When She Was Gone, Sara Foster
When She Was Gone, Sara Foster
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When She Was Gone

Author: Sara Foster

Narrator: Sophie Loughran

Unabridged: 10 hr 27 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/01/2025

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included

Synopsis

Was she taken … or did she run?The pulse-pounding new psychological thriller from the bestselling author of You Don’t Know MeRose was torn away from her daughter. Now she may be the only one who can save her.Former London police officer Rose Campbell has been estranged from her daughter, Lou, for almost a decade. But when Lou disappears from a remote beach in Western Australia—and the police suspect her of kidnapping the two young children in her care—Rose is asked to help bring Lou home.This is the final case in DSS Mal Blackwood’s illustrious career—and there’s a lot riding on it. The missing children are heirs to the Fisher property empire, and while their multimillionaire grandfather is breathing down Blackwood’s neck, the media storm is intensifying. Faced with a deluge of evidence and accusations, Blackwood doesn’t know who he can trust.Rose arrives in Australia intent on proving her daughter’s innocence, but how can she be sure of that when she’s no longer part of Lou’s life? Meanwhile, as Blackwood begins to expose the Fishers’ secrets, the investigation takes a dark turn. Shadows of the past gather around the Fishers—and Rose—and soon it’s clear that every hour is critical. What has happened to Lou and the children? And can Rose and Blackwood find them in time?

About Sara Foster

Sara Foster was born and raised in England and moved to Australia in 2004. She has published six other novels: Come Back to Me, Beneath the Shadows, Shallow Breath, All That Is Lost Between Us, You Don’t Know Me, and The Hidden Hours. She lives near Perth, Western Australia, with her husband and two daughters, and is a doctoral candidate at Curtin University.

About Sophie Loughran

Sophie Loughran is a NIDA graduate with a broad background in musical theatre, voiceover and audiobook narration. Her voiceover journey started at Southern Cross Austereo, where she worked behind the mic (and occasionally behind a giant promotional wheel) for Fox FM and Triple M. Since then, she’s narrated over 15 fiction and non-fiction audiobooks for Bolinda Audio, including Australian favourites Dirt Town by Hayley Scrivenor, Lottie Perkins for ABC by Katrina Nannestad, and The Codebreakers by Alli Sinclair, as well as international titles such as The Shot by Naima Brown and When She Was Gone by Sara Foster. With a natural flair for tone, character and accent, Sophie brings stories to life with energy and ease. In commercial voiceover, Sophie’s clear and versatile delivery has made her a go-to for a wide range of clients. She has voiced campaigns for Endometriosis Australia, City of Melbourne, and Queen Victoria Markets, as well as global brands like Starbucks and MARS. Whether it’s a warm, grounded narration or a vibrant, attention-grabbing promo, Sophie brings a relaxed professionalism and a sense of fun that keeps listeners engaged from start to finish.

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“Sara Foster has a unique ability to combine complicated, vulnerable, fascinating characters with riveting plots, and she excels at this in When She Was Gone. It’s a thrilling race-against-the-clock mystery about the disappearance of two girls and their nanny—but it turns out that those investigating the case have secrets they’d rather keep hidden too. Masterfully told, the stakes are high in this emotionally gripping and utterly unforgettable story. Don’t plan on getting anything else done once you start reading!” Natasha Lester, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Seamstress

“Foster is back! When She Was Gone is a master class of suspense, an edge-of-your-seat story that kept me up all night.” Dervla McTiernan, bestselling author of What Happened to Nina? and The Ruin

“I was hooked from the first chapter: The characters were compelling, the pace was perfect, and the ending was satisfying, with a few twists I didn’t see coming. It’s a read-in-one-gulp story (my favorite kind) that kept me guessing until the end.” Kayte Nunn, bestselling author of The Only Child 

“A chilling family saga about power, privilege, and revenge. Sara Foster at her spine-tingling best.” Tim Ayliffe, author of Killer Traitor Spy and The Enemy Within 

“This was an incredibly fast-paced read. I felt like I was perched on the edge of a boat during a swift-water rescue, watching events unfold before my eyes in quick succession…Simple, unencumbered writing style. Nothing needless between the pages…Also: some heavy themes, handled with exquisite touch.” Lisa Kusel, author of The Widow on Dwyer Court

“A thoroughly engaging novel, brimming with suspense. Foster writes with a unique compassion, exploring all sides of a terrible crime through complex, nuanced characters—her writing is intelligent and filled with heart. One of my favorite authors!” Rae Cairns, bestselling author of The Good Mother and Dying to Know

“Foster delivers a taut, emotionally resonant thriller that lingers.” The Cullman Times

“A deftly crafted, reader engaging, riveting read from cover to cover, When She Was Gone by author Sara Foster will hold a very special appeal to readers with an interest in tightly woven psychological suspense thrillers laced throughout with memorable characters and unexpected plot twists.” Midwest Book Review

“A gritty psychological thriller…Well done and highly enjoyable!” Adventures in Literature

“When She Was Gone is a hard exploration into the negative fallout from male toxicity and misogyny. Sara Foster pulls no punches with these issues, resulting in a page-turning thriller that will have readers pondering all that is uncovered within.”  Bookreporter

Awards

  • CrimeReads Pick
  • Cullman Times Pick
  • Likewise Choice Award
  • BookTrib Pick
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