No Place to Vanish

Murder in the Keys #2

by Jaden Skye

NO PLACE TO VANISH is book #2 in the new romantic suspense series by #1 bestselling author Jaden Skye. Olivia, back in New York and trying to resume her normal life, receives a shocking phone call: her best friend from college has gone missing. She never returned from her bachelorette party. Olivia, implored by her friend’s husband to help, flies back down to Miami, determined to find her. She meets the woman’s friends, and finds herself lead deeper and deeper into a maze of lies, strippers, secret lovers, and jilted husbands. As the trail leads her back to Key West, she finds herself working side by side with Wayne again, stirring up old memories. Yet, even so, the trail has seemed to gone cold. Olivia can’t help but wonder: did her friend run off? Kill herself? Or was she murdered? NO PLACE TO VANISH is book #2 in an explosive new romantic suspense series filled with love, tragedy, heartbreak, betrayal and suspense, one that will leave you turning pages late into the night. Book #3 will be released soon. Jaden is also author of the #1 Bestselling series MURDER IN THE CARIBBEAN, which begins with DEATH BY HONEYMOON (Book #1), a free download with over 200 five star reviews!

Genres: Mystery, Fiction, Ebooks

162 pages, Paperback

First published June 18, 2017

About the author

Jaden Skye has always been fascinated with mystery, wrongful death, lies, deception and the power of the truth to prevail. Her romantic suspense/mystery novels feature strong female protagonists who must overcome insurmountable obstacles, and through them, she seeks to get to the very heart of the nature of justice and love.

Her first three novels, DEATH BY HONEYMOON (BOOK #1 IN THE CARIBBEAN MURDER SERIES), DEATH BY DIVORCE (BOOK #2 IN THE CARIBBEAN MURDER SERIES)and DEATH BY MARRIAGE (#3 IN THE CARIBBEAN MURDER SERIES) are now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble elsewhere. Please feel free to visit her site, www.jadenskye.com to stay in touch.

Reviews

[Hanne · Rating 1 out of 5]

I echo the sentiment of all the other reviews saying that this book wanted to make them vanish. It was . . . . Something. Not only was it incredible improbable, it was also very difficult to follow and didn't really make much sense. The protagonist, Olivia, worked as a detective, presented herself as a detective, and worked with law enforcement, despite having never been certified in any law enforcement practices. I predicted who the antagonist was within the first three sentences of them being on the page, because it was written so obviously.

The characters were wide, varied, and never really established clearly. Their background motivation was unclear, and the dialogue was very stilted, and didn't make sense in many parts. None of the characters were likeable or really 3 dimensional: their descriptions provided a very basic synopsis of the character and did not really provide any details about who they were.

The storyline was incredibly confusing: the sentences were all disjointed and the storyline was completely impossible to follow. The ending was completely unexpected and did not follow with the rest of the book. It was also really long and took me SO long to read for no reason.

tl;dr, this book was awful and didn't make sense. It was an okay mystery, but it was told in an incomprehensible way.

[Jodi Pomerleau · Rating 2 out of 5]

I finished it...that's about sums it up. I noticed later that I have book 1 in my Kobo, which I won't have to read since the whole story was rehashed in this one, including who was responsible for the murder. This book certainly needed a good edit too. There was a ton of repetition and mis-naming of characters....once Wayne was talking and referred to himself instead of Victor. Confusing as heck at first. And I don't know how you drown if you are already dead. Olivia is treated as an equal by law enforcement yet has no credentials including a PI license, so that was a bit concerning and unrealistic. No mystery about what happened to Raine since the book is entitled Murder in the Keys. It was no mystery to me who was responsible either. The characters are shallow and unlikeable. The ending was so unbelievable-such an abrupt change of character and a certain madness to the whole scene. I think the author tried to bring in a romantic angle between Olivia and Wayne, but it missed the mark. I don't often reward 2 stars, but I felt like a 16 year old had written it....some promise but needs a lot of revision.

[Emily · Rating 1 out of 5]

Horrible...the characters all sound like they are 6 year olds. Going from calm to demanding to accusing to nervous in the mater of one sentence to the next. The writing was passable at best. There were no smooth transitions between sentences and characters. It all just read like a child was writing and throwing things all over the place and then cramming them together to form sentences. Even the main character isn’t well defined. You have a book publisher that, while grieving for a deceased fiance, basically decides to play cop and tries using cop talk while talking to people like it is actually her job.

100% will not be reading this author again.

[Darryle B. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another good mystery novel filled with intrigue and suspense involving Olivia who was on a journey of recovery and also discovery after the murder of her then fiance Todd in Key West in the previous novel. The publicity from having a hand is solving Todd's murder gains the attention of the husband of an old friend who turns up missing in the Florida Keys, a place she was not expecting to return to so soon after Todd's death. This is where Olivia discovers she has a talent and knack for detective work as she pursues answers surrounding the mystery of her friend's disappearance. The author is a talented storyteller who knows how to bring the readers into the scene and captures the emotions of the main and supporting characters throughout. The character development from the first novel to this novel is nicely done and enables the readers to care for Olivia and root her on as she unravels the mystery of this new case. Even more so, the author likes to keep you guessing until the end regarding the culprit (or culprits) responsible for her friend's disappearance. Is Olivia's old friend still alive and can Olivia save her in time or is it too late and the case goes in a different direction? That is something you'll need to read and find out. Recommended.

[Meredith · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked that the main character, Olivia, was helping out in a private detective capacity without having ever been a private detective. She was asked to fill this role by the husband of her a college roommate; the roommate having gone missing. It was refreshing to see a character who didn't have all the answers and come up with brilliant solutions that no one else saw, particularly as she wasn't really a private detective - just a concerned friend who had solved a mystery in her own life in the past. Early on in many books i am pretty sure I have it all figured out - but more often than not am totally wrong. In this case, I was totally right in who did it and why. I feel like the author left me ample clues to solve the mystery, although I doubt that was the intent. Quick read and fun story.

[Lisa Stefani · Rating 2 out of 5]

*I* Wanted to Vanish

This was actually a plausible story. But I almost didn’t finish because the book just went on and on and on and on. Plus there were so many inconsistencies! It was like the book was written in parts by different authors who didn't realize that some of the facts had already been discovered/discussed. I finally switched to reading this on my Kindle Fire so I could listen to the rest of the book at double speed to find out who actually did it. And — minor, petty criticism — I’m all for positive reinforcement, but how many times do we really need to tell each other we’re “doing a good job”? (Sorry. I’m probably just in need of a self-esteem boost myself.)

[BookWorm · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF. I couldn't tolerate the writing. It seemed both immature and amateurish.

The author tried to cram too many unnecessary details into sentences such as what people were wearing or what was going into the toaster. The thoughts Olivia was having were laughable. For example, 'Olivia knew that, without her uncanny insight and courage, Rhonda would have gone free'. Yeah righto.

Here's a snippet of writing I found to be awkward: 'Standing up here high on top of the world, she looked out at the river, where tugboats passed along just as before. Olivia remembered how much she and Todd used to enjoy walking at the river's edge at the end of the day. She also thought of his texts and emails she'd so enjoyed receiving'. So enjoyed?

Also: 'Finally she turned off the shower, got out, dried herself briskly, and put on a crisp, biege linen suit. Then she brushed her long, beautiful blonde hair over and over, hoping to return to her normally pristine self'. Did we need to know any of that?

Characters were constantly complimenting Olivia. I'm not sure why. As far as I can tell she doesn't have any form of qualifications for crime solving/ missing persons cases. Here's an example: "You have great instincts, I immediately felt it," Sean replied. 'Olivia was pleased by the comment'.

The things Olivia was saying were so silly. E.g. "You have to tell me everything you know, Pietra." Olivia grew firmer. "Otherwise you're obstructing justice." Big fan of Law and Order perhaps?

And: "Could be the stripper had an accomplice who nabbed her?" Olivia was purposely turning up the heat. She wanted to hear all Pietra had to say.

I've really 'turned up the heat' in this review. One more because this is where I stopped reading: "You're good, you're terrific." Sean was pleased. "Nothing fazes you, absolutely nothing! You don't miss a beat. I don't care what those detectives at the station said. I definitely want you on the case. There's no question about it."
"Thanks so much." To Olivia's surprise she was thoroughly delighted by the offer. "Accepted!"

Implausible plot and the writing style is not for me.

[Nancy]

NO PLACE TO VANISH is book #2 in the new romantic suspense series by #1 bestselling author Jaden Skye.

Olivia, back in New York and trying to resume her normal life, receives a shocking phone call: her best friend from college has gone missing. She never returned from her bachelorette party.

Olivia, implored by her friend’s husband to help, flies back down to Miami, determined to find her. She meets the woman’s friends, and finds herself lead deeper and deeper into a maze of lies, strippers, secret lovers, and jilted husbands. As the trail leads her back to Key West, she finds herself working side by side with Wayne again, stirring up old memories. Yet, even so, the trail has seemed to gone cold.

Olivia can’t help but: did her friend run off? Kill herself?

Or was she murdered?

Didn't finish. But friend killed, her husband killer.

[Laura Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy, fun summer read! Great chick book!

Grabbed this book right after the first one! What female can't relate to a woman who's world went spinning out of control thanks to some guy who was less than honest with her? Realistic characters, lots of twists, exotic settings, flowed smoothly, very easy to follow, but did trip over a couple of missed edits where character names got flipped. Gotta watch that with so many different players interacting with each other. Doesn't detract from an engaging story.

[Ellen White · Rating 5 out of 5]

NO PLACE TO VANISH by Jaden Skye. Book 2 "Murder in the Keys"
Olivia returning without Todd; even work in New York was now foreign to her. A call about Raine, a friend she use to know, and a former college roommate. Now missing, could she help Sean, look for her, or was this a prank of Raine. Excitement and eager to start the case. What clues will she find, or even the killer. Will she return to New York, or will something new
open for her in the keys. Even Wayne seemed interested in keeping her around. I have re read the Caribbean Murder series many times, and love them. This series, is following with a woman in the lead solving cases.
Delightful, enjoyable, and looking forward to more about the main characters.

[Mary Rowe · Rating 2 out of 5]

Lots of enthusiaism but writing skills could use some polish

The author writes with great elan and vigor. However the scenes are very unrealistic and none of the characters behave in any predictable, consistent manner. The telegraphed relationship between the detective and Olivia whatever it is meant to be - professional, romantic, both, was ham-handed. The references to Tan were confusing-is he the Chief? Is there an Officer Tan also on the scene? Olivia is mis-named in one paragraph. I am almost tempted to give this one star because it was no d of awful....

[Kenneth Lingenfelter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great mystery from Jaden Skye. I have read a number of his novels and this one is as great as the others. Olivia is trying to get over the loss of her fiancee that she ended up investigating. Now her friend, Raine who she lost contact with, is missing. Raine's husband Sean hires Olivia to investigate her disappearance in the Keys. This is what she needs now after her loss. The novel grips you and hauls you in from the beginning until the thrilling ending.

[Karen Silady · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyable and moves

This was enjoyable and light. Moves well. Interesting mix of characters. I think I read the first one in the series quite some time ago as a printed book. This was a free one for me so it was sort of a 2 for 1. Would definitely read more. My real job is physically and mentally and emotionally difficult on a good day so light literature is my escape and relaxation as I am not a TV watcher

[Rizello · Rating 2 out of 5]

What was I thinking reading the second in the series after reading the first.

There were inconsistencies (she goes back to NY and then goes into her office only to leave, but many times in the book she states that she went back to work for awhile before she quite), there are typos, etc.

Olivia goes back down to the Keys after an old friend is missing. All of the friends are just unbelievable and so exaggerated. the detective just thinks she is the greatest.

[Joanna Harkus Madge · Rating 1 out of 5]

So bad it actually annoyed me. The characters are not at all realistic, the plot didn’t make sense and there were so many inconsistencies it felt like the book was written by several people.

Didn’t feel like the author had done any research into police investigation.

Writing was sloppy and not good and the book needs a good edit.

I also found the main character annoying, I only stuck with it because I wanted to find out what happens and even that seemed stupid. Would not recommend

[Kathleen Quinn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I recommend this book

The characters are unpredictable. This book kept me guessing until the end. I went from disliking the murder victim and believing she brought her murder on herself to feeling sorry for her. She had so many things going against her. I will read this author again!

[Jared Castiglione · Rating 1 out of 5]

Ugh. The series must get better since there are several but I won’t be reading any more of them. The inconsistent plot, the silly lack of reality around things like geography, and the inaccurate portrayal of law enforcement procedures made this incredibly hard to enjoy. After about half way through, I was reading just to finish it.

[Dody Schmitt · Rating 1 out of 5]

A good storyline

The story was good. That being said, the "telling" of the story was a disappointment. It was like reading a high school author. The sentence structure lacked, and the author seemed to think an adjective was necessary for every sentence written. I won't be reading anything else this author has published. It would be too irritating.

[Alison Oliver · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is book 2 in the Murder in the Keys series by Jaden Skye and follows on from the previous one. Olivia, who is now back in New York, receives a phone call to ask her to help find her old college roommate who has done missing in the Florida Keys. Olivia travels down there and finds many suspects that will keep you guessing until the end. Another easy read with plenty of red herrings.

[Marcia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Easy read

After finding the killer of her fiancé’s murderer, her fame follows her. Her old college roommate is missing and her husband has hired Olivia to find her. She is helped by police officer Wayne who helped her in her previous investigation. The author weaves the story with a few twists to keep it entertaining.

[cherry malcom · Rating 4 out of 5]

No place to vanish

The story itself was good. The characters were believable and easy to relate to. The reason I gave 4 stars was words were left out and extra ones not needed were in leaving me to have to stop and work it out.

[Paul Lariviere · Rating 5 out of 5]

Role play

Lots of suspects, lots of story lines keep you guessing who really did what and when. Of course the real curve ball hits the strike zone for out number three at the very end. I was wrong about who did it.

[Pat · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mystery, Murder and Mayhem

This book is a great whodunit that will compel you to read between the lines. I was a little disappointed with some of the unnecessary details revealed, but would like to have had more knowledge of the pastor's relationship with Sean.

[Sandra K. Murray · Rating 2 out of 5]

Very unrealistic storyline

This was one of the worst books I’ve read in years. Very unrealistic and not very much fun. It is completely ridiculous to believe the heroine would be hired as police detective.

[Jerry Foster · Rating 1 out of 5]

Waste of time

Simplistic plot and dialogue make this book not worth the time it takes to read it. Doesn’t make sense that a police force would use an untrained helper and include her in all facets of an investigation.

[Liza · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had problems with the style of the investigation.

Olivia found clues in book 1... but she's not a cop, she's not a PI so why do the cops involve her in the detailed investigation? "Only law enforcement are permitted..."

The story was quite readable and I could accept a number of suspects.

[Diane Ranson · Rating 1 out of 5]

Poorly written

Not well written. Dialogue is stilted and repetitive. Characters are shallow and descriptions use too many adjectives. Storyline does not flow and is not believable.

[paulette sarelli · Rating 5 out of 5]

Light mystery

The main Christian Sean was a controlling and uptight fanatic. Never would have guessed that he was the killer. Loved the free spirit of Olivia. Would definitely recommend this author.

[Karen Devine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great plot!

Enjoyed this book with the characters and their story. You got to watch out for the creeps in this world!!

[Donna Kaczynski · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent

This book is an excellent book with great characters and twists and turns that keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.