Then She Was Gone

A gripping and intensely observed family drama explores the lasting impact of a young girl's disappearance.

Ellie Mack was the perfect daughter—fifteen years old, the youngest of three siblings, adored by her family, friends, and teachers, and part of a beloved teen couple. She was just days away from enjoying a perfect summer after exams, with a bright future ahead of her.

And then she vanished.

Now, a decade later, her mother, Laurel Mack, is trying to rebuild her life. It’s been ten years since Ellie disappeared, seven years since her marriage fell apart, and only a few months since the latest clue in Ellie’s case was discovered. So, when Laurel meets a surprisingly charming man at a café, she’s caught off guard by how quickly their connection deepens. Soon, she meets his daughters—and his youngest, Poppy, leaves Laurel stunned.

Looking at Poppy is like seeing Ellie all over again. Now, the questions Laurel has tried to bury begin to resurface. What really happened to Ellie? Did she truly run away, as the police concluded, or was there something more sinister behind her disappearance? And who is this man, Floyd? Why does his daughter bear such an uncanny resemblance to Laurel’s missing girl?