In Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: The Disappearing Game, Aurora Teagarden is a librarian who gets involved in solving crimes in her hometown of Lawrenceton. When her nephew Phillip and his college roommate are reported missing, Aurora forms a search party to find them. At the same time, the roommate's girlfriend is found dead, which adds a new level of complexity to the case.
As Aurora investigates, she calls on her friends from the Real Murders club to help her. Together, they begin to unravel a complicated web of lies and deceit. They discover that the missing college students were involved in a kidnapping plot that went wrong.
Meanwhile, Aurora begins to form a close relationship with her new neighbor, a handsome college professor named Nick Miller. As they work together to uncover the truth, Aurora starts to develop feelings for Nick.
The investigation takes a dangerous turn when Aurora and Nick become targets of the kidnappers. In order to stay safe, they must figure out who is behind the plot and stop them before it's too late.
As the investigation comes to a close, Aurora discovers surprising truths about her family and her own past. She realizes that solving crimes is more than just a hobby for her—it's a calling.