Long Time Gone

Name: Long Time Gone
Price: 2.99 USD
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Rating: 4.5 (15452 reviews)
Author: Charlie Donlea

by Charlie Donlea

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4.5 (15,452)

4.5 stars from 15,452 reviews. One of the highest rated Mystery Thriller books we track.

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Last checked: Jun 23, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You love cold case mysteries with a personal twist, where the protagonist is also the missing person at the heart of the investigation.
You're drawn to psychological thrillers where small-town corruption and family lies unravel in ways you won't see coming.
You enjoyed forensic genealogy in the news and want a gripping fictional take on how DNA ancestry tests can unlock dangerous truths.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer standalone mysteries you can finish in one sitting. This is a propulsive page-turner but requires patience as layers of deception slowly reveal themselves.
You want a cosy mystery or lighter thriller. This book deals with serious crimes, family betrayal, and genuine danger throughout.
You need a neat resolution where all plot threads tie up perfectly. Donlea favours layered, complex endings that leave room for interpretation.

About this book

When DNA results connect her to the mysterious disappearance of a famous baby nearly three decades ago, a woman's search for answers leads her to a small town in Nevada and a web of corruption, power, and lies. On the first day of an elite two-year fellowship, Sloan Hastings receives a research assignment in forensic genealogy. She submits her own DNA to an online genealogy site to better understand the genetic information available on ancestry websites. The results are shocking: her DNA profile suggests she is Charlotte Margolis, known as "Baby Charlotte," who vanished with her affluent parents in July 1995. The case captured national attention but went cold, with no suspects ever identified. Racing ahead of media attention and true crime enthusiasts, Sloan travels to Cedar Creek, Nevada, to find answers. The Margolis family's power and influence extend throughout the county. While her birth relatives initially welcome her, they remain mysterious and guarded. Not everyone is pleased about her return or her questions. As Sloan investigates further, she discovers that the answers she seeks are buried in Margolis family secrets, and someone will go to great lengths to keep them hidden.

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$1.69 – $16.79

Currently on sale at $2.99 — 82% off peak. Price has dropped 10 times over the last 3 years. Goes on sale roughly every 76 days. Typically stays discounted for 15 days.

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Currently #2,402 in the Kindle store — a top-10K bestseller.

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Currently 4.5★ from 15,452 reviews

Gaining approximately 597 new reviews per month. Reader interest is surging. Rating has dipped slightly from 4.7 to 4.5.

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