Harper Adams was a detective but lost her job due to outrage and corruption following the shooting of a teenager.
She moved home, unsure of her future, and her late sister's best friends daughter is kidnapped.
Harper's sister was kidnapped and killed twenty years before and the police bungled the case. It seems like the same thing is happening all over again. Are the cases connected? Why does the father and the police insist that the child is a runaway?
Harper is doing her own investigation, with the help of James Malcolm, a former crime boss.

An excellent book, my first by this author, and I am happy to have been chose to read it.
Full of suspense and although it started slightly slow for me, from the middle of the book, it was just action and twists!
I like Harper, she carries a lot of guilt because of her sisters' abduction, and her mother blames her for not acting when her sister was grabbed.
Her problems since then have caused her to drink too much, and I hope she beats the alcoholism, and realises it is a crutch that she doesn't need.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

Man oh man! I'm not big on books about cops but this one was pretty darn good. I can't wait for the next one to come out.

Swank did it! This book had me hooked from the beginning! I couldn't put it down because I wanted to see the outcome! I had to charge my kindle and read in low light not to wake my family so that I could get the answers! Great read!

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I love a good detective book even if Harper is a ex detective. Harper is such a interesting character who you just love and sometimes feel a little sorry for. During the book I had many wishes for her I felt that connected to her. Im hoping some will come true in the next books. Malcom is my favourite kind of character dark mysterious bad. They both work well together and I hope they continue to work together.
This is book was a crazy ride i actually thought I had it all worked out but nope I was soooooo wrong which is my favourite thing about a thriller. The guessing the twists the turns it kept me pulling me back in. I would definitely recommend for any crime mystery thriller lovers out there.

"Little Girl Vanished" by Denise Grover Swank is a gripping and intense novel that captivates readers from the beginning. The story is about a mother, Jadyn, who is searching for her missing daughter, Hayley. Set in a small southern town, the novel offers intrigue and suspense as Jadyn tries to uncover the truth behind her daughter's disappearance.

The author presents various characters who all seem to have something to hide, making it difficult for Jadyn to find answers. Swank expertly offers twists and turns that leave readers hooked throughout the novel.

The writing style in "Little Girl Vanished" is fast-paced and compelling, creating a sense of urgency that propels readers through the plot. The book's characters are well-defined, presenting an array of personalities and motives that lead readers to question who might be responsible for the young girl's disappearance.

Overall, "Little Girl Vanished" is a fantastic thriller that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. With a complex plot and intriguing characters, it is a must-read for anyone who enjoys suspense and mystery novels. Swank's writing style is brilliant, creating an atmospheric and thrilling read from start to finish.

It’s been several years since I have read anything by DGS, so when I saw this come available k I thought I would give it a try and see if I still liked her writing style, and I am glad I did. I enjoyed the story and I will look for book 2 in the series.
Harper Adams is a disgraced cop who is forced to move back home to her parents house. In Arkansas, even though she had vowed to herself that she never would. Her family history there involved the kidnapping and murder of her sister many years ago and neither she nor her family have really fully recovered from it. Now she is basically a functioning alcoholic after she was accused of shooting an unarmed kid-but she swears it wasn’t true-he had a gun-but somehow the gun “disappeared “ and she was penalized for her actions
Soon after her arrival in town, Ava, the daughter of her late sister’s best friend goes missing, and there are some striking similarities in the disappearances of both girls and the local police seem to be quite ineffective at handling the case, so Ava’s mom asks Harper to try to find Ava. Harper has to make alliances with people she wouldn’t normally trust, but she knows if she doesn’t do something, Ava is likely to meet the same fate as her sister, and Harper is determined not to let that happen.
But, has Ava just run away, as is being claimed by some of the family members or has something more sinister taken place? How is is connected to Harper’s sister’s case?
This was engaging and engrossing and I liked the characters. Not your typical detective story.
Thanks to DGS and NetGalley for this eArc in exchange for my review.

Little Girl Vanished will have you turning the pages so fast flying threw the story and then throwing up your hands when you reach the end begging for the next book to be out already.

Harper Adams is beyond struggling; she’s in a raw and emotional state that leaves you feeling sympathetic. Harper is begrudgingly back home after her life in Little Rock fell apart- she’s no longer a detective and everyone turned their backs on her trying to tell her she didn’t see what she knows she saw. When a little girl goes missing and the disappearance is strangely similar to her sister’s kidnapping and death begin to arise- the past come barreling back at Harper and help comes from an unlikely source leaving her with two choice. Team up with a known criminal and try to find the missing girl or continue to drown her sorrows in a bottle and stay stuck.

I’m already desperate for the next book in this series because I have so many questions and I need answers. I want to know more about Harper and what happened in Little Rock and more about James and his past and if the town is gonna be big enough for the two of them.

Blown away! This story drew me in from the first page and I couldn't stop until I finished it. It will take you on a journey with a strong female lead guiding you through the twists and turns. This is my first by this author and it won't be the last!

This is the way to start a new series! Action packed, full of suspense and twists, I couldn't put this book down. Harper is a complex character and I am excited to watch her develop. James is intriguing. The mystery keeps you guessing. I can't wait for the next one!

Little Girl Vanished by Denise Grover Swank is one of those books that grabs you right from the get-go and refuses to let you go! Superbly written and full of action and suspense, this mystery is the page-turner you are looking for this summer!
The main character of disgraced, ex-detective Harper Adams is delightfully flawed and struggling, and yet able to rise above her challenges to investigate the kidnapping of a friend's daughter, even when the police and father insist she has just run away. Harper's back story is both heartbreaking and full of mystery itself, and I hope the story behind her obvious framing at the hands of her former police department is explained in future books. She is not the only character broken by the kidnapping of her own sister years before, and the fallout is skillfully portrayed in the characters of her parents.
I have never read anything by this author before, but apparently the character of James Malcolm is a carry over from another series of hers, and I'm sure that fans will be delighted to encounter him again. For those of us new to the author, his character is tantalizingly multi-faceted and fascinating.
I could not put this book down and highly recommend it to fans of mystery and thrillers.
I was thrilled to receive an ARC of #LittleGirlVanished from #NetGalley .

Red herrings and surprises keep this story moving quickly. Third person narration makes it an easy read. Realistic characters kept me intrigued. This talented author has written a page turner. This book was sent to me electronically by Netgalley for review. Thanks to the publisher and the gifted author. Murder and kidnapping are at the center of this story. T reads like real crime. The language does not add to the plot.

Good book! This book had a bit of everything! It had suspense, intrigue, Kidnapping, murder, mystery, revenge, A great who done it, great police work and some really crazy twists and turns that i did not see coming! The storyline was very interesting and kept me glued to my Kindle! I definitely recommend reading this book as it was well worth reading! Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!

This is the first book in a new mystery series with Harper Adams who has returned to her hometown in disgrace. While she tries to figure out her new life, one of her friend’s daughters is kidnapped and it is similar to Harper’s little sister’s kidnapping. Fearing the police won’t be able to save the little girl, Harper enlists the help of James Malcolm, a reported former crime boss. I couldn’t put this book down and can’t wait for the next one!

First book I've read by this author, and it is also the first in a new series. I have to say I really enjoyed it - great character development, good plot and I liked the writing style. I'm really looking forward to seeing Harpers growth as a character as the series progresses.

Thank you #netgalley and #booksgosocial for the eARC.

I devoured this book… I read it cover to cover in one sitting, and I am completely blown away, and I cannot wait to see what happens with these characters!

While, this is my first book from this author it will definitely not be my last, and I am excited to see where the series takes me

A good read with an interesting storyline and characters which is an excellent start to the beginning of a new series.

Thank you to Netgalley and Booksgosocial for this ARC which I would recommend.

Discovering a new author with a great backlist is like winning the jackpot. That’s what it was like for me when I discovered Denise Grover Swank this past year. I quickly became a huge fan girl of the Rose Gardner series and especially of James Malcolm. I admit to a bit of ugly crying in the last book. If you’ve read them then you know what I mean.

When I heard there was a new series coming out featuring James in it, I was ecstatic! Little Girl Vanished is the first book in a new series featuring disgraced Little Rock cop, Harper Adams. Harper has returned home to Jackson Creek, Arkansas to lick her wounds and drink her problems away. She hasn’t felt welcome in her home since her younger sister was kidnapped and murdered twenty-one years ago while in her care. She's felt guilty about it ever since.

Soon after her arrival, another little girl goes missing and the disappearance is eerily similar to her sister’s kidnapping. Strangely the girl is the daughter of her sister’s former best friend who asks her to find her daughter.

While investigating she meets the former crime lord, James Malcolm, who spent four years in prison and is now running a bar in her hometown. They don’t hit it off very well at first, but soon join forces, somewhat regrettably to both, to find the missing girl.

I enjoyed this story so much. Harper was the perfect jaded cop, a tough lady on the surface with a dry sense of humor and a strong resolve to find this child. James was his usual outstanding soft-spoken self until he’s very angry and then pulling a couple of moves that left Harper nearly speechless.

This book was full of unbelievable twists and turns. Just when I thought I figured out who the bad guys were, it would do a total three-sixty. I am very eagerly awaiting the next book in the series, Long Gone.

Thank you to NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my honest opinion. I gave this book five fabulous stars!

This is my first book by this author. But it’s has been a great introduction.
A strong willed but damaged female due to a past trauma is how to describe the main protagonist, Harper Adams. Yes, this is a common description in police procedural novels but this is a great character, flaws and all, and this book is a brilliant introduction to a new series.
Well written, a good thought out plot and substance to create a backstory to a future series makes this an excellent book one.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC of Little Girl Vanished by Denise Grover Swank that I read and reviewed.
I was hooked on this book from the start and I can honestly say I did not put it down. I sat and read it from start to finish in one sitting it was that good. Harper Adams was one of those characters that was not perfect and she was flawed enough that just about anyone could relate to her.
In this book she finds herself in a situation that hits very close to home, a child is missing and it reminds her a lot of her sisters kidnapping that happened twenty some years earlier and ended in her death. Harper feels like the police botched her sisters case and are not doing enough to save her friends child so she gets involved in this case and uncovers more then she wants to know about her town, her sister’s disappearance years before and the people around her.
This book kept me up for hour reading it and trying to guess who was behind everything. I loved it from the start and I loved it even more when I finished it. I can’t wait until the next Harper Adams book comes out next year. I think I have a new female hero to add to my list of favorites list along with the like of Josie Quinn. Harper Adams is a star in the making.
Little Girl Vanished gets five out of five stars from me.

The first book I have read from this author. A solid four star read. Great premise. Well written. Good characters. Page turner. Plenty of suspense to keep me guessing. I wouldI definitely would read the next novel. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the chance to review it.