The Nature of Disappearing: A Novel

The Nature of Disappearing by Kimi Cunningham Grant is a haunting and emotional suspense novel about confronting the past, surviving betrayal, and the dangerous pull of unfinished love.

The story follows Emlyn, a wilderness guide in Idaho who has built a quiet, solitary life after a traumatic past. Three years ago, her ex-boyfriend Tyler left her for dead, and her once inseparable friendship with Janessa fell apart. Now, Emlyn lives alone in her Airstream trailer, finding peace in nature and her simple routines—until her past comes crashing back.

When Tyler suddenly reappears, he brings shocking news: Janessa has gone missing. Once a social media influencer chronicling her #vanlife with her boyfriend, Janessa hasn’t posted in weeks—and her last photo doesn’t match its caption. Despite her anger and mistrust, Emlyn reluctantly joins Tyler to retrace Janessa’s path through the Idaho wilderness.

As they journey deeper into the wild, old emotions resurface between Emlyn and Tyler, but so do dark suspicions. Something sinister is hiding in the woods, and the closer they get to the truth, the more Emlyn realizes Janessa may not be the only one in danger.

Poignant and atmospheric, The Nature of Disappearing is a gripping tale of survival, forgiveness, and the inescapable ties of the past, exploring how far one must go to start over—and what it truly means to disappear.