Grace Is Gone - Large Print by Emily Elgar (Paperback)

About the Book

A small town's beloved family. A shocking, senseless crime--and the dark secret at the heart of it all. Everyone in Ashford, Cornwall, knows Meg Nichols and her daughter, Grace. Meg has been selflessly caring for Grace for years, and Grace--smiling and optimistic in spite of her many illnesses--adores her mother. So when Meg is found brutally bludgeoned in her bed and her daughter missing, the community is rocked. Meg had lived in terror of her abusive, unstable ex, convinced that he would return to try and kidnap Grace...as he had once before. Now it appears her fear was justified. Jon Katrin, a local journalist, knows he should avoid getting drawn back into this story. The article he wrote about Meg and Grace caused rifts within his marriage and the town. Perhaps if he can help find Grace, he can atone for previous lapses in judgment. The Nichols' neighbor, Cara--contending with her own guilt over not being a better friend to Grace--becomes an unexpected ally. But in searching for Grace, Jon and Cara uncover anomalies that lead to more and more questions. Through multiple viewpoints and diary entries, the truth about Grace emerges, revealing a tragedy more twisted than anyone could have ever imagined...

Book Synopsis

From the bestselling author of If You Knew Her comes this harrowing tale of suspense--a story ripped from today's headlines--of a tight-knit English community, who's rocked by the murder of a mother and the mysterious disappearance of her daughter, and the secrets that lie concealed beneath a carefully constructed facade.

A small town's beloved family.

A shocking, senseless crime--and the dark secret at the heart of it all.

Everyone in Ashford, Cornwall, knows Meg Nichols and her daughter, Grace. Meg has been selflessly caring for Grace for years, and Grace--smiling and optimistic in spite of her many illnesses--adores her mother. So when Meg is found brutally bludgeoned in her bed and her daughter missing, the community is rocked. Meg had lived in terror of her abusive, unstable ex, convinced that he would return to try and kidnap Grace...as he had once before. Now it appears her fear was justified.

Jon Katrin, a local journalist, knows he should avoid getting drawn back into this story. The article he wrote about Meg and Grace caused rifts within his marriage and the town. Perhaps if he can help find Grace, he can atone for previous lapses in judgment. The Nichols' neighbor, Cara--contending with her own guilt over not being a better friend to Grace--becomes an unexpected ally. But in searching for Grace, Jon and Cara uncover anomalies that lead to more and more questions.

Through multiple viewpoints and diary entries, the truth about Grace emerges, revealing a tragedy more twisted than anyone could have ever imagined...

Review Quotes

Prasie for If You Knew Her: "A welcome addition to the ranks of coma lit . . . a wonderfully insidious build-up of tension." - Guardian, "The Best Recent Crime Novels"
"Such a brilliant and cleverly crafted idea. A novel which will make you wonder what others are really thinking." - Jane Corry, author of My Husband's Wife
"Emotionally charged and tautly plotted, Emily Elgar's debut is a stunning example of psychological suspense" - Clare Mackintosh, international bestselling author of I Let You Go and I See You
"Elgar's gratifying, well-written tale of family predicaments will be a good match for women's-fiction readers looking for something a bit darker." - Booklist
"Brilliant and twisted. . . . Emily Elgar brings these three characters together in an unlikely manner, creating a psychological thriller that is every bit as good as many of her peers in the thriller writing genre. Examining the lines where the perfect life and the perfect lie begins to blur, the final twist will leave you reeling--and anxiously awaiting Elgar's next book." - BookTribe
“[An] enthralling thriller. . . . The novel is as much about perceived truth, media, and the workings of small communities as it is about solving crime. Twists and turns keep the reader guessing up to the satisfying ending. Along the way, Elgar wrestles with some engrossing ethical questions that will keep readers thinking long after they reach the end of the book.” - Publishers Weekly
“Chilling and compassionate in equal measure, GRACE IS GONE is an emotionally charged thriller that kept me reading long into the night. While it's undoubtedly a superior suspense novel, Elgar also excels in laying bare the often fragile bonds of supposedly close-knit communities. When the ending comes, be prepared to pick your jaw up off the floor.” - Caz Frear internationally bestselling author of SWEET LITTLE LIES and STONE COLD HEART
"A psychological thriller of real power....We know we're in good, sure hands." - Shawangunk Journal and Sullivan County Democrat
"This thriller is wonderfully written and gave away no surprises that came at the end. Emily Elgar is an amazing thriller writer who has the talent of keeping her reader on the edge of their seats." - Fresh Fiction