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The Disappearing Act

A Novel

by Catherine Steadman
Catherine Steadman
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From the New York Times bestselling author of Something in the Water and Mr. Nobody comes “an unputdownable mystery about the nightmares that abound in the pursuit of Hollywood dreams” (Caroline Kepnes, author of the You series).
“Stylish, riveting, hugely atmospheric—I couldn’t put it down.”—Lucy Foley, author of The Guest List
A woman has gone missing. But did she ever really exist?

A leading British actress hoping to make a splash in America flies to Los Angeles for the grueling gauntlet known as pilot season, a time when every network and film studio looking to fill the rosters of their new shows entice a fresh batch of young hopefuls—anxious, desperate, and willing to do whatever it takes to make it.
Instead, Mia Eliot, a fish out of water in the ruthlessly competitive and faceless world of back-to-back auditioning, discovers the sinister side of Hollywood when she becomes the last person to see Emily, a newfound friend. Standing out in a conveyor-belt world of fellow aspiring stars, Emily mysteriously disappears following an audition, after asking Mia to do a simple favor. But nothing is simple. Nothing is as is seems. And nothing prepares Mia for a startling truth: In a city where dreams really do come true, nightmares can follow.

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  • Release date

    June 8, 2021

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      • ISBN: 9780593292747
      • File size: 274248 KB
      • Duration: 09:31:20

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Publisher's Weekly

      April 26, 2021
      The day that London actor Mia Eliot, the narrator of this entertaining psychological thriller from Thriller Award finalist Steadman (Mr. Nobody), learns she’s on the shortlist for the prestigious BAFTA award, she also discovers her live-in actor boyfriend has accepted a role in a major film and is leaving her for his nubile young costar. Mia’s agent quickly arranges a trip for her to Los Angeles to “drum up some studio interest.” In an audition waiting room in L.A., Mia hits it off with the woman sitting next to her, Emily Bryant. When Emily asks Mia to feed her parking meter so she doesn’t miss her turn, Mia agrees. Mia returns to the room to find Emily gone. The sordid tale of murder and blackmail that follows builds to a climactic battle atop the iconic Hollywood sign. The authentic movie business details and nicely developed characters more than compensate for some confused plotting and Mia’s at times breathtakingly naive behavior. This tale of Hollywood glamour, cruelty, and myth is sure to win Steadman new fans. Agent: Camilla Bolton, Darley Anderson Literary, TV and Film Agency (U.K.).

    • Library Journal

      Starred review from November 1, 2021

      Steadman follows Mr. Nobody with an entertaining, twisty tale of suspense and murder in Hollywood. British actress Mia Eliot is fresh from a star turn in a film adaptation of Jane Eyre and a BAFTA award nomination. Mia's agent encourages her to take advantage of this success by going to Los Angeles during pilot season to audition for as many roles as possible. Mia is glad for a change of scenery, as her longtime love has just abruptly left her for his much younger co-star. On arriving in LA, Mia goes to an audition where she meets an American actress named Emily. While they wait to audition, Mia gives Emily a hand by dashing out to feed her parking meter; she returns, still holding Emily's wallet and keys, to find that Emily has vanished. Mia begins a search for Emily, with a number of shocking turns. Steadman narrates the tale herself and is extremely convincing. Mia can be na�ve, but Steadman sells it by emphasizing the actress's sorrow over her breakup. The narration is so good that it'll carry listeners through the book's rising tide of confusion, fear, and surprise. VERDICT Recommended for all collections where suspense is popular.--B. Allison Gray, Goleta Valley Lib., CA

      Copyright 2021 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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