What we thought: Then She Was Gone describes the sudden disappearance of Ellie Mack; a beautiful, fifteen year old golden girl with her whole life ahead of her.
The effect upon her family is both heartbreaking and unsurprising as her parent's marriage disintegrates and the effects of Ellie's disappearance leaves a damage rippling through the years.
And then, ten years later, Ellie's mum, Laurel, meets Floyd, and the beginning of a happy future glow on a barren horizon. But when Laurel meets Floyd's youngest daughter, Poppy, the past comes racing back.
Poppy looks just like Ellie.
You think you know the end, you think you know all the answers; you think the conclusion obvious. But as you race through the pages, you realise there's more to Ellie's disappearance, and the secrets unfold to the very end.
The prose is dynamic and fluid and Jewell's characters keep you engaged. You will feel their confusion, loss, sadness and hope for a future not as bleak as the past.
You'll enjoy this if you like: Gone Girl, Girl on a Train, anything else with 'Girl' in the title.
Avoid if you dislike: Mysteries, books which rely a little heavily on coincidence, missing girl stories.
Ideal accompaniments: Rhubarb and custard tea, pistachio nuts and a footstool.
Genre: Thriller
Available on Amazon
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