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After You Were Gone

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After You Were Gone by Vikki Wakefield is a gripping crime thriller that delves into themes of loss, deception, and the lengths one will go to uncover the truth. The story follows a woman who wakes up to find her partner missing, plunging her into a labyrinth of secrets and lies. As she pieces together clues about his disappearance, she faces unexpected challenges and revelations that put her own life at risk.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate stories with a gripping blend of suspense and emotional depth. The narrative weaves a compelling mystery that keeps you guessing while exploring themes of identity and survival. Perfect for those who relish thrillers with a psychological twist and complex characters.

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After You Were Gone

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A daughter abducted, an anonymous caller, a descent into madness—the first adult crime thriller by beloved Australian author Vikki Wakefield will have you on the edge of your seat.

What happens to a family when a child goes missing?

In a busy street market, Abbie lets go of six-year-old Sarah's hand. She isn't a bad mother, just exhausted. When she turns around, her daughter isn't there.

Six years later, Abbie is in love and getting married. But her fragile peace is constantly threatened—not knowing what happened to Sarah is like living with a curse.

Then she receives a phone call from an unknown number. A man claims to know what happened to Sarah, but if Abbie tells anyone or fails to follow his instructions, she'll never find out. How far will Abbie go to know the truth?

Prize-winning and hugely popular author Vikki Wakefield turns her hand to the psychological thriller in this unputdownable novel that will disturb your dreams!

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After You Were Gone by Vikki Wakefield has been lauded as an elegantly written and chilling psychological thriller, with reviewers highlighting its tension-filled and compelling narrative. The book is noted for its nuanced characters and captivating prose, effectively exploring complex themes of motherhood, identity, and moral dilemmas. Readers are likely to be both unnerved and engrossed by its unpredictable plot and atmospheric quality.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922458001

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 October 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 464g

Pages: 272

About the Author

Vikki Wakefield writes fiction for young adults and adults. Her books explore family, class and relationships in a contemporary setting. Her novels All I Ever Wanted, Friday Brown, Inbetween Days and Ballad for a Mad Girl have been shortlisted for numerous awards. This Is How We Change the Ending won the Book of the Year for Older Readers in the Children's Book Council Awards in 2020. After You Were Gone, a psychological thriller, is her first novel for adults. She is working on her second one.

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