The Night We Lost Him (Unabridged)
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4.0 • 286 Ratings
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- $19.99
Publisher Description
An instant New York Times bestseller from the author of The Last Thing He Told Me
“Dave’s signature blend of twisty mystery, family drama, and moving love story is top-notch” (The Boston Globe) in this instant New York Times bestseller where estranged siblings chase a fifty-year-old family secret that shaped their father’s mysterious life—and death…
“Pulse pounding suspense and moving family drama” —People
“A master storyteller. You won’t want to miss this one.” —Harlan Coben
“The perfect mix of heart-pounding and heartfelt…Dave delivers yet another suspenseful page-turner that should be a book club staple for a long time to come.” —New York Post
Nora Noone’s father was many things to many people. To the public he was a self-made titan of industry, whose luxury boutique hotels were among the most coveted destinations in the world. To his three ex-wives, he was a loving yet distant family man who managed to keep his finances—and his families—separate. But, to Nora, he was always a mystery—especially after his suspicious death at his cliffside home.
Though the authorities insist there was no foul play, Nora and her estranged brother, Sam, believe otherwise. As they form an uneasy alliance to unpack the mystery, they start putting together the pieces of their father’s past and uncover a family secret that changes everything.
With Laura Dave’s “signature blend of pulse-pounding suspense” (People) and “trademark emotional heft” (New York Post), The Night We Lost Him is a “propulsive” (Oprah Daily) must-read, with a heartbreaking final twist you’ll never see coming.
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
A father’s two adult children dig into his suspicious death—and his most closely guarded secrets—in this emotionally wrought slow-burn mystery. Wrecked by both grief and an imploding relationship, Nora isn’t in a great place when her half-brother, Sam, shows up unexpectedly. They’ve never been close, but Sam has news. He thinks their father, who died after falling from a cliff on the property Nora just inherited, was murdered. The story that unfolds cleverly follows two timelines: Nora’s in the present, and her father Liam’s in the past. Nora’s a refreshingly quiet and reflective character, and her grief and confusion feel incredibly palpable, particularly as her quest with Sam leads them to realizations about the origins of their destructive patterns. And Liam’s story is fascinatingly compelling, as we follow him over the course of three marriages—and a massive secret. Narrator Julia Whelan’s emotional delivery is on point throughout all of this, resulting in a mystery that feels deeply soulful.
Customer Reviews
Quick
This was a very quick listen. I love the development of the characters and the family dysfunction that makes you wanna dive into this mystery.
A Heartbreaking Love Story Wrapped in a Family Mystery
📖 *The Night We Lost Him* was a pretty fast read for me. I’ve enjoyed Laura Dave’s books before because she knows how to keep me invested, and this story encouraged me to continue reading with every chapter.
💔 The love story between Liam and Cory was the part that affected me the most. Learning why they couldn’t be together genuinely broke my heart. Their relationship added an emotional depth to the story that I wasn’t expecting, and I found myself caring about what had happened between them.
👨👧👦 The complicated relationships Sam, Nora, and Tommy had with their father also felt very believable. Each of them knew a different version of Liam, and their struggles showed how one person can have separate lives and relationships with different members of the same family.
🔍 I enjoyed watching the pieces of Liam’s life come together as his children searched for answers about who he really was and what happened to him. The mystery kept the story moving, while the family relationships gave it heart.
✨ Overall, this was a nice and enjoyable read. It kept me interested and included a love story that touched my heart, but it ultimately settled into the three-star range for me rather than becoming a book that left a stronger, lasting impression.
## 🌙 Julie’s Final Verdict
*The Night We Lost Him* was a fast, enjoyable read that kept me invested from chapter to chapter. The mystery held my attention, but Liam and Cory’s heartbreaking love story was what stayed with me the most. Learning why they couldn’t be together genuinely broke my heart.
Sam, Nora, and Tommy’s complicated relationships with their father also felt believable and added depth to the story. I enjoyed uncovering the different parts of Liam’s life alongside his children. This was a touching family mystery and a nice read overall, but it landed at a solid three stars for me.
**⭐⭐⭐ 3 Stars**
*The opinions and content shared in this review are my own. ChatGPT helped me organize and polish the wording.*
Loved it
A great read.