I'm always intrigued by how Catherine Ryan Hyde is going to start a story and where it will end up, because it is never predictable. This story made me very anxious since the usual treatment of physically abused humans are usually swept aside and the perpetrator usually gets away with it or serves very little time and is able to go after their victims again.
In this story all sides of the problem are talked about including that both women and men are abused and that it continues through generations. The story shows how the victims solve the problem, not always in good way. I was uncomfortable that Norma had to lie to Ian, who headed the search and rescue about finding Jill, the missing girl, in order to protect her from Jake her abusive boyfriend, but it did work out in the end and the women were able to be free from him. It was also sad that both Jill and Wanda, another girl who goes with Jake not believing in the story about his abuse, stays with him because he wasn't always hurting them and people didn't always believe them, but some how all three women help each other start to heal and see the patterns they have set up for themselves and take their power back.
I want to thank Lake Union Publishing and NetGalley for an advance copy of this thoughtful story about a horrible situation.

What can I say about author Catherine Ryan Hyde? I have read a large number of her books and they have all been unique and different. But what they have in common is excellence: excellent writing and word building, excellent plots, an excellent reading experience. Hyde tackles difficult subjects head-on, but a little bit from the side as well. She doesn’t preach and doesn’t hit you over the head with it, but rather while still keeping it in focus populates the story with characters that are so compelling, so non-perfect, so human you simply can’t put the book down until you’ve reached The End.

A Different Kind of Gone begins with a search for nineteen-year-old Jill Moss who has gone missing near the Utah-Arizona border, presumably to escape an abusive boyfriend – and then presumed dead. But there’s so much more to the story. Norma Gallagher is one of the search and rescue volunteers. Norma is very private, a loner, almost a recluse with a history she shares with no one. Norma makes a very difficult decision where Jill Moss is concerned knowing full well, from personal experience, that actions have consequences and that this action she is taking today will result in a heavy price to be paid in the future. But her moral compass is strong and it tells her this is the right thing to do.

This book is just so compelling, so full of fascinating characters with backstories and side stories and motivations of their own. You don’t always understand what the characters do and you often don’t agree with them, but Hyde takes you through their logic and reasoning and you can see why things might have happened that way. There are no easy answers or quick solutions, and actions always, always have consequences, but you have the sense of sincere people doing their absolute best.

Things really take off when the future is now and that price needs to be paid. You can’t always tell who is guilty and who is innocent, who wants to do what’s right and who just wants to do what’s easy. You don’t know how things will turn out until the end, don’t know if hope is justified and if the desire for these characters you have come to love will find peace.

Thanks to the author and publisher and NetGalley for providing an advance copy of A Different Kind of Gone via NetGalley READ NOW. Another wonderful Catherine Ryan Hyde story to add to my collection. I voluntarily leave this review; all opinions are my own.

Catherine Ryan Hyde is one of those author that I automatically read. I don't even need to know what the story is about, I just know that I've got to read it. I went into A Different Kind of Gone with no idea of what I was getting into and I loved it like I knew I would.

Norma gets involved in the life of a girl who goes missing but who is not really missing. Norma is a woman who has high moral and ethical standards and when she lies by omission, it tears her apart. But she realizes telling the truth in this situation is not her decision to make and she'll have to live with that decision.

Norma is the kind of person that I would love to have in my life. She's wise and knowledgeable about life, doling out advice without making anyone feel like they have to do what she says. She just makes you think. Such a wise woman.

Catherine's stories are always filled with memorable characters and happenings. I love entering her stories and getting lost in the drama, love, and concern that all of the characters endure. I feel like every one of her stories is full of life lessons for all of us. I enjoy them so much!

I highly recommend A Different Kind of Gone. I loved it and I think you will to! If you haven't read any of CRH's books yet, you really need to add her books to you TBR list. They are all wonderful!

I found this author by accident when I mixed her up with another with a similar sounding name and I think it was one of the best mistakes of my life. As well as trying to catch up with her very impressive (and massive) back catalogue, I am also avidly seeking out her new offerings, like this one.
And boy was it a tad emotional... we start with a missing woman. Jill. who was camping with her boyfriend when she vanished. Witnesses say they were arguing just prior to her going missing, some even saying that it got a bit physical. Norma Gallagher is a search and rescue volunteer who, along with her horse, sets out to try and find Jill. And she does. But then she hears a story that has her completely conflicted. She should rescue Jill, tell the authorities, return her to her parents. But it appears that Jill is in the kind of relationship that is dangerous and the only way out is to completely disappear. Norma reflects on this and eventually agrees, delivering Jill to her parents for them to hide, not involving the authorities. A decision that pains her and a secret that worries her. Fast forward five years and Jake, Jill's ex-boyfriend, is up on trial on a charge of the attempted murder of his new girlfriend. Along with that, the prosecutor also wants him tried for the murder of Jill, even though (obviously) her body has not been found. Norma knows he didn't do it, and even though he is a bit of a whathaveyou, she really can't let him go to jail for something he didn't do...
And that's all I am saying as, wow, it all gets a bit emotional as Norma tries to do the right thing. I know myself that I was wondering what what I would have done in her position, would I rock the boat for the sake of justice and fair play and, tbh, I am still not sure. But I do think that Norma did the right thing herself. Although the eventual outcome was wow... but I am leaving you to find that out.
Suffice to say that I was held captive throughout my time with this book. Being a rather character driven book, the characters all have to do their jobs well, and they definitely did. They all spoke volumes to me and I connected with them all, especially Norma. I also loved the debate around the moral dilemma and the shortcomings of the justice system with regard to domestic violence. It was rather thought provoking and would make for an excellent book-club read.
All in all, another winner from a relative new author to me who has definitely catapulted herself onto my watchlist. Roll on next time.
My thanks go to the Publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book.

A DIFFERENT KIND OF GONE is the latest novel by one of my favorite authors, Catherine Ryan Hyde. I am always excited when she releases a new novel and I couldn’t wait to read this. As with most of this author’s books, it is a story of unlikely friendships and difficult choices in life. Fifty-eight-year-old, Norma Gallagher works nights in a bar in the small town of Sloot, Utah near the Utah/Arizona border. She is also a search and rescue volunteer who is often called upon when canyoners and campers get lost in the surrounding forest. Such is the case when nineteen-year-old Jill Moss goes missing from the campsite she is sharing with her boyfriend, Jake. Norma’s search for Jill ends with Norma being forced to make a heart-wrenching and life-changing decision. Five years later, Jill’s disappearance is once again in the spotlight when Jake is arrested for brutally assaulting his wife and will now also be charged with Jill’s murder. Norma knows what really happened, but the consequences could be dire whether she remains silent or if she reveals the truth. How will she decide when the stakes are so high? The characters in this story were excellent and I love that this author often includes wonderful animal companions in her stories. I highly recommend this thought-provoking and emotionally-gripping book. Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the chance to read and review an early copy.

This is my first book by Catherine Ryan Hyde although I absolutely loved the movie Pay It Forward. I was totally engaged throughout the story despite some difficult subject matter (Domestic Violence). I kept waiting for the other shoe to drop and while the second part held a small drop, I never did get that big bang I expected. That of course is on me. I always expect something to completely WOW me and didn't find it here. The story is very well written, the characters intriguing and the story flows well. It definitely makes for a good book club read. Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to read this story.

Even Wikipedia is running a little behind with listing all Catherine Ryan Hydes’ book titles. I’m so happy she is such a prolific writer because in each new book, I find something special to think about. This time, it all revolves around domestic abuse and learning another kind of relationship is possible. I just loved the character of Norma; on the outside she’s cool as a cucumber and maybe not the most lovable person, but inside! Inside there’s a lot going on, and she’s willing to share her thoughts with people who need insights. She’s not overbearing although she can be quite harsh sometimes, but then, she’s only harsh when people need her to be.
She saves Jill from an abusive relationship and later, she saves Wanda too. And slowly, during the many years she interacts with both young women, she learns that she can be saved herself too. Even after all these years. What I will remember is that at one point, a DA tells Norma: we have no justice system; we have a legal system. So is justice being done in this story? You’ll decide for yourself! Read the book and you’ll not be disappointed.
Thanks to Netgally and Lake Union Publishing for this review copy.

Master storyteller Catherine Ryan Hyde returns following Just a Regular Boy with her latest, A DIFFERENT KIND OF GONE —signature Hyde— a thought-provoking, emotional, timely, and compelling story of a teen girl's disappearance, friendship, guilt, regrets, justice, and a heroine who helps change her life.

I loved this book! Of course, I feel the same way about all the CRH books.

Set on the Utah/Arizona border, in the small town of Sloot, a nineteen-year-old woman, Jill Moss goes missing while camping with her boyfriend, Jake. You may think of the Gabby Petito/Brian Laundrie case; however, this story takes a different twist.

Her parents (California) are worried about her after receiving a text from her earlier stating she was leaving Jake and could be in grave danger. They have not heard back.

Norma Gallagher (Late fifties)— a private woman who works at a bar/diner, divorced, with two grown sons that are somewhat estranged, lives alone in a cabin in the woods with her horse, Saint Fred, two hound dogs, Gracie and Lonny, and other animals. She also volunteers with the search and rescue team with her dogs and horse, led by Ian.

Norma finds the girl hiding in a cave without a phone or anything, afraid for her life. She begs Norma to help her escape and not tell the others she was found. She is afraid of Jake. She wants Norma to call her parents, come back, get her on her horse later that night, and take her to her home until they figure out a way to get away to California.

Against her better judgment, Norma struggles with this decision, but ultimately, she worries about the girl's safety and contacts the parents. She winds up driving her to California, and they get to know one another along the way.

Norma also has a past with an abusive husband and lost her boys in the custody battle (he lied). They are not close as the young boys believed their dad's lies. So, this case reminds her of her past; she would have wanted someone to help her.

Her parents take her to Oregon under a different name with a different life. She works for a vet and has a job caretaking land with a cabin with horses and dogs, similar to Norma, whom she looks up to. (inspired by her)

Norma has to pretend to work on the case, but it is getting to her. During all the publicity, Jake comes into the bar and gets into a fight. All the social media are swarming.

Then Norma meets a young girl named Wanda and takes her under her wing. Without too many details, Wanda winds up with Jake in a similar situation five years later. Norma is not close with her sons, but now she has two young girls who look up to her. When they get to the point where they are going to charge Jake with murder, she knows she must go to the DA.

However, things turn in a different direction with suspense and tension as these two young women, victims of domestic violence, join forces with Norma. Then, someone takes the law into their own hands.

I loved Norma! She is a wise woman, witty and straightforward. I loved the relationship with Jill's parents, Jill and Wanda, and her friend at the diner.

I enjoy multi-generation stories as there is something to learn from the older generation. The setting, the mystery, the characters, as well as the essential topics of domestic suspense all make this a must-read book!

A DIFFERENT KIND OF GONE is a gripping novel about domestic violence and the lives it touches—one of justice, friendship, wisdom, survival, and impossible choices with compelling, well-crafted, multi-generational characters and, as always, loveable animals.

For fans of Jessica Strawser's The Last Caretaker and Karma Brown's What Wild Women Do.

I always drop everything when I get a Catherine Ryan Hyde book! I have read all her books as a favorite author and a long-time fan. When you start reading a CRH book, you know you will be in for a rare treat; the characters will pull on your heartstrings, and you ultimately will learn something by the end. She writes from the heart about real people, life, and highly charged topics. Triumph over tragedy. Isn't that what all of us are drawn to?

I highly recommend A DIFFERENT KIND OF GONE and all her books. There is no comparison! I look forward to reading Life, Loss, and Puffins, coming May 14, 2024. I have the ARC and cannot wait to read it.

Thanks to Lake Union Publishing and NetGalley for a digital reviewer advanced copy for an honest review.

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Catherine Ryan Hyde is one of my favorite authors, and I often recommend her books to others. However, I had a more difficult time reading her latest book simply because it deals with some really tough subject matter. Many of us probably are familiar with someone who has been the victim of abuse from their spouse or partner. What I liked about this book was the way the author presented all the different perspectives of thinking about such a situation. Once again she has brought together characters who started out as strangers to each other and ended up forming family-like relationships. Thanks to NetGalley, Lake Union Publishing and the author for an advance copy to read and review.

This was somewhere between a three chair and four chair. It started out very slow and I felt like I was being told a story, not like I was involved in the story. It took me a long time to get into it, the characters felt stiff at first. It definitely got better.

The premiss of the story was a very good one. It showed abuse from a lot of different perspectives. It also had a few twists and turns I did not see coming - which I thought were really good - that is why I had a hard time deciding between a three and four chair.

I have read Catherine Ryan Hyde before and I will read her again, but this one is not my favorite of her writings.

An real page turner and compelling read. I was hooked from the very beginning to the end. The story about Jill was harrowing at times and so terribly sad. Norma the rescue volunteer uncovered Jill's story and was desperate to uncover the truth. Jake having been arrested for Jill's murder who was alive and well Norma had to do something as she knew Jake was innocent. This was a wonderful story and one which lives with you long after you have finished reading it.

I’d like to thank Lake Union Publishing and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read ‘A Different Kind of Gone’ written by Catherine Ryan Hyde in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

Teenager Jill Moss is reported missing from a campsite on the Utah/Arizona border. Norma Gallagher and her horse Saint Fred are part of the search team and find Jill hiding in a cave in the boulders with no food or water as she’s trying to escape from her abusive boyfriend Jake Willis. She swears Norma to secrecy as she knows Jake will kill her if she goes back to him and the secret stays firm until five years later when Jake is facing a court case for the murder of Jill despite no body having been found. Lying doesn’t feel right with Norma and she has to decide whether to tell the truth of what really happened to Jill or keep silent.

I always enjoy books written by Catherine Ryan Hyde and ‘A Different Kind of Gone’ hasn’t disappointed me. It’s a compelling story of domestic abuse, secrecy and lies, and deciding when is the right time to tell the truth. I’ve liked the character of Norma whose inherent honesty makes lying an impossibility but she’s made to think deeply about what’s right and wrong when a person’s life could be at risk. The story has been relatively slow but I’ve had no problem with that as the subject matter is serious and thought-provoking and has been handled sympathetically. Now I’ve finished reading it’s a story that I’m still thinking about and will be for some time to come.

If I see a new Catherine Ryan Hyde book, I grab it without even looking to see what it is about. In this case I am glad I didn't read the blurb. It gives far too much away in my opinion.

Norma works in a bar and is a member of a search party group. When 19 year old Jill goes missing in the wilderness after being seen arguing with her boyfriend, Norma, her horse and dog and other searchers are tasked with finding her.

What I like most about this author is her ability to touch on difficult subjects in a sensitive manner. She writes compelling stories with interesting characters that you can't help but pull for. Hyde's books always make you stop and think what would you do in this situation.

While this may not be my favorite from this author, it was a great read nonetheless.

Thanks to netgalley and Lake Union Publishing for the arc.

When I saw the author on this book I just to read it as she has always been one of my favorite authors and she in no way disappoints in this one. This is the story of a young woman who suddenly is missing and she is presumed dead. A search and rescue team is called and searches for her. The story is different from other spousal abuse books in that it tells the story from several points of view and the reader does not really know what is going to happen next but in no way wants to stop reading it. The characters are all wonderfully described and I could relate to each one. It asks the question “What would you do? “ I would like to think I had the guts to do what Norma did. I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes book about strong women. I loved it and think you will also.

I wish to thank NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing for allowing me to read an advanced copy of this book. I have voluntarily read and reviewed it. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

It's only been a year since I discovered this author, and her stories are quickly turning Catherine Ryan Hyde into one of my favorite authors. She is brilliant at character development and tackling serious topics in her books, and A Different Kind Of Gone is no exception to that rule. I know I HAD to read this story as soon as I first read the blurb. It is such a complicated situation, and I couldn't wait to see how everything would play out. And while this story wasn't my favorite of hers, there is no denying that it was still a powerful read.

I mentioned character development before, and this is once again one of the main reasons A Different Kind Of Gone works so well. Norma makes for such a fascinating character, and the same goes for Jill and the rest of the cast. The focus of this story is without doubt on their realistic and thorough development, and it was intriguing to see them grow over time and react to the different situations. This is a story of female bonds and unlikely friendship as well as the very present domestic abuse, and I liked how the first added a more positive and hopeful note to what is quite a dark story.

Domestic abuse is without doubt the main theme of this story, and I could really appreciate how this element was woven into the plot. The situation Norma, Jill and the others find themselves in is a complicated one, but sadly not unique. It makes you wonder about the consequences of domestic abuse, and just how hard it can be to protect yourself from your abuser and go on with your life. Let's just say that I can understand why they did what they did! There is a huge moral dilemma in play though in the present, and it was interesting to see how the different characters react to it.

I do have to say that the pace itself was considerably slower than expected, and certain parts of the story dragged a bit. While part of me liked the discussion of the moral dilemmas and the legal part, it went on for a bit too much to my liking. The resolution was also a bit abrupt and too convenient, but in the end those were mostly just minor niggles. Like I said before: while A Different Kind Of Gone isn't my favorite Catherine Ryan Hyde book, it is still a more than solid story that without doubt packs a punch.

Norma Gallagher works at a local bar in Sloot on the Utah/Arizona border. She’s in her late fifties, lives alone and is divorced with two grown up sons she doesn’t see. She loves animals and has two dogs for company and a horse called Fred, who she rides as a member of the local search and rescue team.

When Norma and Fred are called out to search for 19 year old Jill Moss, who ran away from her boyfriend while they were staying at the nearby campsite, she is faced with a dilemma. She finds the girl hiding amongst some rocks but she doesn’t want to be found because she’s convinced her abusive boyfriend will never let her go and end up killing her. What happens next will end up changing Norma and Jill’s life in ways they couldn’t have imagined.

Catherine Ryan Hyde always writes such relatable stories about very real problems, that you feel her characters are people you know. This one highlights the problem of domestic violence and obsessive, coercive men and how it affects not only those directly involved but their families and friends. The novel also tackles the nature of justice vs the law and whether it’s okay for someone who deserves punishment to be accused and tried for something they didn’t do. I’m not sure I would have handled the situation the way Norma and Jill did, but I certainly admire the strength and bravery of the women in this novel and how they all stood by each other.

"A Different Kind of Gone" brings us the type of book that Catherine Ryan Hyde excels at and that is bringing us face to face with a moral dilemma that pulls people in different directions. In this book we meet Norma Gallagher, a woman "of an age" who has chosen a solitary lifestyle that seems to fit her rather caustic personality of not really liking people. She also is on a search and rescue team for the area which attracts campers and climbers. She and her horse, Saint Fred, can go into area where no one else can go. And that is how she finds a young woman, Jill Moss, who is trying to escape an abusive boyfriend, Jake, and is hiding rather than lost. At that moment, Norma makes a decision that changes her life.....she decides to help the young woman in that escape. The story that follows puts Norma right in the middle of a situation where she finds herself caught between that rock and a hard place. When Jake is charged with attempted murder of his wife Wanda several years later, the DA decides to try Jake on the murder of Jill Moss, even though the body has never been found. The discussions had by the characters of right vs. wrong, justice vs. revenge brings the issue forefront to the reader. The growth of Norma into a caring person, however she may fight it, is enjoyable to read. Thank you to NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing for the opportunity to read and review this advance reader copy. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. #NetGalley #ADifferentKindofGone

3 Stars (outliner opinion)
One Liner: Deals with important themes but gets too preachy

Norma Gallagher is the only woman in the Search and Rescue Team in Sloot, a small town in Utah and Arizona. She prefers to keep to herself and loves her two dogs and the horse the best.
When Norma finds the nineteen-year-old Jill Moss after she is reported missing, she is forced to do something she would never otherwise do. When Jill is terrified about her boyfriend Jake, Norma helps her go back to her parents in California.
Five years later, the disappearance of Jill Moss hasn’t died yet and becomes a hot topic when Jake is arrested for another crime and Jill’s murder. The public and media are busy with what they do. Norma has to yet again make a decision that could affect many lives, including her own.
The story comes in Norma’s third-person POV.

My Thoughts:
I like how the author deals with different issues in her books and was excited to read this one. The blurb reveals quite a lot (around 40%), though it does manage to keep certain things a secret.
The pacing is decent, but dips in the middle. The book has some bits of ‘mystery’ but is not a mystery read. It’s a social drama about domestic abuse, repeating toxic cycles, guilt, shame, public judgment, issues in the legal system, trial by media, general bias, et al.
Norma, Jill, and Wanda are the main characters, while Betty has a great supporting role (she is my favorite). Jill and Wanda are young and act their age. Their portrayal is quite realistic and believable.
The characters change as the story progresses, though Norma takes the longest time. Despite her annoying me, I am glad she lowers the walls and finds people to call her own.

Oh, Norma! What Do I Say?
Norma is an interesting character. As a woman in her late 50s (and early 60s after the time jump), she is snarky, blunt, and a touch-me-not. Her backstory provides the reason for her attitude and approach to life. However, she is not heartless. In fact, it’s the opposite. Despite saying she likes being alone, she helps the girls when they need her. I love some aspects of her, such as her no-nonsense attitude, a strong desire for solitude, etc.
Still, I couldn’t always stand her opinions. I’m a minority here, but I don’t particularly like the comparison between bank robbery and domestic abuse. A robber and an abuser are different people. The reasons and goals are different. I find it a bit strange that she (with her history) would make such an example. I agree that we cannot let people pay for the crimes they didn’t commit, but not way she presented it.
Also, it doesn’t make sense to wait for a person to commit a murder and then start the activism. While it is true that trial by public and media can destroy a person (and this happens way too often), I don’t agree that someone proven as an abuser has to be allowed to commit the big crime so that it ticks all boxes and makes them eligible for an arrest.
That aside, Norma gets preachy with just about anyone, be it customers at the bar or the girls she helps. Her “My young friend” got on my nerves. Say it a couple of times, it would be snarky. Say it multiple times, it gets cringe-y.
The book deals with important themes, but with Norma coming on too strong about her opinions, the vital messages lose their impact. She makes a great point about how only a certain type of missing cases gets all the attention. Or the point about people stating guesses as facts. But when this is accompanied by a lengthy dialogue (rant), it turns into unwanted gyan, something we find in abundance on social media.
Also, for a woman who calls herself a realist, saying she’d be happier with ‘life in prison, no possibility of parole as opposed to death sentence’ makes no sense. What kind of realism is that? In which world does such a perfect legal system exist? And mind you, she has been through a shitty divorce herself.
The more I think about Norma, the less I like her. She is only focused on her idea of what is right and her ‘conscience’. She knows Jill hero-worships her. Even when she says she’ll respect whatever Jill decides, Jill knows she has to live up to Norma’s standards (in fact, this a dialogue in the book) and does what Norma wants despite the risk to her life.
Moreover, Norma likes to look at all sides of the story only when it comes to others. In her own case, she is more than happy to not ask herself what if and accept that her husband's second wife wouldn’t have believed he was an abuser. But what if she did? What if Norma could have planted at least a seed of doubt in her head by speaking to her? Nope, she won’t think about it coz it’s over and done. Say a mandatory statement and dust it off the hands.
I have a theory about this. It looks like the author made a list of issues she doesn’t like and wants to address in the book. Then she created characters that would say and do the ‘incorrect things’ while Norma would do the ‘right thing’ always. The result is a character that expects others to adhere to her standards. And this character being a survivor of domestic abuse makes things worse as others in similar scenarios will be expected to do what she did. ‘If Norma can do this, why can’t you?’ Well, why should you?

We’ll Conclude Here
There’s a list of book club discussion questions at the end, which I appreciate. As you can see, the book offers a lot to talk about.
To summarize, A Different Kind of Gone has much to offer about moral issues, justice, and relationships. Like it or not, the content will make you think, and I cannot rate it longer than 3 stars.
Thank you, NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing, for the eARC. This review is voluntary and contains my honest opinion about the book.
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A Different Kind of Gone by Catherine Ryan Hyde is a story of truths that are hard to face, but can be faced and overcome with love. Catherine Ryan Hyde makes the reader think about hard parts of life.

ARC Review ✨️✨️
Catherine Ryan Hyde
A Different Kind of Gone
Lake Union Publishing
Out December 5th, 2023
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 5 rating

Blurb: ✨️✨️

When nineteen-year-old Jill Moss goes missing near the Utah-Arizona border, everyone has an opinion. Only Norma Gallagher, a search and rescue volunteer, knows the real story.

Norma’s already found Jill, huddled in a cave and terrified that her abusive boyfriend, Jake, will kill her. If he ever sees her again. To protect Jill from a dangerous man, Norma quietly delivers the girl to her grateful parents in California, even though she’s conflicted. Keeping Jill safe and hidden from Jake, the press, and the public will be their secret. But secrets can’t last forever.

Thoughts ✨️✨️

This author is a favorite of mine. Her books always spark great questions and discussions, and this book is no different.

A Different Kind of Gone takes a look at domestic violence/abuse, lies, secrets, and revenge. How consequences to your choices can have long-term effects
and the shortcomings of the legal system.

Hyde creates these wonderfully realistic characters who could be your next-door neighbor. They have depth and layers, and you find yourself caring about them
Or, in this case, questioning their choices.
She also includes her trademark animals to the story. A horse called Saint Fred and a couple of dogs Nora uses in her search and rescue missions.

I really enjoyed this book and the ethical dilemmas these women were faced with.
I definitely would recommend it to everyone.


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