Then She Was Gone

Ellie Mack was the perfect fifteen-year-old—beloved by her family, friends, and teachers, and days away from an idyllic summer vacation—until she vanished without a trace. Ten years later, her mother, Laurel Mack, is trying to rebuild her life after her marriage ended and the last clue in Ellie’s case surfaced months ago. When Laurel meets the unexpectedly charming Floyd, their flirtation quickly deepens, and meeting his daughters brings an unexpected shock: his youngest, Poppy, bears an uncanny resemblance to Ellie. Haunted by unanswered questions—what truly happened to her daughter, did she run away, and who is Floyd really—Laurel must confront the past and the striking reminders of her missing child as she navigates a tense and emotional journey.