A truly great psychological thriller. This is the first book I have read by Tim Weaver and I will definetly be reading more. This book was full of twists and turns.
I believe that David Raker, the main character focuses in all of Tim's novels. You learn that he has been widowed for eight years and then a woman walks into a police station claiming to be his wife. The story takes you on a rollercoaster of a ride and every time I thought I had worked it out I hadn't! I cannot recommend this book enough, the only comment I can make is that you need time to read this from beginning to end as it is hard to put down.
I look forward to my next Tom Weaver fix.

I really loved this story of a private investigator left questioning his sanity after his wife walks into a police station. The only problem is that she's been dead for eight years.

Twists and turns abound as David Raker tries to determine who the woman really is and why she's turned up now.

A real page turner, I had to read this in one sitting. It was just that good!

He's mourned her, he knows she died. But she's back! An interesting tale which keeps you guessing and the ending wasn't what I expected. Is he ill? Is it in his mind? I so didn't want that to be it!! No clues though, intriguing and worth a read. My first read from this author but sure I will read more.

What a blinking great r as, I can't believe this is the first one in the series I've read, breakneck speed from start to finish, struggled to put this down

Is he mad or isn't he?? Having never read any of the Raker series, there were times during this read where I seriously doubted his sanity! Gripping story, kept me guessing throughout and the final twist was a great surprise! Would definitely recommend!!

This is a modern thriller. The story was really interesting and easy to follow. David Raker has been a widower for eight years. A woman turns up at a police station claiming to be his dead wife, Derryn. Good writing, this is the ninth book featuring David Raker.

Another great read from a really talented author. Plot was a little far fetched but I really enjoyed it

This book started out well, and in the middle it had me second-guessing myself. However, it plateaued, and there was writing without any progress being made in the storyline, and I got bored with it. It may be something I come back to, but I so rarely cannot finish books that it is unlikely - there are so many other books out there to read.

Hooked from the minute I started this book!!
This is the first book I have read by Tim Weaver and now that I know it's part of a series I will be sure to buy them all.
The twists turns and revelations where amazingly written. Somewhat far-fetched in places but the overall premise was well thought-out.
If you are a fan of this series- this is a must-read!

There are some crime authors who give their protagonists a little bit of background horror. A spot of childhood trauma. A psychotic sibling. An inability to connect to others. A paper cut or two. They suffer. Tim Weaver takes it all to a whole new level. He doesn’t just make David Raker suffer. He turns him inside out, upside down and psychologically smacks him in the mouth. Pure agony. Well done, Mr Weaver.

You Were Gone marks the ninth instalment, in this intelligent psychological missing persons series. We now have ten years of David Raker, our heroic fighter for the truth. What an achievement for Tim Weaver. Every single story has been of a very high standard and utterly bewitching. This is one of the best series out there.

This story takes us to the heart of Raker and his demons. Raker is a widower. His wife died from cancer, eight years ago. This has had a lasting effect on Raker. It has left him emotionally drained and alone. One day, a woman walks into a police station. She identifies herself as Derryn Raker. She has no identification on her. Raker ends up at the police station, staring at a woman he thought was long since deceased. This is the start of a nightmare for Raker, in which his love for his wife is tested to its limits and his sanity is questioned. To the police, Raker is a suspect. Raker just wants answers. Who is she? And how can Raker trace a woman who no longer exists?

What an emotional roller-coaster, for the reader and for Raker. No one suffers more. We feel for Raker and his inner anguish. He starts to doubt himself. We doubt him. We worry for him. Can no one help Raker? Weaver cleverly manipulates everything, as the story twists and turns. He turns up the mental torture, again and again. What a joy to read. I cannot praise this story enough.

Strong. Emotional. Powerful. Every word is perfection. Do not miss David Raker’s last traumatic adventure. Counselling recommended afterwards.

Totally and utterly recommended.

This book opened with a bang, with David's wife apparently back from the dead. The book is gripping from the word go, right up until the last page and you will not be able to guess who the baddie is. Keeps you glued to each chapter couldn't put it down

I have not read any of this authors work and did not realise it was number 9 in a series until I came to write my review. It was an odd one for me as I was hooked by the first few pages but then the story got very complicated with lots of mini storylines going on. I thought at the start I would be writing a five star review but I just got bored hence it taking so long for me to read. However I would definitely read another one in the series as I found the central character very likeable.

I found this book to be very far fetched and I didn't finish it . Not my kind of book . Sorry !

This book introduced me to Davis Raker, I hadn't realised there were other books but it didn't spoil my enjoyment. A woman walks into a police station and says she is lost and her name is Derryn and she was asking for David, when thy contacted him he was very confused as his wife Derryn died 8 years ago and when he gets to the station he is shown the woman on cctv from another room. He fully expected to be able to say that this woman was nothing like Derryn and she was obviously mistaken but to his surprise she was very much like his wife and to anyone who didn't know her they would assume it was her. He persisted with his story that she had died and she made him doubt his sanity and the police who already dislike Raker because of his work as a private eye dismiss his claims. It seems that his world is imploding and he doesn't know why this is happening. It's very difficult to give more detail without spoilers and I don't do that but suffice it to say I was on the edge of my seat and wondering who to trust and who is telling the truth. I loved this book and I am looking at the rest of the series.
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This was the first Tim Weaver/David Raker book for me and I must admit I found the writing to be a tad slow going and repetitive. It didn’t grab me or hook me in so I gave up and didn't finish it

A very enjoyable book. The story was very intense and emotional at times and retained the suspense throughout. I didn't realise this book was part of a series, however, apart from a few references to past characters etc this can be read as a stand alone. I would very much like to read the rest of the series. Great characters.

Apparently this book is a part of a series, and it's the number 9. I wish it was clearer in the description.
Although I liked the book, at times I felt things were not so clear. I'm not sure it was because I didn't read the other books.
David Raker's wife has been dead for 8 years, yet, she suddenly appears in a police station. She claims David is ill, David claims she's a liar. From this moment on, we're in a mystery of who's lying and why. I really enjoyed the tension and wondered what the truth was. So, it was a definite page turner! I would recommend it if you're looking for an easy, summer thriller to put you on edge.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this copy in exchange for an honest review.

I had read one previous book featuring David Raker and enjoyed it, but I hadn't read the whole series. However this sounded interesting and I hoped that not having read the whole of the series wouldn't matter. It didn't. I suppose if I'd read the series in order I might have a bit more insight to the character but it's hard to imagine enjoying it even more than I did. It certainly stands up perfectly as as a 'stand-alone'.

David Raker finds people. He has been in many a tight spot but is single minded in finding the missing. He is totally unprepared for the person who asks the police to find him! A woman walked into a police station saying she is Raker's wife. He doesn't accept that. His wife Derryn, died of cancer eight years ago. He was there at the end. He has never got over his loss.

In trying to find out the truth Raker finds himself caught up in a nightmare where he begins to question his sanity.

This is a well plotted and intriguing read. I loved it & am sorry I can only give five stars- it's worth more!

Thanks to Netgalley & the publisher for letting me read & review this brilliant book!

Things did not add up for David Raker. He'd supported his wife Derryn through cancer. His wife was now dead. He'd buried his wife eight years ago. Out of the blue, a woman resembling her appears at a police station insisting she's his wife Derryn. Is she an imposter or is he mentally sick with Capgras delusion? The police believe he's lying. His doctor thinks he's in denial and David has to investigate in so many ways to discover the truth. Where are the papers and death certificate? They are missing. As a reader, you are in the dark unable to decide if there is some sinister scheme afoot or he's genuinely ill. A fascinating read which keeps you guessing. Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin UK.

Looking at other reviews for this book I feel somewhat in the minority as I thought it was good, but not that good. I did not realise until I had my copy that it was part of a series of which I have not read previous books, but I don’t actually feel that this set me at a disadvantage as it read OK as a standalone novel.

The story is about David Raker, once a journalist but now someone who finds missing people. His wife passed away 8 years ago after a long battle with cancer but, just after Christmas, he receives a phone call from a London police station saying they have a woman there who claims to be her. On arrival he sees a woman who looks much like his wife and has many of her mannerisms but who is not her and, most disturbingly, recalls numerous intimate details about their relationship. She also claim he is sometimes violent with her and that he suffers with mental illness. Raker soon finds himself the centre of an investigation into her disappearance and with his whole life turned upside down.

Desperate to discover who this woman is and why she would claim to be his beloved deceased wife whilst holding on to his sanity, Raker embarks on his own investigation. Who is this woman? Why is she trying to pull his life apart? And why is an eminent psychiatric doctor baking up her claims?

It all sounds really intriguing doesn’t it? It really is a clever story but for some reason I found myself struggling to get in to it and as much as I was fascinated to discover the outcome, it was actually fairly hard work getting to the end. It is well written but in some places over heavy with facts and details on characters and situations; a little busy I suppose. I also found some of it a wee bit too far-fetched.

All of that said, it is a very interesting and highly disturbing story. I cannot 100% put my finger on why it didn’t totally click with me. In theory such a book is right up my street but in reality is fell just short of the mark (whilst still being entertaining). It may well just be me though as, as previously said, it has heaps of really glowing reviews online.

Thank you to #NetGalley and #PenguinUK for a copy of #YouWereGone in exchange for an honest review.