Then She Was Gone

Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell is a gripping psychological thriller that delves deep into a mother's unwavering hope and relentless search for her missing daughter. Ten years ago, fifteen-year-old Ellie Mack disappeared without a trace, leaving her family devastated. Ellie was the golden girl, an academically gifted and beautiful young woman with her whole life ahead of her. Her sudden disappearance tore a hole in her mother Laurel Mack's heart, a void that has never been filled.

As the years pass, Laurel struggles to move on, but the memory of Ellie remains fresh in her mind. Hope for answers and a semblance of closure still burns within her. When Laurel meets Floyd, a charming and charismatic man, it seems like she might finally find some peace and perhaps a reason to move forward. Floyd's warmth and understanding offer Laurel a comfort she hasn't felt in years.

However, her sense of normalcy is shattered when she meets Floyd’s nine-year-old daughter, Poppy. Strikingly beautiful and eerily familiar, Poppy bears a remarkable resemblance to Ellie. The encounter reignites all of Laurel’s unanswered questions and propels her into a thriller filled with twists and turns, where every revelation brings a chilling new layer to the mystery of Ellie's disappearance.

What happened to Ellie? Could there be a connection between Floyd's family and her daughter’s vanishing? As Laurel descends deeper into the dark abyss of discovery, she navigates through a tangled web of secrets and deceit that keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page.

Then She Was Gone has received over 1,000 five-star reviews, with readers captivated by its compelling narrative and unexpected twists. Praise includes:

• "Grips to the point of obsession"
• "My life stopped while I read this book"
• "My heart was thumping in my chest"
• "This is edge of your seat reading"
• "This book left me breathless"
• "Cancel all plans and buy this book"

From the acclaimed author of I Found You and the Richard and Judy bestseller The Girls, Lisa Jewell crafts a spellbinding tale of maternal love, loss, and the deepest of mysteries. Then She Was Gone is a must-read for fans of the genre, guaranteed to keep you gripped until the final revelation.