Then He Was Gone

Desperate parents search for their missing son in this tense thriller, perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell and Jennifer Hillier.

When attorney Elizabeth English and her husband, Paul, catch up to their energetic sons at the end of their hike, they expect to find the two boys waiting by their car. It’s been only minutes since Henry and Nick bolted ahead. But when Elizabeth and Paul emerge from the trail, Henry is gone, and all Nick says is that he saw a lone truck leaving the lot shortly after Henry went to the bathroom.

Gritty park ranger Hollis Monroe launches a massive search and teams up with a local detective to investigate the possibility that Henry was kidnapped. Elizabeth and Paul aren’t sure which is worse: their six-year-old lost in Rocky Mountain National Park or scared and bound in the back of a stranger’s pickup. 

The search drives the couple to their breaking point, and secrets they have been keeping from each other are revealed for Henry’s sake. With every hour that passes, finding Henry becomes less likely, and Elizabeth becomes ferocious in her determination to make the impossible come true and find her son. 

This nail-biting and unsettling thriller will leave readers breathlessly turning the page. Fans of Mary Kubica and Harlan Coben will love this new master of suspense.Praise for Then He Was Gone:
“A page-turner that combines edge-of-your-seat pacing with genuine emotional stakes.”
—The Table Read

“Then He Was Gone by Isabel Booth is a smashing debut! A family's worst nightmare, long-hidden secrets, real emotion, and surprises galore. Readers will be glued to the pages until the very end of this one.”
—David Bell, New York Times bestselling author of She's Gone

“Isabel Booth has crafted a gripping story of a family with secrets pushed to the edge. Then He Was Gone is a heart-wrenching thriller to the very last page.”
—Rick Mofina, USA Today bestselling author of One Second Away

“I could not put this book down! Great characters, compelling plot, and a pace that'll keep you turning pages late into the night. One of the top thrillers I've read this year!”
—Matthew Farrell, bestselling author of the Adler and Dwyer series
Isabel Booth is the pen name of Karen Jewell, a former trial attorney and now a writer. She holds an undergraduate degree in English, a Master’s in Business Administration, and a Juris Doctorate degree. When she’s not writing she enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with family. She lives in Houston, Texas, with her husband.