Recommendations based on Before She Was Foundby Heather Gudenkauf

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  1. Not a Sound

    by Heather Gudenkauf
    A traumatic event leaves a nurse deaf and struggling to uncover the truth behind a murder.

    When a tragic accident leaves nurse Amelia Winn deaf, she spirals into a depression that ultimately causes her to lose everything that matters–her job, her husband, David, and her stepdaughter, Nora. ... (Goodreads)

  2. The Weight of Silence

    by Heather Gudenkauf
    Two young girls go missing in the woods, and their families must confront their secrets and fears to find them.

    When two little girls disappear in the night, the truth about what happened lies in the words they cannot speak.,As dawn’s shimmering light drenches the humid Iowa air, two families wake to find ... (Barnes & Noble)

  3. The Overdue Life of Amy Byler

    by Kelly Harms
    After her husband returns from a long absence, Amy Byler takes a break from single motherhood and rediscovers herself in New York City.

    An Amazon Charts and, Washington Post, bestseller., ,“A laugh-out-loud funny, pitch-perfect novel that will have readers rooting for this unlikely, relatable, and totally lovable heroine,, The ... (Barnes & Noble)

  4. The Last Time I Saw You

    by Liv Constantine
    A suspenseful thriller about a woman who returns to her hometown for her high school reunion, only to be confronted with dark secrets from her past.

    The internationally bestselling author of The Last Mrs. Parrish follows that success with an addictive thriller filled with shocking twists about the aftermath of a brutal high-society murder. In a ... (Barnes & Noble)

  5. The First Mistake

    by Sandie Jones
    A successful businesswoman's life is turned upside down when she discovers her husband's infidelity. Twists and turns abound in this psychological thriller.

    From the, New York Times, bestselling author of the Hello Sunshine Book Club pick, The Other Woman, comes an addictively readable new domestic suspense about a wife, her husband, and the woman who is ... (Barnes & Noble)

  6. The Alice Network

    by Kate Quinn
    Two women in WWI join forces to unravel secrets of a spy network in search of a missing girl.

    The plot follows pregnant American college student Charlie St. Clair in the aftermath of World War II , as she travels around France looking for her missing cousin, Rose. Her story intersects with ... (Wikipedia)

  7. Someone We Know

    by Shari Lapena
    A suburban neighborhood is rocked by a teenage boy's murder, revealing secrets and lies among its residents.

    Maybe you don't know your neighbors as well as you thought you did . . . "This is a very difficult letter to write. I hope you will not hate us too much. . . My son broke into your home recently ... (Goodreads)

  8. Girls Like Us

    by Cristina Alger
    Two women from different backgrounds, both daughters of a deceased FBI agent, team up to solve a murder case.

    From the, New York Times, bestselling author of, The Banker's Wife, worlds collide when an FBI agent investigates a string of grisly murders on Long Island and faces the impossible question: What ... (Barnes & Noble)

  9. The Forgotten Girls

    by Sara Blaedel
    Detective Louise Rick investigates the murder of a young woman whose identity is unknown, uncovering a dark history of abuse and neglect.

    The Forgotten Girls The body of an unidentified woman has been discovered in a remote forest. A large, unique scar on one side of her face should make the identification easy, but nobody has reported ... (Barnes & Noble)

  10. Backfire

    by Catherine Coulter
    FBI agents investigate a series of murders linked to a computer virus. As they get closer to the truth, danger lurks around every corner.

    San Francisco Judge Ramsey Hunt, longtime friend to FBI agents Lacey Sherlock and Dillon Savich, is presiding over the trial of Clive and Cindy Cahill – accused in a string of murders – when the ... (Goodreads)

  11. The Trial

    by James Patterson
    A lawyer defends a man accused of a heinous crime, but soon realizes that his client may not be who he seems.

    From his grandmother, Nana Mama, Alex Cross has been told the story of his great uncle Abraham and his struggle throughout the era of the Ku Klux Klan . Alex then recounts this tale to his children ... (Wikipedia)

  12. Haunted

    by James Patterson
    A detective investigates a series of murders that seem to be connected to a haunted house. As he delves deeper, he uncovers dark secrets and a sinister plot.

    Detective Michael Bennett and his family are ready to escape New York for a vacation in Maine-but a shocking scene deep in the woods reveals a dark world of drugs and murder. Haunted by guilt and ... (Goodreads)

  13. Friction

    by Sandra Brown
    A homicide detective and a TV journalist team up to solve a murder case, but their past relationship creates tension and danger.

    After a courtroom gunman threatens everything he holds dear, a Texas Ranger with a checkered past must choose between vengeance and family in this #1, New York Times, bestselling thriller. Crawford ... (Barnes & Noble)

  14. The Medical Examiner

    by James Patterson
    A serial killer is on the loose, and it's up to the medical examiner to solve the case before it's too late.

    In James Patterson's #1 New York Times bestseller, the Women's Murder Club tracks down two bodies at the morgue-but one of them is still breathing . . . A woman checks into a hotel room and ... (Barnes & Noble)

  15. Sting

    by Sandra Brown
    A wealthy businessman is accused of murder and hires a beautiful lawyer to defend him, but secrets and lies threaten to unravel their relationship.

    A savvy businesswoman and an assassin struggle to outwit the FBI — and each other — in this #1, NYT, bestselling story of sizzling romance and shocking deception from "a masterful storyteller" (,USA ... (Barnes & Noble)

  16. Bitter Orange

    by Claire Fuller
    A tale of love, obsession, and betrayal set in a dilapidated English country mansion.

    From the attic of Lyntons, a dilapidated English country mansion, Frances Jellico sees them—Cara first: dark and beautiful, then Peter: striking and serious. The couple is spending the summer of 1969 ... (Goodreads)

  17. The Book Charmer

    by Karen Hawkins
    A small town librarian has the gift of talking to books and must use it to save her town and family from a mysterious curse.

    New York Times , bestselling author Karen Hawkins crafts an unforgettable story about a sleepy Southern town, two fiercely independent women, and a truly magical friendship. Sarah Dove is no ordinary ... (Goodreads)

  18. Good Girl, Bad Girl

    by Michael Robotham
    A forensic psychologist is tasked with unraveling the past of a troubled teenage girl who may have witnessed a murder.

    A girl is discovered hiding in a secret room in the aftermath of a terrible crime. Half-starved and filthy, she won’t tell anyone her name, or her age, or where she came from. Maybe she is twelve, ... (Goodreads)

  19. Accused

    by Lisa Scottoline
    A lawyer defends her own daughter against a murder charge, uncovering dark secrets and facing tough ethical dilemmas.

    New York Times, bestselling and Edgar Award-winning author Lisa Scottoline revolutionized crime fiction when she introduced her all-female law firm of Rosato & Associates, thrilling readers with her ... (Barnes & Noble)

  20. That Night

    by Chevy Stevens
    Toni's life is shattered when her sister is murdered, and she becomes the prime suspect. She must clear her name and find the real killer.

    As a teenager, Toni Murphy had a life full of typical adolescent complications: a boyfriend she adored, a younger sister she couldn't relate to, a strained relationship with her parents, and ... (Barnes & Noble)

  21. Play Dead

    by Harlan Coben
    A man's search for his missing girlfriend leads him into a dangerous world of secrets and lies.

    Harlan Coben's first novel, now back in print. No sooner had supermodel Laura Ayers and Celtics star David Baskin said "I do" than tragedy struck. While honeymooning on Australia's Great Barrier ... (Goodreads)

  22. A Nearly Normal Family

    by M.T. Edvardsson
    A family is torn apart when their daughter is accused of murder. Each member must confront their own secrets and loyalty to each other.

    "...A compulsively readable tour de force." —,The Wall Street Journal,, New York Times Book Review, recommends M.T. Edvardsson’s, A Nearly, Normal Family, and lauds it as a “page-turner” that forces ... (Barnes & Noble)

  23. Right Behind You

    by Lisa Gardner
    A gripping story of justice, revenge and the power of family.

    THE #1, NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER! Lisa Gardner's latest thriller following her runaway hit Find Her takes her wildly popular brand of suspense to new heights. Eight years ago, Sharlah May Nash's ... (Goodreads)

  24. The Highway

    by C.J. Box
    A truck driver's routine delivery turns into a dangerous chase when he witnesses a crime and becomes the target of a ruthless killer.

    The inspiration for the new ABC series Big Sky . ,“A violent, tension-packed, well-written thriller spiced with Box’s vivid portrayal of the Western landscape.” — Associated Press When two sisters ... (Barnes & Noble)

  25. Mr. Kiss and Tell

    by Rob Thomas
    A young detective fights to clear her name when she's accused of murder in a case involving a mysterious woman and a sinister cult.

    In the second book in the New York Times bestselling mystery series, Veronica Mars is back with a case that will expose the hidden workings of one of Neptune’s most murderous locations. The Neptune ... (Goodreads)

  26. Never Let You Go

    by Chevy Stevens
    A woman's fight for freedom from an abusive husband and her journey of self-empowerment.

    A stunning and thrilling novel from the, New York Times, bestselling author of, Still Missing., Eleven years ago, Lindsey Nash escaped into the night with her young daughter and left an abusive ... (Barnes & Noble)

  27. The Library of Lost and Found

    by Phaedra Patrick
    A librarian discovers a mysterious book that leads her on a journey to uncover family secrets and find her true self.

    A librarian’s discovery of a mysterious book sparks the journey of a lifetime…,Librarian Martha Storm has always found it easier to connect with books than people—though not for lack of trying. She ... (Barnes & Noble)

  28. Comfort & Joy

    by Kristin Hannah
    A heartwarming story of a woman's journey to find happiness and love during the holiday season.

    Joy Candellaro once loved Christmas more than any other time of the year. Now, as the holiday approaches, she is at a crossroads in her life; recently divorced and alone, she can’t summon the old ... (Goodreads)

  29. Miller's Valley

    by Anna Quindlen
    A coming-of-age story of Mimi Miller, who grows up in a small town that is slowly being flooded.

    For generations the Millers have lived in Miller’s Valley. Mimi Miller tells about her life with intimacy and honesty. As Mimi eavesdrops on her parents and quietly observes the people around her, ... (Goodreads)

  30. The Secrets She Keeps

    by Michael Robotham
    Two strangers with dark secrets, whose lives become intertwined in a suspenseful tale of suspense, discovery, and redemption.

    “Two terrific female characters, both with secrets. Add Michael Robotham’s clean prose and whipcrack pacing. The result? A book you won’t be able to put down, although you may occasionally want to ... (Barnes & Noble)