Vanished in the Crowd

Molly Murphy Mysteries, Book 22

In the latest in the New York Times bestselling series from Rhys Bowen and Clare Broyles, retired detective Molly Murphy Sullivan investigates the disappearance of a female scientist

New York is busier than ever as two million visitors come to the city to witness the Hudson-Fulton celebration in 1909, marking the 300th anniversary of Henry Hudson's discovery of the Hudson River. Parades, exhibitions, carnivals, and a marvelous display of the wonders of the latest invention—electricity—across the city make for two straight weeks of celebrations, which Molly and her family, along with their friends Sid and Gus, are excited to enjoy. But Molly is secretly dealing with financial troubles. She is too proud to ask her friends for a loan, but when they want to hire her as a detective she jumps at the chance.

Sid and Gus are hosting fellow Vassar graduates to take part in one of the parades but one of the women, a brilliant scientist, never shows up. It seems nobody knows where she is, including her husband. Is she trying to run away from her life or is it something more sinister? Why have the Vassar women really come to New York City? When Daniel asks Molly to spy on her friends and find out just what they are planning she finds her loyalties horribly divided. Then the parade turns deadly and only Molly has the tools to find out the truth.

©2026 Janet Quin-Harkin (writing as Rhys Bowen) and Clare Broyles (P)2026 Audible, Inc.

Love the new direction

I think now that mother and daughter are collaborating, each book since the beginning of that has gotten better. I am glad that these Catholics from Ireland actually go to church occasionally.
I love the partnership in detection that is developing.
So glad to have a new Molly Murphy book to read/listen to. I have missed them till this one came out.

Another good one!

I think Daniel needs a round of applause 👏 for finally awakening to Molly’s skill and talent as a detective. Excellent narration, as always, by Nicola Barber. Looking forward to book 23!

Great Historical Series

Author Rhys Bowen's indomitable character, Molly Murphy has changed quite bit, as have her circumstances, since fleeing Ireland as a fugitive and possible murderer in the first book. From book to book, Molly has had reasons to investigate crimes, including working as a private investigator or being pulled into cases involving friends or family. Now married to former New York City Police Captain Daniel Sullivan who is the head of the brand new New York branch of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and mother to three children, Molly still manages to find herself dawn into cases that she is uniquely positioned to solve. At the conclusion of this story, Molly makes a decision for her future that promises more adventures to come.

Bowen, had paused the series until she was joined in writing it by her daughter, Clare Broyles. Although the tenor has changed a bit, remarkable historical accuracy and relevant topics, make this a series to treasure.
Excellent narration.

The relationship between Molly and Daniel.

The clever way the authors ended the story. The main characters have come a long way, and I am looking forward to the next story!

I love always love Molly’s character and her neighbors

Could not figure out who did it and enjoyed Daniel’s part with FBI and helping Molly with respect