Gone Without a Trace

True Stories of Missing Travelers

Where do travelers go when they vanish abroad—and why do so many cases remain unsolved?

Gone Without a Trace: True Stories of Missing Travelers is a powerful work of true crime nonfiction that investigates real disappearances from around the world, written by Anne Brown—a solo female slow traveler writing under a pen name for personal safety.

From Lars Mittank in Bulgaria to Tiphaine Véron in Japan, Ophélie Bretnacher in Hungary, Madeleine McCann in Portugal, and Sudiksha Konanki in the Dominican Republic, these are the true stories of travelers whose adventures ended in mystery. Each case is presented with verified facts, official records, and documented evidence.

Inside this book you’ll find:
• Factual, well-sourced investigations of missing travelers and unsolved disappearances
• Insights into international investigations, law enforcement challenges, and global cooperation
• A look at how families, tourism, and government policy are affected when travelers vanish
• Realistic travel-safety recommendations for solo explorers and long-stay guests
• A full Appendix of Verified Sources and References—allowing readers to check every fact for themselves

Unlike most true-crime titles, this book separates confirmed information from speculation. Every chapter is based on publicly available reports from police, embassies, Interpol, and respected news agencies. Gone Without a Trace invites readers to question how people can disappear in a hyper-connected world—and why many may never be found.

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