The Day She Disappeared

De: Sam Genever

Narrado por: Peter Noble

Discover the most gripping crime thriller of the year. Winner of the Joffe Books Prize. TRUST NO ONE.

Johannesburg, 1980s Apartheid South Africa.

Augustine flees her vengeful ex-boyfriend with nothing but her child and the clothes on her back, terrified he will find her.

Because she also possesses a dangerous secret.

One he will kill for. One he will never stop hunting her for.

But Augustine is rescued by a wealthy white housewife who takes pity on her, offering both employment and refuge. Or so she thinks.

It might seem that she is safe inside the walls of the prosperous Diamond family home, but outside her every move is watched. Her sanctuary has become her prison.

In this city, where trust is a rare commodity, Augustine has made a mistake that could cost her everything.

This absolutely gripping crime thriller is perfect for fans of Deon Meyer, J.M. Coetzee, Chris Hammer, Jane Harper, Chris Whitaker or Paul Mendelson.

THE SETTING

In the heart of 1980s Johannesburg, where sprawling suburbs meet crime-ridden neighbourhoods, the line between privilege and poverty is razor-thin. The quiet, suburban streets hide dark secrets behind their pristine facades while the streets hum with tension.

©2022 Sam Genever (P)2025 Audible Ltd.

the action of the story

I couldn't get into the book they was all over the place with the story. I never fid figure outta what happened to augustine

And then nothing.

Maybe if I have read this instead of listening the review could be different, but doubtful. The narrator was great. The story had too much, too little, too long, not enough. An ending wrapped up with a bow that doesn’t fit the author’s style for the rest of the book. Shrug. If you enjoyed it, I am glad you did! This is only my opinion, tiny as it is. <3

Confused

This story has too much going on, I’m gonna have to listen again because I was totally lost. I’m like what happened to Justice, Maggie, Brown Sugar. Who was the Detectives daughter ?

Slow to develop

Excellent narration for a slow story. A mystery investigation spanning over 25 years is long. And by necessity, minutely detailed.

Long winded

The book had a good premise but the narrator had a monotonous voice which made it hard to keep my attention. Because of that I had a hard time paying attention and with all the many different characters, it was challenging to keep track of them all. Too many avenues and the ending was disappointing.

Not what I expected in the end!

I like the beginning and the end was unexpected in a great way. The middle had me taking several breaks to understand what I was listening to before I got totally lost. Could have been the monotone. But needed for the story line.

Difficult to understand narrator

Was unable to finish due to inability to understand the narrator. I just couldn’t get into his rhythm/accent.

Too confusing

I have no idea what happened to half off the people it was all over the place

Vague Unraveling

The epilogue at least answers a few questions but you had to survive the hours of vague story.

The middle is where it got good

Slow confusing start but super god midway and ending . The reading on the women agh made them sound like seventy year olds, perhaps more upbeat reader on them.