Recommendations based on Half a World Awayby Mike Gayle

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  1. No Time for Goodbye

    by Linwood Barclay
    A woman's mysterious disappearance leads her family into a dangerous investigation, uncovering a dark secret.

    Fourteen-year-old Cynthia Bigge woke one morning to discover that her entire family, mother, father, brother had vanished. No note, no trace, no return. Ever. Now, twenty-five years later, she'll ... (Goodreads)

  2. I Let You Go

    by Clare Mackintosh
    A mother's heartbreaking journey of grief and guilt as she struggles to come to terms with the death of her son.

    THE, NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER,One of, The New York Times Book Review’,s 10 Best Crime Novels of 2016!,Now in paperback—the next blockbuster thriller for those who loved, The Girl on the Train, and, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  3. The Man I Think I Know

    by Mike Gayle
    Two childhood friends reunite after 30 years, one now homeless and the other a successful businessman. A heartwarming story of friendship and redemption.

    This is the stunning new novel from bestselling author Mike Gayle, for fans of The Keeper of Lost Things and Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine. A powerful and bittersweet story of an unexpected ... (Goodreads)

  4. The Missing

    by C.L. Taylor
    A mother searches for her missing son, uncovering dark secrets and dangerous truths along the way.

    You love your family. They make you feel safe. You trust them. Or do you…? When fifteen-year-old Billy Wilkinson goes missing in the middle of the night, his mother, Claire Wilkinson, blames herself. ... (Goodreads)

  5. The Girl in the Letter

    by Emily Gunnis
    A letter found in an old suitcase reveals a dark secret from the past, leading to a journey of discovery and redemption.

    'A great book, truly hard to put down. Fast paced, brilliantly plotted and desperately sad at times - all hallmarks of a bestseller' Lesley Pearse ,'I was gripped by, The Girl in the Letter,. The ... (Barnes & Noble)

  6. Words on Bathroom Walls

    by Julia Walton
    Adam, a high school senior, navigates life with a new diagnosis of schizophrenia and falls in love with a girl who accepts him for who he is.

    Now a Major Motion Picture starring Charlie Plummer, AnnaSophia Robb, and Taylor Russell! Fans of More Happy Than Not and The Perks of Being a Wallflower will cheer for Adam in this uplifting and ... (Barnes & Noble)

  7. Where the Story Starts

    by Imogen Clark
    A woman discovers a family secret that leads her on a journey to uncover the truth about her past and find her true self.

    A strange encounter. An unlikely friendship. But will it survive when they both know the truth?, As single mother Leah struggles to get her children ready one morning, the doorbell rings. Standing on ... (Barnes & Noble)

  8. The Food of Love

    by Amanda Prowse
    A woman's journey through love, loss, and self-discovery as she navigates the complexities of relationships and the healing power of food.

    A loving mother. A perfect family. A shock wave that could shatter everything., Freya Braithwaite knows she is lucky. Nineteen years of marriage to a man who still warms her soul and two beautiful ... (Barnes & Noble)

  9. Before We Met

    by Lucie Whitehouse
    A woman's perfect life is shattered when she discovers her husband's secrets. She must unravel the truth before it's too late.

    Hannah, independent, headstrong, and determined not to follow in the footsteps of her bitterly divorced mother, has always avoided commitment. But one hot New York summer she meets Mark Reilly, a ... (Goodreads)

  10. While My Eyes Were Closed

    by Linda Green
    A mother's worst nightmare comes true when her daughter disappears for 4 years. But when she returns, secrets are revealed that change everything.

    ''Clever and compelling'' Dorothy Koomson,''Very punchy and terrifyingly plausible'', Sunday Mirror,''Linda Green is bloody brilliant!'' Amanda Prowse,A, nail-biting psychological drama for fans of ... (Barnes & Noble)

  11. Postcards From a Stranger

    by Imogen Clark
    A woman receives postcards from a stranger, leading her on a journey to uncover secrets from her past.

    A secret lies buried at the heart of her family—but it can’t stay hidden forever., When Cara stumbles across a stash of old postcards in the attic, their contents make her question everything she ... (Barnes & Noble)

  12. My Husband's Wife

    by Jane Corry
    A twisted tale of love, betrayal, and murder between two women and their husbands. Secrets unravel as the past catches up with them.

    “,[A] must-read thriller . . ., My Husband’s Wife,, has an ending that will change the way you view marriage forever.,” —,Bustle, ,“If you loved, Gone Girl, and, The Talented Mr. Ripley, you’ll love, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  13. Just One Year

    by Gayle Forman
    A young man travels the world in search of the girl he fell in love with during a brief encounter.

    Just One Day. Just One Year. Just One Read.,Before you find out how their story ends, remember how it began.... When he opens his eyes, Willem doesn’t know where in the world he is—Prague or ... (Goodreads)

  14. Baby Doll

    by Hollie Overton
    A young woman escapes from her kidnapper after eight years and tries to rebuild her life while facing the trauma of her past.

    THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER , "What a compulsive read! A brilliant first novel that kept me transfixed and entertained until the very last page." — Tess Gerritsen,, New York Times, bestselling ... (Barnes & Noble)

  15. The Problem with Forever

    by Jennifer L. Armentrout
    A girl who suffered abuse as a child reunites with her former foster brother and faces her traumatic past.

    “This book blew me away, completely. Gripping from page one, I—quite literally—couldn’t put it down.”—Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author of The Unhoneymooners Growing up, Mallory ... (Barnes & Noble)

  16. Pretending to Dance

    by Diane Chamberlain
    Molly uncovers family secrets while caring for her dying father and reminiscing about her past.

    Molly Arnette is very good at keeping secrets. She lives in San Diego with a husband she adores, and they are trying to adopt a baby because they can't have a child on their own. But the process of ... (Goodreads)

  17. The Accident

    by C.L. Taylor
    A mother searches for her missing daughter, uncovering dark secrets and lies. A gripping psychological thriller that keeps you on edge.

    Would you risk it all to uncover the truth?,, This secret is killing me., It's only one line from her fifteen-year-old daughter's diary, but Susan knows it means everything. Charlotte is smart, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  18. Where We Belong

    by Catherine Ryan Hyde
    A young girl's life is turned upside down when she discovers her biological father and must navigate the complexities of family and identity.

    Fourteen-year-old Angie and her mom are poised at the edge of homelessness…again. The problem is her little sister, Sophie. Sophie has an autism-like disorder, and a tendency to shriek. No matter ... (Barnes & Noble)

  19. Lost For Words

    by Stephanie Butland
    Loveday Cardew, a bookshop worker with a tragic past, finds solace in books until a mysterious poet enters her life.

    You can trust a book to keep your secret . . . Loveday Cardew prefers books to people. If you look closely, you might glimpse the first lines of the novels she loves most tattooed on her skin. But ... (Goodreads)

  20. Because She Loves Me

    by Mark Edwards
    A gripping psychological thriller about a man whose perfect life is shattered when he discovers his girlfriend's dark past.

    A gripping tale of jealousy, obsession and murder, from the No.1 Bestselling author of The Magpies . When Andrew Sumner meets beautiful, edgy Charlie, he is certain his run of bad luck has finally ... (Goodreads)

  21. Summer at Little Beach Street Bakery

    by Jenny Colgan
    A woman escapes to a remote island to start anew, but finds love and community in unexpected places.

    For fans of Elin Hilderbrand, Jojo Moyes, and Jane Green, Summer at Little Beach Street Bakery is an irresistible novel—moving and funny, soulful and sweet—about happiness, heartache, and hope. And ... (Barnes & Noble)

  22. All Fall Down

    by Jennifer Weiner
    A woman's life spirals out of control as she struggles with addiction and uncovers family secrets.

    From #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Weiner Allison Weiss got her happy ending—a handsome husband, adorable daughter, a job she loves, and the big house in the suburbs. But while ... (Goodreads)

  23. A Man With One of Those Faces

    by Caimh McDonnell
    A case of mistaken identity leads to a hilarious and thrilling adventure in Dublin's criminal underworld.

    The first time somebody tried to kill him was an accident. The second time was deliberate. Now Paul Mulchrone finds himself on the run with nobody to turn to except a nurse who has read one-too-many ... (Goodreads)

  24. The Ice Twins

    by S.K. Tremayne
    A couple grieving the loss of a twin daughter find themselves caught in a web of dark secrets.

    The novel describes the troubled lives of Sarah and Angus Moorcroft who lose one of their young twin daughters in an accident. A year after the tragedy, Angus and Sarah decide to take their surviving ... (Wikipedia)

  25. The Secret Life of CeeCee Wilkes

    by Diane Chamberlain
    A young woman's journey to uncover her past, revealing secrets of her family history.

    In 1977, pregnant Genevieve Russell disappeared. Twenty years later, her remains are discovered and Timothy Gleason is charged with murder. But there is no sign of the unborn child. CeeCee Wilkes ... (Goodreads)

  26. One Day in December

    by Josie Silver
    A chance encounter at a bus stop leads to a year-long search for love and the one that got away.

    #1, NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER • ,“Get ready to be swept up in a whirlwind romance. It absolutely charmed me.”—Reese Witherspoon (A Reese Witherspoon x Hello Sunshine Book Club Pick), ,“The perfect ... (Barnes & Noble)

  27. The Widow

    by Fiona Barton
    A woman's pursuit of justice for her missing husband reveals a sinister truth.

    When the police started asking questions, Jean Taylor turned into a different woman. One who enabled her and her husband to carry on, when more bad things began to happen... But that woman’s husband ... (Goodreads)

  28. Finding Audrey

    by Sophie Kinsella
    A teenage girl's journey to self-acceptance, learning to trust and open up despite her anxiety.

    A ZOELLA Book Club Pick!,, From the #1, New York Times, bestselling author of the Shopaholic series comes a terrific blend of comedy, romance, and psychological recovery in a contemporary YA novel ... (Barnes & Noble)

  29. The Midwife's Confession

    by Diane Chamberlain
    A midwife reveals a shocking secret that changes the lives of two families.

    Dear Anna,What I have to tell you is difficult to write, but I know it will be far more difficult for you to hear, and I'm so sorry— The unfinished letter is the only clue Tara and Emerson have to ... (Goodreads)

  30. The Chain

    by Adrian McKinty
    A mother's child is kidnapped and the only way to get him back is to kidnap another child. A gripping thriller that explores the depths of human desperation.

    When a mother is targeted by a dangerous group of masterminds, she must commit a crime to save her kidnapped daughter — or risk losing her forever — in this "propulsive and original" thriller ... (Barnes & Noble)