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Emily Slate #11
The Vanishing Eyes: Emily Slate Mystery Thriller, Book 11
Sometimes the scars we can’t see are the ones that run the deepest.
Fresh off barely stopping a plot to derail the world’s economy, Special Agent Emily Slate finds herself faced with a new and strange a body found drained of all its blood in a small Louisiana town. The local police can’t seem to make heads or tails of it while Emily’s boss insists this is the perfect case for her.
But when Emily arrives to begin her investigation, alone and without backup, she discovers superstition embedded deep in the small community of Bellefleur. Superstition which only grows when a second body is discovered.
Emily has never had to face a supernatural killer before, though everyone keeps insisting that’s what’s terrorizing people. But Emily isn’t willing to accept anything on face value, and she will do whatever it takes to get to the truth behind these deaths.
It will take all of Emily’s wits to uncover the secrets behind these killings, secrets that reach back hundreds of years and speak to the very heart of what it means for one person to be connected to another.
Will she find the truth before it’s too late? Or will Bellefleur’s secrets swallow her up?
You don’t belong here, little sister. Run home before it’s too late.
Fresh off barely stopping a plot to derail the world’s economy, Special Agent Emily Slate finds herself faced with a new and strange a body found drained of all its blood in a small Louisiana town. The local police can’t seem to make heads or tails of it while Emily’s boss insists this is the perfect case for her.
But when Emily arrives to begin her investigation, alone and without backup, she discovers superstition embedded deep in the small community of Bellefleur. Superstition which only grows when a second body is discovered.
Emily has never had to face a supernatural killer before, though everyone keeps insisting that’s what’s terrorizing people. But Emily isn’t willing to accept anything on face value, and she will do whatever it takes to get to the truth behind these deaths.
It will take all of Emily’s wits to uncover the secrets behind these killings, secrets that reach back hundreds of years and speak to the very heart of what it means for one person to be connected to another.
Will she find the truth before it’s too late? Or will Bellefleur’s secrets swallow her up?
You don’t belong here, little sister. Run home before it’s too late.
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First published September 1, 2023
About the author
Alex Sigmore
105 books338 followersAlex Sigmore is a lifelong reader who has always been fascinated by what drives people. What events in our lives shape us to become the people we are today?
After a few other careers, it became clear that writing was the only way to explore this eternal question.
When not writing, Alex enjoys the quiet life with his wife of over twenty years, his days filled with rescue pugs, good books, travel and good friends.
After a few other careers, it became clear that writing was the only way to explore this eternal question.
When not writing, Alex enjoys the quiet life with his wife of over twenty years, his days filled with rescue pugs, good books, travel and good friends.
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September 5, 2026
This one is way out there—especially for an Emily Slate FBI investigation!
Emily is sent alone to a small Louisiana town after a body is discovered completely drained of blood. Then another victim turns up, and suddenly she’s hearing about vampires, werewolves and local legends that apparently nobody bothered to put in the FBI training manual.
And then things get even stranger. Emily is attacked by a person with amber-colored eyes, leaving her wondering exactly what the heck is going on in Bellefleur.
I enjoyed the eerie Southern Gothic atmosphere and watching the normally practical, no-nonsense Emily try to investigate something that seems to defy any reasonable explanation. The story definitely ventures farther into supernatural territory than I expected from this series, but it made for a bizarre and entertaining change of pace.
Vampires? Werewolves? Glowing amber eyes? Emily and her best friend Zara have their hands full with this one. Knowing who they can trust (including a shady Wiccan medical examiner) is difficult. As they work this case, their very lives are increasingly in grave danger.
Emily is sent alone to a small Louisiana town after a body is discovered completely drained of blood. Then another victim turns up, and suddenly she’s hearing about vampires, werewolves and local legends that apparently nobody bothered to put in the FBI training manual.
And then things get even stranger. Emily is attacked by a person with amber-colored eyes, leaving her wondering exactly what the heck is going on in Bellefleur.
I enjoyed the eerie Southern Gothic atmosphere and watching the normally practical, no-nonsense Emily try to investigate something that seems to defy any reasonable explanation. The story definitely ventures farther into supernatural territory than I expected from this series, but it made for a bizarre and entertaining change of pace.
Vampires? Werewolves? Glowing amber eyes? Emily and her best friend Zara have their hands full with this one. Knowing who they can trust (including a shady Wiccan medical examiner) is difficult. As they work this case, their very lives are increasingly in grave danger.
September 17, 2023
Another sensational outing with Agent Emily Slate. This time, we are transported down to the Louisiana Bayou for a very bizarre round of strange murders.
As always, these are the characters we have done to know and love. It's an absolute page-turner that leaves you guessing until the end. But, with Emily and her best sidekick Zara, the adventure is just as satisfying as the reveal
Fantastic read and highly recommend anything by this author.
Final rating: 4.4397602
As always, these are the characters we have done to know and love. It's an absolute page-turner that leaves you guessing until the end. But, with Emily and her best sidekick Zara, the adventure is just as satisfying as the reveal
Fantastic read and highly recommend anything by this author.
Final rating: 4.4397602
July 4, 2025
The truth is out there… and I want to believe!
It’s Emily Slate meets The X-Files! The first half of this book was giving me “Bad Blood” vibes… y’all remember that X-Files episode, right? Emily knows there’s no way her case has anything to do with the supernatural, but the locals didn’t get that memo! It made for some delightful interactions between Emily and the local detective & medical examiner.
Investigating a string of murders, each with their own supernatural slant, while surrounded by folks who are all-too-willing to believe in vamps, ghosts, and werewolves gave the start of this book a tongue-in-cheek comedic flair that was so fun to read! Emily’s frustrated. She knows her killer is a flesh & blood mortal, she just can’t find the proof she needs.
But by about halfway through the story things get serious. Someone is hellbent on stopping the FBI from meddling in the investigation, with deadly consequences and a rapidly rising body count.
I’ve loved every single Emily Slate book I’ve read but the paranormal flair in this one pulled it to the top of my list. It was too much, in the best way! My only gripe for Alex was how long we were left hanging waiting to find out what actually happened to dear, sweet Liam! (Yes, I may have a small crush on Liam; he’s patient, handsome, and he cooks… he’s pretty perfect!)
It’s Emily Slate meets The X-Files! The first half of this book was giving me “Bad Blood” vibes… y’all remember that X-Files episode, right? Emily knows there’s no way her case has anything to do with the supernatural, but the locals didn’t get that memo! It made for some delightful interactions between Emily and the local detective & medical examiner.
Investigating a string of murders, each with their own supernatural slant, while surrounded by folks who are all-too-willing to believe in vamps, ghosts, and werewolves gave the start of this book a tongue-in-cheek comedic flair that was so fun to read! Emily’s frustrated. She knows her killer is a flesh & blood mortal, she just can’t find the proof she needs.
But by about halfway through the story things get serious. Someone is hellbent on stopping the FBI from meddling in the investigation, with deadly consequences and a rapidly rising body count.
I’ve loved every single Emily Slate book I’ve read but the paranormal flair in this one pulled it to the top of my list. It was too much, in the best way! My only gripe for Alex was how long we were left hanging waiting to find out what actually happened to dear, sweet Liam! (Yes, I may have a small crush on Liam; he’s patient, handsome, and he cooks… he’s pretty perfect!)
October 12, 2023
The Vanishing Eyes
Emily is sent south to a small town on a bayou to uncover the truth about a murder staged to look like a vampire drain all her blood, then another murder staged like a werewolf attack and finally a fourth murder staged as death from the creature from the Black Lagoon. An FBI agent sent to review the bodies for possible real cause of death is murdered and the same night Emily is attacked and only survived because Sara shows up in the nick of time. They solve these murders and arrests are made. Emily gets a call from a doctor in the hospital nearest the town her mother is from, Liam was caught in a fire and has scorched lungs and she flies straight to Ohio to be at his side. Great series. Love it.
Emily is sent south to a small town on a bayou to uncover the truth about a murder staged to look like a vampire drain all her blood, then another murder staged like a werewolf attack and finally a fourth murder staged as death from the creature from the Black Lagoon. An FBI agent sent to review the bodies for possible real cause of death is murdered and the same night Emily is attacked and only survived because Sara shows up in the nick of time. They solve these murders and arrests are made. Emily gets a call from a doctor in the hospital nearest the town her mother is from, Liam was caught in a fire and has scorched lungs and she flies straight to Ohio to be at his side. Great series. Love it.
September 5, 2023
A strange one
Not a big believer in the occult and things connected to it so this book took a minute to grab my full attention. But when the final few chapters started to come together it all made sense. But I really am looking to the unravelling of the truth of the letters.
Not a big believer in the occult and things connected to it so this book took a minute to grab my full attention. But when the final few chapters started to come together it all made sense. But I really am looking to the unravelling of the truth of the letters.
October 8, 2023
Emily is hunting for a Killer the local mortician says is a vampire.
The local mortician has declared the waxy looking body is the work of a vampire. Then when the second body shows up she says it was a werewolf. And she is not going to believe anybody that tries to tell her different. She even has the local cops sort of believing in her fantasy. Emily calls in a different mortician and that women is killed also. But by that time Emily has her team together and they are coming up with different answers. Only after Emily is attacked and Zara comes to her aid is the crime starting to come together
The local mortician has declared the waxy looking body is the work of a vampire. Then when the second body shows up she says it was a werewolf. And she is not going to believe anybody that tries to tell her different. She even has the local cops sort of believing in her fantasy. Emily calls in a different mortician and that women is killed also. But by that time Emily has her team together and they are coming up with different answers. Only after Emily is attacked and Zara comes to her aid is the crime starting to come together
September 1, 2026
3.85
I just wasn't feeling this one as much. Also it seems like the main characters always get sucked in to traps or duped by the people they are watching. Maybe that's realistic because you can't always be better than the people you hunt?? 🤔
I just wasn't feeling this one as much. Also it seems like the main characters always get sucked in to traps or duped by the people they are watching. Maybe that's realistic because you can't always be better than the people you hunt?? 🤔
September 11, 2023
great book
Well written. kept me on the edge of my seat. Thought I had the ending figured out but ….. surprise!
Well written. kept me on the edge of my seat. Thought I had the ending figured out but ….. surprise!
September 21, 2025
oh what suspense
This was a fun read. I enjoyed the challenge Emily and Zara faced fighting the paranormal. And the ending with what Liam found… just wait!
This was a fun read. I enjoyed the challenge Emily and Zara faced fighting the paranormal. And the ending with what Liam found… just wait!
August 15, 2023
The latest release in the Emily Slate series by Alex Sigmore has our fearless agent looking for murderous vampires, werewolves, and witches in the very superstitious town of Bellefleur, Louisiana. With the town’s coroner and the detective assigned to this strange string of murders believing the unbelievable, Emily is determined to not buy into the locals’ crazy folklore and find out who rather than what is wreaking havoc on this town.
I loved the fun twist on serial killing in this one! It also seriously raised some hairs as all my favorite main characters were put in serious peril. Will they all make it out of this one alive?
This book releases on September 1, and will be available on #kindleunlimited so be sure to add it to your #TBR!
Thank you @AlexSigmore for the advanced copy of this book. I can’t wait for the next one!
I loved the fun twist on serial killing in this one! It also seriously raised some hairs as all my favorite main characters were put in serious peril. Will they all make it out of this one alive?
This book releases on September 1, and will be available on #kindleunlimited so be sure to add it to your #TBR!
Thank you @AlexSigmore for the advanced copy of this book. I can’t wait for the next one!
August 17, 2023
Emily Slate is back in action, only this time the supernatural seems to be involved. Vampires and werewolves in a superstitious rural Louisiana town seem to be involved in murder. The local police and coroner believe that something otherworldly are murdering townspeople. It is up to Emily to determine who the murderer or murderers are and prevent any more deaths. Emily has a job to do and isn’t going to let local beliefs sideline her investigation. As usual there is plenty of mystery, mayhem, and relationships brought to light. I love the series and this book was just as good as the rest of them. I could not put it down. I would highly recommend it.
September 22, 2023
Great book
One of the best series of books I've read. Keeps you wanting to keep reading . Hard to put the book down. Can't wait for the next one.
One of the best series of books I've read. Keeps you wanting to keep reading . Hard to put the book down. Can't wait for the next one.
August 3, 2023
Received as an ARC, this is an honest review. After barely surviving becoming a casualty of Simon Magus's twisted agenda, things have changed for Emily and Zara; especially for Zara whom fears she can no longer handle the intense stress that comes with being a field agent. And an insanely bizarre case has just dropped into Emily's lap that pulls her focus from her friends and even from the newest developments concerning those mysterious letters. But it isn't just how Cameron Bright has been murdered that has Emily totally confounded by but the town of Bellefleur and its residents and the deep rooted feelings of the supernatural is behind the bodies pile up that makes Emily wants to scream. When the case becomes hauntingly personal towards the FBI, Emily can't stop scouring through the bizarre clues, desperate for a thread to lead her to the truth of why these people had to die. The answers always come with a tragic cost and even Emily's personal case takes a twist she'd wish hadn't happened.
Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.
January 1, 2026
4 Stars
The Vanishing Eyes is the eleventh book in the Emily Slate Series by Alex Sigmore.
This has the vibes of crime thrillers that feel like binge-worthy TV shows, but in book form. Alex Sigmore has created FBI agent, Emily Slate, who’s tough, smart, and just the right amount of emotionally messy to make her feel real and relatable. She’s not some flawless superhero type - she’s been through loss, made mistakes, and still pushes forward, which makes you root for her even harder.
Each book has its own mystery, but there’s also this ongoing thread about Emily’s personal life and career struggles that keeps you hooked from one installment to the next. The twists are sharp, and while you might guess a few things, the author still manages to throw in curveballs that make you go, wait, WHAT?!
Well worth the read.
Happy Reading…
The Vanishing Eyes is the eleventh book in the Emily Slate Series by Alex Sigmore.
This has the vibes of crime thrillers that feel like binge-worthy TV shows, but in book form. Alex Sigmore has created FBI agent, Emily Slate, who’s tough, smart, and just the right amount of emotionally messy to make her feel real and relatable. She’s not some flawless superhero type - she’s been through loss, made mistakes, and still pushes forward, which makes you root for her even harder.
Each book has its own mystery, but there’s also this ongoing thread about Emily’s personal life and career struggles that keeps you hooked from one installment to the next. The twists are sharp, and while you might guess a few things, the author still manages to throw in curveballs that make you go, wait, WHAT?!
Well worth the read.
Happy Reading…
April 12, 2026
No profanity that I am aware of until book 9 when the narrator changes. The F word was used. That one one thing that stood out. There are no sex scenes. Just a coworker who talks about getting action, not graphically though. Books 1 - 8 are read by Nicole Dolan. Books 9 - 17 are read by Molly Secours. I had to look up and confirm the narrator changed. Molly has a more flat/monotone voice. I prefer narrator Nicole voice. Another change with book 9 is now the book is told in alternating viewpoints. This is not my favorite format. The alternating viewpoint was not done consistently in every book. It would just happen randomly a time or two during the book. I did a binge on this series book 1 - 17. The biggest disappointment was when profanity was added in for book 9 and on. 2.25 audio
November 15, 2023
Awesome read
This the first book series that have kept me reading book after book. Every book was very interesting and exciting to read and hard to put down. Mostly books Ive read after book 5 or so, Im already bored because the storyline or plot seemed just the same, so I have to move on with a different author. This is also my very first review of a book ever,, considering I have read alotof books.
This the first book series that have kept me reading book after book. Every book was very interesting and exciting to read and hard to put down. Mostly books Ive read after book 5 or so, Im already bored because the storyline or plot seemed just the same, so I have to move on with a different author. This is also my very first review of a book ever,, considering I have read alotof books.
August 30, 2024
Wow
I think this is the best of what I have read so far. The author was able to weave the story around to so many possibilities. Keeping me guessing
Again I was wrong about who was doing the killing until the last two chapters. But the one who started it all, not who I expected at all. An awesome read. I had to read it straight. thru without putting it down. You loose a lot of sleep reading this author. Boy is it worth it. Love love love is work.
I think this is the best of what I have read so far. The author was able to weave the story around to so many possibilities. Keeping me guessing
Again I was wrong about who was doing the killing until the last two chapters. But the one who started it all, not who I expected at all. An awesome read. I had to read it straight. thru without putting it down. You loose a lot of sleep reading this author. Boy is it worth it. Love love love is work.
March 30, 2025
So I got into this book series and thought the first few were pretty good. But they get more ridiculous and hard to fathom the more of them I read. How Emily Slate can still be an agent when she is so reckless, so clueless and puts others in danger? I Don’t understand how Liam and Zara can still have anything to do with her when she blatantly puts their lives in danger time and again by ignoring very clear predictable signs and their warnings!
January 25, 2026
Has I have said before, this is a great series. You just can't stop reading it. I have many others to read but I just can't stop with this series till I have caught up with the 18th one. I am getting there, The characters keep you reading it to see what happens to them. I try to figure out the "bad" person but I haven't picked the correct one yet. I am usually pretty good at finding the bad person, Alex is a great writer. He keeps it interesting, where you don't want to stop. Check it out
May 28, 2026
Emily is sent to a small town in Louisiana to investigate the death of a woman who appears to have been killed by a vampire. When a second death soon follows, one that appears to be done by a werewolf, she is soon confronted by a wall of superstition from many of the people who should be investigating the facts of the case.
When Emily becomes the target of a red-eyed person, her best friend comes to the rescue. With Zarra's help, they unravel a coven of trouble
When Emily becomes the target of a red-eyed person, her best friend comes to the rescue. With Zarra's help, they unravel a coven of trouble
October 18, 2026
A fantastic story
Ok everyone, get ready for some intriguing and unique theories regarding the current case that Agent Slate has found herself involved with. Considering the location, you might want to prepare yourself for a bit of paranormal activity as well. Lol! Oh you're going to love Agent Slate's opinions on the subjects! Priceless!
I would definitely recommend this book, series, and outstanding author.
Ok everyone, get ready for some intriguing and unique theories regarding the current case that Agent Slate has found herself involved with. Considering the location, you might want to prepare yourself for a bit of paranormal activity as well. Lol! Oh you're going to love Agent Slate's opinions on the subjects! Priceless!
I would definitely recommend this book, series, and outstanding author.
September 11, 2023
super creepy quasi-supernatural paranormal homicides
Odd take on a witchcraft wiccan-infused investigation, didn’t seem particularly “deep” as far as New Orleans folklore and culture; the story could have been set in the Northeast instead of the richly historic Louisiana delta.
Liam sets out to see what’s in Ohio - and encounters unexpected peril.
Odd take on a witchcraft wiccan-infused investigation, didn’t seem particularly “deep” as far as New Orleans folklore and culture; the story could have been set in the Northeast instead of the richly historic Louisiana delta.
Liam sets out to see what’s in Ohio - and encounters unexpected peril.
February 16, 2026
Even after 11 books in this series, the plot seems new and full of twists and turns. Emily Slate is one bad ass agent, dives headlong into situations that maybe a cooler head would wait for backup. The plot is engaging and this is a hard book to put down. This series definitely should be read in order,
August 17, 2026
Death by a supernatural being?
Emily is investigating an unusual death. Are there really vampires? Of course, Emily doesn't believe in such things. Then, another death that is worse than the first one. Strange things keep happening and Emily keeps investigating. Then, certain things make sense and a new lead shows up. Definitely worth reading.
Emily is investigating an unusual death. Are there really vampires? Of course, Emily doesn't believe in such things. Then, another death that is worse than the first one. Strange things keep happening and Emily keeps investigating. Then, certain things make sense and a new lead shows up. Definitely worth reading.
September 29, 2024
Yay!
A really well -researched story, told well, with little or no confusion. I followed along, intrigued by the abnormal crimes. Seemed over too quickly, but maybe because I was wrapped up in it.
A really well -researched story, told well, with little or no confusion. I followed along, intrigued by the abnormal crimes. Seemed over too quickly, but maybe because I was wrapped up in it.
September 12, 2023
Wow
This series is such a great series! I absolutely love this series by Alex Sigmore. A must read for all mystery lovers.
This series is such a great series! I absolutely love this series by Alex Sigmore. A must read for all mystery lovers.
November 2, 2023
Really liking these books
November 2, 2023
The story is actually a solid 4. Unfortunately, my Kindle book has a boatload of technical errors and kept kicking me out of the book every few pages. Severely hampered my enjoyment of the book.
November 15, 2023
This is part of an excellent series..I highly recommend the series.
December 18, 2023
Confusing
I really thought Emily was dreaming when zara came storming into her hotel room, to save her from ghols. Kinda hard to follow, but different.
I really thought Emily was dreaming when zara came storming into her hotel room, to save her from ghols. Kinda hard to follow, but different.
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