Vanishing Daughters by Cynthia Pelayo | GSMC Book Review Podcast

Sarah welcomes Bram Stoker Award–winning author Cynthia Pelayo to discuss her haunting new psychological suspense novel, Vanishing Daughters.The story follows journalist Briar Thorne, a woman still reeling from her mother’s mysterious death in their crumbling Victorian mansion on Chicago’s South Side. As she tries to make sense of her grief, Bri is plagued by unsettling visions—a woman in white begging to come home, eerie music playing in locked rooms, and the terrifying feeling of being consumed by the dark. While Bri struggles to convince herself these experiences are nothing more than the echoes of loss, a more sinister threat looms.A serial killer has taken the lives of fifty-one women in the Chicago area. As Bri begins to investigate the murders, she encounters a stranger who claims her nightmares hold the key to uncovering the truth—not just about the killer, but about the restless dead. With danger closing in, Bri must confront chilling secrets hidden between the shadows of folklore and reality… before she becomes the next victim.Sarah and Cynthia discuss the novel’s inspirations, the intersection of real-life crime and ghost stories, and how folklore can shape—and haunt—our understanding of danger. They also explore the way Vanishing Daughters blends psychological tension with supernatural horror, creating a story that lingers long after the final page.If you love suspense, folklore, and ghostly mysteries, this episode is one you won’t want to miss.If you enjoyed this episode, follow and subscribe to the show: you can find us on iTunes or on any app that carries podcasts as well as on YouTube. Please remember to subscribe and give us a nice review. This way you will always be among the first to get the latest GSMC Book Review Podcasts. We would like to thank our Sponsor: GSMC Podcast NetworkAdvertise with us: https://gsmcpodcast.com/advertise-with-usWebsite: https://gsmcpodcast.com/gsmc-book-review-podcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gsmc-book-review-podcast/id1123769087GSMC YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-EKO3toL1ATwitter: https://twitter.com/GSMC_BookReviewFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GSMCBookReview/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gsmcbookreviewTiktok: @gsmcbookreviewGSMC Podcast Network YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@gsmcpodcastnetworkGSMC Sports Network YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GSMCSportsNetwork.GSMC Entertainment Network YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GSMCEntertainmentNetworkGSMC News Network YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GSMCNEWSNETWORKDisclaimer: The views expressed on the GSMC Book Review Podcast are for entertainment purposes only. Reproduction, copying, or redistribution of The GSMC Book Review Podcast without the express written consent of Golden State Media Concepts LLC is prohibited.