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Vanishing Act (Sisterhood Series)

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It pains me to say it, as this is one of my favorite series, but at 216 pages I am not sure this book is worth the hardcover price. It was a quick read, and one could only wish that real life victims of identity theft were "made whole" in the same way the victims in this book were.

On the plus side, identity theft is an all-too-common crime and Fern Michaels handles it well. As always, she makes great use of the secondary string of characters. As an added bonus, one mystery was solved early in the story. On the other hand, the capture of the dastardly duo did not work for me, and I was disappointed in the resolution. Unfortunately, I can't say more than that without posting spoilers.

One of the most important functions of a book in a series is to advance the arc. Does Vanishing Act do this? Yes and no. As fans of the series already know, the president of the US has promised the Sisterhood a pardon, but has yet to deliver. My hunch is that the pardon is not going to happen. Do I think this is a never-ending series? No, I have the feeling the sisters are getting weary of their roles as vigilantes. I just don't see any of them rebuilding their former lives, as much as they may yearn to.

Recommended, but I would either borrow this book from the library or wait for the paperback.

As an avid reader of the Sisterhood Series, I too hate to admit this, but this was not one of the best, and in my opinion only, I was greatly disappointed in the actual book. The characters are still there, but there wasn't enough actually said or done about the original premise, and that's the incident that happened to the one-of-a-kind Harry, who belongs to the equally one-of-a-kind Yoko. It really seems as though this installment of the series was put together without alot of thought. The Sisters didn't mete out their usual brand of payback, and that was a little disappointing. Where's the fun? Where's the flying by the seat of their pants suspense? Where's the actual "payback" to the culprits once found?

I've looked forward to each and every book in this amagzingly fun and oftentimes funny series since I began reading them, but I dare say, I almost feel ripped off by this installment, and I can only hope the next one has the usual characters, the usual dose of the "uh-oh, here they come" that we've all come to expect. There wasn't any of the usual planning, disguising, flying by the seat of their pants scenarios, that it really leaves one wondering what prompted Ms. Michaels to actually call this book done. I mean no disrespect, but as stated, this wasn't one of the better books, and it really left me wondering what the heck happened to the Sisters I couldn't wait to read about.

There is a storyline here, all the same Sisters are present, but all the other richly described "helpers" aren't even mentioned and were never called upon to assist. That in and of itself may not mean anything, but each of the "helpers" is unique in their own way, and the most prominently missing "helper" was that of the FBI Director, who often found himself torn between his lady love, Kathryn, and his duties as the FBI Director, that you couldn't help sometimes but be nervous for him to see how the whole scarios he found himself or was thrown into would play out. To leave out some of the meatiest characters seems to have been a great disservice to the plot line and the storytelling itself. I'm afraid that there wasn't even really a plausible closure to the original plot line anyway, so you're really left in the dark as to when and how the dark stuff hit the fan, what the punishment was for the culprits, how things would change going forward, etc.

A highly disappointing read, and I probably should have paid closer attention to those that had already read and reviewed it, though I doubt I wouldn't have wanted to find out for myself. I'm only sorry I spent the hours I did reading it, only to be left with a vague "what's happening to our Sisters" feeling. Thank you for reading my review.

Dissapointed in this book. The first of this series were fun to read. This book seemed like it was written overnight and by a amateur.
Do not think I will waster any more money on this series

Fern Micheals can do it......no matter the story she catches ya. The Sisterhood has lasted 16 books now and as much as I enjoy reading and will continue as long as she puts them out I do believe its time they were given their pardon and let them go on with their lives. It's a kick to see a group of women take down men who think they cannot be......I'd like to see more done to them like in the very first Sisterhood story "Weekend Warriors". Look it up!

After reading other Sisterhood novels this was very disappointing. No meat to the story at all and a very short read. The book was done when my Kindle reached 77% and the rest of the material was filler only. whether or not the vigilantes are going to be through solving problems soon i don't know but i got the feel Fern Michaels is bored with them and so am I. i will not buy another Sisterhood story.

After successfully completing their last mission without their mentor Charles Martin (see Under the Radar), who remains missing, the Sisterhood decides to celebrate at their getaway on Big Pine Mountain anyway as he would have expected that of them. As Charles comes home to them, his reception is a bit cold until Yoko welcomes him back. However the pre gala amiable bickering comes to an abrupt halt when Jack Emery calls his fiancée Nikki to tell her Yoko's beloved Harry Wong lost everything including his dojo to an identity theft ring.

Outraged, the Sisterhood vows to not just get Harry back his money and his dojo, they plan to steal the identities of the thieves. With help from their journalist pal Maggie and with Charles back in the fold, they begin their vendetta.

Over the top as usual, this is a fun Sisterhood entry with the ladies doing their typical mission impossible escapades. The story line is fast-paced though even fans of the previous thirteen entries will need a scorecard to keep track of the good gals. Still with a terrific surprising coda, fans will relish the latest avenging exploits of the Sisterhood.

Harriet Klausner

This has been an awesome book to listen to. Fern Michaels is a great writer. Love her books and will buy more for sure.

One of the guys gets hit in the pocketbook and the vigilantes plunge to the rescue. Identity theft is the theme of VANISHING ACT by Fern Michaels in her long running Sisterhood series.
A few surprises and plot twists, but everyone has a part to play for a sound resolution--the story finished too fast for believability.
Nash Black, author of QUALIFYING LAPS.

I always enjoy the sisterhood books they are exciting and you never know what they are going to do next. All of the girls are great but Annie and Marla are a treat. I want to find me a Charles. BUY it

I have become hooked on Fern Michaels. Her series, "the sisterhood", is my particular choice. It is about a group of women, who right the wrongs done to their friends & family. Even tho they are mysteries & sometimes the things they do, are rather drastic, they are usually deserved by the receiver of the punishment. I also would suggest starting at the first of the series, as they include all the members of the sisterhood & how the group was started in the first place. I look forward to each new story & this, one of the latest, is very good. They are an excellent read, particularly for mystery fans.[[ASIN:1420106856 Vanishing Act (The Sisterhood)