Lisa Gardner is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of twenty suspense novels, including The Neighbor, which won Thriller of the Year from the International Thriller Writers. An avid hiker, traveler, and cribbage player, she lives in the mountains of New Hampshire with her family.
“In this rare standalone, the prolific Gardner has come up with one
of the most original characters in recent crime fiction, a woman
readers can care about even while not being entirely sure of what
to make of her.”--Washington Post
"This book, the best-selling author’s first stand-alone novel in
20-years, is a sharply-written, tension-filled yarn full of twists
readers are unlikely to see coming. The most compelling element,
however, is the character of Frankie, a recovering alcoholic whose
obsession with the missing is a penance of sorts for the burden of
guilt and grief she carries over a past trauma that took the life
of a man she loves.”--Associated Press
Named one of 2021's Most Anticipated Books by "Good Morning
America," PopSugar, Bookpage, CrimeReads, and Mystery
Tribune
"A masterpiece of post-modern noir....A riveting stunner of a tale
where the rare appearance of the sun shines down on what is certain
to be one of the best thrillers of 2021.”--Providence Journal
“[An] outstanding crime novel…. Gardner pulls no punches in this
socially conscious standalone.”--Publishers Weekly (starred
review)
“Fans of this incredible author, police procedurals, timely
immigrant stories, strong determined women, and tales that are not
tied up with a pretty bow at the end will not be able to get enough
of this intense page-turner.”--Library Journal (starred review)
“It’s hard to tag just one stand-out element here, between the
multidimensional portrayal of Mattapan’s Haitian expat community,
Frankie’s humanizing demons and straightforward investigative
technique, and a page-turning plot with all its ends tucked in
unpredictably tight. Tense and immersive, Gardner’s latest…is a
sure bet both for readers drawn to gritty gumshoe fiction and for
the growing legion of true- crime podcast fans.”--Booklist (starred
review)
“Gardner is a pro at writing tough-as-nails, wiseass,
broken-yet-steely female characters, and Frankie does not
disappoint…Fans of Gardner’s Tessa Leoni, D.D. Warren, and Flora
Dane will embrace her new heroine's grit and empathy.”--Kirkus
Reviews
"The pace of Before She Disappeared makes it a faster read than the
number of pages would suggest. For me, it fell into 'couldn’t put
it down' territory, and of all Gardner’s books that I’ve read, I
think this was the best.”--St. Louis Post-Dispatch
"Lisa Gardner delves deeply into her protagonist’s psyche in this
tough, street-level, socially conscious thriller.”--Florida
Times-Union
“Before She Disappeared introduces what may be the most
powerful sleuth of the decade, an “ordinary” woman driven to
uncover the truth at any personal cost. There’s only one thing to
ask for by the time the book ends: please, please, a sequel and a
series.”--New York Journal of Books
“As Frankie’s investigation progresses, it offers an up-close look
into some of the issues that plague American society today—racism,
antipathy toward immigrants and the trafficking of young
women—while providing a blistering narrative and sympathetic
characters…Before She Disappeared is billed as a standalone, but
I’m thinking it would be the perfect setup for a terrific
series.”--Bookpage
"A propulsive mystery, one with enough twists and turns to keep
even the most seasoned readers of the genre guessing until the end.
But it’s also --- perhaps more importantly --- a fascinating
character study, as Frankie wrestles with her own demons even as
she grows closer to her goal.”--Bookreporter.com
“Smart, suspenseful, and socially conscious, this novel knows how
to concoct a thriller out of current affairs without cheapening the
subject or deriding any of the people involved. Frankie is a
troubled, complicated woman determined to do the right thing while
also recognizing that she doesn’t have all the answers and is in no
place to dictate the affairs of others. She’s a wonderful heroine
for our turbulent times."--Criminal Element
"Think Jack Reacher with a specific mission and a driving
purpose…Socially conscious and deeply researched…this thriller will
keep devoted thriller and suspense readers on their toes. Plus,
Gardner knows how to write honest, believable female
leads.”--BookTrib
“Before She Disappeared is a first-class crime novel by a master of
the thriller genre. I highly recommend it.” – David Baldacci
“To read Lisa Gardner is to put yourself in the hands of a master
storyteller. In Before She Disappeared, she gives us a crackling
mystery, gritty atmosphere and an unforgettable heroine. I loved
the damaged, determined Frankie Elkin. You will, too.”— Riley
Sager, bestselling author of Home Before Dark
“Before She Disappeared has a gutsy heroine, a timely, fascinating
storyline, and a real sense of anticipation that kept me turning
the pages.” – Tami Hoag
“This time Gardner truly hits it out of the park. Frankie Elkins is
a heroine for the ages.” – Tess Gerritsen
“Nuanced and complex, Before She Disappeared proves once more Lisa
Gardner knows how to set a hook better than anyone. It’s a ‘just
one more chapter’ thriller that will have you reading into the
night. I loved it.”--Gregg Olsen, bestselling author of Water's
Edge
“An exceptional amateur sleuth thriller…a very recommendable
read.”--Mystery and Suspense
"The case is intriguing and travels in refreshingly unexpected
directions. . . . You're highly likely to enjoy this." —The
Booklist Queen
"Fascinating . . . A page-turner about the search for a missing
teenage girl in Boston and the mysterious woman obsessed with
finding her." —The Big Thrill
"Hang on to some of the best moments in story telling by the master
herself Lisa Gardner. Before She Disappeared may just be one of her
best . . . and that is saying a lot." —Fresh Fiction
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