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Then She Was Gone

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Then She Was Gone

Written by: Lisa Jewell
Narrated by: Helen Duff
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Fifteen-year-old Ellie Mack was the perfect daughter. She was beloved by her parents, friends, and teachers. She and her boyfriend made a teenage 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 10 years since her daughter 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 cafe, she is surprised at how quickly their flirtation develops into something deeper. Before she knows it, she's meeting Floyd's daughters - and his youngest, Poppy, takes her breath away. Looking at her is like looking at Ellie. And now the unanswered questions she has tried so hard to put to rest haunt her anew...as well as some new ones about Floyd and Poppy....

©2018 Lisa Jewell (P)2018 Dreamscape Media, LLC
Genre Fiction Suspense Women's Fiction Fiction Exciting Scary Mystery Disappearance Disturbing Thriller Ireland Thanksgiving Mystery
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Ellie Mack was bright, full of potential, and beloved by her parents. At 15, she had her whole life ahead of her—and then she was gone. Unravel the mystery of her disappearance through the eyes of Ellie’s mother.

And Then She Was Gone follows Laurel Mack as she navigates life after everything she once knew and loved fell apart. Laurel had an idyllic life, with three children and a loving husband. But when her 15-year-old daughter suddenly went missing without a trace, the happy life began to crumble around her. Now, 10 years, many dead end clues, and one divorce later, she finds herself swept up in new love that, while exciting, unearths buried feelings, suppressed questions, and all the fears and mystery of what really happened to Ellie.

Best-selling author Lisa Jewell weaves a nail-biting story that will leave listeners hanging on every word as the tension grows. At once a tale of loss and a classic mystery novel, this audiobook is full of emotion and suspense as Laurel’s world shifts beneath her very feet. What is it about Laurel’s new love interest, Floyd, that doesn’t seem quite right? How is Floyd’s daughter, Poppy, so uncannily like the daughter she lost all those years ago? Listeners will be entranced by the twisting and turning story that picks up speed as it goes, barrelling to a heart stopping end you just have to hear for yourself.

This audiobook is narrated by Helen Duff. Her soft, melodic English tones offer a calm and inviting voice to an otherwise tense narrative. This soothing cadence lures listeners into a sense of ease, before ramping up the pace and intensity as the mystery builds. A must-listen for any thriller lover, And Then She Was Gone delivers everything you could ask for in a dark and startling mystery.

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Loved it

I was hooked from the beginning. We know a lot from the summary of the book but it keeps you guessing the entire time. I’m not a fan of books that leave us hanging and this was not one of those stories. It answers all questions and is beautifully written. I’ve recommended it to family and friends- I’ll definitely recommend it to you also :) happy reading and happy guessing til the end! 10/10

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1st Audible Book

This was 1st book I completed and must say that I thoroughly enjoyed. I will say that I did figure out earlier what would happen however ending was not known. Kept drawing me in and I wanted to listen to find out what really happened. Although it was performed by one individual who changed her voice for role it was still bearable. I did read many reviews prior to purchasing and this was something many said. Still loved book.

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Must Read!

This book was a little bit predictable but I loved it none the less! Super complex characters and well thought out.

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Gripping and suspenseful

Great story, and great narration. I very much enjoyed this novel and listened to it almost non stop over two days.

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Couldn't stop listening!

This book was presented wonderfully. And the plot had me waiting for the next show to drop the whole while. One question answered and another would pop up! Loved it.

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Well done book

was a very addicting book. Once I got near the halfway point I didn't want to put it down

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First book I heard from audible

I really liked the speed at which the narrator spoke in. The story itself was not as suspense full as I thought I could’ve been. I can’t say if that’s because of the way it was read or written.

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Amazing as always

Kept me on the edge of my seat until the very end. I loved it.

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Gripping and I couldn't Stop Listening

I love Lisa Jewell's books, and especially her thriller novels lately. Then She Was Gone is no exception with her strongly formed characters. I kept finding time to listen to more and was fully absorbed.

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Excellent read/listen

This book kept my interest from the first moment. An excellent storyline, well told, well read. Highly recommend!!

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