Disappearing Act
Some lies are buried. Others disappear without a trace.
Truth vanishes in the space between panic and manipulation.
When private investigator Maddie Castle finds herself at the scene of a violent domestic dispute, what looks like a straightforward case quickly unravels. A young boy and his neighbor are missing. The father is in handcuffs. And the mother’s story doesn't quite add up.
As Maddie digs deeper, she uncovers a tangle of lies, weaponized trauma, and buried secrets stretching beyond the Porter family. At the heart of it all: a third missing girl, a trail gone cold, and a mother determined to bend the truth to serve her own justice.
Meanwhile, the dark shadows of the Willow Grove cult continue to stir. With new leads and a fragile witness stepping forward, Maddie must split her focus — or risk losing them all.
In a town built on appearances, disappearing is just the opening act.
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Maddie Castle
Maddie Castle consists of eight books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
