The Day I Lost You

The Day I Lost You weaves a tale of one child, two mothers, and a past that refuses to let go. This is the second brilliantly twisty thriller novel by Sunday Times bestselling author Ruth Mancini.

'If you thought Ruth Mancini couldn't top The Woman on the Ledge, think again' - Sabine Durrant. Prepare yourself for one of the most gripping psychological thrillers of the year, perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Gillian McAllister, and Paula Hawkins!

'Fresh, original, utterly intriguing and so, so clever.' - Andrea Mara

'A clever, compelling rollercoaster ride of a book, never letting up until its final resolution.' - Jennie Godfrey

'Ruth Mancini has done it again. Smart, twisty, and propulsive.' - Harriet Tyce

'I need to report a crime. My baby has been stolen.'

All Lauren wants is a new life in Spain. She's suffered an unimaginable loss, but at last, she has found a home in the pretty seaside town of Mantilla de Mar. Everyone deserves a new start, and Lauren needs to put her past firmly behind her.

Hope has everything—an interesting career as a therapist, an attractive husband, a dream home in the countryside—and, finally, the baby she always longed for. Sam. Her beautiful boy.

But Sam has gone missing.

When the police tell her that a woman has been found in Spain with a child matching Sam's description, Hope thinks that her nightmare might be coming to an end.

But Lauren insists Sam is her baby. She even has his passport and birth certificate to prove it.

So what really happened to Baby Sam? And who still has secrets to hide?

One child. Two mothers. And a past that won't let them go.

Readers are loving The Day I Lost You . . .

'Thought-provoking, compelling and, at times, heart-breaking. Really kept me guessing, right up until the end.' - Anna Mazzola

'Ruth Mancini is fast becoming a master of the thriller genre . . . so clever and engaging' - Laura Pearson

• * 'So many twists and turns'
• * 'Absolutely brilliant'
• * 'I've recommended to all my friends!'
• * 'I devoured this book! So well-written'
• * 'A beautifully written book about how good people struggle and end up doing bad things'
• * 'Such a gripping read'
• * 'Beautiful prose. Fantastic plot. Amazing characters who I fell in love with'