Author:David Bell
Gone for Good is a brilliant, suspense-filled mystery from David Bell.
No secret is ever truly gone for good . . .
Elizabeth Hampton has not spoken to her family in weeks when she gets the phone call. Her mother has been found dead under suspicious circumstances.
But who would want to kill a kind old woman who stayed at home to care for her son Ronnie's special needs? And just why did her mother recently change her Will?
The police tell Elizabeth that this is not only a murder investigation - but that her brother Ronnie is the prime suspect.
Desperate to prove her brother's innocence, Elizabeth begins to unravel family secrets and dark double lives - leading to the dangerous truth behind her own identity...
Praise for David Bell:
'David Bell writes spellbinding and gripping thrillers that get under your skin and refuse to let go.' Linwood Barclay
'A powerful, provocative novel' Publishers Weekly
'Haunting ... An absolutely riveting, absorbing read not to be missed' Lisa Unger
David Bell is an assistant professor of English at Western Kentucky University. He received an M.A. in creative writing from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, and a Ph.D. in American Literature and creative writing from the University of Cincinnati. His first two novels, Cemetery Girl and The Hiding Place, are both published by Penguin.
An artfully constructed tale . . . a powerful, provocative novel
—— Publishers WeeklyHaunting . . . An absolutely riveting, absorbing read not to be missed
—— Lisa UngerDavid Bell writes spellbinding and gripping thrillers that get under your skin and refuse to let go
—— Linwood BarclayGenuinely intriguing
—— Laura Wilson , The GuardianAn entertaining thriller, but also a moving examination of loss, memory and morality
—— Sunday MirrorTHE LAST WINTER OF DANI LANCING marks the debut of a major new voice in crime fiction. P.D. Viner has crafted a deeply textured psychological thriller that reveals, layer by tragic layer, the damage wrought by a single act of homicide. A remarkably assured debut and a thrilling read. Look forward to more
—— Michael HarveyInventive, clever, and beautifully written. This novel of a single crime's ripple effects on the survivors is told with ingenious plotting and rich, true characters. A bold and impressive debut
—— Ace Atkins , New York Times Bestselling author of The Broken Placesa chilly, emotionally charged page-turner... will hook readers with its intensity and puzzlelike plot
—— Kirkus... an extremely deep and involved plot that jumps from character to character and keeps them on their toes at all times ... the solid writing from this new author will keep their target reader more than intrigued
—— Suspense MagazineA wonderful story, a superb debut... Whatever you do stick with it, this is a remarkable book and deserves to be read.
—— Miles Orchard , milorambles.co.uka superb & accomplished debut, beautifully written & with a heart of sadness ... Loved it! ... Great debut
—— Stav SherezHere at Company HQ we're all obsessed with Little Lies by Liane Moriarty. This juicy seaside-town murder mystery will be one of the biggest books this autumn
—— Company MagazineThis fantastically written story, with its little clues casually dropped in along the way, will keep you guessing until the very end ... Another compelling, funny and thought-provoking winner from Liane Moriarty. Do whatever you can to get your hands on a copy - it's brilliant
—— Heat MagazineTake this page-turner on holiday with you - you won't be able to put it down!
—— Closer MagazineA twisted thriller
—— Now MagazineAnother riveting thriller. Tackling difficult subjects with intelligence and humanity
—— Hello MagazineA compelling summer read not to be missed
—— OK MagazineThis addictive new thriller from bestselling author Liane Moriarty weaves three stories together to a shocking and unpredictable climax
—— Take A Break MagazineIt's a hell of a good book. Funny and scary. She nails the feuding moms.
—— Stephen KingNot only an enthralling murder investigation... but a plot that is strengthened and illuminated by two of the best characters I have read for some time- reporter Sully Carter and his cohort, the streetwise gangster Sly Hastings... their exchanges are pure gold.
—— Raven Crime ReadsThis is a terrific first novel by a man with a long career in journalism. The tale builds to a dramatic conclusion, with a final unexpected and terrible twist in the tail.
—— Crime Review