{"product_id":"long-time-gone-isbn-9781496751140","title":"Long Time Gone","description":"\u003cb\u003eWhen DNA results reveal a disturbing connection to the mysterious disappearance of a famous baby nearly three decades ago, a woman’s search for answers draws her to an ominous small town in Nevada and a dangerous web of corruption, power, and lies in this engrossing, propulsive new novel from the internationally bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eTwenty Years Later.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor fans of Alice Feeney, Stacy Willingham, Riley Sager, and Megan Goldin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTHIRTY YEARS AGO, BABY CHARLOTTE VANISHED.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTODAY, SHE WANTS ANSWERS.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn the first day of an elite two-year fellowship, Sloan Hastings receives a research assignment in the emerging field of forensic genealogy. It’s the exciting, rapidly evolving science behind the recent breaks in high-profile cold cases from the Golden State Killer to the Cameron Young murder, and Sloan enthusiastically begins by submitting her own DNA to an online genealogy site. Her goal is to better understand the treasure trove of genetic information contained on ancestry websites, but the results she receives are shocking.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRaised by loving parents, Sloan has always known she was adopted. But her DNA profile suggests her true identity is that of Charlotte Margolis, aka “Baby Charlotte,” who captured the nation’s attention when she and her affluent parents mysteriously vanished in July 1995. Despite a large-scale investigation and months of broad media coverage, there were never any suspects, and the case has been cold for decades.\u003cbr\u003eRacing to stay ahead of the media and true crime junkies ravenous to know what really happened to Baby Charlotte, Sloan’s search for answers leads her to small-town Cedar Creek, Nevada. There, the Margolis family’s power and influence permeate every corner of the county, and while Sloan’s birth relatives are initially welcoming, they’re also mysterious and tight-lipped. Not everyone seems happy about Sloan’s return, or the questions she’s asking.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe more she learns, the more apparent it becomes that the answers Sloan seeks are buried in a graveyard of Margolis family secrets. And someone will do \u003ci\u003eanything\u003c\/i\u003e to keep them hidden . . . \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo YOU hold the secrets in your blood?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTo find out, text “CHARLOTTE” to 775-239-0320.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Zigzagging mercilessly between past and present, Donlea keeps up the tension…in a superior thriller.” — \u003ci\u003eKirkus, \u003c\/i\u003eSTARRED REVIEW\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003ePraise for Charlie Donlea\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “A clever plot, masterfully delivered by Donlea.” \u003cb\u003e—Mystery and Suspense Magazine\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eLong Time Gone\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Excellent… The ingredients — adultery, fake identities, ulterior motives, forgery, plagiarism, rough sex, unusual chapter breaks, a little murder thrown in here and there — are enticing, and Donlea tells a propulsive tale.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eTwenty Years Later\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Excellent…Engrossing…This searing look at the legal system, entitlement, and exploitation is not to be missed.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly, \u003c\/i\u003eSTARRED review \u003c\/b\u003efor \u003ci\u003eThose Empty Eyes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Charlie Donlea weaves together seemingly separate mysteries in smart and completely unexpected ways, proving his finesse as a writer. \u003ci\u003eThose Empty Eyes\u003c\/i\u003e draws readers in from the first heart-stopping pages and doesn't let go.” \u003cb\u003e—Mary Kubica, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eLocal Woman Missing \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eThose Empty Eyes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “An exciting debut, with all the right touches, captivating from the first page to the last.” \u003cb\u003e—Steve Berry,\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author on \u003ci\u003eSummit Lake\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “[Plot lines] merge seamlessly into a surprise ending that I didn’t see coming. Author Charlie Donlea has an easy readable style and skillfully adds depth and intrigue to this enjoyable thriller.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eMystery Scene\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eTwenty Years Later\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Breathtaking pacing and clever plot twists.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eTwenty Years Later\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “There are a lot of threads in this plot, but Donlea weaves it all together really well…\u003ci\u003eTwenty Years Later\u003c\/i\u003e is a fast-paced read with just enough depth to keep you invested in what’s going on. If you’re in a reading rut, this is a great rut buster!” \u003cb\u003e—Jeremy Anderberg\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eRead More Books Substack\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eTwenty Years Later\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “An entertaining thriller…surprises lurking around every corner.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eTwenty Years Later\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Probably the most complex and morally satisfying novel that Donlea has written thus far. Here, he deftly utilizes 9\/11 to pinpoint a moment in time that is necessary to the plot while not in any way using the tragedy to manipulate the feelings of readers…Donlea subtly moves away from the 9\/11 tragedy and makes his story more about the present-day characters as they battle to find the truth through a sea of lies and false accusations.” \u003cb\u003e—Bookreporter\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eTwenty Years Later\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Gripping...the book's real strength is the idiosyncratic Rory, who suffers from OCD and is on the autism spectrum, a deeply developed character readers can't help rooting for. Hopefully, she'll be back soon.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly,\u003c\/i\u003e Best Books of Summer\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eThe Suicide House\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \"Charlie Donlea is a superb psychological suspense writer...the book has a fast-paced plot and main characters unlike any typically found in this genre.\" \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eSeattle Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eThe Suicide House\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \"Part 1970s serial-killer thriller and part contemporary Chicago crime novel, this deceptively quick read has something for everyone.\" \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eSome Choose Darkness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \"In Donlea's skillful hands, this story of obsession, murder, and the search for truth is both a compassionate character study and a compelling thriller.\" \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eSome Choose Darkness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \"You can't blame Charlie Donlea if the ending of his novel makes your jaw drop. The title alone \u003ci\u003eDon't Believe\u003c\/i\u003e It is fair warning that his characters are no more to be trusted than are our initial impressions of them.\" \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eDon't Believe It\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \"\u003ci\u003eDon't Believe It\u003c\/i\u003e displays excellent craftsmanship, from the way sentences are constructed to the serpentine plot. The prose sings. Sentences are short and punchy. Word choices are specific and impeccable. The story captivates. The central mystery unfurls in layer after layer of falsehoods and deception. It's easy to get hooked on the book's heady cocktail of highly rated television and high stakes subterfuge.\" \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eForeWord Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \"With a soaring pace and teasing plot twists, Charlie Donlea's debut mystery is like a cool drink of water with a twist of lemon. It's refreshing to find a book that has such a well-developed plot and excellent writing to back it up.\" \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eSummit Lake\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “A complex novel of crime and sleuthing with plenty of suspense … a superb storyteller…likeable characters, a harrowing escape, and multiple mysteries. Great characterization, plenty of investigations, some suspenseful moments, and an action-packed ending make this a recommended book.”  \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eMystery \u0026amp; Suspense Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eThose Empty Eyes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharlie Donlea\u003c\/b\u003e is the \u003ci\u003eUSA Today,\u003c\/i\u003e IndieBound, and #1 internationally bestselling author of critically acclaimed, propulsive thrillers including\u003ci\u003e The Girl Who Was Taken, Twenty Years Later, Some Choose Darkness, \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Those Empty Eyes\u003c\/i\u003e. Published in nearly 40 countries and translated into more than a dozen languages, his books have sold nearly 2.5 million copies in the U.S. alone. Donlea has been praised for his \"soaring pace, teasing plot twists\" (\u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003c\/i\u003e) and talent for writing an ending that \"makes your jaw drop\" \u003ci\u003e(The New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e). He was born and raised in Chicago, where he continues to live with his wife and two children. Visit him online at CharlieDonlea.com.","brand":"Kensington","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300885713125,"sku":"NP9781496751140","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781496751140.jpg?v=1767731705","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/long-time-gone-isbn-9781496751140","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}