Even after a decade in her small North Carolina mountain town, Abby Lovett feels like an outsider. Known for its outdoor recreation, Cutter's Pass also has a history of mysterious disappearances, seven in the last 25 years. When a man arrives looking for his missing brother, the town closes ranks and Abigail learns how much she doesn't know about her friends and coworkers.

Megan Miranda's latest thriller gets five stars for its setting, but only three for its story. Cutter's Pass makes for an excellent atmospheric town but the supporting characters lack depth and complexity. A slow-build mystery, The Last to Vanish takes its time getting to the action, hoping the tension will keep you engaged. Which means you'll either love this moody thriller or you will find that it drags too much for your mood.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Scribner through Netgalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.