Publisher's Synopsis
Through an ingenious mixture of fiction and dramatised news coverage, "Vanished Echoes" transports readers into a fast-paced, action-packed thriller centred on a modern child kidnapping incident that ignites the worst instincts and deepest divisions in contemporary Britain.
When ten-year-old Lucy Carver mysteriously vanishes without a trace, the hunt for clues only inflames smouldering social issues around race, immigration, and trust in institutions. This mystery detective and Reality TV story explores the complex tensions that simmer beneath the surface of British society. As the country collapses into tumult, we look through a critical lens at how human nature, at its very worst and best, is revealed in moments of crisis. The novel is thriller-packed with twists and turns that keep readers on the edge of their seats. The mass media-both friend and foe-rallies millions to hope while ultimately breeding disunity. As reason gives way to suspicion, passion intensifies. The fast-paced narrative drives home the urgency of the situation. While innocent lives are sacrificed, one small community's conscience is tested - and with it, a nation's character. The mysteries surrounding Lucy's disappearance deepen as the investigation unfolds. Combining mesmerizing suspense with thoughtful insight into pressing modern issues, this audacious debut novel from Luigi Pascal Rondanini sounds like an urgent warning. Whether concern turns away or hatred takes power, the result is the same. The vanishing echoes are a cautionary alarm to be heeded before shadows swallow our shared humanity in this gripping, action-packed, unconventional thriller.
