whole time.
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But honestly… Megan and Patrick’s relationship is SO frustrating 😭 Patrick annoyed me a lot with the way he treated Megan. It made me even more stressed while reading this.
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I wouldn’t really call this a horror book, but it definitely has that creepy mystery and suspense atmosphere. The whole house felt unsettling and something always felt off.
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And the ending, very satisfying for me. I like how everything finally came together at the end.
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Thank you @netgalley for the review copy.
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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Megan & husband Patrick decide to rent a property for the summer but they can only afford to rent a room at a luxurious house share in Stone Beach, Connecticut. The house is surprisingly large, well-furnished, & meals are included which are catered by the owner, sweet old lady, Mrs Monahan. There are several other guests & they are pleasant enough but for Megan, everything seems too good to be true.

One of the families living there has two children, until one day the youngest boy, Tommy, is missing. Except Megan seems to be the only one who remembers him. The other guests including his parents swear they only have one child. Tommy's disappearance is just the start & the more Megan tries to persuade Patrick there is something wrong, the more he becomes cold, distant, & impatient with her.

This is a nice little horror story although it changed partway through from purely horror to being more a paranormal thriller. I read it in one day so it definitely kept my interest but I think the reveal could have been more dramatic & a darker storyline. Only Megan seemed to be fully developed as a character, everyone else was more a secondary character, & Megan herself was a wee bit judgmental about people's weight. Overall it was an engrossing read with a great concept, but the reveal was a little disappointing. 3.5 stars (rounded up).

SUMMARY:
Plot: Good - Changed partway through from horror to being more a paranormal thriller. Reveal could have been more dramatic & a darker storyline.
Writing Style: Fair - Only Megan seemed to be fully developed as a character, everyone else was more a secondary character.
Enjoyment Level: Moderately High - I read this in one day so it definitely kept my interest. I felt the reveal/ ending was a little bit disappointing though.

My thanks to NetGalley & publishers, dp books, for the opportunity to read an ARC.

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Thank you Net Galley for the ARC of The Vanishers. The moment I saw this cover and read the description I knew I had to read this book. This story is very paced and will keep you pulled in from the first page. How can you not love a creepy house and missing people all in one story. If you are looking for a spooky psychological thriller with short chapters that will keep you turning pages way passed your bed time, this is a book you will need to read.

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*Spoiler Alert*

Thank you Net Galley and DP Books for the ARC copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion and rating.
The Vanishers is modern day Twilight Zone vibes. I devoured it in 3 days. It is just creepy and fast paced enough to keep you on the hook and gives a very satisfying ending. I also love the setting, premise and degree of tension/friction.

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My major qualm: the fact that home girl searched for a full year and never came up with a plan during that whole time so therefore was completely unprepared. I feel like it would have been more seamless if she teamed up with boy wonder and slut Jackie to come up with the plan and to find the house together but that’s just me.

My minor qualms:
Random awkward dialogue moments.
How are the MCs so very very in love despite a superficial relationship and minimal interaction?
Why on page 79 are the Snydermans suddenly the Bidermans?
Why did Sam not take Ann seriously and seemingly dismiss her right to Megan’s face but once Megan had a vested interest he’s all of the sudden going to help?
How many times can you call sex love making in one book?

3.5 but rounded up for devour-ability.

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Hold on to your seats this one you will not put down until it's finished. Pick it up, get comfortable and find out what really happens during Megan's stay at their summer beach house.

It is addictive and so suspenseful I could not put this down !!! I loved everything about it the characters, the twists, the mystery. This was a fantastic thriller. I think it’s gonna be one of my top for the year so I’ll definitely be recommending this.

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Vacation home for rent. Too good to be true? Always. A perfect summer getaway that turns into a nightmare. I have always been obsessed with unexplained phenomena such as UFOs and the Bermuda Triangle, so this book was right up my alley. A wonderful sci-fi thriller that keeps you turning the page.

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I really enjoyed this book. Was different to what I was expecting but that made it all the better. Different kind of horror than usual read but very enjoyable and I was rooting for Megan to triumph over evil. I'll check out another of this authors books and hope they're just as thrilling

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