First I would like to say that I love Cathrine Ryan Hyde, she is one of my favorite authors. Her stories are so well written, so easy to relate to in some way.

The plots, locations and characters in her books are always so different.

The story starts with 19 year old Jill Moss going missing. Norma Gallager, who is part of the search team knows the truth behind her absence.

Norma has found Jill, who is hiding from her abusive boyfriend and she decides to help protect her. But will the consequences to her secret cause more harm than good? Everyone knows secrets can't last forever.

CRH tackles the subject of domestic violence and does such a great job of portraying these women as being strong or on their way to becoming strong and confident. Something we wish for all victims of violence.

Thank you so much NetGalley for the ARC.

A big thanks to NetGalley for the advanced reader copy. This book was fantastic! It sucked me in immediately and I could not put it down. Catharine Ryan Hyde has a way of creating characters that just makes you connect with them and want to know more. This story line really made you think and wonder how it was all going to turn out. Highly recommend!

A Different Kind of Gone by Catherine Ryan Hyde is the story of Domestic Abuse and the complications that surround it. Jill Moss goes missing while camping with her boyfriend. Everyone has an opinion, and the majority of the opinions are that her current boyfriend has killed her and hidden her body in the forest. Norma Gallagher, a search and rescue volunteer, knows the truth because she has found her and against her own beliefs has helped her escape and hid from her abuser. Norma is not one for keeping secrets, but this is not the first one that she has kept. Norma escaped from an abusive relationship many years before.
Once again Catherine Ryan Hyde has created a story that is not only well written with characters that could be your next-door neighbors, but she adds in the factor that the reader must examine their own beliefs. What constitutes justice, retribution, freedom? Who gets to decided what punishment fits the crime? And how many people are left in the world like Norma who questions the opinions of the majority? Thank you, NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing for the ARC.

Full disclosure - I am a superfan of Catherine Ryan Hyde. She writes books that heal my soul. I reach for one of her novels when my heart needs a boost.

Her upcoming release (December 2023) is classic Catherine Ryan Hyde. The theme this time is domestic abuse, so beware of triggers. Reading this book will prompt many internal discussions (or group discussions if read for a book club) about the characters' responses to various morally tricky situations. Most of all, the book is an ode to female friendship.

A Different Kind of Gone has less of a riveting plot than some of her other works and slows a bit in the middle - but it's classic Catherine Ryan Hyde, and if you are her fan, you'll want to read this book.

Book club questions are included in the back of the book.

Thanks to NetGalley for an electronic ARC of this book in exchange for a review.

How timely to have a story about domestic violence especially from the viewpoint of three generations. I found it interesting how the main character, while an outsider to the actual victims, Norma was so inspiring. In essence she became part of their families. And when she reunited with her own son, this was so inspiring.
Here a loner, became a most people and maternal woman who was able to show her emotion.
A very inspiring person

This author continues to confound me - with the questions that she raises in her books, when she puts the spotlight on the shades of gray, and when she shows that following law and custom can be exactly the worst thing to do. This book also shows the difficulty of living in a community where only one person knows what happened. She has to 'go along' with the conversations about it. Silence would be suspicious. She has to keep the secret.

Norma is a middle-aged woman who lives alone, with her horse and her goats. Her children are grown and moved away. She works at a diner in the nearby town, and volunteers with the local search and rescue group. She gets the call that a young woman is missing, and saddles up.

Norma soon suspects that what the boyfriend has reported may not be the whole story, and searches in other areas. She finds the young woman, barely 18, bruised and battered, who *does not* want to be discovered. Norma gives her a ride to where she wants to go, and returns to town, where she keeps the secret. To the townspeople and the girl's family, the girl is still missing. This is hard on Norma, since when the missing girl comes up in conversation, Norma has to join in. If she were silent, it would be suspicious.

Then the abusive boyfriend is arrested for the missing girl, 7 years later, and some hard decisions must be made, by Norma and by the 'missing' girl.

I highly recommend this book and anything else written by this author. I received an e-arc from Lake Union Publishing via NetGalley, and voluntarily read and reviewed it.

I've been a fan of Catherine Ryan Hyde for some time. Her new book does not disappoint. Here is the story that touches many hearts. It also addresses a problem that has been around, seems like, forever. Abuse. A missing
girls is the center of the mystery. Where is Jill? The search team is made up of many volunteers but one in particular gets drawn into the search and it changes her in many ways. Not to give too much away, I will say that
the stories of the characters in this book become entangled and when all is said and done many lives change and many people learn valuable lessons about justice, love and truth. I can recommend this book to most people unless the idea of abuse is a trigger for anyone. Read it and enjoy it as I have.

Catherine Ryan Hyde’s books always feel comfortable to me. This one did as well.

Norma out on a search and rescue mission finds Jill but learns Jill is too afraid for her life to be found. Norma has to weigh the decision to rescue her as in being found or rescue her from danger. It’s a big decision with moral and security considerations.

The bond built between battered women and their own feelings of guilt, anger and fear are explored. This was a great story. I liked the book club questions at the end. I would recommend this to my book club.

Goodreads Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5751583042

I always enjoy reading Catherine Ryan Hyde books! She is a great storyteller, and tries to vary greatly with the themes of her books. I found this book to be a quick, easy read, which I enjoyed, and a very different premise than other books that I have read by her. I did find myself hoping for a little bit more angst, stress, anxiety, etc. over the decisions that were to be made in the book and I felt like this was underworked a bit. I suppose I wanted to agonize over the morality of the choices along with the characters and come to my own conclusions after hearing how they felt about it, but it did not quite go that far. However, the book was still enjoyable and thought-provoking, though not quite as deep as I would have liked. Thank you to NetGalley for the advance read copy.

Enjoyable read. The lengths people will go to survive and the consequences of such actions. Liked the characters and the way the story unfolded.

I find myself drawn to books by Catherine Ryan Hyde. She always tackles important social issues and depicts her characters in such exquisite detail that I feel their presence. When A Different Kind of Gone was offered by NetGalley and Lake Union Press I jumped at the opportunity to read and review this author’s latest work. I wasn’t disappointed.

What begins as a mystery evolves into a tale of domestic abuse coupled with a moral dilemma about honesty. Thought provoking and beautifully written, this book is an important and compelling read, and reminded me of a true story, not so long ago, that captured the hearts and minds of Americans.

Four worthy stars for a story that needs to be told and an author who tells it so well It will published on Dec 5, 2023. Look for it.

I really, really liked this book. Of course, I like any Catherine Ryan Hyde book, but this one really stands out.

Norma lives a simple life with her two dogs and her beloved horse. She works at the local pub and volunteers with the search and rescue team. It is during this volunteer job, that she makes a decision that will impact her life for years to come.

This book deals with some heavy subjects, but nothing more heavy than the role domestic violence can play in a person’s life. It also deals with morality, guilt and friendship. CRH can take a subject and make the reader see it from all angles. Her writing is articulate and captivating. This is a 5-star read for me and I highly recommend it to most anyone. It is due to hit the shelves on December 5, 2023.

Thank you, NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing for the ARC.

I read a prepublication edition of A Different Kind of Gone by Catherine Ryan Hyde. The book is peopled with engaging and sympathetic characters, and the plot moves forward at a steady and satisfying pace, keeping my interest throughout. The story is inspiring as the reader sees the characters grow and stabilize through their interactions with each other and life events. I love stories that show character-growth that is relatable to real humans seeking to live a meaningful life. Many readers find comfort and joy in reading about characters who make mistakes and find that redemption and purpose are still possible.

I received a free advanced copy from Netgalley in exchange for my review. Norma was my favorite character in this book. She cared about other's safety and doing what was right even though she may have had to tell some lies. Norma's past personal experiences allow her to be there for Jill Moss. Of course, Jill disappearing does not change who Jake is. He is able to go about his life and eventually hurts another woman, Wanda. I loved Norma and Jill's relationship. I am not yet sure how I feel about the ending for Jake but I am glad he can no longer harm Jill or Wanda.

I commend this author for writing a novel about domestic abuse and how it is generational. The book starts when a young girl runs away from her abusive boyfriend because she is afraid he is going to kill her. Norma is one of the search and rescue team assigned to find her. Norma is in her 60s and has lots of good life advice to share. She befriends two women who have been abused by the same man. There are lots of twists in this plot and about the time you think you know what is going to happen next it’s something completely different. I recommend this book to all woman. It’s a difficult subject but one that needs to be addressed. I received an arc of this book from NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions expressed are my own.

This is my first book by this author and I have mixed feelings about it. I liked the four main woman characters and how their relationships changed over the years and particularly how Norma found a family. There was a lot to think about, lots of moral issues and choices and it got me thinking. But I didn't particularly like reading it, so a mixed bag

This is a good book to get my students thinking with lots of ethical issues to discuss, who goes missing and who cares, how the prison system works, if you are guilty of one thing but not another, domestic abuse , how secrets spiral out and affect so many lives.

I always enjoy a good story by this author and this novel kept me reading and turning pages quickly, as usual. I especially found the ethical twists and turns fascinating and know they will make for some lively book club discussions! The only thing that kept me from 5 stars is that from time to time, the tone of the book turned preachy and that took away from being 100% involved in the storyline.

Thanks to NetGalley, the author and publisher for an advanced reading copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

This a beautiful story about a very serious topic - domestic violence. Catherine Ryan Hyde does a great job portraying these women as strong and getting stronger. It’s a beautiful story of adversity pulling people together through a common trauma. There is always a rainbow after the rain and this story does a beautiful job at sharing that.

I always look forward to and enjoy reading anything by Catherine Ryan Hyde and A Different Kind of Gone was no exception ! Hyde has a talent for creating memorable, wise, likable characters that you would want to call your friend. Norma in A Different Kind of Gone was that character for me. Norma is a wise woman who has been knocked down by life a few times too many and loves spending time with her animals more than people. This book was a study of life and why people make the decisions that they do. I love a book that makes you think deeply not just about the book but also to take a look at your own life and some of the decisions that you have made. Great read!
Thank you for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.