The Vanishing Place

A debut thriller that has quickly risen to international bestseller status, this gripping novel follows Effie as she returns to the remote New Zealand bush where she grew up, after a witness to a brutal murder resembles her childhood self. As she confronts the secrets of her past and her troubled upbringing, Effie uncovers hidden truths that threaten to reshape her understanding of her family and herself. With a tense and fast-paced narrative, the story explores themes of trauma, identity, and the darker side of nature.