Review of Disappearance

[Himanshu K Yadav]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Disappearance" by Julien Ayotte.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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The plot of the novel Disappearance by Julien Ayotte is a major player in the story. The idea of getting inside the supposedly “unbreachable” WITSEC program is a very scary idea that instantly grabs the reader’s attention. The situation where witnesses are no longer safe is high-stakes, so the tension starts as early as possible.
 
The investigation hinges on an intriguing duo: Paul O'Malley, with him sitting on the pressurized chair as the director, and Harry Esten, the old FBI agent who has experience. The diversified strengths of the Trump team—O'Malley's leadership and Esten's experience—led to an effective team. The conflicting nature of O'Malley and Esten is an interesting headway for diverse partnerships, each with different strengths.
 
The suspense is in the very depth that covers the truth. Peeling off an insider who violates trust by dealing with information as well as an assassin who murders is one of the best techniques that strengthens the context of a story. The description invites everybody into the story, inviting them to see the high-speed action scenes with hopes of a surprising final struggle.
 
Nevertheless, some essentials remain unclear. The reasons for the villains—the crooked marshal and the assassin—being so essential for making the opponents attractive. The reasons behind their actions enrich the narrative and make it more impactful. Moreover, deeper character development goes against their role description. 
 
I would rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. The editing was excellent. I can't remember anything to dislike, but some points I wanted to mention. Ultimately, the dynamic that has the potential to be very compelling is between Paul O'Malley, the beleaguered director of WITSEC, and Harry Esten, the retired FBI agent. O'Malley's tight leadership can serve as a counterpart to Esten's time-tested skills. That is perfectly done by Julien Ayotte.
 
Overall, if you're a fan of suspense stories, then this novel will be for you, especially those who are drawn to investigating cases that hinge on a single issue and those who like well-constructed character development. Some are concerned with such violence, while others seeking a more serious tone should weigh these factors up before taking the book.

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Disappearance
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[Loice Akello]

The review is good. Congratulations.

[Amy Luman]

This is a book that I would like to read. In fact, I think that I’ll go get it right now. Characters that have real problems but seem to overcome them are my favorite. Thanks!