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After She's Gone Kindle Edition
Lori Golden’s family have had more than their fair share of troubles. But through it all, Lori and her sister, Jessie, have always supported each other. Then Jessie is killed. And Lori’s world turns upside down.
Devastated, Lori struggles to cope with her loss, and to learn to live in a world without her bright, bubbly sister by her side. Around her, her already fractured family start to fall apart. And, as Lori and her mother try to pick up the pieces of their shattered lives, secrets long thought buried are coming painfully to light.
Faced with the unthinkable, Lori is forced to ask herself how well she really knows those who are left behind…
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherLake Union Publishing
- Publication dateMarch 16, 2017
- File size2.2 MB
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About the Author
Maggie James is a British author who lives in Bristol. She writes psychological suspense novels.
Before turning her hand to writing, Maggie worked mainly as an accountant, with a diversion into practising as a nutritional therapist. Diet and health remain high on her list of interests, along with travel. Accountancy does not, but then it never did.
The urge to pack a bag and go off travelling is always lurking in the background. When not writing, going to the gym, practising yoga or travelling, Maggie can be found seeking new four-legged friends to pet; animals are a lifelong love!
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- ASIN : B01LZXOVW5
- Publisher : Lake Union Publishing
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- Publication date : March 16, 2017
- Language : English
- File size : 2.2 MB
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 254 pages
- ISBN-13 : 978-1503997349
- Page Flip : Enabled
- Best Sellers Rank: #514,547 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #1,230 in Women's Psychological Fiction
- #3,327 in Psychological Fiction (Kindle Store)
- #4,091 in Kidnapping Thrillers
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About the author

Maggie James is a British author who lives near Newcastle. She writes psychological suspense novels.
Before turning her hand to writing, Maggie worked mainly as an accountant, with a diversion into practising as a nutritional therapist. Diet and health remain high on her list of interests, along with travel. Accountancy does not, but then it never did. The urge to pack a bag and go off travelling is always lurking in the background! When not writing, going to the gym, practising yoga or travelling, Maggie can be found seeking new four-legged friends to pet; animals are a lifelong love!
Sign up for Maggie's Special Readers' Group for the chance to win one of her signed paperbacks! Copy and paste this link into your browser: http://eepurl.com/bzW8ZP
Find out more about Maggie, including how to get her free novella Blackwater Lake, at https://www.maggiejamesfiction.com.
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Customers find this book to be a riveting psychological thriller filled with surprises at every turn. They praise its readability and character development, with one customer noting the powerful strength of each character. The pacing receives mixed reviews, with several customers finding it boring.
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Customers find the book readable and entertaining, with one describing it as a page-turner.
"Great book. I couldn't put it down. Suspense, drama happy and sad all that in one book I highly recommend it 😊..." Read more
"...Arson mixed in and family secrets uncovered. A great read!" Read more
"I loved the book, kept me in suspense reading the story. A very good read! Had the wrong character as the villain." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2017Format: KindleVerified PurchaseMaggie James has slammed this one out of the park! After She’s Gone is a psychological thriller you won’t put down until you’ve finished it.
James developed the perfect character, Lori Golden, to weave the story line along with a unique group of supporting characters. James gave powerful strength to each character, therefore concealing the payoff climax until the very end. I found myself guessing on every other page as the drama intensified among the characters.
The author has mastered how to interlace a thread of tension from the first page until the last sizzling page. A crucible of mayhem and chaos pours across the pages flavored with deceit, suspicion, accusation, revenge, heart aches, and other assorted emotions before resolution. Truly a psychological roller coaster ride! Maggie James is skilled at pulling her readers into the characters’ thoughts and emotions, and that’s why her novels resonate long after the reading.
After She’s Gone delivers hours of blazing hot suspense! Congratulations, Ms. James, on another 5-star novel!
- Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2023Format: KindleVerified PurchaseI would recommend this book . I enjoyed it .Sisters would like it .There is nothing better than having a sister you are close to
- Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2019Format: KindleVerified PurchaseRating 3 stars because the books subject and characters were not to my liking. It's just a twisted story, an unsettling story about the lives of this one family and those acquainted to them. I would not recommend this book unless you like stories about twisted families. For those who like thrillers this would be a taste of that kind of genre. This is the only book I've read by Maggie James. I'm not sure if I'll read any more.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2017Format: KindleVerified PurchaseWow! This book had me guessing til the end. Lori Golden's sister has been murdered, but who is responsible for the murder? I absolutely loved Maggie James' writing style. The pages just flowed and there weren't too many characters to keep track of, which I appreciated. About 50% into the book and I couldn't put it down. I was shocked by the ending and happy to see closure for the Golden family. If you like a good mystery with some suspense you should pick up a copy of this book! I really enjoyed it.
I received a copy of this book free through the goodreads firstreads program in exchange for my honest review and this is my honest review of After She's Gone.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2018Format: KindleVerified PurchaseA beautifully written poignant read that make you very aware of the importance of friends especially in a time of great turmoil in your life. Also makes you aware that you never really know what another person is facing unless you are open to them and reach out without condemning to give them solace when they are most vulnerable.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2017Format: KindleVerified PurchaseI enjoyed this book but was a little disappointed at guessing who the real villain was simply because his character was too sweet and kind to believe. It kind of gave it away for me. I finished it quickly though so that's proof to me it held my interest. I'm going to read the next one by Maggie James!
- Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2017Format: KindleHaving read and enjoyed Blackwater Lake by Maggie James a few months ago, I was really looking forward to reading her new book 'After She's Gone'. But unfortunately even though with a great premise, this book fell miserably short of my expectations.
Jessie, a teenage girl, fails to return home one night. Her mother Dana and sister Lori are desperate to know her whereabouts. Living at home with the family are Dana's partner Jake and his son Spencer.
Spencer wakes up dazed and confused in a basement. He's horrified to find that he's in one of Dana's empty rental properties and lying near him on the floor is Jessie... dead. He also smells smoke and realises that the place is on fire. Terrified he makes a swift exit. Someone has murdered the girl. But who? And why? Did he do this under the effects of drugs? Or someone else? All he knows is that he was enjoying himself in a bar and then nothing. How did he end up there?
When Jessie's body is discovered by fire rescue, Dana and Lori are devastated and their lives are thrown into a horrible nightmare. The police start their investigation, and Lori begins to go through her list of suspects too. Who could have done this to sweet Jessie? At the same time we also have a pyromaniac on the loose in town, setting abandoned warehouses on fire everywhere. Who is this madman? Was it this person who killed Jessie and set the house on fire?
The book's blurb was enticing enough to make me want to read it. It started off very well and I really enjoyed the first part and found it very intriguing. I wanted to keep on reading to find out who of the many possible suspects would be the killer.
Now, I have great respect for this author. I know she's written a number of brilliant thrillers. However, I don't know what happened with this one. I'm not sure, maybe it's just me not connecting with the story. As the plot thickened, the characters began to literally wear me out. At times it felt as if they were just going round and round in circles. I came across the following routine numerous times: Dana goes upstairs to cry in her room, Lori leaves her claustrophobic house, goes to Aiden's house, fuels her suspicions on his housemate Damon, then on to her boyfriend Ryan for some kissing and cuddling. Afterwards back home for some hugging (and we have A LOT of hugging!). I wondered how Oreo the cat didn't end up bald by the end of the book with the number of times Lori strokes its head (lucky bugger!). By the end, I'm sorry to say that I did not care for any of them, not even Lori or Dana with all the bad things happening to them. Spencer was the most interesting character, but sadly he disappears from the scene early on.
Apart from being a bit repetitive, I thought the plot was predictable too. I had an obvious suspect in mind from the beginning and I kept hoping the author would blow me away with some unexpected twist to prove me wrong, however there was no such twist and by the end I was proved right. I just hate it when that happens!
The book lacks any heart-pounding, edge-of-your-seat suspense and I thought there was too much going on at the same time. I think Jessie's murder should have been kept at the centre of the story, but at times it seemed to be just a side story with more emphasis put on the numerous fires being set out throughout the city, Dana's condition and to other secondary things. I persevered and read the whole book, but the ending too was not convincing enough and raised questions in my head.
The whole idea behind the book was very interesting and intriguing, but I think the way it was delivered was not right. With a lot of things going on (some of which unnecessary to the plot), a complete deviation from the murder, repetitions and long chapters, this book was just not for me. Sorry!
This was my honest opinion. With thanks to Lake Union Publishing for an ARC of this book which I voluntarily accepted to read and review.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2017Format: KindleVerified PurchaseI enjoyed reading another mystery by Maggie James. She certainly knows how to keep your interest. It was very suspenseful and keeps you trying to figure out who the culprit is, and surprises you when it's finally revealed. I will certainly read more of Maggie James books and recommend it to family and friends!!
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- Kindle CustomerReviewed in Canada on October 27, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars A different topic
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseThis was an intriguing story....it held my interest even when it rambled a little .I think there were three different stories, so alot of connecting...a bit too involved. Some parts were too dragged out for my liking. Too many cards for example... But while some elements of a mystery were present, other more intriguing elements kept me curious. I would look for this author again.
- Colombo GirlReviewed in the United Kingdom on August 12, 2017
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow......what a book!
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseI was told great comments about this author, so I thought I would try for myself. I am so glad I did. The comments I heard are true. Maggie James is a great writer. This book is fantastic. The story is great and the way in which it is written so good that I just could not put it down. I highly recommend it. I will definitely read more works by this author.
- Mary hollingworthReviewed in Australia on May 14, 2017
5.0 out of 5 stars A thrilling read
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseSomeone has killed her sister, someone is setting fires to her mothers properties and someone is sending hate mail.lori has a sick mother to whom this is all happening. I could not put this book down, a great read but not one you want to read late at night!!! Read on until you find out what is happening and who is doing it
- jacqueline threlfallReviewed in the United Kingdom on March 5, 2018
4.0 out of 5 stars A Good Read
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseI really enjoyed reading this book, although I guessed about halfway through that Ryan wasn’t who he said he was.
Another couple of chapters when I guessed who he was. It was well written and kept my attention to the end.
- heleneReviewed in Canada on December 22, 2017
4.0 out of 5 stars Keeps you guessing
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseI'm not much on 'who done it' books, but this one was a real page turner. It kept me guessing throughout. I would recommend this book and this author to anyone who enjoys a good mystery novel.