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Before She Disappeared

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Before She Disappeared by Lisa Gardner follows Frankie Elkin, an ordinary woman with a remarkable talent for finding missing people whom the world has forgotten. Her latest case takes her to a Boston neighbourhood searching for a Haitian teenager who vanished months earlier. As Frankie delves into a tightly-knit community unwilling to let outsiders in, she discovers that everyone she's encountered has secrets of their own, making the search a tense and dangerous pursuit.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy gripping crime and thriller stories with strong lead characters. Delve into a tense narrative featuring a determined protagonist who stops at nothing to uncover the truth behind a disappearance. The suspense and complex plot twists keep you on the edge of your seat, making it perfect for fans of thrilling investigative tales.

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Before She Disappeared

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From the Sunday Times bestselling author Lisa Gardner, a gripping thriller featuring an ordinary woman who will stop at nothing to find the missing people that the rest of the world has forgotten.

Before She Disappeared by Lisa Gardner is a thriller that introduces Frankie Elkin, an average middle-aged woman with more regrets than belongings, who dedicates her life to searching for missing people whom the world has stopped looking for.

When the police have given up, when the public no longer remembers, and when the media has never paid attention, Frankie steps in to start the search.

A new case brings Frankie to Mattapan, a Boston neighbourhood with a rough reputation, as she searches for Angelique Badeau, a Haitian teenager who vanished from her high school months earlier.

Facing resistance from the Boston PD and the wary victim’s family, Frankie realises she's on her own. Soon, she uncovers that her line of questioning ignites concern in someone who doesn't want the truth found.

But Frankie is relentless in her pursuit of the truth, even if it means the next person to go missing might be her...

β€˜A fast-paced US thriller with great characters and plot’ - The People's Friend

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The book is praised for its original and compelling protagonist, Frankie, who is both intriguing and relatable. Reviews highlight the expertly crafted suspense and immersive setting, particularly the vibrant depiction of Mattapan's Haitian community. The gripping narrative intertwines a complex mystery with Frankie's personal struggles, appealing to fans of gritty detective stories and true-crime enthusiasts.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781787464377

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 September 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Arrow Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 289g

Pages: 416

About the Author

Lisa Gardner started her writing career aged seventeen. Having caught her hair on fire while working in food service, crafting a novel seemed a safer bet. A mere ten years later she became an overnight success with the publication of her first thriller, The Perfect Husband. Now an internationally bestselling author and winner of the International Thriller Writers Award for best suspense novel, Lisa lives in the mountains of New Hampshire with her family. When not glued to her computer, she can be found hiking the mountains with her dogs and/or researching new and interesting ways to get away with murder.

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