After years of learning how to manage her bipolar disorder, Emily Firestone finally has it under control...
For fans of B. A. Paris and Mary Kubica comes a propulsive, twisting psychological thriller that asks, How can you save someone else if you cant save yourself?
After years of learning how to manage her bipolar disorder, Emily Firestone finally has it under control. Even better, her life is coming together: shes got a great job, her own place, and a boyfriend, Paolo, who adores her. So when Paolo suggests a weekend sailing trip, Emily agreeswine, 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.
A strong swimmer, theres 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 Paolos disappearance, Emilys hard-won stability begins to slip.
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 truthbut can she hold onto her own sanity in the process?
A gripping psychological thriller, And Then You Were Gone by R.J. Jacobs delivers a fast-paced mystery with a unique protagonist. The story follows Emily Firestone, a...Read More
A gripping psychological thriller, And Then You Were Gone by R.J. Jacobs delivers a fast-paced mystery with a unique protagonist.
The story follows Emily Firestone, a woman managing bipolar disorder while navigating a relationship with her boyfriend, Paolo. When Paolo mysteriously disappears during a weekend getaway, Emily finds herself the prime suspect. With her mental health working against her credibility, she must unravel the truth before it’s too late.
Jacobs does an excellent job portraying Emily’s inner struggles, making her a compelling but unreliable narrator. The pacing is strong, and the tension builds well, though I found it hard to connect with the supporting characters. Overall, it’s an intriguing read that will keep you turning the pages, but it left me wanting a little more depth.
