Vanished is the third book in this series by La Plante about British detective Jack Warr. In this novel, Warr investigates the gruesome murder of an older woman who is complaining to the police about thefts from her home. She is querulous and annoying so police initially dismiss the complaints - until she is discovered after being murdered in a horrific manner. In the course of the investigation, Jack chases after her missing boarder, also finding a hidden drug operation and art forgery scheme. He also manages to marry his longtime love and be a father to his toddler.

Not surprisingly, this is a well-written novel with great character development and an intricate plot. The character of Jack Warr is complex, with a darker side that is unpredictable and perhaps a bit unethical. There is no mind-blowing excitement here and the pace is a little slow at times, but it's a solid effort. For those who are already fans of the series, this is a good addition. I would give it 3.5 stars, rounded up to 4.