“The Last to Vanish” is a gripping thriller by Megan Miranda, set in the enigmatic town of Cutter’s Pass, North Carolina. The story centers on Abigail Lovett, who has spent a decade managing The Passage Inn, a cozy resort nestled in this small community. Despite her years there, Abby remains somewhat of an outsider. Cutter’s Pass is notorious for a series of unsolved disappearances spanning 25 years, earning it a reputation as a dangerous locale. The mystery intensifies when journalist Landon West arrives to investigate these vanishings and subsequently disappears himself. His brother, Trey West, then comes to town seeking answers, prompting Abby to delve deeper into the town’s secrets. As she uncovers hidden truths, Abby realizes how little she knows about her neighbors and the dark history of Cutter’s Pass. The novel explores themes of secrecy, community, and the human desire for connection, all set against the backdrop of a town that guards its mysteries closely.