This was a well paced thriller set in Western Australia. Two children and their nanny disappear from the beach one morning, setting into motion an urgent investigation. But it's not just the local police. The nanny's estranged mother happens to be a former detective too and she can't help getting involved. As more details are revealed and clues uncovered, the net of suspects widens. It is full of unlikeable characters.
I thought this was an enjoyable read. It may not be particularly memorable, but anyone who likes crime thrillers will find it does what it is supposed to do.

What I like the most about thrillers is that when I keep guessing what could happen, and I’m proved wrong all the time! I absolutely love thrillers that gives me unexpected twists and turns that would keep my jaw hanging and this one absolutely nailed it!! Trust me when I say you’d be up at night either trying to finish this book or trying to get a grip on what you’ve just read!

When an estranged daughter disappears and also blamed for kidnapping, a mother does everything she possibly can to find her daughter, who she may not even know anymore!

Read a good thriller after a long time. Would highly recommend.

Thank you NetGalley and HarperCollins Australia for this great ARC!!

When She Was Gone by Sara Foster is a gripping psychological thriller that keeps readers on edge from start to finish. With its richly drawn characters and a compelling, twist-filled plot, the novel expertly explores themes of memory, grief, and the secrets that shape our lives. Foster’s writing is immersive, effortlessly pulling readers into a world where nothing is quite as it seems. Perfect for fans of suspenseful mysteries, When She Was Gone is an engaging and thought-provoking read that lingers long after the final page.

I love Sara Foster books...you always know it's going to be edge of your seat excitement from the beginning. This is no exception. Louisa is working as a Nanny for a rich Australian couple and her and the children go missing. Rose, Louisa's estranged mother, travels to Australia to help find her. There are alternating chapters between Rose and the main detective Blackwood, along with some of the other characters in the book. Climactic ending this a highly recommended read. I received a copy of this book from Netgalley for an honest review.

What a thrilling and heart pounding book. I wasn't sure if I would like this one as the previous book I read of Sara Foster I didn't really like. This one had me hooked and enthralled from the start and I loved it.

It is told in numerous voices by numerous people but the main characters told the full story and some of the others were there to fill in the blanks, so to speak. It was all rather exciting and edge of your seat reading and it really did keep me guessing as I never fully knew what had happened and where it was going.

If you want a thrill ride then this is the book for you.

Thank you NetGalley and HarperCollins Publishers Australia for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.

What an amazing read! A fast-paced thriller and an excellent gripping story! It keeps you on the edge and I loved the storyline.
Highly recommended!

Thank you NetGalley and to the publisher HarperCollins Publishers Australian for the ARC.

I loved this book! The pacing, the twists! The ending! I thought it was so interesting and so well done

It has been a while since I’ve enjoyed a good thriller. This one is about a mother who loses her child to a predator. The other was an interesting character and had a lot of depth to her. We also got to see the detectives in work through different adventure scenes. It also read really quickly and I still understood the storyline. I can’t believe I waited this long to pick this one up. It’s a really good one.

Thank you to the publisher and author for sending me this copy.