Nothing Without Me

April Eden is about to have the night of her life. Her debut movie, The Vanished Woman, is up for a major British film award, placing her firmly on Hollywood’s radar. Her leading lady, Essie Lay—a fragile but magnetic former TV host—is on the cusp of a stunning comeback after being canceled for a disturbing scandal.

When Essie texts April saying she can’t face the ceremony, April heads to Essie’s palatial London mansion, Lotus Lodge, to persuade her to enjoy their big night together. But upon arrival, April is faced with tragedy: The woman's body is floating in the swimming pool, all signs pointing to suicide. Panicked, April activates Essie’s team expecting them to do damage control while she heads to the awards ceremony. She’s devastated yet determined to do what she can to protect Essie’s legacy.

But by the time April returns to Lotus Lodge to face the fallout, Essie’s body has vanished. Was she actually murdered? Is this an elaborate hoax or a publicity stunt gone wrong? Why does April start receiving unsettling messages trying to pin the blame on her? View Less