Before You Were Gone
A completely gripping crime thriller packed with suspense
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4.4 • 49 Ratings
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- $7.99
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- $7.99
Publisher Description
The truth can’t stay buried forever…
Emer Doran’s life was torn apart when her sister, Kitty, drowned. Her body was never recovered. Twenty years later, Emer sees a woman who is the image of Kitty. In that brief moment, Emer is convinced – her sister is alive.
Dee Doran jumps at the chance to get to know her long-lost cousin when Emer calls asking to meet. But it is not the happy family reunion Dee had expected. Emer is desperate for Dee’s help to find out what really happened to Kitty.
As Dee works to uncover the truth, one thing becomes clear: there is a tangled web of lies that date back many years. And those with the answers are determined to keep their secrets at any cost.
A tense and gripping crime thriller perfect for fans of Alex Marwood and Fiona Barton.
Praise for Before You Were Gone
'Family intrigues, unreliable narrators and murder all come together in this enjoyable book. I highly recommend it.' Lorraine Mace, author of Love Me Tender
'A literary masterpiece... This is my first read by Bugler and I’ve just added her to my auto-buy list. What an amazing nail-biting, roller coaster ride.' NetGalley review ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'Sheila Bugler's novels get better and better... The tension builds to a fabulous denouement. I can't recommend this book highly enough.' NetGalley review ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'Amazing story with so many twists... Absolutely gripping from start to finish!' NetGalley review ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'Wow wow wow! This book gripped me from the first page and never let go!' NetGalley review ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'This book was full of twists and turns. I couldn't put it down!' NetGalley review ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'Fast paced, full of twists and turns and a satisfying ending' NetGalley review ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Customer Reviews
A brilliant series
Before You Were Gone is the third instalment in the Eastbourne series featuring journalist Dee Doran and whilst it can be read as a standalone, I do encourage you to read the previous two books to fully immerse yourself in it’s brilliance. You won’t be disappointed!
When Dee Doran receives a call from her long lost cousin Emer, wanting her help in locating a woman whom she believes is her dead sister Kitty, Dee jumps at the chance. But the deeper she becomes involved, the more herself and Emer put themselves in danger. Someone is hiding a deeply buried secret and they will do anything to make sure it stays that way…
I loved the premise for this story and was immediately hooked and caught up in trying to solve this mystery alongside Dee and Emer. Could this woman really be Kitty? I was just as invested to uncover the truth as the others were and when the story took a dramatic turn at the halfway mark, that was when things really got good! A brilliant twist that caught me off guard!
I loved catching up with Dee again, which also makes you feel like you are catching up with an old friend. She is such a great character and my heart was breaking for her as she threw herself into this latest mystery, as a way of trying to avoid the inevitable with what occurs in a smaller subplot.
The setting in Eastbourne, is just magical. Through each book Sheila Bugler brings the sea side town to life so vividly, adding another element of perfection to the series. I love when books are set in this environment in this genre, It really adds to its chilling and sinister tone.
Before You Were Gone is a perfectly written, gripping and suspenseful crime thriller that will have you reading long into the night as you race through the pages. I absolutely love this series and I am hopeful for some more to come. I have everything crossed! It was an absolute pleasure to read and review Before You Were Gone, which I highly recommend.