A review by km_allan
Vanishing Act by M.L. Davis

5.0

A solid debut from a gifted writer who knows how to create intrigue and tension. As each chapter swaps back and forth between the two main characters, it also switches between the past and the present day. In the present day, Austin’s life has been turned upside down when an abandoned child watching his street performance disappears just as Austin is trying to get him help. Labeled as a murderer, Austin loses his relationship and the confidence to perform his magic act. Then, just as he’s trying to let go of the mistakes he made, the boy’s mother, Amber, reappears, roping Austin in to help find her missing son. What follows is a story of secrets, gaslighting, lies, and an explosive finale that turns everything you thought you knew on its head. Recommended for fans of page-turning mysteries where you’re never sure who to trust.