Advance Reader's Copy/Uncorrected Proof. Collectible item. An Advance Reader's Copy (ARC) is a paperback book published prior to the hardcover retail editions. These uncorrected proofs are published in very limited quantities. Many serious collectors consider ARCs/Uncorrected Proofs to be the true first edition. They're "not for sale" because they're intended solely for publicity and media reviews, making them rare and very collectible. ARCs may lack the final artwork, formatting, and binding of the finished product. The text of an advance edition may also differ slightly from the market book (the final version that is distributed for sale), because changes may be made after advance readers make comments or find errors in the manuscript. No one wants me to tell you about the disappearance of Sloane Sullivan. Not the lawyers or the cops. Not her friends or family. Not even the boy who loved her more than anyone. And most certainly not the United States Marshals Service. You know, the people who run the witness protection program or, as it’s officially called, the Witness Security Program? Yeah, the WITSEC folks definitely don’t want me talking to you. But I don’t care. I have to tell someone. If I don’t, you’ll never know how completely wrong things can go. How a single decision can change everything. How, when it really comes down to it, you can’t trust anyone. Not even yourself. You have to understand, so it won’t happen to you next. Because you never know when the person sitting next to you isn’t who they claim to be…and because there are worse things than disappearing. Editorial Reviews Review "Cribbs excels at depicting complicated relationships and vulnerable characters. A solid beach read filled with love triangles and high stakes." -Kirkus "The Disappearance of Sloane Sullivan is a rollercoaster ride that doesn't stop spinning until the final pages. With complex characters, smartly paced scenes, and a thrilling conclusion, this book has everything I look for in a mystery novel. A riveting and entertaining read." -Paula Stokes, author of Liars, Inc. "A riveting debut that keeps you guessing until the final page!" -# 1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout "[An] intricately plotted debut thriller... Just when it seems that a resolution is in sight, more surprises build to an explosive, satisfying finale."-Publishers Weekly "This thriller is high on swoon and red herrings...a satisfying payoff." -Booklist