Then She Was Gone: A Novel Hardcover – April 17, 2018

This book is great if you are looking for a good mystery. Has an interesting plot and was hard to put down, I read it in 2 days and it’s the reason that I started to get into reading again.

This is my first book by this author... and it was excellent!! The reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is because the ending was predictable. It wasn't a suprise... I like to not know where the ending is going!! But overall an easy read, view points from different characters was interesting. I would recommend this book!!!

The story unfolds rather slowly at first, but finally gets your blood pumping. It is a stark portrayal of mental illness and perceived love. The author gives vivid details as she unravels the mystery of a young girl’s disappearance. It’s sad and somewhat uplifting at the same time.

my first book i’ve read in a really really long time and i definitely enjoyed it sm! The whole book is definitely really good and I didn’t expect that much of a twist! definitely recommend it!

I read this book on a whim some months back and I still can not get it out of my head. I hadn’t read more than a page in a magazine for years and I simply couldn’t put the book down until that night when I finished. It’s an amazing book with in depth characters each showcasing their own perspective through each chapter. I love the flashbacks/forwards. It keeps you on your toes the entire time, there are so many pieces you can put together for yourself as you read and still be surprised at the end. Lisa Jewell is a brilliant author. I have since read just about every other mystery/thriller book she has ever written and I am in love.

I couldn’t put this book down! The characters are very well developed- especially - Laurel, Poppy, and Noelle. The ending was a surprise! I was telling a friend about the story and realized it is definitely “bizarre but brilliant” ! But I do recommend it!

I don’t read often. This book has gotten me back into reading. It is amazing. You won’t regret buying this page turner!

The book was so good! It had a few twists that I hadn’t anticipated and I am so glad I read this!

I have read a number of Lisa's novels but for me this was the best. What an imagination this lady has. I did think maybe it was a little far fetched as I was partway through the book then rethought ' Is it '. Sadly, shocking things happen in real life as we read in the press. It has certainly kept me gripped from start to finish and when I had to put it down out of necessity I couldn't wait to pick it up again. I haven't said anything about the storyline as I don't want to give anything away but suffice to say it was an excellent read and highly recommended. Look forward to reading Lisa's next novel.

One of the best psychological thrillers I’ve ever read! Pacy, emotional and completely heart-wrenching at times; I couldn’t put this book down and devoured it in 2 days.It’s not often I’ll take the time to review books but I needed to gush about this one. The distressing reality of Laurel’s situation hits you within the first few pages and grips you until the very last. I can’t recommend this book highly enough and will be looking out for more of Lisa Jewell’s work!

This was a free choice from Amazon Prime, and what a great read it was! At first I thought it might be somewhat tedious, but as I continued the characters developed. A couple of times I thought I could see how it was going to progress, and although at times I was heading in the right direction, I then was surprised too! This isn't a heart in the mouth thriller, nor is there gratuitous violence. The latter is left to your imagination. It certainly is a well crafted story, albeit leaning to the bizarre. But in defence, there are strange people out there that we have no comprehension of how they live their lives. I found it compelling reading and will now explore her as an author!

This was the fourth Lisa Jewell I have read. I have enjoyed the others, but this one I thought was superb. This one is dark, edgy and totally addictive.Laurel’s teenage daughter, Ellie goes missing. She is a smart girl, just about to do her GCSEs which she has prepared thoroughly for. There is a huge manhunt for Ellie and no one and nothing has been found with regard to Ellie, nor whether she is alive or dead. It has been ten years.Laurel has decided it is time to move on, and she meets an attractive man, Floyd, her age who takes a liking to her too. They spend increasing amounts of time together and he introduces her to his daughter, Poppy. Laurel us shocked by the similarities between her daughter, Ellie and Poppy.The reasons behind Ellie’s disappearance comes through Ellie’s point of view, and this was brilliantly done. The reasons are shocking and appalling. Her mother’s point of view is probably the main voice of the story and it is easy and compulsive to read.This is a dark and twisty psychological thriller. It is fast paced and shocking. For fans of Lisa Jewell, I believe you will love this story. For people who haven’t read her before, this is a great place to start!

I read this book in 2 days simply because I was waiting for it to get better. The thriller part never kicks in, I am the biggest baby and this was scary or even tense at any point. The plot is given away in the first half of the book, I read the rest hoping for a twist to explain why the book didn't end after it was revealed what happened but it never came. Not sure why it has such rave reviews.