Gone Before

The disappearance of five-year-old Maya Duncan remains one of the most famous missing person cases in British history. She vanished without a trace. Until now…

Fifteen years after the abduction, Phoebe knocks on Kay Duncan’s door, clutching a yellow rainhat with Maya’s name stitched into the back. Phoebe is convinced that she is Maya Duncan, and that the woman behind the door is her real mother.

When Phoebe sees Kay, the memories come flooding back, and it seems that mother and daughter are to be reunited at last. But when a shocking discovery shatters the fragile relationship they have begun to build, Kay commits suicide, leaving Phoebe riddled with guilt.

Alone and unanchored, Phoebe travels to London to dig into Kay’s life, hoping to uncover the truth behind her own identity. But as she pieces together Kay’s past, Phoebe discovers a disturbing link to the woman who raised her, and a terrible secret that even now could put her life in danger.

Gone Before is an utterly addictive ‘ripped-from-the-headlines’ thriller that you will read in one breathless gulp. Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Gone Girl and The Silent Patient.

Why readers love Sam Hepburn:

‘OMG this was a twister of a read. I really didn't expect that… I loved the story… Couldn't put it down. Definitely worth more than 5*. This is a must read.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

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‘Such an amazing book – I was literally grabbed in from the first few pages, and I couldn't put it down.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

‘From the first pages I was hooked and I couldn't put it down! Captivating, thrilling & extremely chilling at times… It draws you in and holds you captive… I was gutted when I finished the last page.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

‘Kept me guessing until the end! Great twist!’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

‘I thoroughly enjoyed this… Every time I reluctantly had to get back to real life, all I could think about was when I could next curl up with a cup of tea and reopen the pages!’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

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‘Kept me on the edge the entire time. Was not expecting the ending!’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars