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The Night We Lost Him: A Novel

“Drama, mystery, and intrigue” (PureWow) unfold in this instant New York Times bestseller about estranged siblings chasing a fifty-year-old secret that shaped their father’s mysterious life—and death—in this “emotionally charged and unforgettable story” (E!) from the author of The Last Thing He Told Me.

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Published Sep 17, 2024

320 pages

Average rating: 6.8

294 RATINGS

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Readers say *The Night We Lost Him* is a gentle, fast-paced mystery focused more on characters and their relationships than on the mystery itself. Set...

Sue Dix
Mar 14, 2026
10/10 stars
This is a gentle mystery, and not really about the mystery, so much, and more about the characters and their relationships. Family, death, love, loyalty, secrets, identity, inheritance, self discovery. This is a fast read and you won’t want to put it down. If you liked the author’s book The Last Thing He Told Me, you’ll like this one even better.
Cookingwithmonny
Jul 01, 2025
8/10 stars
Another great one by Laura Dave. I can see why some people wouldn't like it though because it's kind of cerebral.
Jehnna
May 04, 2026
8/10 stars
Love Laura Dave and every book so far. This one was written so well and kept my attention the entire time.
Wimseyfan
Feb 28, 2026
5/10 stars
Plot confusing, hard to track. Characters didn't make sense, and final twist was unbelievable. However, except for the constant emotional narrative, it was a pretty good mystery.
anne ducastel
Jan 08, 2026
6/10 stars
kept me guessing but lacked depth somehow...

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