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The Disappearing Act

By: Catherine Steadman
Narrated by: Catherine Steadman
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'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

©2021 Catherine Steadman (P)2021 Simon & Schuster UK
Psychological Suspense Thriller

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Keeps you listening

Was disappointed with part of the ending, ie with the Hollywood sign. Don’t want to give anything away so will leave it at that. But otherwise a good listen with plenty of mis-steps by the main character as she tries to get to the truth.

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A little disappointing

I was very excited about this book. I must say the author has the most delightful and calming voice to listen to! The story was so difficult to follow in places, her explanations for what girl was who and when and where. It all got a little confusing. I wanted some more surprises, twists and turns. Something unexpected to happen, but it never did!

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Hard to put down

This was a great story, the only problem was I couldn't stop listening! I finished it in record time!

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Good story

This is almost brilliant almost not put down book. Just not quite. It’s a bit silly at times.

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Easy to follow and good storyline

Only issue was the narrator pronouncing the character Naomi as Niomi. I cringed every time. Otherwise great read.

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worth the head f*ck

wow! at first you will wonder why you are given such detailed accounts of what is going on, but it is all part of the plan to make your mind flip, you cannot figure out how it is going to end truly a gripping read.

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For those who distrust Hollywood

Not my usual read but kept me intrigued to the last chapter.
Lead character voice very soothing and easy to listen too.
Not the ending I would have picked but excellent !

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Seriously love Catherine as narrator!

After listening to "Something in the Water" I went looking for more audio books narrated by Catherine Steadman. Imagine my excitement to discover that she has narrated so many of her other titles. Love the stories, love the mystery. Thanks Catherine! More please!

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Kept me interested the whole time!

Twisty, with cliffhangers in most chapters, really enjoyed this one. Love a good female lead.

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An engaging story with a great production

I really enjoyed the story. It was well read and well produced. Some parts were a little slow but they were few and far between. I would recommend

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