This book took a little bit for me to get into. So don't give up after the firsts few chapters because once it takes off, IT TAKES OFF!! I stayed up until 1 am to finish this because there was no way I could sleep without finding out what happened!!!!!!

I loved the premise of this book, the dual timelines, the journal entries, and the dark secrets. I loved the more Ruth told the story of her past, her daughter was also secretly uncovering the truth as well.

Catherine is a nurse at a long term care facility on the memory wing - for dementia patients.. it’s an extremely exhausting job both mentally and physically and she learns that her mother may have the same fate as well - early on set Alzheimer’s. Dropping all of her plans to move to Baltimore Catherine plans to help her mother, Ruth, navigate those new diagnosis but cannot understand why she’s refusing all testing to possibly help her condition. Ruth begins writing down journal entries to talk about her past before it’s too late.

Catherine has been forever trying to learn about her mothers past - she doesn’t even know where she grew up because her mother has told her from the beginning that she got pregnant as a teenager and her parents disowned her. As she starts to unravel the truth she believes her mother has always been feeding her lies and now she’s scared of her. When she meets someone from her mother’s past she quickly realizes why she needed to keep it all a secret.

I loved the dual timelines and dual points of view and at one point I started to side with Ruth as I was nervous of who Catherine really was inside (without giving it away). I loved that I was constantly questioning where it was going the whole time and I wasn’t disappointed with where it ended. I would love a sequel and I almost never say that!

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This story itself was good. I enjoy Sarah's books when she partners with Greer Hendricks and so I very much looked forward to this as well. The story needed a bit of suspended belief for it to work and that was fine by me. I can escape into a book's world with no problem. My one big issue with the book though, is a city where some of the book took place. I live in this city and when the story talked about her walking from one place to another to another, it simply didn't make sense in the order of things and where she went. It was scattered about the city and felt like it was picked randomly. The story read perfectly well and if you were not from here, you would never know. However, being here and reading it made absolutely no sense to me and drove me mad. I just couldn't get passed that.

I received a copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

As a pregnant teenager, Ruth ran away from home. It has been just her and her daughter, Catherine, for over twenty years. Catherine is an adult now, and ready to spread her wings. Ruth is not ready for her daughter to leave.

Gone Tonight is told using Ruth and Catherine’s points of view. Both characters think they know the other better than they really do, which makes for an interesting read.

A slow-burning, tense, and twisty psychological thriller. Recommended to readers who enjoy thrillers centered around mother/daughter relationships.

I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I am a huge fan of Sarah Pekkanan. I think have enjoyed her thrillers and have also enjoyed her earlier books This book unfortunately, fell short. It was not believable and I could not connect with either of the main characters. I
Also felt that it was very predictable. The author remains an auto read for me but this book really fell short. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I am a fan of Sarah Pekkanen - either solo or with her writing partner. Gone Tonight was one of the best thrillers I read this year, and navigating the relationship of Ruth and Catherine is one wild ride.

Pekkanen's masterful storytelling keeps you guessing until the very end, leaving you questioning the nature of love, family, and the lengths we go to protect those we hold most dear.

Many thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for sharing this one with me. All thoughts are my own.

im a huge fan of her books and ill likely read anything she writes! Very twisty, fast paced. The plot was something that I hadn't seen before which is refreshing with this genre.

The pace was a bit slow for me for most of the story, but revved up at the end. This book was overall fine, but at times I felt I was a bit contrived and lackluster.

This was a bit of a roller coaster. Mom and daughter have a strange relationship that unfolds throughout the story. It's hard not to be frustrated with the characters throughout most of the book. I enjoyed the read. Thank you for the ARC!

Wow. That is just one word to describe this book. I am still stunned. This was my first Sarah Pekkanen book, but it most certainly will not be my last. This book was incredible. I loved how solid the structuring on this book was. The twisting plot and the tension, oh my! I also really enjoyed the multiple POVs. I was captivated the entire time and was on the edge of my seat. This was such a great read!

Rounded up to 4.5 Stars. I love love love this author and all of her books have been 4-5 stars. What a thrill this book was it kept me intrigued the entire time.

Thank you #netgalley for a copy

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! No spoilers. Beyond amazing I enjoyed this book so very much. The characters and storyline were fantastic. The ending I did not see coming Could not put down nor did I want to. Truly Amazing and appreciated the whole story. This is going to be a must read for many many readers. Maybe even a book club pick.

Gone Tonight follows the alternating points of view of Katherine and her mother. Katherine is a young woman excited about breaking out on her own, but her mother is displaying some disturbing signs of Alzheimer’s. Katherine wants her mother to get confirmation from a doctor, but she’s hesitant. Ruth, Katherine’s mother, is hiding a few things from her doting daughter. I enjoyed watching the story unfold through both women’s perspectives. I thought this was a well written, thought provoking thriller.

I loved this book!! At first I was confused by where the story was going with all the talk of dementia. But once I got about 30% in to the book...wow. This book kept me on my toes! I loved the dual POV's, the suspense and I liked both characters. I would highly recommend this book if you enjoy suspense and books about family drama

This was a unique thriller in that there is a very big focus on the mother daughter relationship in this one. The beginning was a tad slow but the twists kept coming and were some ever juicy! Once I got into the story, I couldn't put it down anymore - it just sucked me in and would not let go! I can't say much without giving away the plot but I enjoyed this one!

CW: Sexual assault, child abuse, bullying, domestic abuse, alcoholism.

A huge thanks to St-Martin's press and NetGalley for the ARC for review, all opinions are my own.

GONE TONIGHT is an up-all-night mother-daughter thriller that asks the reader how well do we really know those closest to us?

Centering around single mum Ruth and her daughter Catherine, Pekkanen takes us on a chilling journey of what lengths a mother will go to, to protect her child. Ruth and Catherine have always been close as its been just the two of them for all of Catherine's life, When Catherine accepts a new position at The John Hoskins Hospital in Baltimore, ready to start her own life, she notices a steady decline in her mothers health.

Chock full of tension and twisty secrets, I read this in one sitting. Brilliant, suspenseful, emotional and utterly entertaining.

Thank you St. Martin's Press and Netgalley for the EArc in return for an honest review.

Mother and daugher duo Catherine and Ruth have always been close. Ruth, being a single mom, protests Catherine fiercely.

Ruth starts to forget things: her keys, missing money, her sense of direction. The doctor thinks she's showing signs of early dementia.

Naturally, Catherine is worried and starts digging into her mom's life. What she discovers will change her life forever.

Told in dual povs and past and present timelines, we delve into the life of the close-knit mother/daughter. We see how lies and past decisions can change the trajectory of a relationship once those things come to the surface. I love this author's books. I will continue to read her work.

This one kept me up all night! I could not put it down!! Fast-paced and an unforgettable twist!!!

Pekkanen knows how to write a beautifully crafted family drama! I thoroughly enjoyed the multiple point of views that were presented, giving us all sides of the story.

This was an interesting storyline with mom and daughter. It would've made everything simpler/easier if mom confided in her adult daughter about her secrets but then there'd be no story lol. Still 4-stars as the story kept me entertained.

The storytelling here was next level! This one hooked me from the start and took me on a wild ride of suspense. I loved how the story was told from both POVs but then also the journal entries of the earlier time. Definitely up there for favorite thriller of the year!