The Night She Disappeared: A Novel
Written by Lisa Jewell
Narrated by Joanne Froggatt
4.5/5
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Relationships
Family
Friendship
Mystery
Secrets
Friends to Lovers
Fish Out of Water
Family Drama
Haunted House
Police Procedural
Forbidden Love
Dark & Stormy Night
Amateur Sleuth
Disappeared
Young Mother
Disappearance
Love
Motherhood
Police Investigation
Investigation
About this audiobook
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of None of This Is True comes “her best thriller yet” (Harlan Coben, New York Times bestselling author) about a young couple’s disappearance on a gorgeous summer night, and the mother who will never give up trying to find them.
On a beautiful summer night in a charming English suburb, a young woman and her boyfriend disappear after partying at the massive country estate of a new college friend.
One year later, a writer moves into a cottage on the edge of the woods that border the same estate. Known locally as the Dark Place, the dense forest is the writer’s favorite place for long walks and it’s on one such walk that she stumbles upon a mysterious note that simply reads, “DIG HERE.”
Could this be a clue towards what has happened to the missing young couple? And what exactly is buried in this haunted ground?
“Utterly gripping with richly drawn, hugely compelling characters, this is a first-class thriller with heart” (Lucy Foley, New York Times bestselling author) that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Lisa Jewell
Lisa Jewell is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of twenty-four novels, including Don’t Let Him In, None of This Is True, The Family Upstairs, and Then She Was Gone, as well as Invisible Girl and Watching You. Her novels have sold more than fifteen million copies internationally, and her work has also been translated into over thirty languages. Connect with her on X @LisaJewellUK, on Instagram @LisaJewellUK, and on Facebook @LisaJewellOfficial.
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What our readers think
Readers find this title to be a mix of opinions. Some reviewers found it disappointing, with a slow start and predictable plot. However, many readers enjoyed the suspense and twists, praising the well-developed characters and the skillful narration. The story weaves multiple timelines and keeps readers engaged until the satisfying ending. Overall, it is recommended for those who enjoy character-driven mysteries with a touch of psychological sophistication.
- Rating: 1 out of 5 stars1/5
Nov 8, 2023
I was expecting a thriller and was disappointed. A good book but nothing worth recommending.1 person found this helpful
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Nov 8, 2023
I tend to avoid audiobooks that run for more than 6 hours but gave this one a chance due to the many glowing reviews. Ms Jewell’s characters were well conceived, their relationships nicely choreographed but it was the narrator’s deft animation of every role that kept me listening, right through to the story’s unexpected and satisfying ending. Bravo, Joanne Froggatt!1 person found this helpful
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Nov 8, 2023
Suspenseful, almost too suspenseful if you're impatient. But characters are so well developed that they could just right off the page and walk through the door. Definitely worth the wait to get to the climax/conclusion1 person found this helpful
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Nov 8, 2023
Really good book! Lots of twists and turns right up the the very end. The narrator does an incredible job with all of the characters voices. Definitely recommend!1 person found this helpful
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Nov 8, 2023
One of the best reads this year. Loved the audio version.1 person found this helpful
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Nov 8, 2023
This was a pretty good story. Definitely worth the read.1 person found this helpful
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Nov 8, 2023
Always a good read by lisa Jewell. So many twists I can never figure them out until the very end.1 person found this helpful
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Nov 8, 2023
Loved it! It never got boring, none of her books ever get boring to me. Great story, very mysterious, loved the characters. Awesome!1 person found this helpful
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Nov 8, 2023
This book was so good I couldn’t stop listening I just needed to know what happened. There were a lot of points where I thought I figured it out but nope the ending had me in shock. So many twists and turns!1 person found this helpful
- Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5
Nov 8, 2023
Boring and slow. A lot of chapters didn’t add to the story. Narrator is amazing though, she’s the only reason why I kept listening. However half way through with no new development to the mystery, I decided it wasn’t worth finishing.1 person found this helpful
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Nov 8, 2023
It was a good listen! I enjoyed the dual timelines as a plot tool, and how the real story unfolds.1 person found this helpful
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Nov 8, 2023
This might be the very best of Jewell’s books. Very well written. The character development was perfect.1 person found this helpful
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Nov 8, 2023
It was definitely worth the read. Not 5 star worthy, but pretty good!1 person found this helpful
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Nov 8, 2023
Loved the character development. Kept my interest all the way to the end.1 person found this helpful
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Nov 8, 2023
Riveting! This book was so good, and has everything a mystery thriller should have. I absolutely loved every second. The narrator is a genius and so is Lisa Jewell. It won't disappoint you.1 person found this helpful
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Nov 8, 2023
The author knows how to use unadorned language to let her well drawn characters take center stage. The plot is excellent—everything is completely believable, and she uses interlapping time periods to build suspense. It is a bit long, especially the ending, but overall a very satisfying read.1 person found this helpful
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Nov 8, 2023
I loved this! I didn’t want to stop listening to it and it kept me walking for hours. The story is incredible. But the narrator is also so incredibly talented that it makes the book even better. It was great! Highly recommend!!1 person found this helpful
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Nov 8, 2023
A mystery with well-drawn characters. Beautifully composed. Read by the charismatic Joanne Froggat. I highly recommend.1 person found this helpful
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Nov 8, 2023
Okay, hooked all the way thru the Epilogue!
Young parents go missing right from the start. Where are they? What happened to them? How could they leave their son? Each new character that's added raises new suspicions. Intersecting love triangles. Twists to the very end! I'll be looking into more Lisa Jewell novels if they're all like this!!1 person found this helpful
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Nov 8, 2023
Finished this book in two days! I couldn’t put it down once I started it. Great suspense/thriller! Loved it1 person found this helpful
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Nov 8, 2023
A page turner! This book captures the raw anguish of a mother whose daughter is missing. Evenly paced mystery that held my attention and was entertaining; intriguing. The epilogue was great. Classic Lisa Jewell, her books never disappoint. The narrator for this story was very good.1 person found this helpful
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Nov 8, 2023
I couldn’t stop listening to the audio version. Great story with an awesome narrator!!!1 person found this helpful
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Nov 8, 2023
Lisa Jewel never fails to deliver a story you can’t stop reading!1 person found this helpful
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Nov 8, 2023
I need the stunning narrator to win every single AWARD!?Love to the author, you’re an inspiration to writers like me!
If you’re wondering if you should read this book, the answer is what the hell are you waiting for?!1 person found this helpful
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Nov 8, 2023
I absolutely adored this book. It kept me interested from the start. Lisa Jewel is a new favorite author.1 person found this helpful
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5
Nov 8, 2023
Starts out well but gets really slow about half way through.1 person found this helpful
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Nov 8, 2023
It was alright, after you’re 3/4th of the book in, you can kind of guess what happened. Interesting listen nonetheless.1 person found this helpful
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Jul 10, 2025
I was immediately drawn in to this book! I don’t think it felt too long at all, like some reviews say. I was captivated the whole time and finished it in only 3 sittings, simply because I couldn’t stop listening :) 10/10! - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Nov 6, 2024
So good!! So well written. Highly recommend! Lots of plot twists. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Jul 30, 2024
Best so far. I always love the way she writes but there isn’t always a super strong ending for me. I loved this one.
