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Dec 07, 2017 the vanishing season by joanna schaffhausen brings readers into this very scenario through the eyes of officer ellery hathaway. Ellory hathaway is convinced that a serial killer is stalking the streets of the small town of woodbury, massachusetts. The vanishing season is a wellplotted and nicely paced thriller that thoughtfully examines the repercussions of one mans evil acts on the life of a victim. Ellie hathaway is living under a new identity after surviving a killer when he was younger. Jun 14, 2018 the vanishing season by joanna schaffhausen. Summary ellery hathaway knows a thing or two about serial killers, but not through her police training. Winner of the minotaur booksmystery writers of america first crime novel competition, joanna schaffhausens accomplished debut the vanishing season will. Read the vanishing season by joanna schaffhausen available from rakuten kobo.
When hathaways previous life collides with the present, she is forced to face the event that almost ruined her lifeand the reality that someone is now trying to take that life from her again. Previously, she worked as a scientific editor in the field of drug development. The vanishing season by joanna schaffhausen books and. The vanishing season is the debut novel by joanna schaffhausen. The vanishing season by joanna schuffhausen is a fantastic story ellery hathaway is a tough character and i am looking forward to reading more about her in future books. In present day massachusetts, ellery hathaway is part of a small towns police department. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in the us. The vanishing season by joanna schaffhausen published by minotaur books on december 5, 2017 expected. Written by joanna schaffhausen the vanishing season won the mystery writers of americas first crime novel award in 2016 and the awards sponsor, st martins minotaur, published the hardcover in america towards the end of 2017.
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