Listen to a sample
The Disappearance
- Author
- Annabel Kantaria
- Narrator
- Jessica Ball
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 21 April 2016
- Run Time
- 9 hours 27 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
- Genre
- Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general, Psychological thriller, Crime and mystery: private investigator / amateur detectives, Family life fiction / Stories about family, Classic fiction: literary and general, Narrative theme: death, grief, loss, Narrative theme: love / relationships, Narrative theme: identity / belonging
Not available in your country
We don't have the rights to sell this audiobook where you are. If it's already in your library you can still listen to it in My Books.
What to expect
‘Utterly compelling.’ – Judy Finnigan
Audrey Bailey will never forget the moment she met Ralph Templeton in the sweltering heat of a Bombay café. Her lonely life over, she was soon married with two small children. But things in the Templeton household were never quite what they seemed.
Now approaching 70, and increasingly a burden on the children she’s never felt close to, Audrey plans a once-in-a-lifetime cruise around the Greek isles. Forcing twins Lexi and John along for the ride, the Templetons set sail as a party of three – but only two will return.
On the night of her birthday, Audrey goes missing…hours after she breaks the news that the twins stand to inherit a fortune after her death. As the search of the ship widens, so does the list of suspects – and with dark clues emerging about Audrey’s early life, the twins begin to question if they can even trust one another…
Critics Review
-
‘‘An utterly compelling story of loss and betrayal. I loved it’
Judy Finnigan‘A clever, tense thriller’
Heat‘A gripping debut. You won’t be able to put this down’
Bella‘Compelling…fans of Jodi Picoult and Liane Moriarty will enjoy this’
Candis
User Reviews
No reviews yet.
Details
- Author
- Annabel Kantaria
- Narrator
- Jessica Ball
- Duration
- 9 hours 27 minutes
- Release Date
- 21 April 2016
- ISBN
- 9780263926972
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general, Psychological thriller, Crime and mystery: private investigator / amateur detectives, Family life fiction / Stories about family, Classic fiction: literary and general, Narrative theme: death, grief, loss, Narrative theme: love / relationships, Narrative theme: identity / belonging
Synopsis
Annabel Kantaria's 2025 thriller YOU LIED FIRST is available now! In a family built on lies, who can you trust? ‘Utterly compelling.’ – Judy Finnigan Audrey Bailey will never forget the moment she met Ralph Templeton in the sweltering heat of a Bombay café. Her lonely life over, she was soon married with two small children. But things in the Templeton household were never quite what they seemed. Now approaching 70, and increasingly a burden on the children she’s never felt close to, Audrey plans a once-in-a-lifetime cruise around the Greek isles. Forcing twins Lexi and John along for the ride, the Templetons set sail as a party of three – but only two will return. On the night of her birthday, Audrey goes missing…hours after she breaks the news that the twins stand to inherit a fortune after her death. As the search of the ship widens, so does the list of suspects – and with dark clues emerging about Audrey’s early life, the twins begin to question if they can even trust one another…
About xigxag and the x-book®
xigxag is an independent, UK-based audiobook platform and the UK's only B Corp certified audiobook company. We offer nearly 150,000 audiobooks, all with professional human narration. No AI-generated voices. xigxag is rated an Ethical Consumer Best Buy for audiobooks and a top-rated ethical bookshop.
Our x-book® format is the only fully integrated listen-and-read experience available. See the text on screen as you listen, look up words, take notes, search within the book, and share quotes. It is especially useful for accessibility, language learning, and getting more from non-fiction. Look for the purple x-book® ribbon on the cover, or filter your search by "x-book" to find them.
There is no subscription. You buy the audiobooks you want, you own them permanently, and prices start at $13.95. The more you listen over the year, the less you pay per book, and there is always a selection in Listen for Less from $7.95. You can also send audiobooks as gifts using our audiobook gift cards or in-app gifting.
Every audiobook on xigxag has honest reviews covering both the book and the narration, and our community features make it easy to share what you are listening to, discover what others recommend, and find your next listen.
Download or stream on iOS, Android, or in your browser. Browse the full catalogue at xigxag.co.uk.