People don't just vanish without a trace... or do they? When Sally Child disappears after a night out with a mystery date, those closest to her know something's wrong. Some believe she left willingly-but her family, and local journalist Audrey Lord, aren't convinced. Sally was steady, reliable. She wouldn't walk away without a word. As Audrey investigates, a different picture of Sally begins to emerge-tensions at work, cracks in her friendships, and secrets she kept even from those who knew her best. But the biggest questions remain: Who was her date? Why hasn't he come forward? And what was Sally hiding? Missing persons cases don't stay in the headlines for long, and time is running out. Audrey is determined to find answers before Sally becomes another forgotten face. But when the investigation takes an unexpected turn, everything finally clicks into place. The only question now is: are they too late? The Vanished is the third gripping mystery in the Audrey Lord series-perfect for fans of Jane Harper, Elly Griffiths, and Dervla McTiernan.