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Gone Before Goodbye

The gripping new mystery thriller from the bestselling crime author and award-winning actress

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Gone Before Goodbye

By: Reese Witherspoon, Harlan Coben
Narrated by: Chris Pine, James Fouhey, Kiff VandenHeuvel, Peter Ganim, Reese Witherspoon, Saskia Maarleveld, Suehyla El-Attar Young
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An unforgettable collaboration between an award-winning actress Reese Witherspoon and the and #1 international bestselling writer Harlan Coben.

Maggie McCabe is on the brink. A highly skilled and renowned army combat surgeon, she has always lived life on the edge.

But now, after a devastating series of personal tragedies, Maggie is thrown a lifeline by a former colleague, an elite surgeon whose anonymous clientele demand the best care money can buy - as well as absolute discretion.

Halfway across the globe, one of the world’s most mysterious men requires unconventional medical assistance. Desperate, and one of the few surgeons in the world skilled enough to take this job, Maggie enters his realm of unspeakable opulence and fulfils her end of the agreement.

But when the patient suddenly disappears while still under her care, Maggie must become a fugitive herself – or she will be the next one who is…

Gone Before Goodbye

'Full of jaw-dropping twists and turns' Lisa Jewell

'Breathlessly accomplished with a plot that surprises and moves in equal measure' Gillian McAllister

'Witherspoon and Coben are a match made in literary heaven’ USA Today

© Reese Witherspoon, Harlan Coben 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025

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Editorial Review

Discretion is strongly advised
When I first learned that Reese Witherspoon and Harlan Coben were collaborating on a novel, I practically jumped out of my chair. As someone who’s devoured Coben's thrillers—as well as being a part of Reese's book club—this partnership was immediately one of my most-anticipated listens of the year. The medical thriller introduces listeners to Maggie McCabe, a former surgeon with extraordinary skills. Maggie is exclusively chosen to perform a discreet, unconventional medical procedure, and then finds herself thrust into a treacherous world in which her principles and survival instincts are put to the test. As if the author duo wasn’t enough, Reese also narrates along with an all-star cast featuring Chris Pine, Saskia Maarleveld, and James —Dawn G., Audible Editor

Critic Reviews

Intricate, with twists galore, it is glamorous yet packed with suspense.
This book had me up all night. It’s truly gripping and a real page-turner
A notch above most celebrity collaborations . . . a taut, twisty yarn
I devoured it
This fast-paced, emotionally charged and suspenseful read explores how far a woman will go to uncover the truth
A pulse-pounding, female-led thriller filled with opulence, danger and plenty of twists
This starry collaboration goes full throttle into paranoia and power
The book’s plot mechanics hum along with great pace and verve . . . With Gone Before Goodbye, the two authors deliver a fun ride into a shadow land where the rich are convinced that money can insulate them from everything, including their own mortality — even if they have to murder a few people to get there.
This dream-team collab has smash hit written all over it!
Savvy, smart and suspenseful -- a thriller combo to relish (Val McDermid)
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I thought I would enjoy this book but it was so simple and a very tedious performance, sorry I purchased it

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Absolutely loved this! It was so different to anything else I have read & I didn’t think it was possible to create a completely original story, but they did it! It grabbed me from page one and held my interest right to the end! The narration was next level amazing too!

So enjoyable!

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Love that it keeps you guessing the whole way. Fantastic read to the very end

So many twists and turns

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Loved listening to readers - felt like I was listening to a theatrical performance. Great story. Well recommended

Faced based with great twists

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Really enjoyed this book - great story, fast paced. Interesting and unique plot line. Narrated really well, the characters were believable and easy to listen to without being overwhelming. Would definitely recommend

GREAT. BOOK

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