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You Were Gone

You Were Gone

The gripping Sunday Times bestseller from the author of No One Home

Summary

David Raker buried his wife eight years ago. So who is this woman claiming to be her? . . .

DISCOVER DAVID RAKER'S MOST PERSONAL CASE YET IN GRIPPING MUST-READ SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE AUTHOR OF RICHARD & JUDY THRILLER NO ONE HOME

'This book truly had me hooked from start to finish'
5***** READER REVIEW
'Tim Weaver is a master of his craft'
5***** READER REVIEW
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A woman walks into a police station.

She has no phone and no ID, just a piece of paper that reads 'David Raker'.

She says she's his wife.

She looks just like her.

She knows everything about him.


But David buried his wife eight years ago.
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'Tense and twisty, with an emotional punch and an intriguing plot. It's gripping stuff' Karen Perry, bestselling author of Girl Unknown

'Five stars are just not enough . . . The twists and turns fill your imagination' 5***** Reader Review

'Kept me guessing until the final page' Jane Corry, bestselling author of My Husband's Wife

'Raker stories never fail to get my adrenaline pumping' 5***** Reader Review

'His most serpentine and satisfying yet' Daily Mail

'My brain was working overtime deciding between truths and lies' 5***** Reader Review

Reviews

  • His most serpentine and satisfying yet
    Daily Mail

About the author

Tim Weaver

Tim Weaver is the Sunday Times bestselling author of fifteen novels, including No One Home, The Blackbird and The Last Goodbye, and a short story collection. He is also the host and producer of the chart-topping Missing podcast and is currently developing an original TV series with the team behind Line of Duty. A former journalist and magazine editor, he lives near Bath with his wife and daughter.
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