The Vanishing at Opal Creek

A Thomas Austin Crime Thriller, Book 10

By: D.D. Black

Narrated by: Joe Hempel

Lights. Camera. Murder.

Amidst the rugged beauty of Oregon's Opal Creek Wilderness, a contestant on a reality survival show falls to his death from an isolated cliff, his body later devoured by black bears. The show's producers are spinning it as a tragic accident, but local police suspect murder.

While enjoying a leisurely tour of the Oregon wine country, Detective Thomas Austin is drawn into the mystery when he learns that the deceased is a well-known author who lived minutes from his own home. Joining the investigations, Austin must navigate conflicting stories from the show's crew and contestants along with protestors, paparazzi, a local tribe, and even Bigfoot hunters. As Austin delves deeper into the dark secrets of the reality show and its participants, he uncovers a web of lies and hidden agendas that threaten to consume him.

And when a crew member vanishes, the investigation takes a turn more twisted and sinister than Austin could have imagined. In a world where reality is just another carefully crafted performance, lines between truth and fiction begin to blur.

With time running out and the murderer always one step ahead, can Austin separate fact from fiction and catch the killer before it's too late?

Series List (can be listened to in any order):

Book 1: The Bones at Point No Point

Book 2: The Shadows of Pike Place

Book 3: The Fallen of Foulweather Bluff

Book 4: The Horror at Murden Cove

Book 5: The Terror in the Emerald City

Book 6: The Drowning at Dyes Inlet

Book 7: The Nightmare at Manhattan Beach

Book 8: The Silence at Mystery Bay

Book 9: The Darkness at Deception Pass

Book 10: The Vanishing at Opal Creek

Book 11: The Secrets of Second Beach (available for pre-order)

©2024 D.D. Black (P)2024 D.D. Black

continually growing characters.

Always a great storyline. DD Black never disappoints. Great surprise ending! They just get better and better.

Please pronounce local sites correctly!

I grew up in Oregon and now live on the Kitsap Peninsula. The stories not bad and it’s fun recognizing local sites. I was able to get by the mispronunciation of Spokane, but Willamette - nope. It’s Wil-lam-ette.

Pronunciation

Could you please pronounce Willamette correctly not Will uh Mett
Learn the local dialect/pronunciations.
Please end thank you

Good

I cannot complain about this writer as the stories are great and I love Thomas Austin, BUT who in this country does not do a DNA test upon death. Who was the bear eaten dead man. I hate these mistakes.

Such a good book!

I loved this series! The performance was great and the story was amazing! I love the crime aspect but also the characters lives and their journey through each book. Such a great series! I highly recommend!!