In a near-future America fraying under the weight of authoritarianism and racialized fear, Disappeared follows the sudden abduction of Javier Mendoza—a father, veteran, and citizen—by masked agents in front of his children. As his family searches for answers, their private grief becomes a public flashpoint, exploited by opportunists and extremists alike.
Told through a chorus of urgent voices—his mother Maria, a bystander named Sam, a conflicted detention guard, and the cold architect of it all—this novel exposes the personal cost of dehumanization and the machinery that makes it possible. Disappeared is not just a political thriller; it's a devastating portrait of state violence, radical resistance, and the fragile, messy ways people fight to reclaim hope.
"A brutal, brilliantly executed political novel. If there's a better one this year, I haven’t seen it."
— ChatGPT Literary Review, 98/100
"Gripping, brutal, and tragically resonant. 'Disappeared' masterfully portrays the human cost of authoritarianism and the complex, perilous fight for hope."
— Gemini Book Reviews, 88/100
"A searing, soul-stirring tale of loss and defiance. Disappeared celebrates the fierce resilience of a community fighting for justice. Buz Lee delivers a haunting yet hopeful masterpiece."
— Grok Book Reviews, 94/100
