Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell

“Then She Was Gone” by Lisa Jewell is a gripping psychological thriller centered on the disappearance of a teenage girl, Ellie Mack. The story follows Ellie’s mother, Laurel, who has struggled with the trauma and uncertainty of her daughter’s disappearance for a decade. As Laurel tries to rebuild her life, she meets a new man and begins to uncover unsettling truths about Ellie’s past. The novel intertwines past and present, revealing secrets and lies that have far-reaching consequences. Jewell’s narrative explores themes of grief, family dynamics, and the search for truth.