This story is the fourth book in the Astoria Mysteries series. Sargeant George Van is working with CSI Medical examiner, Cragen O'Neal to solve another of Astoria's mysteries. This time, we see people disappearing from the streets of Clatsop County. You will see the old characters--some real people--some not! What is happening in Astoria? And, of course, there is romance. Tiny Mary Bell, married to officer, George Van, is still the current police dispatcher for Astoria. Jake and Quinn (CIA agents from book two) are entering the picture as detectives in the Seaside Police Department. They work together with Astoria. Can they all solve this crime in time to save lives? Follow our beloved crew as they do their best. Amid the disappearances, the officers find they have a murder on Saddle Mountain... They are overwhelmed. They call in Detective Lark from book three. She works with them to solve the crimes. The author adds stories about different disappearances in past generations. It's all a part of Astoria's history. These true facts are interesting to historical fans.