One Night Gone A Novel

One Night Gone by Tara Laskowski is a novel published by Graydon House Books on October 25, 2022. This first-time paperback edition spans 400 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Maureen Haddaway, who arrives in the affluent town of Opal Beach seeking a fresh start, only to find herself drawn into a world of friendship, love, and wild parties. However, her seemingly perfect new life takes a dark turn when she mysteriously vanishes, leaving behind unanswered questions.
Decades later, Allison Simpson takes on a house-sitting opportunity in Opal Beach, hoping to escape the aftermath of her divorce. As she delves into the enigma surrounding Maureen’s disappearance, she uncovers the hidden secrets of the town and its residents. The narrative unfolds through a dual timeline, offering insights into both women’s lives and the events that intertwine them. Themes of suspense, domestic intrigue, and the complexities of friendship are woven throughout this engaging tale.
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Winner of the Agatha Award, Macavity Award, and Anthony Award
Finalist for the Mary Higgins Clark Award, Left Coast Crime Award, Strand Critics Award, and Library of Virginia Literary Award
“A subtly but relentlessly unsettling novel.” –TANA FRENCH, author of The Witch Elm
It was the perfect place to disappear…
One sultry summer, Maureen Haddaway arrives in the wealthy town of Opal Beach to start her life anew–to achieve her destiny. There, she finds herself lured by the promise of friendship, love, starry skies, and wild parties. But Maureen’s new life just might be too good to be true, and before the summer is up, she vanishes.
Decades later, when Allison Simpson is offered the opportunity to house-sit in Opal Beach during the off-season, it seems like the perfect chance to begin fresh after a messy divorce. But when she becomes drawn into the mysterious disappearance of a girl thirty years before, Allison realizes the gorgeous homes of Opal Beach hide dark secrets. And the truth of that long-ago summer is not even the most shocking part of all…
“A heart-wrenching and suspenseful novel of betrayal and revenge. Stunning!” –Carol Goodman, award-winning author of The Night Visitors
“Featuring a brilliantly executed dual timeline with two unforgettable narrators, One Night Gone is a timely and timeless mystery that will keep you obsessively reading well past your bedtime.” –Paul Tremblay, author of The Cabin at the End of the World
*Don’t miss The Weekend Retreat, Tara Laskowski’s next novel of suspense. Available now for preorder
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