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Then She Was Gone
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Ellie was fifteen eager to take her exams. Now that she had been tutored in math she was sure she would do well. On her way to the library one evening, she disappears. Her disappearance takes a huge toll on the family, a family that breaks apart as many families in this type of situations often do. Now ten years later, Laurel is willing to take a shot at having a life and love again a series of events will send her reeling. Would she finally find out what happened to her daughter?
A very suspenseful story, with an underlying sense of creepiness, and a novel way of telling a story. As a reader I pretty guessed what had happened to Ellie, in fact the sisters I was reading this with also had the same thoughts. This happened in the first third of the book but...there was still much to discover. The author kept my interest by some very good storytelling, and by the way it was structured. Changing tenses and changing narators the fast pace continued, new discoveries, and the insidious darkness beneath, kept me turning pages.
I have now read the last few books by this author and look forward to reading many more. To prove a point of mine, it is possible to write a good and suspenseful story without blood, excess gore and constant action. This is the kind of psychological thriller I actually enjoy.
ARC from Edelweiss.
A very suspenseful story, with an underlying sense of creepiness, and a novel way of telling a story. As a reader I pretty guessed what had happened to Ellie, in fact the sisters I was reading this with also had the same thoughts. This happened in the first third of the book but...there was still much to discover. The author kept my interest by some very good storytelling, and by the way it was structured. Changing tenses and changing narators the fast pace continued, new discoveries, and the insidious darkness beneath, kept me turning pages.
I have now read the last few books by this author and look forward to reading many more. To prove a point of mine, it is possible to write a good and suspenseful story without blood, excess gore and constant action. This is the kind of psychological thriller I actually enjoy.
ARC from Edelweiss.
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We’re on the same page with this one!!!
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Fantastic review Diane! Loved reading this one with you!
Ok , the underlying creepiness as you know would keep me awake!
We sure are, James.Thanks, Susanne, as always loved reading with you.
I know Angela, definitely not your kind of story.
Fantastic review Diane!!🌸
Great review Diane and this does seem like a good one.
Diane, terrific review. I've not read this author before but that will change - glad you all enjoyed it so much!
Thank you, Kendall, Kaceey, Dem and Jan.
Great review, Diane. Sounds like my kind of book.
Lol! Love the phrase "underlying sense of creepiness". Great review Diane.
So agree about writing without all the graphic and chewies IS possible. Most for some reason I don't truly understand now consider that without the pure foul most crime or psychological are "boring". This author isn't for me for some reason, it's the form much more than the content. Regardless your review is specific- VERY good.
Great review, Diane!
Glad you enjoyed it too Diane!
Great review Diane! I enjoy suspense without all the dramatic, mostly unbelievable nonstop action too.
Thank you, Karen, Fran, Judy, Nikki, Holly and Libby.Thank you, Jeanette. As I have gotten older my reading likes have changed. Can no longer read the gruesome stuff, don't like the shock value, just need more substance. I understand how different authors are not the same for everyone.
Fabulous review, Diane! Loved that last paragraph especially!
Thanks, Jennifer.
Thank you, Elyse!!
I am on the wait list for this book at my library. So glad it is a good one and that you enjoyed it. Wonderful review, Diane!
Thank you, Svetlana and Marialyce.
Another great review. Several of the author’s book are on my to-read list. I agree with you about the blood and gore. I also don’t like the shock value from excessive crude language.
Great review, I enjoyed this also, a thriller done right :)
Nice review, Diane! Going on my TR list.
Thank you, Judi Anne.
Great review. Am looking forward to reading this one.
Nice review, Diane. I am so looking forward to this one too !
Thanks much, Antoinette.
Thank you, Deanna.
Nice review, I enjoyed this one as well. I really enjoy this author's books, very well written :)
Thanks, Dorie. I do too, plus she always writes something different.
Diane S ☔ wrote: "Thanks, Dorie. I do too, plus she always writes something different."Diane, I still can't figure out how to get updates from my favorite friends. I only see your reviews once in a while. Any ideas?
No, I see yours rarely as well. Tried going into my friends and taking top friend status off of those I seldom interact with, but that didn't help either. I rarely see yours and haven't a clue why.
Thanks you, Ellen.
Fabulous review Diane!😉💖
