{"product_id":"and-then-you-were-gone-isbn-9781683319597","title":"And Then You Were Gone","description":"\u003cb\u003eA “gripping [debut] psychological thriller filled with suspenseful twists and turns”—the perfect weekend read for fans of B.A. Paris and Mary Kubica (Brad Thor, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e–bestselling author).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe disappearance of her boyfriend sends Emily Firestone’s bipolar mania into overdrive—and her name to the top of the suspect list.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e After years of learning how to manage her bipolar disorder, Emily Firestone finally has it under control. Even better, her life is coming together: she’s got a great job, her own place, and a boyfriend, Paolo, who adores her. So when Paolo suggests a weekend sailing trip, Emily agrees—wine, water, and the man she loves? What could be better? But when Emily wakes the morning after they set sail, the boat is still adrift...and Paolo is gone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A strong swimmer, there’s no way Paolo drowned, but Emily is at a loss for any other explanation. Where else could he have gone? And why? As the hours and days pass by, each moment marking Paolo’s disappearance, Emily’s hard-won stability begins to slip.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e But when Emily uncovers evidence suggesting Paolo was murdered, the investigation throws her mania into overdrive, even as she becomes a person of interest in her own personal tragedy. To clear her name, Emily must find the truth—but can she hold onto her own sanity in the process?\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eAnd Then You Were Gone\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Jacobs, a psychologist himself, delivers \u003cb\u003ea compulsively readable yet complex thriller, filled with red herrings, plenty of action, and an appealing but deeply flawed protagonist.\u003c\/b\u003e This psychological thriller takes hold and won’t let go.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A stellar, psychological thriller with twists and turns you don’t see coming...R. J. Jacobs is one to watch for years to come.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eRed Carpet Crash\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The strongest plot element is Jacobs’s sympathetic understanding of Emily’s mental condition, how it contributes to her stress and mania, and how she comes to rely solely on her determination to survive...A disturbing, fully satisfying drama.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eMystery Scene Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eA gripping psychological thriller\u003c\/b\u003e filled with suspenseful twists and turns!\"\u003cbr\u003e—Brad Thor, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eSpymaster\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eA steep-dive roller coaster ride\u003c\/b\u003e with an at-risk, sometimes unreliable heroine at the helm, one who is endangered but also dangerous. \u003cb\u003eIt’s hard to believe this gripping psychological thriller is by a debut author. Get on board but hang on!\u003c\/b\u003e”\u003cbr\u003e—Karen Harper, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eSilent Scream\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"​A thrilling ride that \u003cb\u003ekept me guessing until the end\u003c\/b\u003e...Exceptional!\"\u003cbr\u003e—Rena Olsen, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Girl Before\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"​Unnerving and with a building sense of dread, \u003ci\u003eAnd Then You Were Gone\u003c\/i\u003e is \u003cb\u003ea high-stakes, disorienting thrill ride\u003c\/b\u003e.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Sarah Bailey, international bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Dark Lake\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e​\"R. J. Jacobs cleverly combines \u003cb\u003ea tightly plotted thriller\u003c\/b\u003e with a who-can-you-trust cast of characters in this \u003cb\u003esensational\u003c\/b\u003e debut.\"​\u003cbr\u003e—Dawn Eastman, national bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eUnnatural Causes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Jacobs has crafted a live-wire of a debut. Fever-pitch prose reveals the untrustworthy nature of our perceptions, and \u003cb\u003ea taut, unflinching plot makes putting this book down absolutely impossible\u003c\/b\u003e.\"​\u003cbr\u003e—P. J. Vernon, author of \u003ci\u003eWhen You Find Me\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eAnd Then You Were Gone\u003c\/i\u003e captivates readers...pulling you headfirst into a terrifying disappearance that quickly derails the life of an irresistible and freshly-drawn main character. \u003cb\u003eIt will keep you turning page after page, with racing heart, toward the satisfying finish. Highly recommended!\u003c\/b\u003e”\u003cbr\u003e—E. C. Diskin, author of Amazon bestseller \u003ci\u003eBroken Grace\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eRich characterizations, exquisite language, and a subtle thrum of tension . . .\u003c\/b\u003e In Emily Firestone, Jacobs has created not just a heroine, but a fully realized person whose bipolar disorder is sensitively and realistically handled. \u003cb\u003eI was riveted from the very first page.\u003c\/b\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e—Jaden Terrell, author of the Jared McKean mysteries\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e​\"\u003cb\u003eCompelling, satisfying, and clever, this book has all the elements of a good mystery\u003c\/b\u003e, plus a wonderfully complicated, flawed protagonist. \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnd Then You Were Gone\u003c\/i\u003e will keep you reading—and leave you wanting more!\u003c\/b\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e—Wylene Dunbar, author of \u003ci\u003eMy Life With Corpses\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eR. J. Jacobs\u003c\/b\u003e is a psychologist in a clinical practice. He also performs PTSD evaluations for veterans. He lives in Nashville with his wife and their two children.","brand":"Crooked Lane Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46304963461349,"sku":"NP9781683319597","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781683319597.jpg?v=1767721560","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/and-then-you-were-gone-isbn-9781683319597","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}