Today I am sharing my review from June this year for The Vanished Boy by Harmony Kent... a parent’s worse nightmare.
About the book
It’s so remote out here. Anything could happen …
A missed phone call in the night is all it takes.
When Carole’s 18-year-old son goes missing, she breaks into Jayden’s laptop to try to understand his life.
All too soon, Carole discovers just how little she knew her boy.
And when one lead after another dead-ends, the distraught mother has to face the unthinkable.
Sucked into a sticky web of deceit and lies, nothing is as it seems.
When your life turns inside out and upside down, who would you trust?
My review for the book June 23rd 2021
A parent’s worst nightmare. A missing teenager and a realisation that you didn’t know them as well as you thought you did.
The author has created a fast paced thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat, as widow Carole searches social media for clues as to where her missing son might be. She heads down paths that lead to even more questions, as the empathetic detective in charge of the investigation does his best to keep her updated on developments.
The circle of family and friends she can turn to is small, and as she slowly uncovers key pieces of information, she begins to feel even more isolated and her sanity is threatened. The physical evidence mounts up and turns her world upside down; trust in everything and everyone in her life is challenged.
The characters are relatable, as are the extremes of emotions and pain that fuel the events leading to the unexpected climax of the story.
Can you believe all that you see and hear? Or are you being manipulated by someone with something to hide? You will have to read the book to find out.
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A small selection of other books by Harmony Kent
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About Harmony Kent
After spending around thirteen years as an ordained Buddhist monk, living in a Zen Buddhist temple, and six years after a life-changing injury following a surgical error, Harmony Kent returned to the world at the tender age of forty.
Indie Author Harmony Kent is an award winning multi-genre author. Her publications include:
The Battle for Brisingamen (Fantasy Fiction) AIA approved – The Glade (Mystery/Thriller) AIA Approved/BRAG Medallion Honouree/New Apple Literary Awards Official Selection Honours 2015 – Elemental Earth (YA Fantasy Fiction) – Polish Your Prose: Essential Editing Tips for Authors (Writing/Editing) New Apple Literary Awards Top Medallist Honours 2015 – Finding Katie (Women’s Fiction) – Slices of Soul (Contemporary Poetry) – Interludes (Erotic Short Stories) – Moments (Short Stories and Poetry) – Jewel in the Mud (Zen Musings) Backstage (Erotic Romance)- Interludes 2 (Erotic Short Stories)
As well as being an avid reader and writer, Harmony also offers reviews and supports her fellow indie authors, Harmony works hard to promote and protect high standards within the indie publishing arena. She is always on the look out for talent and excellence, and will freely promote any authors or books who she feels have these attributes. Harmony lives in Cornwall, England. Harmony is passionate about supporting her fellow authors.
Thanks for dropping in today and I hope you have enjoyed my review for Harmony’s book.
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I loved that book. Harmony is a talented writer which is very evident in “The Vanished Boy.” Thank you for featuring her today, Sally.
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Thanks Karen..hugsx
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This book is on my TBR. I look forward to reading it. 🙂
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Wonderful Yvette.. thank you…xxx
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Yay! Thanks, Yvi 🙂
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I enjoyed reading The Vanished Boy. Losing your child is every parent’s worst nightmare. Toss in the fact that Carole previously lost her husband, and it added to the heartbreak.
I also have read Polish Your Prose for those who want to refresh their grammar skills. Harmony has plenty of easy-to-understand suggestions, great examples, and tips that I found helpful.
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Great thanks Pete for adding your thoughts on The Vanished Boy and for your recommendation for Polish Your Prose.. Harmony is multi-talented… xx
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Thanks so much for your recommendation, Pete! 💕🙂
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I loved The Vanished Boy. This is a great review!
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Thanks Joan and for adding a boost for the book..xx
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Thanks, Joan 🙂
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Such a good review, Sally – congratulations to Harmony. Toni x
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Thanks Toni..hugsx
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I’m thrilled with it. Thanks, Toni 🙂
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A fantastic review, with a great summary, working wonderful as an appetizer. 😉 xx Michael
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Thanks Michael..hugsx
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Yay! Thanks, Michael 🙂
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😊😊 Thank you as well, Harmony! Enjoy your evening. xx Michael
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Reblogged this on OPENED HERE >> https:/BOOKS.ESLARN-NET.DE.
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Thanks for sharing Michael…hugsx
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Thank you as well, Sally! hugsx
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Thanks for sharing, Michael 🙂
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Wonderful review, Sally. My heart bled for that poor mother. Harmony did a fantastic job of pulling the reader into her head and all the fear she carried became ours. A great read!
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Thanks Jacquie and for adding your thoughts on the book…hugsxx
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Thanks so much, Jacquie! 🙂
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Yay, Harmony! I’ll have to start working my way through all of your books! ❤ Thanks, Sally, for featuring her. ❤
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Thanks Colleen ♥
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You are most welcome. ❤
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Thanks, Colleen! 💕🙂
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You’re welcome. 🧡🍂
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Oooh, sounds juicy and enticing. Good thing I have a copy! Great review Sal, and congrats to Harmony ❤
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Thanks Debby ♥
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Thanks, Debby 🙂
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Excellent review, Sally. Congratulations to Harmony.
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Thanks John…hugsx
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Thanks, John 🙂
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HI Sally, I remember your review of this book of Harmony’s. It sounds like a good one.
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It is Robbie.. very suspenseful.. xxx
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Thanks, Robbie 🙂
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That handy word ‘intrigue’ quickly comes to mind, Sally! Thanks for the great review. What a fascinating, while problematic, life Harmony has had! The best of luck to her. Hugs xx
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A very handy word, lols. Thanks so much, Joy 🙂
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Thanks Joy ♥
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Good review! I enjoyed this read 🙂
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Thanks, Denise! 🙂
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Thanks Denise and for adding your boost for Harmony’s book..hugs
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Wonderful to see Harmony presented here today. I read this one and can recommend it highly.
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Thanks so much, Craig 🙂
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Great Craig and thanks for adding your recommendation…xx
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Wonderful review. I think I know my children but Harmony’s premise question is accurate: Do I? Scary.
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Totally scary! Thanks, Jacqui 🙂
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Thanks Jacqui.. a book that will make you think twice…hugsx
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Thanks for the reblog, Chris 🙂
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Welcome, Harmony 🤗
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Thanks for sharing Chris…hugsx♥
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Welcome, Sally 🤗❤️🤗
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I remember when I started reading The Vanished Boy. I skipped working one day so I could finish it in one sitting. I DEVOURED it in record time. It’s outstanding. I hope she continues to write in this genre; she really found her niche.
Great review, Sally.
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Sorry about your work day, lols 😂 So thrilled you enjoyed The Vanished Boy so much. Thanks, Staci 🙂
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Thanks Staci and for adding your recommendation.. I am sure Harmony will take your comment on board..hugsx
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What a wonderful review for Harmony’s book, Sally. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and agree with your take on it! Congrats to Harmony!!
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Thanks so much, Jan. I’m so awed and delighted with readers’ responses to The Vanished Boy 🙂
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Thanks Jan.. delighted to share again…hugsx
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I loved The Vanished Boy! Thank you, Sally, for featuring it and lovely Harmony. 💗
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Thanks so much, Gwen. You’ve brought a smile 🙂
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Thanks Gwen and for adding your boost to the book..♥
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This sounds like a harrowing tale of an all too possible event these days. Just how well do we know our children and is our trust too easily manipulated? Harmony will provide the answers.
Gigantic Hugs
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It’s a scary world for sure. Thanks, David. Huge hugs your way 🙂
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Thanks David.. so many more freedoms and temptations to contend with that we could not even dream of at that age… xxhugs xxx
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Congratulations on a book that all parents of teenagers should read. I have tweeted this too.
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Thanks so much for sharing and your congratulations! 🙂
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Thanks very much Joyce.. as you say one that both age groups should read…hugsx
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This book sounds like a winner, Harmony. Thanks for introducing us, Sally.
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Thanks, Noelle. It’s getting lots of fab feedback, and I keep doing my happy dance 🙂
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Glad you enjoyed Noelle… hugsx
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A wonderful, review, Harmony. The book sounds great.
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Thanks so much, Vivienne. I’m thrilled with Sally’s review and share here 🙂
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Thanks Viv.. xxx
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