Gone Before Goodbye
- Judith D Collins
- Oct 13
- 3 min read
By: Reese Witherspoon and Harlan Coben
Narrators: Reese Witherspoon (Author, Narrator), Chris Pine, Kiff VandenHeuvel, Suehyla El-Attar Young, Peter Ganim, Saskia Maarleveld, James Fouhey
ISBN: 978-1538774700
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Publication Date: 10/14/2025
Format: Other
My Rating: Currently Listening
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.
Praise
"The book’s plot mechanics hum along with great pace and verve… With “Gone Before Goodbye,” the two authors deliver a fun ride into a shadow land where the rich are convinced that money can insulate them from everything, including their own mortality—even if they have to murder a few people to get there."
―Los Angeles Times
“A glitzy, global romp through private surgery rooms and high-security mansions…. Witherspoon and Coben were a match made in literary heaven."
―USA Today
"Reese Witherspoon and Harlan Coben have delivered a winner. Gone Before Goodbye is a dynamic, riveting and twisty thriller—complete with a heroine that you’ll absolutely love."
―Laura Dave, New York Times bestselling author
“Savvy, smart and suspenseful -- a thriller combo to relish.”
―Val McDermid, internationally bestselling author
“Breathlessly accomplished with a plot that surprises and moves in equal measure.”
―Gillian McAllister, New York Times bestselling author
"A tour de force thriller that delivers a killer premise and thundering plot with serious emotional punch. Maggie is flawed, compelling and utterly real. Coben and Witherspoon are a dream team!"
―Lucy Foley, New York Times bestselling author
About the Authors
Reese Witherspoon
Reese Witherspoon is an award-winning actress, producer, New York Times bestselling author and founder. In 2016, she established the media brand, Hello Sunshine, which puts women at the center of every story across all platforms– from scripted and unscripted television, feature films, animated series, podcasts, audio storytelling, and digital series. Hello Sunshine is also home to Reese’s Book Club, a community propelled by meaningful connections with stories, authors, and fellow members. Witherspoon is best known for her roles in feature films like Walk the Line, Wild, Election and Legally Blonde as well as Emmy award-winning TV series Big Little Lies, Little Fires Everywhere, and The Morning Show.
Harlan Coben
Harlan Coben is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and one of the world’s leading storytellers. His suspense novels are published in forty-six languages and have been number one bestsellers in more than a dozen countries, with ninety million books in print worldwide. His Myron Bolitar series has earned the Edgar, Shamus, and Anthony Awards. Coben is also the creator and executive producer of many television shows, including adaptations on Netflix of the #1 global hits Missing You and Fool Me Once, Stay Close, The Stranger, The Innocent, Gone for Good, Hold Tight, and The Woods. His forthcoming TV series include Run Away, I Will Find You, and Lazarus.
