The Vanishing Eyes
Sometimes the scars we can’t see are the ones that run the deepest.
Fresh off barely stopping a plot to derail the world’s economy, Special Agent Emily Slate finds herself faced with a new and strange case: a body found drained of all its blood in a small Louisiana town. The local police can’t seem to make heads or tails of it while Emily’s boss insists this is the perfect case for her.
But when Emily arrives to begin her investigation, alone and without backup, she discovers superstition embedded deep in the small community of Bellefleur. Superstition which only grows when a second body is discovered.
Emily has never had to face a supernatural killer before, though everyone keeps insisting that’s what’s terrorizing people. But Emily isn’t willing to accept anything on face value, and she will do whatever it takes to get to the truth behind these deaths.
It will take all of Emily’s wits to uncover the secrets behind these killings, secrets that reach back hundreds of years and speak to the very heart of what it means for one person to be connected to another.
Will she find the truth before it’s too late? Or will Bellefleur’s secrets swallow her up?
You don’t belong here, little sister. Run home before it’s too late.
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Plunging into the dark heart of Louisiana, Book 11 of the Amazon bestselling Emily Slate series delivers a chilling Southern Gothic mystery. As a relentless female FBI agent investigates a gruesome, seemingly supernatural murder, this atmospheric small-town thriller stays firmly grounded in gritty reality. Perfect for fans of creepy police procedurals, deep-rooted local superstitions, and suspenseful crime fiction where nothing is as it seems.
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Alex Sigmore
Alex Sigmore writes gripping mystery thrillers with heart. Known for strong, complex female leads, Alex’s stories blend edge-of-your-seat suspense with emotional depth, exploring the costs of justice and the bonds that hold us together. Whether unraveling secrets in Her Dark Secret, tracking a killer across the New Mexico desert in The Passage, or going undercover in Blood in the Sand, Alex delivers stories where empathy is as sharp as the detective’s mind.
Each book stands alone but is part of a larger, multi-book arc, offering readers the satisfaction of a complete case and the thrill of an evolving mystery. The Emily Slate Mystery Thrillers and Ivy Bishop Investigations have become reader favorites, known for their layered characters, psychological twists, and immersive storytelling.
Emily Slate FBI Mystery Thriller
Emily Slate FBI Mystery Thriller consists of eighteen primary books, and includes two additional books that complement the series but are not considered mandatory reads 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.

