The Summer She Vanished — Kindle edition
Kindle: The Summer She Vanished is a crime thriller about two unsolved cases in the small town of Boweridge. When Maggie learns her missing aunt Minna may have known who killed Sister Francesca, the investigation turns on a claim no one trusted: Minna lies.
At a glance
- Two cold cases anchor the story: the 1972 murder of Sister Francesca and Minna Larson’s disappearance a week later.
- Maggie, Minna’s niece, investigates after learning that Minna claimed to know who killed Sister Fran and had evidence.
- Set in the fictional small town of Boweridge, where Minna’s credibility complicates the search for answers.
- The listing positions the book as a crime thriller from the author of The Night of the Crash.
Pros and cons
Pros
- The linked past and present-day investigation gives the mystery a clear central question.
- Kindle details list screen-reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise and Page Flip.
Technical specifications
11 specifications| Publisher | Headline |
|---|---|
| Publication date | June 29 2023 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 366 pages |
| File size | 4.7 MB |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1035405190 |
| Screen Reader | Supported |
|---|---|
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Not Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers who enjoy small-town crime mysteries, cold cases and family secrets.
- Kindle readers who want a mystery with a listed print length of 366 pages.
Less suited to
- Readers looking for a fast opening may want to note that customer feedback is mixed on pacing, with some describing the start as slow.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
51% 51% - 4 stars
32% 32% - 3 stars
13% 13% - 2 stars
3% 3% - 1 star
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Customer feedback highlights an engaging story, a believable plot with a surprising ending, strong writing and appreciated character development and dialogue. Pacing is the main mixed point, with some finding the story well paced and others saying it starts slowly. For readers choosing a 366-page Kindle mystery about a cold case and a missing person, that difference may matter if they prefer immediate momentum. Aggregate ratings are generally positive, but they do not explain individual readers’ reasons.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the story as engaging and praise its plot, writing quality and character development.
Mixed feedback
- Pacing opinions differ. Some find it well paced, while others report a slow start.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Summer She Vanished about?
Maggie investigates the disappearance of her aunt Minna and a decades-old murder after discovering Minna had claimed to know who killed Sister Francesca.
When is the story set?
The description places the original murder and disappearance in 1972, with Maggie’s investigation taking place more than forty years later.
What Kindle reading features are listed?
The listing states that screen-reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise and Page Flip are enabled. X-Ray is not enabled.
What do customers report about the book?
Feedback describes the plot, writing and character development positively, while opinions on pacing vary. Some find the opening slow.
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