Gone Before Goodbye

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An unforgettable suspense novel that combines the storytelling talents of Academy Award-winning actor Reese Witherspoon and internationally bestselling author Harlan Coben. Gone Before Goodbye is the story of a woman trapped in a deadly conspiracy--where uncovering the truth could cost her everything.

Maggie McCabe is teetering on the brink. A highly skilled and renowned Army combat surgeon, she has always lived life at the edge, where she could make the most impact. And it was all going to plan ... until it wasn't.

Upside down after a devastating series of tragedies leads to her medical license being revoked, Maggie has lost her purpose, but not her nerve or her passion. At her lowest point, she is thrown a lifeline by a former colleague, an elite plastic surgeon whose anonymous clientele demand the best care money can buy, as well as absolute discretion.

Halfway across the globe, sequestered in the lap of luxury and cutting-edge technology, 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 fulfills 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

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Published Oct 14, 2025

352 pages

Average rating: 6.67

618 RATINGS

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Community Reviews

Debbie B.
Feb 27, 2026
8/10 stars
I liked the book and it held my attention throughout. There were definitely some twists and turns I didn’t anticipate. At one point, Maggie’s escapades were somewhat overhyped and unbelievable, but overall a good thriller.The ending was a surprise and there were several unanswered questions my book club teased out during discussion; ie,who was the doctor in the baseball cap? How long prior to end of the book had Porkchop killed Trace? Was it the entire time he was missing? Who was using Trace’s phone to send texts to Nadia? I saw Harlem Coben and Reese Witherspoon ona talk show and they seemed to genuinely have enjoyed collaborating this book.
P Mancuso
Feb 20, 2026
8/10 stars
Combat surgeons - mystery
RobinT
Feb 21, 2026
9/10 stars
The audio version is so compelling I couldn’t stop listening. Binged the book in two days.
Shaibee
Feb 16, 2026
1/10 star
Just bad.
Gigi's Dog Mom
Feb 12, 2026
8/10 stars
Loved the global settings. There were some definite unanswered questions. Mostly a fun and quick read for thrill seekers and mystery readers who don't mind some medical content. Our book club had mixed reviews but most liked it.

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