I have always loved Lisa Jewell’s books and this one did not disappoint at all. Her writing brings all the characters to life and the plot twists and turns make it so hard to put down. Trying to guess where the mystery is going to lead is nigh impossible. A really great read. Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for allowing me to read a preview copy of this book.

As we all know books told through different points of view steal my heart immediately and The Night She Disappeared by Lisa Jewell was no different.
Pacy, intriguing, character development, emotions, this thriller ticked off all the boxes.
A little blurb without giving things away… Tallulah, a young mum and her boyfriend Zach never return home after a night out. Kim, Tallulah’s mother is left with her Grandson determined to find out what has happened and find her daughter.
Scarlett, edgy, popular and rich attends college with Tallulah and was one of the last people to see her - at her own pool party on the night she disappeared.
Sophie, the girlfriend of the new Headmaster at a local college where lots of the students at the party had attended.
The Night She Disappeared is told from all four perspectives and keeps the reader on their toes throughout. Really good to see LGBTQ+ representation in a thriller too. Thoroughly enjoyed this one. I highly recommend that you get your hands on this if you love a thriller when it comes out later this month!

Missing girls is clearly a topic that holds much intrigue for this author. Following on from the disappearance of Saffyre Maddox in Invisible Girl, in her latest psychological thriller it is Tallulah Murray, teenage mother of Noah who ends up the focus of a missing persons investigation alongside her boyfriend Zach Allister after they fail to return home from a date night at the local pub. Left holding the baby is Tallulah’s mother Kim whose concern as to their whereabouts leads her to Dark Place in nearby Upley Fold, home of the Jacques family and the last known sighting of the teenage lovers. Little more than a year later, with the trail gone cold, detective novelist Sophie Beck moves into the area with her partner Shaun Grey, newly appointed head of private boarding school Maypole House. In a bizarre twist of fate with life imitating art (cryptic clue here!) and thanks to the inquisitive nature of this cozy crime writer the investigation into Tallulah and Zach’s disappearance reopens and finally gathers momentum.

In terms of psychological thriller authors Lisa Jewell is undoubtedly one of the best. As with any of her novels you’re guaranteed meticulous planning and plotting, clever twists, obfuscation and surprising climaxes. She holds the reader’s attention and interest by switching backwards and forwards with the timeline (in this case there are three) and changing the perspective with multiple viewpoints so that you’re dancing to her tune. Moving between the night of the disappearance, the events leading up that sultry June evening and to the present day the narrative is kept fresh and flowing giving you no opportunity to get too comfortable and assume you know what’s waiting for you around the corner. I enjoy this method of keeping the reader hanging onto every word, with the voices of Kim, Tallulah and Sophie equally compelling. The pace is steady rather than fast and furious yet the author maintains suspense with the gradual drip feeding of information, ending chapters with tantalising hints and promises of more to come when all you really want to discover is what happened that night! All clever devices for ensuring you’re entirely absorbed in her storytelling! Personally I love the in depth backstory to Tallulah and Zach’s disappearance. Why hurry when you know you have the reader eating out of the palm of your hand? Ultimately it’s a waiting game and one that requires patience but I was more than happy to be a willing participant. If I’m brutally honest, a number of my go to authors have disappointed me this year with their lockdown novels but not Lisa Jewell!

Both characterisation and setting are excellent. Dark Place has a very dark history, it’s proximity to the woods and Maypole House which many of the characters have an association with is ideal as a focal point for this thriller. Possessing a chilly and unwelcoming vibe it’s easy to imagine these walls have been witness to some terrible scenes over the course of the building’s history. Immediately you sense a mother’s anguish at her daughter’s disappearance with Kim’s love for Tallulah and grandson driving her forward in the search for answers, forever remaining hopeful. This is one aspect of the narrative I could easily tune into, Kim’s ongoing despair at lack of police progress every mother’s worst nightmare but I admired her stoicism. This is in direct contrast to Zach’s parents reaction to the couple’s failure to return home, particularly Megs whose lack of maternal instinct is glaringly obvious. I like how the arrival of Sophie, acting as if she is amateur sleuth Susie Beets from her own novels, sets the cat amongst the pigeons and this cold case once more becomes a talking point, drawing in characters from Maypole house both past and present. But it is the young adults on the cusp of coming of age whose relationships are of paramount importance, the main characters slowly revealing different sides to their personalities as their lives converge. At a time when young people are generally falling in love, experimenting and pushing boundaries in all manner of ways Tallulah’s perspective is incredibly illuminating. It’s also a time of confusion, where vulnerabilities and insecurities can push individuals in unexpected directions, emotions the author expresses eloquently. An ordinary girl from humble origins, forced to grow up quickly with the birth of her son, Tallulah’s life is markedly different from the lives of the wealthy posh students from Maypole House. Scarlett Jacques an ex pupil at the boarding school is an intriguing complex character who attracts fellow peers like moths to a flame. Her allure is in the rather mysterious, dangerous, devil may care persona she is keen to project and it would seem few are immune to her beguiling charms, resulting in some shocking and unexpected outcomes as Tallulah and Scarlett’s worlds collide. This element of opposite worlds clashing is extremely well observed.

Although the author plays the long game, which isn’t everybody’s cup of tea I think this approach pays dividends as the twists when they arrive are all the sweeter for the wait. The ending is surprising and wholly satisfying. As far as I’m concerned Lisa Jewell has delivered another high quality, engrossing slow burner of a thriller which I heartily recommend.

My thanks as always to the publisher and Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read in exchange for an honest review.

The Night She Disappeared is a slow burning mystery with an atmospheric setting and interesting characters. I particularly liked Sophie and hope that she may appear in the next book, investigating a different crime. I listened to some of the story on audio and Joanne Froggatt’s narration was absolutely brilliant, and definitely added to my enjoyment of the book.

As a big fan of Lisa Jewell’s writing, I recently discovered she had a monthly newsletter. In the very first e-mail I received, was a link to read the first two chapters of The Night She Disappeared. As soon as I read those chapters, I was hooked, I knew I wanted to read this book. After the end of the second chapter, the story didn’t follow the path I had assumed it would.
Our story starts with the arrival of a new Head Teacher at Maypole House, a private school, and his girlfriend Sophie, who is a crime novelist. She soon discovers an intriguing note, asking the finder to “dig here”, at a spot in the woods, just behind their new cottage. This is where our mystery begins.
The book is written in dual timeline, and from the viewpoint of multiple characters. So we see the events leading up to the disappearance of Talullah and Zach unfold, along with the ensuing investigation 15 months later. My heart went out to Lula’s Mum Kim, who is desperately trying to work, while looking after her young Grandson Noah, keeping the Police interested in the cooling case, while dealing with her own grief and distress.
I really enjoyed The Night She Disappeared, which makes it surprising to find out that the author had struggled to write during lockdown. As so many of us struggled with the balance of our own work/home life in that strange, uncertain year of 2020. I’m so glad Lisa managed to get the story finished, as I think this is my favourite of all her books, and I’ve read quite a few. I found it very easy to read. The writing flowed really well, and the dual timeline, multiple POV style wasn’t at all confusing, as I have found in the past with other authors.
I loved how the suspense builds, as I was desperately waiting to find out what had happened, to who, how and why. Thankfully, the ending reveals all, and Lisa gave us all the answers; more answers than I thought I knew I needed.
I highly recommend this book, which will appeal to many, as it isn’t a dark and unsettling read. It’s an engaging 5* read, which will draw you in from the first, to the last, word.

Amazing! I thought this book was quite unique. Not the usual missing girl story. I always enjoy Lisa Jewell 's writing, she never disappoints and this one is probably one of my favourites.
Thanks to NetGalley and the author for the opportunity to read this book.

Loved this book, soo many twists it was fab, a young mom has gone missing after going to a party with her boyfriend, mom is looking after baby noah.. ......... tallulah doesnt return home after visiting a creepy mansion in the woods,, the family living there has disappeared, have they something to hide???? A thriller and a half, definately recommended

Tallulah and Zack have a baby but when both dissappear without any trace or standout clues it's the toughest year of Kims life she's Tullulahs Mums as you could imagine added to this she is left holding the baby.

This is a gripping page turning fest that I loved It's told from the view point of 3 Ladies Tallulah, her Mum Kim and a surprise guess Sophie who's she I hear you ask, she is the girlfriend of the new Headmaster at Maypole House a private school for rich kids that have failed their exams enabling then a chance to resit them. She also writes private detective novels. Guess with the shock of 2020/21 it's not a surprise this is set Pre-Covid and I love that always good to have some normality in my reading, no matter how abnormal life has become. So on this tact I got into this thriller very quickly and yes I was able to escape from reality whilst in the "zone" for want of a better
word.

I loved the characters that they felt real and hence believable which is important for me, there was a mixture of good and bad or put another way those I liked and those I didn't. I felt the pain and frustration of Kim trying to get answers and bringing up her Grandchild at the same time, she loves Noah but he's hard work at times bit like many 1+ youngsters. There's Dom the overworked investigator, Police not private John Tullulahs brother and Shane the new Head Master. There are others all adding nicely to the plot. John part isn't big there are a several others that are but you will see that for yourself if you make the right choice in my view and get it.

I hope you enjoy this Thriller I did as already declared and think it well worthy of 5 stars.

Tallulah and Zach are young parents of a much loved baby boy and they have have disappeared after a rare night out at the local pub. Tallulah’s Mum Kim, with whom their living with is frantic when they don’t appear the next morning. She knows Tallulah wouldn’t leave Baby Noah but everyone just thinks they have run off.
A year later when the case has gone cold, mystery writer Sophie and her partner move into the area and when Sophie finds a sign outside her back gate saying ‘dig here’, questions are raised again.

I really enjoyed this new novel of Lisa Jewell’s. I did find it was a little slow for the first half and I felt I put it down and picked it up a lot. On reflection I think it was necessary to help set up the characters and the relationships…..it was a little twisted. I raced through the second half in an evening, I thought I knew the ways things were going and in some aspects I was correct but then again there were a few surprises. Very satisfying.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy to read.

Oh, the excitement and anticipation of having another Lisa Jewell book to read! This was yet another excellent story, albeit a bit of a slow starter. Once I was into it I became gripped by the tension and mystery surrounding teenagers Tallulah and Zach, parents of baby Noah, who disappeared after a pool party with friends and hosted by Scarlett who is the daughter of very wealthy parents. Tallulah's mum, Kim, is babysitting Noah and tells his parents to go out and have a lovely time and not to rush back. However, when they both fail to return the anxiety really ramps up. I didn't rate the police very highly as they didn't seem to be making great efforts to find the couple whereas Kim was forced into doing her own detective work aided by local author, Sophie. As the book progressed the numerous twists, turns and shocks came thick and fast. leading to an excellent conclusion. That latter part of the book was extremely tense. My only slight niggle was that none of the characters, except for Kim, was very likeable. However, I put this down to the fact that we are talking about teenagers here who made bad decisions and mixed with, and put too much trust in, the wrong people. All in all an excellent read and another sure fire winner for Lisa Jewell. My thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an advance copy in exchange for my honest review.

Wow!!

I opened the book and quickly got caught up in the cosy domesticity of Kim looking after her young grandson, not really relishing the task but pleased to let her daughter Tallulah have the opportunity for a rare night out with her boyfriend, Zach. But then on this night in 2017 Tallulah and Zach disappear.

Lisa Jewell takes us back to 2017 and then forward to slightly over a year later when Sophie, girlfriend of the new Headmaster at Maypole House. Sophie is a writer of cosy mystery stories and on finding a message to 'dig here' she quickly becomes embroiled in the mystery.

I have enjoyed, enormously, each one of Lisa Jewell's books. She has that rare knack of dragging you into the story and allowing you to effortlessly get to know the characters. Her plotting is superb and in the Night She Disappeared there are plenty of side plots to think about that are carried forward. But mostly, despite one of the more harrowing storylines, she keeps things real, encouraging her readers to become more and more invested in the outcome.

An absolutely astonishing read, my favourite of all the favourite Lisa Jewell books to date.

Tallulah is a young mum, living with her own mother, Kim, who helps with the day to day care of her baby. Zach is the father of Noah and Tallulah has agreed to give their relationship a go. Things are not working out, Zach is a good father but is controlling and when Tallulah meets Scarlett at college things begin to go down hill quickly.
One night Tallulah and Zach leave Noah with Kim for a night out in the local pub. Scarlett and her friends arrive and they all move back n to Scarlett’s house. Zach and Tallulah never return home.
A year later there is still no sign of them and when Sophie, arrives at a local private school as the new headmasters partner her interest is piqued by the mystery. She is a detective novelist and new clues seem to be mirroring one of her novels.

The Night She Disappeared it told across numerous timelines, in some authors hands this could have been a disaster, but not in Lisa Jewell’s case! She has skillfully woven them together, creating a story that flows perfectly from one timeline to another. The book radiates an ominous tone from the off, allowing the reader’s imagination to conjure up their own scenarios of what happened to the teenagers. As the different timelines merge into one, the tension is palatable; the mystery evolves into something far more chilling than I could ever have hoped for. 

The characters are well drawn, some of them are immediately unlikable mainly because they have traits I find toxic, they're controlling, privileged, and manipulative. They immediately make you suspicious as it appears they are only sharing half truths or blatantly lying which heightened my enjoyment of this read no end, as I looked for inconsistencies in their narratives. 

At first the plot appears to be a typical and one that has been used many times, but Jewell gives it a unique spin and it’s not long before you realise everything is not as it first appears. The mystery surrounding the missing teenagers is intriguing and simmers along nicely with well placed red herrings and a few shocking twists and turns along the way. 

The Night She Disappeared is a dark tale about family, toxic relationships, and controlling relationships wrapped up in a deliciously twisted plot. Would I recommend it? It’s a ‘hell yes’ from me Would I recommend it? It’s a ‘hell yes’ from me. I really enjoyed this book with its compelling narrative and untrustworthy characters it made for an enthralling read.

My thanks to NetGalley and Random House for a copy of “ The Night She Disappeared” for an honest review.

I’ve read all of Lisa Jewell’s previous books and she never disappoints .Her writing and characterisation are always of the highest standards.
This storyline builds the tension perfectly, and I couldn’t put the book down until I’d finished it..
This kept me guessing right till the end and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Another 5 star review for Lisa Jewell from me.

I am a huge fan of Lisa’s books so feel very privileged to have been able to read this so early. I was hooked from page one and fished the book in 3 sittings over 2 days.
This new story focuses on a sleepy village where both the rich and working class share one thing in common murder. You can’t help but fall in love with tallulah a teenage Mum and her own mother Kim. Then there’s Sophie a novelist herself who puts her own skills to use to solve a murder. There’s lots of twists and turns but the love of family is paramount throughout. Well written and chapter lengths that are short enough to keep you turning the pages. Thank you Lisa.

Would like to thank netgalley and the publisher for letting me read this book

Tallulah and her boyfriend are missing and As time goes on their case becomes a cold case and people move on

But someone knows the truth and is waiting.....

An intense read that keeps you guessing, written as then and now chapters it build up really well to the shocking ending

Will keep you gripped for hours, loved it

I’ve read everything that Lisa Jewell has written and I think the The Night She Disappeared is probably her best yet.
In 2017, Tallulah and Zach go out for dinner leaving Tallulah’s mother, Kim, to babysit their young son. She receives a text saying they are going on to a friend’s house and are never seen again, they have disappeared, seemingly without trace.
In 2018, Sophie moves to the same village with her boyfriend, Shaun, who has become the head of a private school there. While exploring the area, she finds a sign saying ‘dig here’ outside her back gate. Sophie is a crime novelist so she can’t resist the instruction and soon gets pulled into the cold case of Tallulah and Zach’s disappearance.
The novel is told in 2 timeframes, Sophie and Kim’s investigation in 2018 and what actually happened in 2017. This is a very clever, suspense filled and intricately plotted novel. The characters jump off the page, and don’t dismiss some of the secondary players, they are all there for a reason! I absolutely raced through this book and couldn’t put it down. What a joy!
Thank you to #netgalley and #penguinrandom for allowing me to review this ARC

4.75⭐️ Which I’ve rounded up.
A character driven psychological thriller/ domestic drama/ crime. An excellent fusion which works really well.
This has split time frames the earliest is 2016. In 2017 Tallulah and Zach are teenage parents of 1 yr old Noah they live with Tallulah’s mom Kim and go missing after a date night having left Kim babysitting.
Then in 2018 Sophie and her Boyfriend Shaun have moved into the village where he is the newly appointed headmaster a school near to where the missing couple were last seen and a mystery unfolds, as Sophie a crime novelist becomes intrigued by the disappearance of the couple.

It is told from multiple points of view.
Kim and Sophie are the characters that I engaged with most.
Tallulah, Zach and Scarlet don’t come across as very likeable characters. The characters are well developed so that we get a good feel of who they are and what they each are going through. They feel very real.

There are twists, secrets and lies, the usual for a psychological thriller they are handled well to give a good feeling of interest and suspense.

The past story unfolds at the same pace as Sophie’s discoveries so the reader see both the original story unfolding and Sophie’s discoveries at the same time.

I loved it. This is definitely my favourite of the books I’ve read. I think it feels darker than the other books I’ve read which I enjoyed.

The Night She Disappeared is a good thriller, the story involves the disapearence of a young mother and her boyfriend, they go for a night out and then they disappear without a trace, it evolves slowly jumping between timelines of the past and present but Lisa Jewell does a great job at building up the suspense and kepping it interesting and I think it is definitely worth a read..

Another great book by Lisa Jewell it is just what you would expect from this author.
A really well written story that sucks you in , again I read it in 2 sittings.
Don't hesitate just buy it and read it!