Mr. Disappear

“A gripping tale of cheat, prey, love.”—People, “A Must-Read Book of Fall 2026”

“Mr. Disappear is an absolutely stellar thriller—creepy, inventive, and wickedly clever. Trench brilliantly channels the psychological menace of Patricia Highsmith’s The Talented Mr. Ripley and the addictive suspense of Lisa Jewell. The characters leap off the page, and you can’t help but root for them all—good and bad. I couldn’t read fast enough. A total blockbuster.”—J.T. Ellison, New York Times bestselling author of It’s One of Us and A Very Bad Thing

“A propulsive game of cat and mouse, Mr. Disappear pairs a deliciously despicable villain with a cast of determined women—plus one unforgettable octogenarian. Readers looking for suspense, revenge, and emotional depth will find all three here.”—Stephanie Wrobel, international bestselling author of Darling Rose Gold and The Hitchcock Hotel

“Mr. Disappear is a juicy cat-and-mouse thriller, tightly plotted to keep readers turning the pages! Trench skillfully builds suspense as tension mounts, making it easy to race to the end. A fun, twisty ride!”—Sophie Stava, author of Count My Lies

“Trench’s fast-paced, character-driven cautionary story about women as victims reveals how con men operate. Recommended for those … who appreciate women who fight back.”—Library Journal

“Leaving behind a cross-country trail of broken hearts and shattered lives, a serial con man seems unstoppable until two Colorado women join forces to take him down in this propulsive psychological thriller from Trench… . [A]n addictive page-turner with an empowering feminist streak.”—Publishers Weekly

“Writing both a true crime-esque romp and a commentary on true crime, Trench packs impressive complexity into her characters, their backgrounds, and their friendship…A deliciously cold revenge tale.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Never underestimate the power of the Reddit community. A conman currently going by the moniker Rhys is about to learn this lesson that hard way … [F]un and fast-paced … Fans of Ashley Elston’s First Lie Wins and Julie Clark’s The Lies I Tell will enjoy.”—Booklist

Virginia Trench is the author of Our Secrets Were Safe. When she’s not writing, she can be found exploring the Rocky Mountains, struggling on a yoga mat while her cat judges her, or devouring the latest crime novels. She lives in Colorado with her family.

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