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Vanished
- Author
- Ruby Speechley
- Narrator
- Lucy Paterson
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Publish Date
- 15 July 2026
- Run Time
- 6 hours 47 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
I glanced away for a second, and she was gone.
It was supposed to be a relaxing day at the beach. An escape from everything that’s been going on recently.
Bonnie was right there beside me. In her yellow swimming costume.
And then, in a split second, she wasn’t.
My heart plummets and I call out. I try to tell myself this happens. It’s a busy day in a popular sun spot. She’ll soon be back in my arms.
But deep down I know that’s not true. This whole week I’ve known I’m in danger. The threats. The notes. The multiple warnings.
But my child?
I may not be perfect but I never thought they’d take it out on Bonnie. My poor defenceless baby.
As I scan the shoreline for a glimpse of my precious little one, I steel myself.
I will do anything to get my daughter back.
Praise for Ruby Speechley:'A very tense situational thriller that had me guessing right up to the end. I loved it!' Dawn Goodwin
'A brilliant read. Such an anxiety-inducing, suspenseful domestic thriller!' Alice Hunter
'A compelling and original page-turner!' Roz Watkins
'A talent to watch' Sam Blake
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Details
- Author
- Ruby Speechley
- Narrator
- Lucy Paterson
- Duration
- 6 hours 47 minutes
- Release Date
- 15 July 2026
- ISBN
- 9781836337683
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Genre
- Psychological thriller, Family life fiction, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: displacement, exile, migration, Narrative theme: Love and relationships
Synopsis
I glanced away for a second, and she was gone.It was supposed to be a relaxing day at the beach. An escape from everything that’s been going on recently.Bonnie was right there beside me. In her yellow swimming costume.And then, in a split second, she wasn’t.My heart plummets and I call out. I try to tell myself this happens. It’s a busy day in a popular sun spot. She’ll soon be back in my arms.But deep down I know that’s not true. This whole week I’ve known I’m in danger. The threats. The notes. The multiple warnings.But my child?I may not be perfect but I never thought they’d take it out on Bonnie. My poor defenceless baby.As I scan the shoreline for a glimpse of my precious little one, I steel myself.I will do anything to get my daughter back.Praise for Ruby Speechley:'A very tense situational thriller that had me guessing right up to the end. I loved it!' Dawn Goodwin'A brilliant read. Such an anxiety-inducing, suspenseful domestic thriller!' Alice Hunter'A compelling and original page-turner!' Roz Watkins'A talent to watch' Sam Blake
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