Publisher's Synopsis
The Mystery of the Disappearance series by Mina Jashiti weaves a moving narrative of resilience, love, and mystery that spans decades and continents. Following the lives of an Iranian-American family, the story centers on Dr. Farid, his son Nick, and Nick's family as they navigate cultural shifts, personal trials, and supernatural mysteries that test their faith and unity.
In Volume 1, Farid, driven by dreams of opportunity, emigrates from Iran to America amid the turbulent backdrop of the Islamic Revolution and the Iran-Iraq war. Farid's past is marked by hardship, as he tragically loses his entire family to war. In the United States, he rebuilds his life, raising Nick to follow in his footsteps as a dentist. Despite the traumatic memories of war, the family's faith and dedication to each other create a foundation of love and hope. Nick's journey into adulthood and his eventual family life with Nadia highlight both joy and the profound influence of familial bonds, as his parents' sacrifices echo through each generation.
Volume 2 builds upon the family's life as they endure devastating events. Nadia's mysterious disappearance, the tragic loss of Nick's daughter Anita, and the horrific assault on his son, Arvin, mark a period of intense sorrow. As the family grapples with these tragedies, they discover that the events are connected to dark forces and envious friends, Eliza and Alex, who betray their trust in devastating ways. The mystery unfolds as Arvin, who has suffered significant physical trauma, works with his family to reveal the identities of those responsible. Nadia's supernatural return brings unexpected revelations and, ultimately, justice.
Themes of forgiveness, spiritual resilience, and justice underpin the narrative, as the family learns to cope with loss, mystery, and the continuous presence of loved ones beyond physical boundaries. Arvin's path to recovery symbolizes hope and the strength that family can offer, as he regains his physical and spiritual strength. The intertwining of reality with supernatural elements creates a unique lens on trauma and healing, highlighting how forgiveness and family support transcend physical limitations.
The Mystery of the Disappearance is a powerful and poetic exploration of how one family's devotion, faith, and pursuit of truth enable them to transcend life's most painful moments, offering readers a profound meditation on loss, love, and resilience.
