Vanishing Act (Sisterhood) Mass Market Paperback – January 1, 2010

I only recently discovered The Sisterhood Series and I binged on quite a few, (about a dozen). I find them all, including VANISHING ACT, quite entertaining but after a couple of days I can’t tell one from the other. There is a pattern practically followed to the letter: same number of chapters, almost same number of pages, same types, not characters, who use the same expressions time and again. This is not the author’s fault but mine. I don’t recommend reading them one after another because then they are quite predictable, though, as I said entertaining.

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.

I wish it was as easy as the Vigilantes make is seem to get justice for average people from the thieves and cheats in the world. I love the speed of these books and the mix of levity with the difficult issues.

I have liked the sisterhood books from day one. The first were pretty vengeful (women the more protective and savage of the species). I also like the fact that Ms Michaels portrays her ladies as having strengths but also weaknesses, that they work to overcome the obstacles they encounter in their lives with the help and support of their lady friends. This book Vanishing Act, was ok - Charles comes home and is welcomed back, The dojo owner has to admit that even he needs help from his friends sometimes and eventually his life is put back on keel and others lives that have been disrupted due to the identity ring being busted. But the books are getting a little tame - more like watching Bones (which I love that series). I think this series is about to come to an end. All the ladies have been avendged, Pardon in site, all ladies finding love at last and then maybe having families. Eventually I think Ms Michels, will slip a new one in between her other great books, like after they have familes - someone else needs the help only the vigilanties can provide.Charlotte

I just the SisterHood series I can't wait to finish one so I get started on the next one. My friend bought the first book in the series for me while I was in bed with a back injury and I've been hooked from there!

The entire series of Sisterhood has been so good I can hardly wait to finish one book and begin another one! As always, you just can't beat the writing of Fern Michaels. Reading them in order is the best way as it keeps up with what's going on, as like most novels and stories. The books are clean and without cursing, sex and extreme violence. I would recommend reading them to anyone.

Love Fern Michaels books and the adventures of the women. Sometimes I am not sure how they are going to escape. Can't stop reading.

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)

part of the sisterhood series, about women taking control of their lives. well worth reading the whole series suspense in every one

It was a good book, I do like Fern Michaels writings and appreciate that her books do not have any sever brutality.

Cannot write enough on all the series as can't wait to read the next one. They are addictive reading.!!

Wonderful author. I love her Sisterhood Series. Makes for hours of good reading.

Pleasure reading