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Then She Was Gone: A Novel

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From the 1 New York Times bestselling author of The Family Upstairs and None of This Is True comes an “acutely observed family drama” (People) about the lingering aftermath of a young girl’s disappearance. Ellie Mack was the perfect daughter. She was fifteen, beloved by her parents, friends, and teachers. She and her boyfriend made a teenaged golden couple. She was days away from an idyllic summer vacation, with her whole life ahead of her. And then she was gone. Now, her mother, Laurel Mack, is trying to put her life back together. It’s been ten years since her youngest child disappeared, seven years since her marriage ended, and only months since the last clue in Ellie’s case was unearthed. So when she meets an unexpectedly charming man in a café, no one is more surprised than Laurel at how quickly their flirtation develops into something deeper. Before she knows it, she’s meeting Floyd’s daughters—and his youngest, Poppy, takes Laurel’s breath away. Because looking at Poppy is like looking at Ellie. Laurel is haunted by her long unanswered questions. What happened to Ellie? Did she run away from home, as the police have long suspected? Who is Floyd, really? And why does his daughter remind Laurel so viscerally of her own missing girl? Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Atria


Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 6, 2018


Edition ‏ : ‎ Reprint


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 384 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1501154656


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 52


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.31 x 0.96 x 8.25 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #401 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #18 in Contemporary Women Fiction #27 in Women's Domestic Life Fiction #40 in Suspense Thrillers


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Format: Kindle
This book completely blew me away. From the very first page, I was hooked and couldn’t stop reading. Lisa Jewell has a way of weaving together suspense, emotion, and mystery that keeps you glued until the very last chapter. The story of Laurel and her missing daughter Ellie was heartbreaking, gripping, and chilling all at once. Every twist landed perfectly, and the short, punchy chapters made it such a bingeable read ;I flew through it. The characters felt so real, and the emotional weight of Laurel’s grief made the mystery even more powerful. I loved how the suspense kept me guessing but also broke my heart at the same time. By the end, I was stunned, moved, and still thinking about the characters long after I closed the book. If you’re looking for a psychological thriller that’s dark, emotional, and impossible to put down, Then She Was Gone is a must-read. One of the best thrillers I’ve ever picked up. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2025 by Ty
    • terrific storytelling!
Format: Kindle
What a compelling and original story. Grabbed me from the start and I found myself carving out time to read every chance I could get. Very unusual story line. At first I was just trying to figure out what was going on and when I finally did, I couldn’t believe it. I like how she changed narrators throughout the book, giving us the different perspectives of the various characters. Anyway, give it a go. You’ll enjoy it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2025 by Karen Giles
    • Sad and uncomfortable ... and utterly captivating
Format: Kindle
This author is not in need of yet another review. This novel has well over 122,000 of them, so I am well aware of the fact that one more will not make a difference—either good or bad—and normally I wouldn’t take the time to write a review for a book with this many reviews … but I was deeply affected by this novel, so I decided I needed to write some of my thoughts and feelings about it down. After going through and reading some of the reviews other readers left, I was spurred on even further to share my own. Then She Was Gone is the first novel I’ve read by Lisa Jewell. I am a fan of mysteries and thrillers, and this book was one that was recommended by Amazon because of other books in my Kindle library. It also happened to be on sale—just to be honest—and the synopsis grabbed me. It sounded interesting, so I bought it. I am much like other readers … I don’t always finish every book I pick up. I am a writer myself, so I do for other authors what I hope readers will do for me and push into a book as far as I can before I stop reading. Not every book is for every reader, but this novel by Lisa Jewell was one I found enormously gripping. This story was sad and uncomfortable. It was heartbreaking, and while it wasn’t what one might categorize a typical thriller as some other reviewers stated, it was definitely mysterious and twisty, and I was propelled through the story because I had to know all of the sordid details. To be fair, as I write this review, the categories this novel is listed in are Women’s New Adult & College Fiction, Women’s Divorce Fiction and Women’s Literary Fiction. It isn’t listed in Mystery, or Suspense, or Crime. Even People Magazine says it’s an “acutely observed family drama”. While maybe not a typical mystery novel, it was recommended to me because there are elements of suspense and yes, mystery. Truthfully, I felt that Ms. Jewell delivered a book that was described perfectly by the synopsis, and it was definitely one I had a hard time putting down. There’s no way around it. Then She Was Gone is creepy. It’s gloomy. There were so many things about many of these characters that I didn’t like, that made me angry. I believe that’s one of the many reasons I kept reading—because they were all human. They were real. They did things that were annoying. I questioned them. For instance, I struggled with Laurel because I, too, am a mom to more than one child and cannot fathom loving one of them more than the other. But I’ve known other mothers in real life that are very much like Laurel. None of us are one-dimensional, and Ms. Jewell’s characters certainly weren’t. I wanted to learn more about why they were the way they were or made the decisions that they made, and the story—which is told over a ten-year time span—takes the reader on a journey and shows how the characters change and develop over that time. I believe Ms. Jewell knew the story was an emotionally exhausting one, and I think she wrote it brilliantly. Then She Was Gone made me incredibly sad, as it was meant to. It was not a book that was easy to read. As I stated before, it was emotionally taxing. It was twisted and evil, and yet utterly captivating in ways that are difficult to describe. I am more than happy to rate this book all five stars and will definitely read more from this author—although I do believe I’ll need some time for this novel to settle before I am able to jump into another written by this talented author. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2025 by J.C. Wing
    • Emotional, Gripping, and Full of Twists
Format: Paperback
Then She Was Gone is one of those thrillers that completely pulls you in from the first chapter. The writing is sharp and emotional, and I loved how Lisa Jewell blended suspense with raw family drama. The story follows a mother still grieving her daughter’s disappearance, and the twists that unfold are both shocking and heartbreaking. I found myself constantly saying “just one more chapter” until I finished. The characters feel so real, especially Laurel, and the way the mystery pieces fit together is both chilling and satisfying. It’s dark in places, so definitely not a lighthearted read, but it’s exactly what I look for in a psychological thriller. Highly recommend if you enjoy suspense with depth and emotional weight. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2025 by Daniel
    • good
Format: Kindle
Not my favorite Lisa Jewel book but it was fine. Read it pretty quickly, had it all figured out pretty early on in the book but it was an okay read.
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2025 by alicia
    • Great Read
Format: Paperback
Read this book in a day. It was well written and kept me interested. The plot was compelling and I would recommend for anyone who likes mysteries that aren’t gorey overly violent.
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2025 by Gina
    • Tear Jerker/ Easy Read/ Suspense
Format: Paperback
This book arrived brand new in perfect condition. As far as the story- get ready to ball your eyes out during the big reveal 😭. This was an easy read, finished it in 3 days and didn’t want to put it down. The story was beautifully tied together from beginning to end. It was a little bit predictable but towards the end all the little details and juicy bits were revealed for an edge of your seat experience! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2025 by Lotus89
    • Faceted Emotions Throughout
Format: Kindle
Laurel’s daughter Ellie, vanishes one day. Ten years pass while police claimed Ellie was a runaway. Laurel’s marriage falls apart as well as her relationship with her other children. Her grief does not allow her to love. Eventually Ellie’s remains are found. Laurel meets a stranger at a cafe and starts a relationship. When she meets Floyd’s daughter Poppy she bears a striking resemblance to her deceased daughter. Twists and turns abound from there on. All emotions felt, love, grief, sadness, rage and finally acceptance. Fascinating read. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2025 by Spencem

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