Reporter Moira Harrisons is lost. In the dark. In a
thunderstorm. When a confusing detour places her on a rural, wooded
road, she's startled by the sudden appearance of a lone figure
caught in the beam of her headlights. Though Moira jams on her
brakes, the car careens across the wet pavement--and the solid
thump against the side of the vehicle tells her she hit the person
before she crashes into a tree on the far side of the road.
A dazed Moira is relieved when a man opens her door, tells her he
saw everything, and promises to call 911. Then everything fades to
black. When she comes to an hour later, she is alone. No man. No
911. No injured person lying on the side of the road. But she can't
forget the look of terror she saw on the person's face in the
instant before her headlights swung away. The person she hit had
been in trouble. She's sure of it. But she can't get anyone to
believe her story--except a handsome former police detective, now a
private eye, who agrees to take on the case.
From the very first page, readers will be hooked into this
fast-paced story full of shocking secrets from fan-favorite Irene
Hannon. Vanished is the exciting first book in the Private
Justice series: Three justice seekers who got burned playing by the
rules now have a second chance to make things right.
"Hannon's intricately developed characters struggle with complex
moral issues, bringing into question whether the ends ever do
justify the means. An engaging, satisfying tale that will no doubt
leave readers anxiously anticipating the next
installment."--Publishers Weekly
"Double-RITA winner Hannon begins a new romantic-suspense series,
and this novel's fast-paced plot and compelling characters
(including a surprisingly complex villain) make it an excellent
suggestion for inspirational-fiction fans as well as readers who
enjoy Mary Higgins Clark's subtly chilling brand of
suspense."--Booklist
A tenacious reporter. A skeptical PI. And a secret that will
shatter lives.
Reporter Moira Harrison is lost. In the dark. In a thunderstorm.
When a lone figure suddenly appears in the beam of her headlights,
Moira slams on her brakes--but it's too late. She feels the solid
thump against the side of her car before crashing into a tree on
the far side of the road.
A man opens her door, tells her he saw everything, and promises to
call 911. Then the world fades to black. When she comes to, she is
alone. No man. No 911. No injured person. But she can't forget the
look of terror she saw on that face in the instant before her
headlights swung away. And she can't get anyone to believe her
story--except maybe a handsome ex-homicide detective turned private
eye, who reluctantly agrees to take on the case.
As clues begin to surface, it becomes obvious that someone doesn't
want this mystery solved--and will stop at nothing to protect a
shocking secret.
Irene Hannon is the author of more than 35 novels,
including the bestselling Heroes of Quantico and Guardians of
Justice series. Her books have been honored with two coveted RITA
Awards from Romance Writers of America, a Carol Award, a HOLT
Medallion, a Daphne du Maurier Award, and two Reviewers' Choice
Awards from RT Book Reviews magazine. Booklist also
included one of her novels in its "Top 10 Inspirational Fiction"
list for 2011. She lives in Missouri.
For more information about her and her books, Irene invites you to
visit her website at www.irenehannon.com.