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Then She Was Gone: A Novel

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

From the New York Times bestselling author of Invisible Girl and None of This Is True comes a “riveting” (PopSugar) and “acutely observed family drama” (People) that delves into the lingering aftermath of a young girl’s disappearance.

Ellie Mack was the perfect daughter. She was fifteen, the youngest of three. Beloved by her parents, friends, and teachers, and half of a teenaged golden couple. Ellie was days away from an idyllic post-exams summer vacation, with her whole life ahead of her.

And then she was gone.

Now, her mother Laurel Mack is trying to put her life back together. It’s been ten years since her daughter disappeared, seven years since her marriage ended, and only months since the last clue in Ellie’s case was unearthed. So when she meets an unexpectedly charming man in a café, no one is more surprised than Laurel at how quickly their flirtation develops into something deeper. Before she knows it, she’s meeting Floyd’s daughters—and his youngest, Poppy, takes Laurel’s breath away.

Because looking at Poppy is like looking at Ellie. And now, the unanswered questions she’s tried so hard to put to rest begin to haunt Laurel anew. Where did Ellie go? Did she really run away from home, as the police have long suspected, or was there a more sinister reason for her disappearance? Who is Floyd, really? And why does his daughter remind Laurel so viscerally of her own missing girl?

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Praise for Then She Was Gone:

“Then She Was Gone is a riveting thriller.” ― PopSugar

“Jewell teases out her twisty plot at just the right pace, leaving readers on the edge of their seats. There will surely be comparisons to novels such as Emma Donoghue’s Room (2010) as well as all of the “Girl” thrillers, but Jewell’s latest really isn’t at all derivative. Her multilayered characters are sheer perfection, and even the most astute thriller reader won’t see where everything is going until the final threads are unknotted. Those few who do guess early won’t mind, as the pace and prose will keep them hooked.” ― Booklist (starred review)

“Jewell gets more riveting and twisty with every book she writes. Completely absorbing, fast-paced, well-written and with a shocking ending that will keep readers guessing, Then She Was Gone is a nearly pitch-perfect thriller. Fans of Gillian Flynn, Paula Hawkins and Ruth Ware are sure to adore this haunting novel.” ― Shelf Awareness

“More than a whiff of The Lovely Bones wafts through this haunting domestic noir from bestseller Jewell…Skillfully told by several narrators, Jewell’s gripping novel is an emotionally resonant story of loss, grief, and renewal.” ― Publishers Weekly

"For thriller readers, Jewell's latest will not disappoint. Sharply written with twists and turns, it will please fans of Gone Girl, The Girl on the Train, or Luckiest Girl Alive." ― Library Journal

“In addition to being a complex and genuinely suspenseful narrative, Then She Was Gone is a rich study of the ways in which people respond to grief and how past trauma can continue to shape their decision-making and relationships years or decades later. Readers will be truly affected by Ellie’s real story once it’s revealed—and they’ll be satisfied by the hopeful yet bittersweet ending. Jewell demonstrates once again that she has what it takes to genuinely shock, surprise and move her readers.” ― Book Reporter

"What begins as a story about the mother of a missing girl starting a new relationship as she comes terms with her grief morphs into a gripping, disturbing and utterly fascinating tale about what really happened to young Ellie Mack. I've been a Lisa Jewell fan for a long time and in this book, as in all her others, she deftly weaves a compelling plot with an emotional depth that leaves you gasping. In Then She Was Gone she has created a book that is dark and claustrophobic but also heartfelt and moving. Then She Was Gone packs a huge emotional punch that will leave you winded. I loved it." -- C.L. Taylor, bestselling author

"If you were the first of your friends to read Girl On The Train, and have read Gone Girl more times than you can remember, then here is your summer read. A thriller about a 15-year-old girl who has vanished and a mother who won’t give up hope. A perfect Pimm’s companion." ― The Sun (UK)

"Smart and engrossing." ― Sunday Mirror (UK)

"A dark, compulsive psychological thriller, yet one which is also uplifting and tender. I absolutely loved Then She Was Gone." ― Rachel Rhys, author of Dangerous Crossing

"Jewell has departed from chick lit and gone full tilt into a psycho thriller, but she’s lost none of her brilliance… Deeply emotional and incredibly clever. Bravo." ― Mail Online

Praise for I Found You:

“Lisa Jewell is a brilliant storyteller, creating suspenseful yet believable novels time and again. I Found You is no exception—filled with intriguing characters connected in startling ways. Quickly paced yet delicately nuanced, this novel is sure to appeal to fans of Big Little Lies and The Woman in Cabin 10.” ― Shelf Awareness (starred review)

"Jewell is a wonderful storyteller. Her characters are believable, her writing is strong and poetic, and her narrative is infused with just enough intrigue to keep the pages turning. Readers of Liane Moriarty, Paula Hawkins, and Ruth Ware will love." ― Library Journal (starred review)

“How [the] plots intersect and finally collide is one of the great thrills of reading Jewell’s book. She ratchets up the tension masterfully, and her writing is lively.” ― New York Times Book Review

"Jewell keeps the reader guessing." ― New York Post, Required Reading column

“The structure keeps the suspense level high, and Jewell manages surprising revelations all the way up to the ending. The mix of women’s fiction and suspense—plus a no-nonsense 40-something heroine at the heart of the story—makes this a good fit for fans of Liane Moriarty.” ― Booklist

“Riveting…numerous twists avoid predictability, and the novel is well-paced as it weaves three narratives together. Dark and moody, this is a mystery with substance.” ― Kirkus Reviews

"One word: wow! This latest offering from Jewell starts off strong and keeps readers riveted until the very last word…this book is ‘unreliable narrator’ at its best!" ― RT Book Reviews

“Jewell is a genuinely original and skilled novelist with an impressive flair for deftly crafted narratives and surprising plot development.” ― Midwest Book Review

About the Author

Lisa Jewell is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of twenty novels, including The Family Upstairs and Then She Was Gone, as well as Invisible Girl and Watching You. Her novels have sold over ten million copies internationally, and her work has also been translated into twenty-nine languages. Connect with her on Twitter @LisaJewellUK, on Instagram @LisaJewellUK, and on Facebook @LisaJewellOfficial.

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4.7 out of 5

93.85% of customers are satisfied

5.0 out of 5 stars Great read, amazing characterization, well written

S.F.D. · July 22, 2024

Lisa Jewell's "Then She Was Gone" is a gripping and haunting psychological thriller that really digs deep into the complexities of loss, grief, and the harrowing mysteries that lie beneath seemingly ordinary lives. While it is not hard to figure out the who (at least not all of the time), the what and why are always being questioned. I feel that the characters are truly well developed with rich layers of the natural complexities of inherent human cognition. You can relate or at least sympathize with each character at one point or another in their storyline.The novel centers around the disappearance of Ellie Mack, a bright and promising fifteen-year-old girl who vanishes without a trace. The narrative unfolds through multiple perspectives and timelines, weaving together the perspectives of Ellie's family members, investigators, and those connected to her life. The novel is littered with unexpected twists and turns that kept me guessing until the final pages. The author adeptly builds tension and suspense, revealing clues and revelations that challenge perceptions and turn the story on its head over and over again.This book delivers a compelling exploration of loss, secrets, and the haunting aftermath of tragedy but it also shows the resiliency of the human spirit and how there can always be more...you just have to be open to it.

4.0 out of 5 stars If you like a slow burn...

K. · August 21, 2024

This book is good, but man it sure could have been better. The build up to the actual story was more than half the book. It felt like I was being told the same thing over and over again.The being said, it was an imaginative plot and I did enjoy reading it. It just wasn't as much of an exciting page turner as I hoped it would be. Very well written for the Missing White Girl genre.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellant Book

L.S. · September 26, 2024

This is my first Lisa Jewel book,and I anxious to read more. She is a wonderful writer ,and writes great stories. She is very refreshing!

5.0 out of 5 stars Very dark and interesting read

A. · August 27, 2024

I've never read anything from this author but this was a solid first read. I like how the beginning starts with no clues, so you are just as oblivious as the mother has been all these years. Many dark and grim details, and the antagonist is very believable. Overall, very enjoyable mystery / thriller.

3.0 out of 5 stars I Wish I Had Not Read It!

N. · October 2, 2024

This was a very disturbing novel. It was so tragic and horrific I wish I had not read it!

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent! A page turner!

T.A. · September 10, 2024

I enjoy well written novels, and this is one of the best I have read. It had an edge of contentment, but yet excitement at the same time. It kept me wondering how it would all end. I truly enjoyed reading this remarkable novel.

4.0 out of 5 stars Compelling tale

R.J.S. · May 12, 2024

Lisa Jewell’s Then She Was Gone is a fast-moving book with a compelling story. The tale of a woman whose daughter vanished ten years before is an examination of grief and the changes that a catastrophic personal event can bring to families. Told from several viewpoints, we not only get the backstory, but we also hear everything that intervened in the daughter’s life without the mother, the main character, knowing any of it until the very end. This is a mystery that takes a long time unraveling, but, whether through the author’s intent or whether I was just in crack-solving mode, I figured out every major plot point long before the reveal. What made for continued reading was the fact that I had to find out if I was right plus all the little details that jumped on me, things I hadn’t known, had wondered about, and hadn’t figured out. Jewell is a good writer—evidenced by her many best-selling novels—but I’m not sure I would read another of her books. Why? I don’t really know. What I do know is that this one is well worth reading, and it might lead you to continue with her other books.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great read

N. · September 26, 2024

Great story. A page turner. Keeps you engaged.

Great read!

K.G. · March 30, 2024

This is a book I have already and purchased it for a friend on her birthday. Really good storyline if you like mystery and a bit of suspense.

So much Interesting book

K.C. · October 1, 2021

This book catch up out attention from beginning to the end. Awesome. I was just wondering a different endpoint but that was a incredible experience to read this book

Complete page turner

S.e. · August 29, 2024

Gosh this book didn’t disappoint. It kept me glued to its pages! It’s an incredibly sad story. Thank goodness Laurel and Poppy found one another. So well written. Deep characters and a full bodied plot. 5 stars all the way!

Amazing plot twisting heartbreaking novel

m. · July 5, 2024

Mystery, romance,thriller all in one book!Amazing author A MUST READ THRILLER ROMANCE BOOK

Historia muy real

I. · June 13, 2024

Bien escrita, con detalle, hace que ames a sus personajes

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