Before She's Gone

By: Cole Baxter

Narrated by: Meghan Kelly

Their entire marriage was a lie...

Jacob and Amanda Corey live what appears to be an idyllic life on Long Island. Other than an apparent inability to have children, they enjoy a seemingly perfect marriage.

But the sudden suicide of Jacob’s father reveals a hidden dark past - one that fractured Jacob in ways even he can’t comprehend. Amanda knows something is terribly wrong with her husband, and she’s keeping a secret of her own that could destroy them.

A shocking truth shatters everything Amanda and Jacob thought was true, and they realize their entire life has been a lie. Now, they must face down the harsh light of reality, or pay the ultimate price.

A thrilling psychological suspense that will keep you on the edge of your seat!

©2019 Cole Baxter (P)2020 Cole Baxter

Exciting story line!

On the edge of my seat. That is how I was listening to this one. It's a great psychological thriller that had me wondering from the first chapter. Jacob and Amanda have been married for a while. Totally in love, they each hold secrets that could destroy their relationship. When Jacob's father dies, things come to a head, and we are on a goose chase to find out what caused him to commit suicide. And what we find out is nothing less than unpredictable. Cole Baxter weaves his tale with thrilling suspense and well developed characters. Jacob is extremely complex and at times difficult to figure out. Amanda is loyal to a fault, yet has her own reservations. And Jacob's mother is all out crazy. It's an exciting ride and one you will enjoy!

Meghan Kelly is fantastic as she performs this book. I usually hear her narrating romance, so it's wonderful to hear her versatility as she reads this one to me. High with her suspense, she builds up the story, keeping us on the edge. Each voice different for each character, she uses her inflections and nuances to keep the story at an exciting level. I enjoyed her story telling.

Great book!

I couldn’t put my phone down listening to this book. It’s a great story that shows compassion, understanding, love and much more while the family goes through a dark time.
The narrator did an amazing job and so spot on. I absolutely loved the British accent.

Not as expected

I don’t know why they call this a psychological thriller because I did not find it to be that at all. It was a decent book but not great. The narrator sounded condescending at the end of every sentence and that drove me crazy. There were some words like reverie and my love that will haunt me because they were used so many times. I almost quit listening but was determined to finish it and I’m glad that it’s over.

A twisted tale

This story took a while to figure out. It feels as if we start in the middle of the story and work our way out. It is an interesting way to read a book, and it does require some focus. But once I had a handle on how it was written, I began to enjoy the characters. The twists and turns really keep you guessing. Amanda is such a strong character, that when Jacob loses his father, the characters shift focus. I really enjoyed the thought process this book had. It kept me on my toes.

Meghan Kelly delivers a great narration. She is able to keep the story flowing and the characters easy to follow. Meghan brings out the suspense in this book. I look forward to hearing more from her.

This book will tear your heart out!

This book is well written and perfectly narrated! You are immediately emotionally invested from the first page. Amanda and Jacob seem to have the perfect marriage but then Jacob’s father commits suicide and Jacob begins to act strangely. There are secrets that are so terrible that the mind closes in on itself! What do you do when the people who are supposed to protect you, fail you? This is what the couple is struggling with...will the marriage survive?
I voluntarily accepted a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.