Then She Was Gone is a psychological thriller novel written by Lisa Jewell. The story revolves around the disappearance of a teenage girl named Ellie Mack and the devastating impact it has on her family. The book explores themes of loss, grief, and the search for truth.

The narrative begins ten years after Ellie’s disappearance when her mother, Laurel Mack, is still struggling to come to terms with her daughter’s absence. Laurel’s life has been consumed by grief, and she finds it difficult to move on. Her marriage has fallen apart, and her relationship with her other children has suffered.

One day, Laurel meets a charming man named Floyd in a café, and they quickly develop a connection. As their relationship progresses, Laurel is introduced to Floyd’s nine-year-old daughter, Poppy. To her shock and disbelief, Laurel notices an uncanny resemblance between Poppy and Ellie. This discovery reignites Laurel’s determination to uncover the truth about what happened to her daughter.

As Laurel delves deeper into the mystery surrounding Ellie’s disappearance, she becomes entangled in a web of secrets and lies. She discovers that Ellie had been involved with a man named Noelle Donnelly, who was her math tutor at the time of her disappearance. Laurel becomes convinced that Noelle holds the key to finding out what happened to Ellie.

Through alternating perspectives and timelines, the novel reveals the events leading up to Ellie’s disappearance and the aftermath that follows. It explores the complex dynamics within the Mack family and the impact of Ellie’s absence on each member.

Then She Was Gone is a gripping tale that keeps readers on edge as they navigate through twists and turns. It explores themes of love, loss, betrayal, and redemption while delving into the dark corners of human nature.

• Then She Was Gone

• A Novel
• By: Lisa Jewell
• Narrated by: Helen Duff

Fifteen-year-old Ellie Mack is the perfect daughter. She was loved by her parents, friends, and teachers. She and her boyfriend became a golden teen couple. She was only a few days away from her idyllic summer vacation, with her whole life ahead of her. And then she disappeared.

Now, her mother, Laurel Mack, is trying to rearrange her life. It’s been 10 years since her daughter disappeared, 7 years since her marriage ended and just a few months since the last clue in Ellie’s case was unearthed. So when she meets an unexpectedly charming man in a coffee shop, she’s amazed at how quickly their flirting develops into something deeper. Before she knew it, she met Floyd’s daughters – and his youngest, Poppy, took her breath away. Looking at her was like looking at Ellie. And now, the unanswered questions she’s been trying so hard to clear haunt her once again…as well as some new questions about Floyd and Poppy..

I can’t get enough of this book. I drive around at lunchtime, wasting gas just listening. I finished it in a week and it usually takes me a month to finish a book because I only listen to it when I go to work. If you are a suspense/thriller you will love this book.

As always, her characters, plot, and family dynamics are engaging. This book is a bit darker than some of her books, and the main characters are a bit less quirky but still a book I couldn’t put down. I wish I could get all of her books, don’t quite understand the publishing rules that prevent Audible from offering all of her books. The narrator is excellent as always. I find a good storyteller very important and this narrator is amazing. Highly recommended!

The original novel is about a middle-aged woman who seems to be overcoming depression after meeting and having a relationship with a kind, compatible man. Good read, but not exactly mysterious/thrilling. Then came an ominous and terrifying revelation/warning that I didn’t want to stop listening–even at 1am. The conclusion didn’t quite meet my expectations of the threat, but the story certainly kept me engaged.

This is one of the best books I’ve heard in a long time. I bought it because of the good reviews and I’m glad I did. Use your credit for this one… You won’t regret it!

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