As much as I loved this series, it felt like each book had less and less impact. This was probably the weakest in the series, but overall it was still a good read. I appreciated the character development over the span of the 4 books, not only the development of the survivors but the agents as well.

I was very excited to get this early, before the release date. I love this author, and this series!

The first book in this series, The Butterfly Garden, was outstanding. I then found myself disappointed by the next, as it didn't have the same intensity ( and for other reasons). The Vanishing Season was almost as good as the first book. Whereas the Butterfly Garden was told primarily from the perspective of the victims, this one was told with the story of the agents in the foreground, with the mystery almost as a background.

The story of the missing girl was interesting by itself. But to me, it was used as background to exploring the lives and emotions of the FBI agents. I loved getting to know them better and was totally engrossed at times. The way that this was written, I could feel their emotions along with them.

I think this will be enjoyed so much more if you read the first books in the series before you read this. That being said, it is a stand alone book and it's certainly a good story. But why wouldn't you want to get the most out of it?

I really enjoy this author's writing style and look forward to what she puts out next.

Wow wow wow!! Firstly I adore this author. the Butterfly Garden is hands down my all time favourite book. So when I see a new Dot Hutchison I get excited. This book did not disappoint!! Thanks @netgalley for the opportunity to read this early, I don’t know if I could have waited till the release date. This book takes us through the case of a missing 8 year old , blonde hair blue eyed child. Through a diligent ex detective is possibility exists that this case is tied to other missing blonde, blue eyed little girls. One of whom is Brans missing little sister from many many moons ago. Will these cases tie together? How many little girls have been taken? Are you ready to read this? Absolutely gut wrenching, it was suspended and terrifying and emotional. Yes, emotional, I cried my eyes out for the last 45 mins of reading. This book comes very close to Butterfly Garden Status for me. The characters are just wonderful as usual. I can not wait for another. Please Dot Hutchison, don’t stop giving us these books!!!

Confession....I read and enjoyed The Butterfly Garden, but the next two in the Collecror series have been on my shelf. Too many books, two little time. That being said, you can enjoy The Vanishing Season on it’s own, which is always a good thing!
Dot Hutchinson is a superb storyteller, and The Vanishing Season lives up to her reputation.
8 year old Brooklyn has gone missing. What makes her disappearance stand out to the FBI agents assigned is her resemblance to other missing girls, as well as Agent Eliza Sterling.
This disappearance turns out to be a bigger story than most, and leads to a suspenseful and engrossing read.

There is one thing I hated about this book: it's the last one in the series. Everything else, I loved. It is a good ending, even if I will miss the characters that we have gotten to know through four volumes. The first one focused on the victims and the law-enforcement team was more in the background. As the novels came, the story shifted and this last one is entirely told from the perspective of the FBI team that investigate the worst of crimes, those against children. This time even the case involves one of the team members, as the disappearance of a girl may be tied to that of Eddison's little sister, back when he was a boy. Eliza Sterling is the narrator this time and, being part of the FBI team and Eddison's girlfriend, she really understands what's going on. All the characters we've met through the series are here. You don't need to read the volumes in order, but it will help. As I mentioned, I'm sad that this is the end but I'm happy where the story leaves off. This is a rare book in which the swift action doesn't get in the way of character development.

What a incredible book to complete the intriguing four book series! The book captivated me from the very beginning, I felt as if I was right there in the middle of the action. Child abduction is such an heart wrenching subject to read about, The characters and their stories are so fascinating, through all of their own tragedies they found each formed a family , and all still have hope for their lives. I am going to miss reading about this group of characters, the end was satisfying. I will admit I wept a few times during the story. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the advanced copy.
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The latest (and final?) installment in Dot Hutchison's 'The Collector" series might not be as fast-paced and horrifying as the previous three titles, but it still kept me on the edge of my seat! Don't start reading it unless you have time to finish it in one sitting!

Being a huge fan of the collector series, I was super excited to read this new book.

Simply wow, this book should come with a warning because once you start you'll be glued till the very last line.

Amazing suspenseful and pacey plot with a brilliant epilogue that weaves past and present events in one full circle.

I wholeheartedly recommend this series, and they are best read in order to get all the details.

Thanks #Netgalley, the publisher, and the author for a chance to read this wonderful book.

Awesome, simply awesome.

I don’t think there’s many that can spin a tale like Dot Hutchison. She creates magic. The characters, plots and settings are so real and captivating. The dialogue is so fun to read, especially when the characters break out their native tongue. Also the way that she layers the stories so that they overlap and tie into each other but yet are such different stories is quite impressive.

Don’t get me wrong, nothing will ever be The Butterfly Garden. That was sublime. I couldn’t put it down, and when I did, I couldn’t stop talking about it. That’s a hard act to follow. But she does follow, just in a different way.

This one focuses on Eliza and Bran but all the cast is back in full force, including some of the butterflies and Priya. It’s quite the story. There are many dark and sad moments but there is also a lot of tender and funny ones too. Did it have its faults? Surely not every blond looks alike? Also, the way they figured out the culprit was quite tidy. But those are two minor nitpicks in an otherwise fabulous story...

The epilogue wraps up with a sweet walk down memory lane. I’m absolutely heartbroken to see it end.

Thanks to NetGalley, the author and Thomas & Mercer for a copy in exchange for a review.

Omg this was a crazy thriller with a plot that reminded me of criminal minds. I recommend that you read the first 3 books to understand some of the events the FBI agents mentioned.