The Disappearing Act

The Impossible Case of MH370

By: Florence de Changy

Narrated by: Laurence Bouvard

Length: 17 hrs and 41 mins

Publisher's summary

‘People often say that non-fiction books read like fast-moving thrillers, but this one genuinely does… This is a splendid book – and highly recommended.’ Daily Mail

A remarkable piece of investigative journalism into one of the most pervasive and troubling mysteries of recent memory.

01:20am, 8 March 2014.

Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, carrying 239 passengers, disappeared into the night, never to be seen or heard from again.

The incident was inexplicable. In a world defined by advanced technology and interconnectedness, how could an entire aircraft become untraceable? Had the flight been subject to a perfect hijack? Perhaps the pilots lost control? And if the plane did crash, where was the wreckage?

Writing for Le Monde in the days and months after the plane’s disappearance, journalist Florence de Changy closely documented the chaotic international investigation that followed, uncovering more questions than answers. Riddled with inconsistencies, contradictions and a lack of basic communication between authorities, the mystery surrounding flight MH370 only deepened.

Now, de Changy offers her own explanation. Drawing together countless eyewitness testimonies, press releases, independent investigative reports and expert opinion, The Disappearing Act offers an eloquent and deeply unnerving narrative of what happened to the missing aircraft.

An incredible feat of investigative journalism and a testament to de Changy’s tenacity and resolve, this book is an exhaustive, gripping account into one of the most profound mysteries of the 21st century.

©2021 Florence de Changy (P)2021 HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Critic reviews

‘Totally brilliant, if unnerving, The Disappearing Act, must be read by anyone wishing to understand one of the greatest mystery of the 21st century.’ Edward Jay Epstein, New York Times bestselling author and investigative journalist

‘With ruthless forensic skill, Florence de Changy has dismantled and discredited the official versions of what happened to the ill-fated flight MH370.’ Victor Mallet, Financial Times Paris bureau chief

‘Based on dozens of clues about the disappearance of MH370, gathered from a wide range of sources, this book hints at an international cover-up where our loved ones have just been collateral damage. For years, the families have been longing to know what really happened whilst being shamelessly strung along by the governments involved. This book brings us closer to the truth than we have ever been. As unpleasant and painful as the real truth may be, The Disappearing Act proves beyond doubt that the official version served to the families was just an incredible string of lies. The authorities must give us answers.’ Ghyslain Wattrelos, author and spokesperson for the families of the missing MH370 passengers

‘This is the definitive book on the disappearance of MH370, which at last demystifies the world’s greatest aviation secret. Florence de Changy was a journalist on the spot who has followed the saga from its opening stages with professional tenacity and an open mind. Her dispassionate and clear-headed unravelling of the evidence and events, which are brought together for the first time into a comprehensive account, makes for a thrilling read and her astonishing conclusions are compelling, if terrifying.’ Clare Rewcastle Brown, Editor, The Sarawak Report

‘In this eerie yet brilliant work of investigative journalism, de Changy pieces together the truth behind the greatest mystery in the history of modern aviation.’New Statesman

Theory is opposite of Occam’s razor

After citing Occam’s Razor, the author violates it by a theory that has so many moving parts requiring the silence of many people for 9 years. How likely is that?

Very eye opening

This book is so well researched and just proves that once again, we are being lied to

Very Interesting

I enjoyed this book very much. It is very well written and the narrator is fantastic. The information revealed in a deep dive is so much more than what we have been told. I am glad there are investigators like her out there dedicated to finding the truth.

Smart and Intriguing

Only a smart and dedicated journalist out for the truth could have written this comprehensive and intriguing report. The reader may not accept her highly political p.o.v. but I dare anyone to prove her opinions wrong. Ms de Changy traveled the globe to present these provocative thoughts to us. I listened intently with an open mind. Loved it.

The best book on mh370 out of the 7 I have read

This book by far has more facts . goes in to multiple realistic theories on what could have happened.

Phenomenal journalism

The most comprehensive, well written and narrated exposé into the disappearance of MH370. The mind boggles at the interference of governments at the expense of human lives. An eye-opening read.

Great book, BAD narrating

This is a monumental, well researched DOCUMENTARY book. The author did not have tunnel vision from the outset as many others. I was one of those who were looking and looking for weeks on end, zooming in, zooming out on the assigned squares...until I realized that all of a sudden I was looking at the southern parts of the Indian ocean, and for the life of me I could not figure out why...? now, I know why.

The narrator is simply TERRIBLE. She is reading/make it sound as if this book is a fictional suspense novel, with wispy voice that can be very enticing to male listeners, but it is inappropriate for a documentary, different character voices, the CONSTAND : "seven seven seven", instead of "triple 7", as the plane is called by most, etc.
It seems that the narrator took the book and made IT HER OWN, AND THAT IS ALSO HIGHLY INAPROPRIATE AND DISRESPECTFUL TO THE AUTHOR. It is NOT YOUR BOOK. You are here to convey THE WRITER and NOT your own take. Madame de Changy is a VERY down to the facts, pragmatic writer and her years of SERIOUS work should not have been downgraded to a mere suspense novel by reading it to the public as one read a love story to silly, gasping women.
Very disappointing.
Also, there are words that pronounced BADLY...eg. coif as queef ?! wth?!
Since narrators actually MAKE A LIVING (and a pretty lucrative at that) of reading books AND recoding it (where they have the freedom to stop and rewind) for masses to listen to, I dont think its too much to ask to do it with some professional integrity and maybe take time to RESEARCH names, words etc. for a correct pronunciation....?!

excellent work!

definitely informative and definitely thought-provoking! don't think I would listen to this if I was planning on going on a trip overseas on a plane... The author did amazing work and I have a ton of respect for her! would love to send her a gift for all of our hard work. if you read this contact me at Refreshing Art Studio llc Thanks again 😁

Outstanding

This book was incredibly well researched, thought provoking and masterfully written. The narrator was fantastic, outstanding beginning to end.

i hope it's solved before i die

well this book definitely poses more questions than answers, but it's well written and beautifully narrated.
i truly hope i live long enough to hear what actually happened. bet on corruption and cover ups and you can get awfully close to the truth. i have no idea what happened, but this book makes me question what i thought was real. not saying she's right, but how can we possibly know at this point. interesting, very good book.