“Booth’s debut is a pulse-racing, hair-raising thriller to remember.”
— CrimeReads
A child lost.
A mother unstoppable.
When six-year-old Henry vanishes on a family hike in Rocky Mountain National Park, attorney Elizabeth English is relentless in her search to find him. As secrets surface and every hour counts, this gripping thriller pushes a family—and a mother’s determination—to the breaking point.
Reviews for Then He Was Gone
“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 Ferrell, bestselling author of the Adler and Dwyer series
“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
“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
“A page-turner that combines edge-of-your-seat pacing with genuine emotional stakes.”
— The Table Read
A thrilling new voice in suspense.
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 loves to read, travel, and cook dinner for friends. She lives in Houston, Texas, with her husband.