Now You See Them

It is 1963, and the vibrant seaside town of Brighton is shifting with the cultural tides of mods and rockers. Detective Superintendent Edgar Stephens is settling into married life with his former colleague Emma. Meanwhile, his old friend Max Mephisto is enjoying cinematic success in Hollywood, and Max's daughter Ruby is building her own television career.

The peaceful new normal is shattered when a local boarding school student named Rhonda disappears without a trace. As Edgar and Emma delve into the investigation, they realize this case bears a striking resemblance to a string of previously unsolved disappearances involving young women. The couple must navigate the evolving social landscape of the sixties to uncover the truth behind the missing girls.

As the fifth installment in Elly Griffiths' historical crime series, this novel delivers a compelling police investigation steeped in period atmosphere. The story captures the essence of a rapidly changing post-war society while offering a deeply engaging puzzle for mystery enthusiasts.