A Long Time Gone A Novel
A Long Time Gone A Novel by Joshua Moehling is a mystery that delves into the complexities of family and unresolved pasts. Published by Sourcebooks, Incorporated in 2025, this edition spans 336 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Deputy Ben Packard, who grapples with the disappearance of his older brother from their grandparents’ home when they were children. As new information emerges about his brother’s fate, Packard finds himself on leave from his duties, compelled to confront the past while navigating a separate suspicious death that may be linked to his brother’s case.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines elements of mystery, suspense, and crime as Packard embarks on a quest for truth amidst personal turmoil. The frozen winter landscape serves as a backdrop to his investigation, where he faces resistance from those around him. As he digs deeper into both cases, the stakes rise, leading him to risk everything in pursuit of answers. This novel explores themes of loss and determination, making it a significant addition to the genres of mystery and police procedurals.
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“A big thriller with an even bigger heart!” — Lisa Gardner, New York Times bestselling author
“Equal parts compelling mystery and riveting family drama…I’d follow its hero, Deputy Ben Packard, anywhere.” — Jess Lourey, Edgar-nominated author of The Taken Ones
It’s time to put the past to rest…
Ben Packard was just a boy when his older brother disappeared. Ben watched him walk out the back door of their grandparents’ house and into the cold night.
His brother was never seen again.
Decades later, Deputy Packard finds himself with too much time on his hands. A shooting has him on leave and under investigation, and all he can do is dwell on the past. For the first time in years, new information about his brother has surfaced that may lead them to the location of a body.
The midwinter ground is frozen solid. Worse, Packard is cut off from department resources. As he strikes out to finally uncover the truth behind his brother’s disappearance, he stumbles on a separate, suspicious death. A tenuous connection exists between the two cases, and as Packard starts to dig, he meets fierce resistance from friends and foes alike who want him to stand down.
The winter is long and cold. By the end of it, Packard will risk everything to catch a killer and reveal the shocking truth about his brother.
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