The Vanishing Year
September 2016, Atria Books
Available Now!
“The Vanishing Year is a stunner. A perfectly compulsive read that's impossible to put down.” –Mary Kubica
“A chilling, powerful tale of nerve-shattering suspense.” –Heather Gudenkauf
Zoe Whittaker is living a charmed life. She is the beautiful young wife to handsome, charming Wall Street tycoon Henry Whittaker. She is a member of Manhattan’s social elite. She is on the board of one of the city’s most prestigious philanthropic organizations. She has a perfect Tribeca penthouse in the city and a gorgeous lake house in the country. The finest wine, the most up-to-date fashion, and the most luxurious vacations are all at her fingertips.
What no one knows is that five years ago, Zoe’s life was in danger. Back then, Zoe wasn’t Zoe at all. Now her secrets are coming back to haunt her.
As the past and present collide, Zoe must decide who she can trust before she—whoever she is—vanishes completely.
A “dark, twisty, edge-of-your-seat suspense” (Karen Robards), The Vanishing Year combines the classic sophistication of Ruth Rendell and A.S.A. Harrison with the thoroughly modern flair of Jessica Knoll. Told from the point-of-view of a heroine who is as relatable as she is enigmatic, The Vanishing Year is an unforgettable new novel by a rising star of the genre.
September 2016, Atria Books
Available Now!
“The Vanishing Year is a stunner. A perfectly compulsive read that's impossible to put down.” –Mary Kubica
“A chilling, powerful tale of nerve-shattering suspense.” –Heather Gudenkauf
Zoe Whittaker is living a charmed life. She is the beautiful young wife to handsome, charming Wall Street tycoon Henry Whittaker. She is a member of Manhattan’s social elite. She is on the board of one of the city’s most prestigious philanthropic organizations. She has a perfect Tribeca penthouse in the city and a gorgeous lake house in the country. The finest wine, the most up-to-date fashion, and the most luxurious vacations are all at her fingertips.
What no one knows is that five years ago, Zoe’s life was in danger. Back then, Zoe wasn’t Zoe at all. Now her secrets are coming back to haunt her.
As the past and present collide, Zoe must decide who she can trust before she—whoever she is—vanishes completely.
A “dark, twisty, edge-of-your-seat suspense” (Karen Robards), The Vanishing Year combines the classic sophistication of Ruth Rendell and A.S.A. Harrison with the thoroughly modern flair of Jessica Knoll. Told from the point-of-view of a heroine who is as relatable as she is enigmatic, The Vanishing Year is an unforgettable new novel by a rising star of the genre.
Media and Reviews
Early praise for The Vanishing Year
"A woman’s perilous past and her affluent present converge in Kate Moretti’s latest jaw-dropping thriller. Replete with unsavory characters, buried secrets and a bounty of unexpected twists and turns, THE VANISHING YEAR is a stunner. A perfectly compulsive read that's impossible to put down." -- Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of The Good Girl
“A chilling, powerful tale of nerve-shattering suspense. Kate Moretti pieces together a stunning, up-all-night thriller with a throat-gripping twist that will leave the reader reeling.” -- Heather Gudenkauf, internationally bestselling author of The Weight of Silence
"Great pacing and true surprises make this an exciting read. Fans of twisted thrillers featuring complex female characters will devour Moretti's latest." – Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"Moretti maintains a fast pace...chillingly satisfying." (Publishers Weekly)
"Fans of S. J. Watson, Lisa Unger, and Sophie Hannah will enjoy this fast paced psychological suspense novel." (Booklist)
“The Vanishing Year is intimate, conversational company, and its plot is strong, its closing twists superb." (New York Times Book Review)
“This psychological thriller evolves into sheer terror…the outcome will amaze readers.” (RT Magazine)
"Readers will wonder who is good, evil, or simply the victim of misguided thinking as they devour bestselling author Kate Moretti’s latest book, full of expertly placed screens and revelations." (Bookpage)
“The Vanishing Year is more than an engaging tale of utter betrayal. It’s an intricate dance of realities, full of twists and turns you won’t see coming. Kate Moretti has outdone herself. You’ll miss your bedtime, guaranteed.” – J.T. Ellison, New York Times bestselling author of No One Knows
"A Rebecca for the modern age--a novel filled with doubts and deception, secrets and history. Hilary Lawlor has fled a dangerous life on the west coast to become society wife Zoe Whitaker in New York City. But as a whole new trap closes in around Zoe, she must confront the age-old question of whether forgetting our past dooms us to endless repetition--and more heartache and danger than one woman can bear." -- Jenny Milchman, Author of As Night Falls
“THE VANISHING YEAR is dark, twisty, edge-of-your-seat suspense. I read it in a single sitting and enjoyed every word. I highly recommend it!” –Karen Robards, New York Times bestselling author
“The Vanishing Year is part psychological study, part thriller, part journey of a lost woman finding herself amidst the chaos and confusion of abuse. Expertly told with secrets, twists and whip-smart prose, Kate Moretti shows in her third book that she deserves her New York Times best seller status. The Vanishing Year will live in your mind long after you put the book down.” -- Ann Garvin, author of The Dog Year
“The Vanishing Year takes us from the heights of New York Society to the depths of the depraved mind. In this gut-grabbing novel Moretti creates a glittery world of dreams and nightmares. Moves and counter-moves. Clear your schedule and brew a pot of coffee. You're going to be up all night with this one.” -- T.E Woods, author of The Justice Series
"A woman’s perilous past and her affluent present converge in Kate Moretti’s latest jaw-dropping thriller. Replete with unsavory characters, buried secrets and a bounty of unexpected twists and turns, THE VANISHING YEAR is a stunner. A perfectly compulsive read that's impossible to put down." -- Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of The Good Girl
“A chilling, powerful tale of nerve-shattering suspense. Kate Moretti pieces together a stunning, up-all-night thriller with a throat-gripping twist that will leave the reader reeling.” -- Heather Gudenkauf, internationally bestselling author of The Weight of Silence
"Great pacing and true surprises make this an exciting read. Fans of twisted thrillers featuring complex female characters will devour Moretti's latest." – Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"Moretti maintains a fast pace...chillingly satisfying." (Publishers Weekly)
"Fans of S. J. Watson, Lisa Unger, and Sophie Hannah will enjoy this fast paced psychological suspense novel." (Booklist)
“The Vanishing Year is intimate, conversational company, and its plot is strong, its closing twists superb." (New York Times Book Review)
“This psychological thriller evolves into sheer terror…the outcome will amaze readers.” (RT Magazine)
"Readers will wonder who is good, evil, or simply the victim of misguided thinking as they devour bestselling author Kate Moretti’s latest book, full of expertly placed screens and revelations." (Bookpage)
“The Vanishing Year is more than an engaging tale of utter betrayal. It’s an intricate dance of realities, full of twists and turns you won’t see coming. Kate Moretti has outdone herself. You’ll miss your bedtime, guaranteed.” – J.T. Ellison, New York Times bestselling author of No One Knows
"A Rebecca for the modern age--a novel filled with doubts and deception, secrets and history. Hilary Lawlor has fled a dangerous life on the west coast to become society wife Zoe Whitaker in New York City. But as a whole new trap closes in around Zoe, she must confront the age-old question of whether forgetting our past dooms us to endless repetition--and more heartache and danger than one woman can bear." -- Jenny Milchman, Author of As Night Falls
“THE VANISHING YEAR is dark, twisty, edge-of-your-seat suspense. I read it in a single sitting and enjoyed every word. I highly recommend it!” –Karen Robards, New York Times bestselling author
“The Vanishing Year is part psychological study, part thriller, part journey of a lost woman finding herself amidst the chaos and confusion of abuse. Expertly told with secrets, twists and whip-smart prose, Kate Moretti shows in her third book that she deserves her New York Times best seller status. The Vanishing Year will live in your mind long after you put the book down.” -- Ann Garvin, author of The Dog Year
“The Vanishing Year takes us from the heights of New York Society to the depths of the depraved mind. In this gut-grabbing novel Moretti creates a glittery world of dreams and nightmares. Moves and counter-moves. Clear your schedule and brew a pot of coffee. You're going to be up all night with this one.” -- T.E Woods, author of The Justice Series
In the UK? See the UK edition at Titan Books!