This book had me hooked from the start as it opens with the death of Liam Noone and the two estranged siblings come together to investigate whether it was accidental or he was murdered. The beginning was intriguing enough but I felt like the story fizzled out and it was more about family relationships than a murder investigation or a thriller.

The investigation into their father's death didn't seem to be that urgent, the 'secret' that could have led to their father's death also didn't seem that interesting. The book was written beautifully I think I just expected a lot more of a thriller book rather than a book focused on family dynamics.

Estranged half-siblings Nora and Sam are not satisfied that their father Liam’s recent death was accidental and so they travel to his estate in California to do a bit of investigating of their own. Their father had been married three times, keeping each part of his life separate from the next making their investigation difficult.
The book is part murder mystery and part romance with a narrative that switches between the present day and a past timeline that tracks Liam’s relationship over the decades with someone called Cory. The storyline reveals the secrets that are kept over decades and the family dynamics which result. The resolution to the mystery is surprising but it is the journey that Nora and Sam take to find out what really happened to their father, find each other for the first time and take control of their own careers and relationships which I found enjoyable.
Thank to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC.

It was ok. Unfortunately I didn’t love it and the ending was disappointing.

It has a good storyline to begin with and I liked the characters but as it got towards the end the excitement wore off and it just ended on a disappointing note.

I also didn’t understand the chapter headings as it didn’t really link to anything in the chapter.

The Night We Lost Him by Laura Dave is the story of Liam No one who dies tragically by falling off the cliff to his death in his favourite home. His estranged children Nora and Sam believe that it wasn’t an accident, that someone pushed him.
They look into their father’s life and his three marriages and his work life and uncover events that their father preferred to keep to himself. They also uncover a tragic secret and must decide whether to keep this quiet.
A family drama with secrets and lies to keep the reader guessing until the end.

Her first novel was a runaway smash with a movie adaption on the way. This has then same brilliance. Hooks you in and does not let go.

This is a story about siblings trying to find out what happened to their father on the night he died. They are suspicious about foul play.
It is written in 2 time zones as the reader finds out about the father’s life.
I found it hard to engage with the characters. There is a lot of self examination which can get tedious and i found myself wishing that they would just talk about it!
The end is unsurprising- simply underlined the feelings described in the story.

Beautiful prose and a gorgeous love story. I really loved how the sibling relationship develops throughout the narrative and the dual timeline added to the mystery of her father's past and subsequently his death.
The world building was stunning and I was immersed in the storyline and didn't see the reveal coming at all.
Highly recommended

4.25 Stars

68 year old billionaire Liam Noone has been killed. Pushed over the cliff at his Californian house. At least that's what his son Sam thinks. And he tries to get his half-sister Nora to help him find out what really happened.
Nora hasn't had the best releationship with her father and brothers. But she also knows that her dad would never just accidentally fall off the edge of his beloved house.
Off to California they go. Leaving behind Nora's fiancé and an ex who is suddenly trying to contact her again.

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I really enjoyed reading this.
I was a bit shocked at first to see how short this book was. And the writing also took a bit of getting used to. No idea what I mean by that, but it was a bit weird. I think I wanted many sentences to be longer and the whole book needed to be longer. It was a bit short - I needed more about everybody and all the things. There was too much about architecture and other stuff and not enough about the people and relationships.
But! I really liked the story. It was mysterious and interesting and a bit dark and sad and grievy with lots of family drama ... I liked it. I would watch the movie.

I really loved this book. A love story wrapped up in a thriller. You feel you know the characters, particularly Liam, who tragically dies at the start, and like and empathise with them all. The ending is beautiful. I thoroughly recommend this book.
Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this.

This was an enjoyable read, Laura Dave certainly knows how to build a story to get you to the climax. I'm a huge fan of her writing style and the pace of her novels.
But I have to be honest the ending let it down. Some of it was a bit far fetched, I understand the whole phone scenario was probably to create a certain narrative but in this day and age it just doesn't fly. I also did not like the no closure at the end, I wanted to know what happened to Grace's husband

I requested this book because it was described as a thriller, but it turned out to be more of a complex family drama. It didn’t have me gripped at all, and I got confused with the many characters and kept having to turn back a page or two to remember who was who. It was an OK read but I felt that it dragged on a bit. The writing was wonderful and anyone who enjoys a slow burn mystery would love this. Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the early copy.

Great thriller, first book I’ve read from this author, I will definitely be on the lookout for more in the future!

A good story line with a good twist. Story was easy to follow going from past to present. And made sense when pulling the story together.

When Liam Noone, the owner of a property empire, dies under suspicious circumstances, his children, half-siblings Sam and Nora are determined to unravel the events leading up to his death. Travelling to the California coast to their father’s estate, they begin to investigate. A precarious fall from the cliffs seems unlikely for a man who knew and loved the area well and Nora refuses to let it go.

When discussions with Detective O’Brien shed little light on Noone’s death and raise more questions than answers, Nora begins to question how well she knew her father. What had Liam done to cost him his life? What family secrets are suddenly coming to light. I found the police oddly frustrating as if not wanting to get involved, not believing Nora and hoping any more time spent on the case would be dropped. But she was persistent, and persistence always pays off.

The parts I loved the most were those that followed Liam Noone and Cory’s romance, leading up to the present day. With tension between all characters and Nora juggling interpersonal relationships, the books flows well with tons of twists to keep me turning the pages. Family backstory is seen through flashbacks, grief and loss taking centre stage. But for me, the family saga, estrangements and resentments were the real mystery. The dialogue is authentic and strong, and the characters grew on me as the book progressed. As the story came to its conclusion, the truth was a surprise.

With Dave’s signature voice and thoughtful, complex writing, this is powerful storytelling at its very best. It’s a must read for your TBR!
Many thanks to NetGalley, Random House UK, Cornerstone and the author for the privilege of reading an advance copy.

This was not what I expected. When Nora’s father dies unexpectedly, in an accident, at his second home, she is contacted by her half brother., Sam. They have never been close but he manages to persuade Nora that her father’s death was not an accident but murder. As they begin to investigate, they uncover a love story which explains why her father was married three times and kept his families separate. Nothing in his life has been quite what it seemed. I found this an intriguing read as characters developed and relationships blossomed. Crime or romance? It worked for me both ways.

This is an intriguing and well told story. It is certainly unusual which is a bonus. The complication in the story which the reader must unravel is that the main characters have multiple marriages and additional partners! The younger characters seem set to follow in their footsteps. A brother and sister are not satisfied with the police conclusion that their father fell off a cliff at his home, was spotted by a local couple and declared it all to be an accident. But there was talk of a third figure being around so they investigate. The story really does keep a reader wanting to know what actually happened and that comes! I recommend this book.

The proof to Laura Dave's " The night we lost him" was a perfect holiday read for me, enjoyed the puzzle of half siblings Sam and Nora trying to uncover, whether their wealthy father's fall from a cliff near his California home was accidental or not. It's a rich family drama filled with secrets, several twists and turns and a love story/ mystery at the same time.

Such great mystery read. Highly recommend this. If you like mysteries and thrillers you’ll like this. Great book.

Enjoyed this book. Very much about family and relationships love and loss and reconnection. Liam fell to his death but the children need to know more about what happened to their dad on that fateful night.

A very enjoyable read

Laura Dave does it again! This thriller has every element of the genre down pat, and I loved every second of it!