The Stranger Vanishes
The Stranger Vanishes by Wendy Corsi Staub is a cozy mystery published by Severn House on October 4, 2022. This edition spans 224 pages and is written in English. Set in the unique village of Lily Dale, where residents claim to communicate with the dead, the story follows young widow Bella Jordan, who remains skeptical of the supernatural despite her friends’ beliefs. When a mysterious stranger appears at her guesthouse on Juneteenth and vanishes the next day, Bella is determined to uncover the truth behind his sudden disappearance.
Readers will find a blend of mystery and charm as Bella navigates her life filled with her young son, two cats, and a cast of quirky neighbors. The narrative explores themes of skepticism and belief, as Bella grapples with the strange occurrences surrounding her. With elements of the paranormal and a focus on amateur sleuthing, The Stranger Vanishes invites readers into a world where the line between reality and the supernatural blurs, making it an engaging addition to the cozy mystery genre. This is the fifth installment in the Lily Dale series, allowing newcomers to jump right into Bella’s adventures.
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New York Times bestseller Wendy Corsi Staub is back, with a new heart-warming cozy mystery set in the magical village of Lily Dale
In the quirky, picturesque lakeside community of Lily Dale, where the residents can talk to the dead, young widow Bella Jordan is the lone skeptic among believers. She doesn’t believe in ghosts . . . but after a year in the village, she would admit that her new friends do sometimes seem to know impossible things.
Still, when a Black stranger dressed in old-fashioned clothing arrives unexpectedly at Bella’s guesthouse at midnight on Juneteenth, only to vanish the next day as if he’d never existed, Bella’s sure there has to be a logical explanation. One that has nothing to do with the strange warning Odelia, the medium next door, delivers from the Spirits: Beware of . . . Barry?!
Bella doesn’t know a Barry, and she has enough people in her life already, what with her young son Max and their two kitties, handsome vet Drew, a plethora of kind but nosy neighbors and a full house of summer guests. But as the mystery of the missing stranger deepens, she starts to wonder: did the Spirits really mean Barry? Or did they mean bury . . .
If you’re a fan of gentle mysteries filled with quirky but endearing characters, and haven’t met Bella and her friends yet, you’re in for a real treat! The Stranger Vanishes is the fifth Lily Dale cozy, and it’s safe to jump right in.
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