The Disappearance

The Extraordinary True Story Behind a Global Mystery
A vanished man. A 15-month mystery. The memoir that defies explanation—and finally speaks.
In 1978, Steven Kubacki disappeared without a trace near Lake Michigan. Fifteen months later, he reappeared—disoriented, in unfamiliar clothes, and claiming no memory of what had happened. For over four decades, the mystery of his disappearance gripped armchair detectives, Reddit sleuths, and TikTok theorists. Now, for the first time, Kubacki tells his story in his own words.
The Disappearance is not just a memoir—it’s a reckoning with identity, conspiracy, and higher consciousness.
With raw honesty and philosophical depth, Kubacki unpacks his past as a rebellious student, the secrets behind the Nexalistic Revolutionary Front (NRF), and his journey through spiritual encounters, political awakening, and a mission to change the world.
This is the untold truth behind one of the most baffling disappearances in American history.
Blending memoir, manifesto, and metaphysical exploration, The Disappearance takes readers into interdimensional realities, clandestine operations, and Kubacki’s decades-long search for meaning in a chaotic world.
Inside, you’ll find:- Kubacki’s full, never-before-shared account of his disappearance and return- A conspiracy to disappear on Lake Michigan with the intent to launch global change- Encounters with spiritual guides, interdimensional beings, and power animals- The rise of the NRF: a revolutionary society with a mission to liberate minds- Letters from Steven’s mother, never sent—until now- Reflections on radicalism, idealism, and the courage to live authentically in a divided world
If you liked The Redemption of Bobby Love, Moral Man, or Con/Artist, then you’ll love The Disappearance.

Steven Kubacki, PhD, is a clinical psychologist, mountaineer, and former academic professor, department chair, clinical director, and Fulbright-Hays Scholar, whose name became internationally known after his mysterious disappearance near Lake Michigan in 1978. After vanishing without a trace for fifteen months, Kubacki reappeared with no memory of the lost time—an event that has fueled decades of speculation, conspiracy theories, and viral internet fascination.
Despite media attention, Kubacki remained silent about his disappearance for over four decades. Now, in his long-awaited memoir, he offers a firsthand account of the mystery that captivated millions. Drawing from his professional background in psychology, Kubacki examines his own experience through scientific, philosophical, economic, political, and metaphysical lenses.
He is also the co-author of Meta-Mathematical Foundations of Existence, a theoretical exploration of mathematics, consciousness, and cosmology.
He currently resides in Seattle, Washington.