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Darkwater Cove #4
The Vanishing Girl
She's searching for a missing girl the authorities can't find. But the truth might get her killed. Trying to piece her shattered life together, ex-FBI profiler Darcy Gellar clings to a struggling relationship with Detective Julian Haines. Then a new case forces her to act when Julian's niece vanishes from a private college in Upstate New York. But Julian's niece has a dark secret. And the understaffed sheriff's department lacks the expertise to find the missing girl. Darcy empathizes with Julian's sister. She knows what it's like to lose a child to a deranged kidnapper. But when they search the countryside, Julian exhumes a dead teenage girl from the forest. Her face is too disfigured to identify. Is this Julian's niece? As Darcy and Julian investigate the murder, new suspects come to light. And more victims. She thought the nightmare was over, but a new serial killer stalks the night. And Darcy is his next target. Is Darcy prepared to unearth the truth about the vanishing girl's disappearance, even if it tears Julian apart? The page-turning serial killer thriller fans of Rachel Caine, Lisa Regan, Mary Burton, and Melinda Leigh will love. From the bestselling author of The Scarlett Bell Dark Thriller series. Praise for Dan "I was actually turning pages on my Kindle so fast, I thought I would burn it out." - Amazon Review "One of the most exciting writers to burst upon the scene in quite some time." - Brian Keene, Bram Stoker Award-Winning Author "Characters that you can care about. Read this in one sitting. Scary as hell. Locked my doors even." - Amazon Review "Dan builds tension like few others can. His prose is rich and his characters are memorable. I dare you to read a Padavona story with the lights out." - Zach Bohannon, author of the Empty Bodies series "Read the complete series. Absolutely awesome author." - Amazon Review Indie Thriller Novel of the Year Finalist
258 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 24, 2020
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December 27, 2021
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This was an exhilarating book. I can't hide my excitement over is over Darcy finally getting to have a love interest and turn it into a romance at the end. There was no loss for twists and turns which kept me on my toes the entire time. Julian has taken a spot in Darcy's family and fits quite nicely.
Woth hunter in college and Jennifer busy with extra Curriculars in school Darcy kept busy with her Private investigations business. I seriously had no idea who the killer actually wactually was until it very end at the end and that always makes a story More enthralling.
I hope you enjoy this as much as I did.
Happy Reading 📚 😊
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This was an exhilarating book. I can't hide my excitement over is over Darcy finally getting to have a love interest and turn it into a romance at the end. There was no loss for twists and turns which kept me on my toes the entire time. Julian has taken a spot in Darcy's family and fits quite nicely.
Woth hunter in college and Jennifer busy with extra Curriculars in school Darcy kept busy with her Private investigations business. I seriously had no idea who the killer actually wactually was until it very end at the end and that always makes a story More enthralling.
I hope you enjoy this as much as I did.
Happy Reading 📚 😊
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June 27, 2020
The Vanishing Girl, the fourth novel in the Darkwater Cove Psychological Thriller series, is what one has come to expect from author Padavona – a great read. As they deal with their personal relationship, ex-FBI profiler Darcy Gellar and Detective Julian Haines are in upstate New York searching for his missing niece, Jo. What they will uncover are troubling signs of a serial killer, one whose crimes are escalating. They will need to race against time to find Jo alive. The novel is a nail-biting, edge of your seat page turner. I received a copy of this book for an honest review.
July 8, 2020
I have been reading this Darkwater Cove series and I must say I think 'The Vanishing Girl' is the best yet. As others have mentioned, I found myself flipping Kindle pages so fast that it felt like I was getting a burn on my fingers. You really get drawn in to this mysterious thriller that has girls going missing and some turning up dead. There is too much to tell so you better get this book to find out "who done it"!!
November 11, 2020
The Vanishing Girl
This is the best thriller series that I've read in long time. Once you start reading you cannot put this book down. It keeps you in suspense until the very end. I cannot it to start the next book. I highly recommend this book and this series. I swear each book in this series gets better.
This is the best thriller series that I've read in long time. Once you start reading you cannot put this book down. It keeps you in suspense until the very end. I cannot it to start the next book. I highly recommend this book and this series. I swear each book in this series gets better.
March 3, 2021
University is full of questions. Question always!!
Walking a fine line helping on the fringes, or being in the mix. Predators do not have a set schedule. They are everywhere! Be careful who you trust. Sometimes people are looking after you, but sometimes they are looking for you!
Walking a fine line helping on the fringes, or being in the mix. Predators do not have a set schedule. They are everywhere! Be careful who you trust. Sometimes people are looking after you, but sometimes they are looking for you!
August 20, 2020
A continuing story
Though each one of this series is an individual story with an ending you really need to read the one before in order to understand the nuances of just what is happening and why. Mystery with an undertone of romance.
Though each one of this series is an individual story with an ending you really need to read the one before in order to understand the nuances of just what is happening and why. Mystery with an undertone of romance.
September 11, 2020
Love it!!!!
Loved the book. Dan Pandavona keeps you totally interested in what's happening next. His characters co me to life, you feel like you are IN their life.
Being from N.C., you feel at home. Maybe Darcy is a neighbor!!
Loved the book. Dan Pandavona keeps you totally interested in what's happening next. His characters co me to life, you feel like you are IN their life.
Being from N.C., you feel at home. Maybe Darcy is a neighbor!!
April 1, 2021
Much better than previous ones!
Other than knowing this author likes the Ford Escape, it was a really suspenseful thriller! Darcy and Julian are looking for his missing niece, and then all hell breaks! Darcy is a tough gal, and her character just draws me in their world.
Other than knowing this author likes the Ford Escape, it was a really suspenseful thriller! Darcy and Julian are looking for his missing niece, and then all hell breaks! Darcy is a tough gal, and her character just draws me in their world.
April 12, 2021
Excellent
These books are soooo god!! It’s hard to put them down with all the suspense and action. There’s some great twists and turns too with a little romance. Love the characters.
These books are soooo god!! It’s hard to put them down with all the suspense and action. There’s some great twists and turns too with a little romance. Love the characters.
March 9, 2022
Another Kidnapping ....
Close to home again. This time it's Julian's niece. They head to NY. A young woman turns up murdered and then another one goes missing. They investigate and as they get closer, Darcy is taken....
Close to home again. This time it's Julian's niece. They head to NY. A young woman turns up murdered and then another one goes missing. They investigate and as they get closer, Darcy is taken....
September 9, 2020
Another great book
This author is very consistent. Great writing. Great characters. Great plot. Not a lot of fluff. I highly recommend this series
This author is very consistent. Great writing. Great characters. Great plot. Not a lot of fluff. I highly recommend this series
February 28, 2021
Another great addition to the series!
March 22, 2021
Great book
I couldn’t put the book down. It was so gripping. It was so good. I will definitely recommend to my friends.
I couldn’t put the book down. It was so gripping. It was so good. I will definitely recommend to my friends.
November 4, 2021
Keeps you on your toes!
Dan's books are never easy to put down, this was no exception to that rule! I'm off to his next book
Dan's books are never easy to put down, this was no exception to that rule! I'm off to his next book
January 12, 2022
This is book #4 in a series. I did find several grammatical errors in this one unfortunately. I still liked books #2 & #3 best so far but this was definitely gripping for a thriller.
August 3, 2022
Brilliant series , had to read all , straight after finishing one, straight to next
December 19, 2022
Another kidnapping and Darcy gets kidnapped too. Imagine that. Clearly, this author is obsessed with kidnapping.
July 19, 2023
Very good book
This book was very good. I read it in two days. As usual with this author, lots of twists and turns.
This book was very good. I read it in two days. As usual with this author, lots of twists and turns.
March 16, 2024
Great series
May 26, 2024
Another great thriller by Dan pandavona
Enjoyed spending time with Darcy and her family. Very happy to have her getting engaged to Julian since they are perfect for each other.
Enjoyed spending time with Darcy and her family. Very happy to have her getting engaged to Julian since they are perfect for each other.
August 21, 2025
the vanishing girl
A truly great read, hard to put down, really appreciate the written words. Had me fooled for a long time, then Shazam Darcy knew then I knew. Thanks Dan
A truly great read, hard to put down, really appreciate the written words. Had me fooled for a long time, then Shazam Darcy knew then I knew. Thanks Dan
July 5, 2020
Talk about suspense, angst and mind games. I did know who was behind the missing girls, I had that figured out the minute we met the person. There were a lot of things to throw suspension on others. as the story unfolded things fell into place. In my opinion Dan Padavona gives you what you expect from him. I found he set this story up a little different than his other books, I really can't elaborate on this because I don't want to spoil anything. I found Darcy and Julian dealing with their growing relationship and dealing with Julian's missing niece very believable. As the case continues Darcy's insecurities about her relationship keep showing up. In my opinion Dan Padavona did not disappoint me with The Vanishing Girl. In my opinion Dan Padavona is a master at suspenseful psychological thrillers. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced reader's copy.
February 22, 2023
The 4th book in the Darkwater Cove series is the first book that’s not about Michael Rivers. Darcy and Julian are together but Darcy has her doubts since she is older than Julian and has 2 teenage kids. When Julian’s niece goes missing, the two of them go to upstate New York to find out what happened to her. Another page turner, love this series.
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