The Disappearers

by Marlon James

Set in 1988 Kingston, Jamaica, *The Disappearers* follows eight gay men who come together to rehearse a play. Their lives are shattered when a savage attack leaves one dead and the others wounded. As they heal, the survivors grapple with hatred, trauma, and the choice between vengeance, denial, or disappearing altogether. Marlon James delivers a propulsive crime narrative that is also a deeply human exploration of connection, acceptance, and the brutal realities faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in a hostile society.