Overview
- Released Oct. 14, the psychological thriller marks Witherspoon’s first novel and Coben’s first co-authored book.
- 'Gone Before Goodbye' follows an Army combat surgeon drawn into a high-stakes conspiracy after a patient vanishes under her care.
- The project began with Witherspoon’s pandemic-era idea, which led to in-person brainstorming where Coben quickly started outlining on a yellow legal pad.
- Early buzz includes praise from the Los Angeles Times and a supportive Instagram post from Michael J. Fox.
- The authors have discussed potential film or TV versions and possible future installments, but no screen rights have been sold as they emphasize the book itself.