Then She Was Gone: The addictive psychological thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Family Upstairs
Jul 2017 Ā· Random House
4.5star
201 reviews
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A missing girl. A buried secret. From the ten-million-copy bestselling author comes a brand new look for this compulsively twisty psychological thriller that will keep you hooked to the very last page.
āA tense, clever page-turner that everyone will be talking about.ā Adele Parks
āDark and claustrophobic but also heartfelt and moving ... packs a huge emotional punch that will leave you winded. I loved it.ā C. L. Taylor
āBoth utterly gripping and startlingly original. Prepare to be hooked.ā Sun
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Ellie was her mother's golden girl.
She had her whole life ahead of her.
And then, in the blink of an eye, Ellie was gone.
Ten years on, Laurel has never given up hope of finding Ellie. And then she meets a charming and charismatic stranger who sweeps her off her feet.
But what really takes her breath away is when she meets his nine-year-old daughter.
Because his daughter is the image of Ellie.
Now all those unanswered questions that have haunted Laurel come flooding back.
What really happened to Ellie? And who still has secrets to hide?
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OVER 180,000 5* RATINGS - this is why readers love this book:
'Breathtaking. Compulsive. Suspenseful. Poetic.'
'One of the top 5 thrillers Iāve ever read.'
'I wanted the book never to end.'
'Suspense filled... edge of my seat... I could not put this down!!'
'This was my first Lisa Jewell book, and it will definitely not be my last.'
'Dark, winding and haunting, I couldn't put this one down.'
Lisa Jewell, Sunday Times bestseller, July 2024
āA tense, clever page-turner that everyone will be talking about.ā Adele Parks
āDark and claustrophobic but also heartfelt and moving ... packs a huge emotional punch that will leave you winded. I loved it.ā C. L. Taylor
āBoth utterly gripping and startlingly original. Prepare to be hooked.ā Sun
_____________
Ellie was her mother's golden girl.
She had her whole life ahead of her.
And then, in the blink of an eye, Ellie was gone.
Ten years on, Laurel has never given up hope of finding Ellie. And then she meets a charming and charismatic stranger who sweeps her off her feet.
But what really takes her breath away is when she meets his nine-year-old daughter.
Because his daughter is the image of Ellie.
Now all those unanswered questions that have haunted Laurel come flooding back.
What really happened to Ellie? And who still has secrets to hide?
_____________
OVER 180,000 5* RATINGS - this is why readers love this book:
'Breathtaking. Compulsive. Suspenseful. Poetic.'
'One of the top 5 thrillers Iāve ever read.'
'I wanted the book never to end.'
'Suspense filled... edge of my seat... I could not put this down!!'
'This was my first Lisa Jewell book, and it will definitely not be my last.'
'Dark, winding and haunting, I couldn't put this one down.'
Lisa Jewell, Sunday Times bestseller, July 2024
Ratings and reviews
4.5
201 reviews
Ruth Mckay
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January 24, 2025
Following a significant hiatus, I reread this book, having forgotten the conclusion. I am pleased to report that it remains a captivating read, culminating in a powerful and impactful denouement. The narrative maintained its compelling nature throughout, proving difficult to interrupt, even to the detriment of sleep. While all characters were well-developed, I found myself particularly empathetic toward Ellie and the beleaguered mother. The narrative, while heartbreaking, is exceptionally well-written.
Rubina Morley
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April 8, 2020
Loved this book! Well actually it terrified me but I couldn't put it down and finished it in two days. Brilliantly written, it draws you in so deeply, leads you into thinking you know what's coming next then has a great twist.
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Jo
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September 20, 2023
Brilliant writing, great storyline, kept me guessing! Loved it x
About the author
Lisa Jewell's first novel, Ralphās Party, was published in 1999 and was the best-selling debut novel of the year. Since then she has published another twenty-three novels, most lately a number of dark psychological thrillers, including Then She Was Gone, The Family Upstairs and None of This is True. Lisa is a number one New York Times and Sunday Times author who has sold over ten million books worldwide and been published in more than thirty languages. She lives in north London with her husband, two daughters, Daisy, a Romanian rescue dog, and a mad orange cat called Ivy. @lisajewelluk on Twitter @lisajewelluk on Instagram @lisajewellofficial on Facebook.
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