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' The twists and turns in the book will keep you guessing up until the last page is read. First rate!' (REFRESH )
'An ex-FBI profiler gets back on the case after his wife goes missing in mysterious circumstances. A nerve-jangler if ever we read one.' (MORE )
'It's been a while since Gardner's fantastic Alone, but this follow-up makes the wait worthwhile.' (GLAMOUR )
'a fast-moving crime thriller with lots of suprises' (WOMAN ) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
'An ex-FBI profiler gets back on the case after his wife goes missing in mysterious circumstances. A nerve-jangler if ever we read one.' (MORE )
'It's been a while since Gardner's fantastic Alone, but this follow-up makes the wait worthwhile.' (GLAMOUR )
'a fast-moving crime thriller with lots of suprises' (WOMAN ) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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' The twists and turns in the book will keep you guessing up until the last page is read. First rate!' REFRESH 'An ex-FBI profiler gets back on the case after his wife goes missing in mysterious circumstances. A nerve-jangler if ever we read one.' MORE 'It's been a while since Gardner's fantastic Alone, but this follow-up makes the wait worthwhile.' GLAMOUR 'a fast-moving crime thriller with lots of suprises' WOMAN
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I'm not usually a huge crime-fiction reader, but this book was lent to me, and I'll generally read anything, and if it hasn't captured me within the first few pages then I'll leave it. But Gone didn't give me a problem, because I was interested in the story from the very beginning. The writing style wasn't marvellous, but the plot itself was intriguing, and I wanted to know what happened to the characters, and why.
This is the story of Pierce Quincy, an ex-FBI profiler, and his wife, Rainie Conner. They've recently separated due to various problems in their marriage, but mainly because Rainie has a drink problem which she won't admit to. Quincy is at his wits' end because he doesn't know what to do to help his distant wife so he leaves, hoping to shock her into realising she has a problem. However, Quincy soon regrets his decision when he gets a call a few days later to tell him that his wife's car has been found by the side of a road and neither she or her beloved gun are anyway to be seen. Questions are whizzing round: was she drunk and had an accident, has she committed suicide, has Quincy hurt her and is putting on a good show, or is somebody else involved?
This is Quincy's worst nightmare. His wife has had a troubled past which is what has driven her to drinking of late, and he doesn't know if he has now lost her for good. It soon becomes apparent, however, that Rainie has not taken off of her own accord - she has been kidnapped. The abductor seems to have done his research on past kidnappings, as he adopts the alias of a criminal that was active eighty years ago. Trouble is, this kidnapper never had any intention of returning his victim alive - he was simply after the money.
As the police launch an investigation, Quincy insists on being involved - he has the expertise, after all. He puts together a profile of the man he thinks has taken his wife, but for once in his life, he curses the knowledge he has. It's all very well putting together evidence for cases he has no involvement in, whereby failure would simply disappoint him. If he fails this time, it could cost him the love of his life.
I enjoyed this book. It wasn't a particularly easy read, but it wasn't gruelling either. The pace skipped along nicely, and sometimes it made me want to read twice as fast because I was desperate to know what happened next. As I mentioned before, the plot was very exciting and Lisa Gardner has clearly done her research into the American policing and legal system because everything made sense, from procedures to red tape. Crime-fiction lovers will eat this up, but for those usually into more light-hearted books, I'd still recommend it.
This is the story of Pierce Quincy, an ex-FBI profiler, and his wife, Rainie Conner. They've recently separated due to various problems in their marriage, but mainly because Rainie has a drink problem which she won't admit to. Quincy is at his wits' end because he doesn't know what to do to help his distant wife so he leaves, hoping to shock her into realising she has a problem. However, Quincy soon regrets his decision when he gets a call a few days later to tell him that his wife's car has been found by the side of a road and neither she or her beloved gun are anyway to be seen. Questions are whizzing round: was she drunk and had an accident, has she committed suicide, has Quincy hurt her and is putting on a good show, or is somebody else involved?
This is Quincy's worst nightmare. His wife has had a troubled past which is what has driven her to drinking of late, and he doesn't know if he has now lost her for good. It soon becomes apparent, however, that Rainie has not taken off of her own accord - she has been kidnapped. The abductor seems to have done his research on past kidnappings, as he adopts the alias of a criminal that was active eighty years ago. Trouble is, this kidnapper never had any intention of returning his victim alive - he was simply after the money.
As the police launch an investigation, Quincy insists on being involved - he has the expertise, after all. He puts together a profile of the man he thinks has taken his wife, but for once in his life, he curses the knowledge he has. It's all very well putting together evidence for cases he has no involvement in, whereby failure would simply disappoint him. If he fails this time, it could cost him the love of his life.
I enjoyed this book. It wasn't a particularly easy read, but it wasn't gruelling either. The pace skipped along nicely, and sometimes it made me want to read twice as fast because I was desperate to know what happened next. As I mentioned before, the plot was very exciting and Lisa Gardner has clearly done her research into the American policing and legal system because everything made sense, from procedures to red tape. Crime-fiction lovers will eat this up, but for those usually into more light-hearted books, I'd still recommend it.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Lisa Gardner sold her first novel when she was just 20 years old. In 1993 she graduated magna cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in international relations. She lives in New Hampshire.
Ex. FBI profiler Pierce Quincy has seen it all, done it all and got the tee-shirt, but when his estranged wife Rainie Conner goes missing, it is the beginning of a nightmare that seems as though it is never going to end. All the authorities have to go on is an abandoned car on a desolate stretch of highway, the engine still running, a purse still in the driver's seat and Rainie gone. There are no other clues to her disappearance . . .
There are plenty of people who may wish Rainie harm, that is the nature of the cases they have done in the past. All pierce knows is that he will have to work fast if he has any chance of saving Rainie and he will do anything to get her back.
Ex. FBI profiler Pierce Quincy has seen it all, done it all and got the tee-shirt, but when his estranged wife Rainie Conner goes missing, it is the beginning of a nightmare that seems as though it is never going to end. All the authorities have to go on is an abandoned car on a desolate stretch of highway, the engine still running, a purse still in the driver's seat and Rainie gone. There are no other clues to her disappearance . . .
There are plenty of people who may wish Rainie harm, that is the nature of the cases they have done in the past. All pierce knows is that he will have to work fast if he has any chance of saving Rainie and he will do anything to get her back.
22 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Oh my god, this has to be the BEST Lisa Gardner book to date. It's so difficult to put down I was still reading at 3am!! The book is so well written you feel like you're right there with the characters. A 100% must read.
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Lisa Gardner finished "Gone," a mystery/thriller, and her eighth New York Times Best Selling novel, in August 2005. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Stephanie DePue
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A So-So Read
I got quite frustrated with the 'information withholding' style writing of this book that switches narratives very often, even though initially the writing style was exciting and... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Schrödinger's Cat
Brilliant
Story was brilliant as of all Lisa Gardner's books. Cant wait to read them all.
Published 23 months ago by Sarah Rosie
Terribly disappointing
Having read the reviews, I was very excited about this book. Really looked forward to reading it however I am afraid that it was miserably disappointing. Read more
Published on 26 April 2010 by C. M. Gordon
good- but i've read better by Lisa Gardner
I did enjoy the book read it in two days.
Love the Quincey/Rainie series.
Didnt enjoy it as much as some of the others in the series.
Would recommend it though. Read more
Love the Quincey/Rainie series.
Didnt enjoy it as much as some of the others in the series.
Would recommend it though. Read more
Published on 7 Sep 2008 by L. Thomas
Where's chapter 7?
I haven't yet finished this book but I'm wondering where chapter 7 is. My copy jumps from chapter 6 to chapter 8. The page numbers run continuously however. Read more
Published on 13 July 2008 by Grecian 2003
Do not mistake it for the film 'Gone'
Same title as the incredibly dreadful film called Gone, one of the worse films to be produced this century. Thankfully this is a completely different book and is OK. Read more
Published on 7 Mar 2008 by Road Rocket
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