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After She'd Gone

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After She'd Gone follows three women entwined in secrets and danger across Norway, Russia and Italy. Liv guards her son, shielding him from the shadows of her past in Sandefjord. Anastasia escapes a perilous modelling world in Milan, seeking freedom from its dark pressures. Meanwhile, journalist Selma in Oslo battles to expose the truth behind a missing woman and industry scandals. This gripping psychological thriller blends suspense with emotional depth, perfect for fans of Claire Douglas and TM Logan.
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This novel will appeal to readers who enjoy tense, atmospheric thrillers with complex female leads and a narrative exploring the darker side of the modelling industry. Ideal for fans of psychological suspense and layered storytelling.

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A single mother is kidnapped in Oslo. A young Russian woman experiences the dark side of modelling in Italy. What is their connection? The new psychological thriller from Alex Dahl.

A single mother is kidnapped in Oslo. A young Russian woman experiences the dark side of modelling in Italy. What is their connection? The new psychological thriller from Alex Dahl.

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An irresistible read DAILY MAIL

Liv keeps a low profile in Sandefjord, Norway. She has never told her son about the secrets she carries or the life she lived before he was born. She will do anything to keep him safe.

Anastasia's life is transformed when she moves from Russia to Milan to work as a model. She's rich. She's desired. But there's a dark side to the high-pressure catwalk shows that she will do anything to escape.

Selma is a journalist in Oslo. She's investigating scandals in the modelling industry, but can't get her article published. Then a woman goes missing in Sandefjord. Now Selma must uncover the biggest story of her life...

Unsettling, gripping, and glamorous, this is a timely and cathartic psychological thriller, perfect for fans of Claire Douglas, TM Logan, and CL Taylor.

Why readers love Alex Dahl...

Unsettling, layered, bold, unpredictable, dark Will Dean

Fast-paced and unsettling Guardian

It will leave you gasping for air Rachael Blok

A tense thriller that felt utterly real Jane Shemilt

This is in my top 5 book of the year so far Reader review

Kept me guessing from beginning to end Reader review

Alex Dahl is now one of my new auto buy authors! Reader review

I devoured it in two days Reader review

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781801108270

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 August 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Head of Zeus -- an Aries Book

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 148.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 416

About the Author

Alex Dahl is a half-American, half-Norwegian author. Born in Oslo, she studied Russian and German linguistics with international studies, then went on to complete an MA in creative writing at Bath Spa University and an MSc in business management at Bath University. A committed Francophile, Alex loves to travel, and has so far lived in Moscow, Paris, Stuttgart, Sandefjord, Switzerland, Bath and London. She is the author of four other thrillers: Cabin Fever, Playdate, The Heart Keeper, and The Boy at the Door, which was shortlisted for the CWA Debut Dagger. Follow Alex on Twitter (@alexdahlauthor), Instagram (@authoralex) and Facebook (alexdahlauthor).

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