The Last to Vanish

Megan Miranda, a New York Times bestselling author, is back with an engrossing and suspenseful thriller that begins with the abduction of a journalist looking into a series of disappearances in the resort town of Cutter's Pass. Will its sinister secrets be exposed in the end?

Ten years ago, Abigail Lovett stumbled upon her dream job as manager of The Passage Inn, an elegant and quaint resort tucked away in the mountain village of Cutter's Pass, North Carolina. The most well-known aspects of Cutter's Pass are its enigmatic past and its outdoor activities, which include hiking and rafting with access to the Appalachian Trail via a stunning waterfall. Journalist Landon West, who was staying at the inn to look into the tale of the disappearing trail, suddenly vanishes himself at the beginning of the novel, throwing the town's long history of unresolved disappearances back into the public eye.

Although Abby has sometimes felt alienated from the locals, she now considers Cutter's Pass to be her home. Abby senses that the community is pulling together when Trey, Landon's brother, comes up seeking clarification. She remains outdoors as well. Abby quickly learns how little she really knows about her neighbors, colleagues, and even those closest to her, as she comes across damning information that might lead them closer to the truth.

The Last to Vanish is an engrossing thriller with tense tension and surprising turns that will keep you wondering right up to the very end. Megan Miranda writes at her best in this gripping story.