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And Then She Was GONE (Detective Jack Stratton Mystery Thriller Series) Kindle Edition

by Christopher Greyson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.0 out of 5 stars 23,418 ratings

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Wall Street Journal top 10 bestselling Novel!


What's done in the dark will be brought to the light...

Jack Stratton, a hometown hero with a heart of gold, seemed destined to become another statistic, but now his life has taken a turn for the better. Determined to escape his past, he's headed for a career in law enforcement. When his foster mother asks him to look into a young woman’s disappearance, Jack quickly gets drawn into a baffling mystery. As Jack digs deeper, everyone becomes a suspect--including himself. Caught between the criminals and the cops, can Jack discover the truth in time to save the girl? Or will he become the next victim?

And Then She Was Gone is a riveting suspense novel that keeps you guessing until the end! Grab your copy today!

Praise for And The She Was Gone:

Addictive, page turning, fun! – Audible Review

The sound mystery brims with red herrings – Kirkus Reviews

Amazing read, I didn't want to put it down! – GoodReads Review

A riveting and fascinating book. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough! – Barnes and Noble Review

I loved this book from line 1! Fast paced and very well written crime fiction! – Amazon Review

Not only is And Then She Was Gone an intense and intriguing thriller, its backdrop of racial divisions-especially when it comes to how people of different racial and economic classes perceive and interact with the police-are so timely the story has a "ripped from the headlines" feel. – NetGalley Review

From multi-award-winning Wall Street Journal bestselling author Christopher Greyson comes this spellbinding tale with jaw-dropping secrets, a colorful ensemble of characters, and a protagonist you’ll root for from the first page to the last.

Christopher Greyson's novels have been read by millions of readers. Look for other standalone novels by Wall Street Journal bestselling author Christopher Greyson featuring leading man Detective Jack Stratton. These books can be read in any order.

The Detective Jack Stratton Mystery-Thriller Series
And Then She Was Gone (Prequel)
Girl Jacked
Jack Knifed
Jacks Are Wild
Jack and the Giant Killer
Data Jack
Jack of Hearts
Jack Frost
Jack of Diamonds
Captain Jack

Also by Christopher Greyson:
The Girl Who Lived
One Little Lie
The Adventures of Finn & Annie
Pure of Heart

KIKU – The Yakuza War Trilogy
A Beautiful Place to Die
Kindle the Fires of War
Dance of Death

Please visit ChristopherGreyson.com to find out more about your favorite characters, giveaways, and updates on new book releases and get a FREE copy of the exclusive Detective Jack Stratton short story: FIRST PATROL.

Enjoy these top-rated novels FREE as part of your Kindle Unlimited and Prime Reading, which is free for Prime members. You can read the ebooks on your Amazon Kindle Fire, on a computer via Kindle Cloud Reader or on any smartphone or tablet with the free Kindle reading app. Hear Jack and your favorite characters come to life in the audiobooks now available with Audible.
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"Bright and riveting...the sound mystery brims with red herrings." -Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

Christopher Greyson is a bestselling author of mystery, action, and thriller novels. His acclaimed Detective Jack Stratton Series has been read by over a half-a-million readers and counting. This action-packed series has a broad appeal, finding favor with mystery, thriller, and romance readers alike. The series includes Girl Jacked, Jack Knifed, Jacks Are Wild, Jack and the Giant Killer, and Data Jack. And Then She Was Gone, the next new book, will be released October 1st, 2016 with Jack of Hearts to follow. Christopher Greyson has also penned the successful epic fantasy Pure of Heart. Greyson's love of mystery and adventure began with his grandfather, a World War I decorated hero. He will never forget being introduced to his grandfather's friend, a WWI pilot who flew across the skies at the same time as the feared legendary Red Baron. Since he was a little boy, Christopher Greyson dreamt of what mystery was around the next corner, or quest lay over the hill. If he couldn't find an adventure, one usually found him! Now he weaves those tales into his stories. Christopher Greyson's educational background is an eclectic mix of degrees in Computer Science, Theatre and Communications. He resides in Massachusetts with his lovely wife, Katherine Greyson, author of the bestselling romance-mystery series Everyone Keeps Secrets and their two wonderful children, Laura and Christopher. Please visit ChristopherGreyson.com where you can message Christopher Greyson. He enjoys hearing from his readers. Sign up for his newsletter, join in the Detective Jack Stratton discussion on the blog, enter the giveaways and win prizes like a HD Kindle Fire Tablet! Follow Detective Jack Stratton on Twitter @chris_greyson and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ChristopherGreysonAuthor.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01K227MX8
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Greyson Media
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 1 Oct. 2016
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.6 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 356 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1683990017
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My name is Christopher Greyson, and I am a storyteller.

Since I was a little boy, I have dreamt of what mystery was around the next corner, or what quest lay over the hill. If I couldn’t find an adventure, one usually found me, and now I weave those tales into my stories. I am blessed to have written over twenty novels.

My love for tales of mystery and adventure began with my grandfather, a decorated World War I hero. I will never forget being introduced to his friend, a WWI pilot who flew across the skies at the same time as the feared, legendary Red Baron. My love of reading and storytelling eventually led me to write and it’s the best job I’ve ever had.

I love to hear from my readers. Please visit ChristopherGreyson.com, where you can become a preferred reader, download an exclusive Jack Stratton mystery, and receive advanced notifications of book releases and more! Please follow Detective Jack Stratton on Twitter @chris_greyson and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ChristopherGreysonAuthor. Thank you for reading my novels. I hope my stories have brightened your day.

Sincerely,

Christopher Greyson

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Customers find the book extremely well written with an intriguing storyline full of twists and turns that keeps them engaged until the end. They appreciate the variety of characters and the feel of family, with one customer highlighting the refreshing thread of loyalty and hardship.

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Customers find the book extremely well written and very good to read, with one customer noting it's particularly suitable for teenagers.

"A nice gentle read with a successful conclusion, even if the journey to it was a difficult one...." Read more

"...more about Chandler and Michelle, their relationship with Jack was well written and believable. • The mystery...." Read more

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"...a book written like war and peace,don't bother,but if you like one easy to read then you'll love it. Can't wait to read another by Christopher Greyson" Read more

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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars And then she was gone
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 July 2018
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    A nice gentle read with a successful conclusion, even if the journey to it was a difficult one. The characters were quite amusing absinthe thread of loyalty and hardship refreshing.
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  • Danny Farham
    4.0 out of 5 stars Jack is back!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 October 2016
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    I've been a fan of the Jack Stratton series since I read the first in the series, Girl Jacked. So, was this as good as the other Stratton books? Yes and no. The things I loved:

    • I loved finding out more about Chandler and Michelle, their relationship with Jack was well written and believable.
    • The mystery. I never guessed the outcome
    • The pace and prose

    The things I didn't enjoy as much:

    •I missed the Jack+Alice chemistry
    • I found Jack a little to perfect for a 17 year old. How many teenagers use the word crud rather than s***?
    I'm still looking forward to reading the next one and would recommend this to fans of the series.
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  • Clive Robinson
    3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 June 2018
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    Good read
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Thrilling Read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 May 2018
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    This book has a great storyline and characters. I can't wait to read the next book.

    Jack Stratton is a young lad who wants to become a detective. He had a rough start in life. His birth mother was a prostitute and couldn't look after him. When he was 7 he was taken in.by a foster mother whom is loved by everyone especially Jack.
    Just before Jack's 18th birthday a young woman was murdered and one of Jack's childhood friends is accused of killing her. Jack helps him out by looking into who actually killed her. By doing so he can jepodise his future of becoming a police officer.

    I highly recommended you read this book.
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  • Paul S
    4.0 out of 5 stars A refreshingly different crime thriller featuring a 17 year old budding detective, Jack Stratton.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 May 2018
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    I found this book, 'And Then She Was GONE' grows on you if you stick with it. At first I found it rather tedious and thought this is not for me. However, I persevered and found that by the second half the story was much more interesting as I warmed to the plot and the myriad of characters. I certainly did not figure out who was the culprit, even though I had changed my mind a couple of times as to who the real villain was in the course of reading the story.
    Some reviewers have been critical of this book, stating it is for teenagers. I must admit I had similar thoughts at first because the book focuses on 17 year old Jack Stratton and his 'foster brother' Chandler Carter. They have just finished high school and are waiting to join the U.S. army. Their plan being to serve two years in the army and then pay for college with a GI bill. Jack then hopes to join the Police Academy. They use a lot of street language. Some of their acquaintances have two names; a 'street name' (e.g. J Dog) and a real name (e.g. Jay Martin). But as I read on I felt this novel is not one aimed at teenagers (even though I am sure they would enjoy it). It is more like the author (Christopher Greyson) is setting us up for a series of books based on Jack Stratton once he becomes a detective and this story sets out to show how he was already beginning to act like one in his teenage years ... except he does not have the training or necessary skills and so constantly makes mistakes in his 'investigation'.
    I liked the characterisation in this novel. I feel the author portrays a number of traits that many young people exhibit these days - they are very self-confident, sometimes a little brash, prone to acting or re-acting to situations without necessarily fully thinking through the potential consequences or how their actions may appear to others. They can also be emotionally sensitive as well as being totally gullible as they learn from their experiences. All these are seen in this story. I also feel Greyson has captured how young adults see and react to 'older' people (and here I do not mean the elderly!).
    The story concerns the disappearance of a young pregnant office worker, Stacy Shaw. The police arrest one of Jack's acquaintances (J Dog) based on some video evidence of his trying to use Stacy's ATM card, but Jack is not convinced they have apprehended the right person. So he sets off to find evidence to free J Dog and, if possible, to identify the villain and solve Stacy's disappearance.
    Christopher Greyson has created a large and very varied set of characters in this story. I liked the way he has woven them together. I must admit that Jack comes across as rather a 'goody two-shoes' while most of his friends and acquaintances are not nearly so virtuous. But apart from that, I found his character grew on me (as did many of the others).
    So, my advice would be that if you like crime stories that have lots of very varied characters and red herrings then this one should appeal. I feel having a 17 year old as the main 'investigator' is refreshingly different, as is some of the language used. Yes, the story is a little slow at first but if you stick with it I think you may well find it grows on you as it did me. It has piqued my interest enough to want to read some of the other novels featuring Jack Stratton.
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  • Joy Burton
    5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 November 2016
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    This was my first book by this author,but it won't be my last. Admittedly I bought it because of its low price. Once I started it I was hooked. I loved the different characters,particularly Jack. If you want a book written like war and peace,don't bother,but if you like one easy to read then you'll love it. Can't wait to read another by Christopher Greyson
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  • Ruth
    2.0 out of 5 stars Absolute Rubbish
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 March 2018
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    This is the first book I have purchased on my kindle that I have thought was absolute rubbish. This was torture to read. The only reason I finished it was because I thought it might get better. It didn't. Gave it 2 stars as I was trying to be kind. Never given a bad review before as I know some writers struggle to get books published. I don't want to be cruel but can't believe there are other books in the series. Should be labelled teenage read. Shan't be reading any other books by this author.
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  • belinda
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 June 2018
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    A great book, enjoyed every page, some twist and turns which l didn’t expect. About a young man who had a bad start in life to making his dreams come true. Don’t miss this book excellent, well written
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  • claudette valliere
    5.0 out of 5 stars Thumbs up yet again
    Reviewed in the United States on 13 October 2016
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    Another great read by Greyson. Spoiler alert.

    This one starts with an old lady who a lanky junkie is trying to rob. The old lady's husbands much needed medication is in that purse and she's not letting go. There are onlookers but in the Hamilton Heights neighborhood its best to keep your head down and eyes closed. The most any of them will do is pull out a phone and record the robbery.

    The junkie breaks the strap on the purse and the old woman lands on the ground. The robber then takes off only to run straight into 6'6" and all two hundred and nighty pounds of Chandler. The robber bounced off but Chandler never moved an inch. The old woman begged someone to get her purse back. Of course Jack Stratton who was with Chandler takes off after the purse snatcher.

    Stratton catches up with the idiot only to have said idiot pull a knife on him. He gets cuts but manages to put the robber on the ground. The police show up and Jack ends up in trouble and the robber makes his escape. Once the cop hears the old lady and Chandlers story Jack is released. Of course the robber is long gone.

    Stacy Shaw has had her new job at H. T. Wells for three months. She's an analyst for the company and has found a few odd things. Her boss Leland Chambers is a real sleaze and tells her to never mind. Someone else will take care of it. Stacy's husband is on a business trip and Stacy has talked with him. She's found out she's pregnant and is on top of the world right now. She's one of the last people in the office and on her way out she speaks with Jeremy the janitor. Jeremy is a little slow but Stacy likes him and always takes the time to speak with him.

    Once outside she runs into Betty Robinson who's her supervisor. They discuss the oh so sleazy chambers and Betty and her husband Bruce who came to pick her up leave. Stacy heads out to her car only to find it won't start. She doesn't live to far away so decides to walk. Its a walk she will never complete.

    So begins another damned fine read and a good backstory for Jack Stratton.

    This one has Jack, Chandler, a Jack and Chandler who are enlisting once they graduate from high school, a jack Stratton who will put in six years and then head for the police academy, Betty, Makayla, Replacement, Aunt Haddie who ran the foster house Jack lived in until he was adopted by a good family, Detective Clark, Kelly a girl Jack goes out with, a Kelly who comes from a wealthy family, a wealthy family that frowns of those from Hamilton Heights, Ted Stratton his Father, Laura his mother, Detective Vargas, Michael Shaw, a Jack and Chandler who find the missing Stacy, a very dead Stacy, a Jack who puts his Army enlistment in jeopardy as he tries to solve the murder of Stacy Shaw, a Jack who can't get anyone to listen to him, a Ted Stratton who tries to reign Jack in and Jack Stratton taking the steps that will lead to he becoming the man he was meant to be, solve the crime, catch the murderer and stay alive.

    Five Stars.
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  • Jean Williams
    5.0 out of 5 stars AND THEN SHE WAS GONE
    Reviewed in Spain on 4 December 2016
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    Brilliant suspenceThriller. Stacy Shaw was working late. Everybody had gone. Save for her creepy boss and a janitor. Her boss argued with her when she pointed out discrepancies in a client file she was working on. Stacy left the building to go home. Her car wouldn't start. She decided to walk home thru the park. She never got home. Young Jack Stratton notices stuff that doesn't sit right. He tries to investigate and opens a can of worms. Who is the killer of Stacy Shaw? Brilliant book from Christopher Grayson. Highly Recommended. In fact..... months later I just read it again. And ENJOYED IT AGAIN.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in Australia on 28 June 2019
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    Sets the scene well for the Jack Stratton series. Jack is a very likeable character. Very readable and good storyline.
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  • shanker
    4.0 out of 5 stars Gripping Murder Investigation
    Reviewed in India on 28 May 2020
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    Plot was nicely woven around Jack and the investigation progressed faster than the official police line adding a touch of romance. The broken life of the main characters was also laid out to cover the innumerable broken homes in America
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  • Deborah McNair
    4.0 out of 5 stars an enjoyable read
    Reviewed in Canada on 10 November 2016
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    This was an entertaining read. the characters were well developed and the book is written in a very easy style that lets you relate to each of them.
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