When She Was Gone

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“I was hooked from the first chapter: The characters were compelling, the pace was perfect, and the ending was satisfying, with a few twists I didn’t see coming. It’s a read-in-one-gulp story (my favorite kind) that kept me guessing until the end.”

“I loved the premise before I even opened the book, and from then on, I was hooked. Sharp, compelling, and clever, Sara’s story of rich people behaving badly had me captivated until the final pages. Put it on your to-read list!”

“Rose Campbell, a former London cop, knows a lot about violence and how it can tear us apart. When Rose’s estranged daughter goes missing in Western Australia—with two children from the rich family she is nannying for—Rose will have to dig deep to uncover what really happened. This assured, utterly absorbing novel will have you up late into the night, still turning pages. Sara Foster sensitively and persuasively renders both the banality and the unique horror of violence against women and asks, How far would you be willing to go to save someone you love? This was an absolute highlight of my reading year.”

“I was gripped by When She Was Gone. I couldn’t bear being away from it. The characterization is top notch: such interesting, flawed, nuanced people. And the plotting is excellent—I was guessing and guessing and getting it wrong. I absolutely loved this book.”

“With Australia’s rugged southwest as the perfect backdrop, Sara Foster gives us a searing tale of the dangers of capitalist greed and misogynistic power play all wrapped up in what I think might just be the most propulsive thriller of the year. It’s pure genius to write a page-turner this stunning. I challenge anyone to put it down once you’ve read the first page.”

“Sara Foster has a unique ability to combine complicated, vulnerable, fascinating characters with riveting plots, and she excels at this in When She Was Gone. It’s a thrilling race-against-the-clock mystery about the disappearance of two girls and their nanny—but it turns out that those investigating the case have secrets they’d rather keep hidden too. Masterfully told, the stakes are high in this emotionally gripping and utterly unforgettable story. Don’t plan on getting anything else done once you start reading!”

“Foster is back! When She Was Gone is a master class of suspense, an edge-of-your-seat story that kept me up all night.”

“A chilling family saga about power, privilege, and revenge. Sara Foster at her spine-tingling best.”

“This was an incredibly fast-paced read. I felt like I was perched on the edge of a boat during a swift-water rescue, watching events unfold before my eyes in quick succession…Simple, unencumbered writing style. Nothing needless between the pages…Also: some heavy themes, handled with exquisite touch.”

“A thoroughly engaging novel, brimming with suspense. Foster writes with a unique compassion, exploring all sides of a terrible crime through complex, nuanced characters—her writing is intelligent and filled with heart. One of my favorite authors!”

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