The Night We Lost Him
The Night We Lost Him by Laura Dave, published by Penguin Random House on July 3, 2025, is a 368-page mystery that intertwines elements of family drama and suspense. The story begins with a wealthy businessman falling to his death from a cliff-top house, prompting Nora and her half-brother Sam to investigate whether it was an accident or murder. As they delve into their father’s elusive past, they confront the complexities of their strained relationship and uncover secrets that challenge their understanding of family.
Readers will find a narrative rich in intrigue, exploring themes of love, betrayal, and the impact of hidden truths. The book presents a blend of mystery and emotional depth, as Nora and Sam navigate their father’s tangled relationships and the dark family secrets that emerge. This edition offers a compelling look at the dynamics of family life against a backdrop of suspense, making it a notable addition to the genres of mystery and domestic thrillers.
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From the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller and Reese’s Book Club Pick The Last Thing He Told Me comes a riveting mystery wrapped in an epic love story . . .
‘An engrossing mystery and a story with emotional heft‘ Shari Lapena
‘A master storyteller. You won’t want to miss this one‘ Harlan Coben
‘The best mystery of the year‘ Jennifer Garner
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One beautiful Californian evening, a wealthy businessman falls to his death from his secluded cliff-top house onto the rocks below.
A tragic accident? Or murder?
Nora and her half-brother Sam suspect it may be the latter, and team up to uncover the truth of what really happened that night.
But their relationship has never been easy, and it is about to be tested to the limit as they start to question how well either of them really knew their elusive father.
Unravelling his mysterious past takes them back to a world they knew nothing about, to a tangled love affair and a web of relationships that other people would far rather stay buried…
Filled with passion, intrigue, lies, and dark, dark family secrets, The Night We Lost Him is a page turning mystery you won’t ever want to put down.
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Readers can’t get enough of The Night We Lost Him . . .
***** ‘I loved everything about this book. The characters, the mystery and above all, the ending.’
***** ‘An engrossing family drama with thriller elements … I finished it in a day because I couldn’t put it down! ‘
***** ‘There were so many twists in this book I didn’t see coming.’
***** ‘This book is a rich tapestry of emotions and relationships, and I’m left craving more.’
***** ‘ I genuinely loved this book. And I’d recommend it to anyone who enjoys slow burn literary mystery novels with realistic characters and a great love story behind it all.’
More love for The Night We Lost Him . . .
‘Dave is the founder and master of a new kind of thriller. One that sets love, not death, at its centre. A tour de force of emotion.’ Rebecca Serle
‘Promises to serve up Dave’s signature blend of pulse-pounding suspense and moving family drama.’ People
‘Genuinely moving.’ The New York Times
‘A beautifully told, gripping mystery.’ That’s Life Crime Scene Magazine
‘Dave pulls off something that feels both new and familiar- a novel of domestic suspense that unnerves, then reassures.’ Bookpage
‘Clear and sharp as a diamond.’ Time
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