Long Time Gone

Thirty years ago, Baby Charlotte vanished. Today, she's still in danger. When Dr Sloan Hastings submits her DNA to an online genealogy site as part of a research assignment for a fellowship in forensic pathology, her life is thrown into turmoil. Sloan's DNA profile suggests her true identity is that of Charlotte Margolis, aka 'Baby Charlotte', whose case captured the nation when she mysteriously disappeared along with her parents in 1995. Despite an exhaustive search, the family was never seen again and no suspects were named in the case. Sloan's discovery leads her to the site of her disappearance and to the Margolis family. Though initially welcoming, the family is also mysterious and tight-lipped. Not everyone seems happy about Sloan's return, or the questions she's asking. The answers she seeks are buried in a graveyard of Margolis family secrets that some will do anything to keep hidden A tense and unputdownable crime thriller. Perfect for fans of Stacy Willingham, Mary Kubica and Karin Slaughter. Praise for Charlie Donlea 'Draws readers in from the first heart-stopping pages and doesn't let go until the end' Mary Kubica 'Thrilling, complex story that will leave your jaw on the floor !' Reader review 'Truly, a perfect book . I will never stop recommending books by Charlie Donlea.' Reader review 'So twisty. I think I just found a new author to binge .' Reader review ' Well-written and fast-paced with so many strong female characters . An outstanding, suspenseful thriller.' Reader review ' Those Empty Eyes had me turning pages late into the night , then getting up early to get back to the story. I found myself racing to finish only to be sad that it was over.' Reader review ' I was hooked from the start until the very end . Loved the characters, story and writing style.' Reader review ' Speechless! This has to be my favorite read of the year so far . Charlie Donlea is my new favorite author. I really got into this book and lost all track of time.' Reader review 'This book was phenomenal ! If you are looking for an extremely intense, adrenaline rush of a story that will have you on the edge of your seat and turning the pages at lightning speed, then you NEED to read this !' Reader review ' WOW! I didn't see the ending coming . This was by far the best book I've read in quite awhile . Really caught me off guard.' Reader review 'The book that helped me get my reading mojo back. Read it cover to cover in a day and loved every page .' Reader review

Thirty years ago, Baby Charlotte vanished. Today, she's still in danger. When Dr Sloan Hastings submits her DNA to an online genealogy site as part of a research assignment for a fellowship in forensic pathology, her life is thrown into turmoil. Sloan's DNA profile suggests her true identity is that of Charlotte Margolis, aka 'Baby Charlotte', whose case captured the nation when she mysteriously disappeared along with her parents in 1995. Despite an exhaustive search, the family was never seen again and no suspects were named in the case. Sloan's discovery leads her to the site of her disappearance and to the Margolis family. Though initially welcoming, the family is also mysterious and tight-lipped. Not everyone seems happy about Sloan's return, or the questions she's asking. The answers she seeks are buried in a graveyard of Margolis family secrets that some will do anything to keep hidden A tense and unputdownable crime thriller. Perfect for fans of Stacy Willingham, Mary Kubica and Karin Slaughter. Praise for Charlie Donlea 'Draws readers in from the first heart-stopping pages and doesn't let go until the end' Mary Kubica 'Thrilling, complex story that will leave your jaw on the floor !' Reader review 'Truly, a perfect book . I will never stop recommending books by Charlie Donlea.' Reader review 'So twisty. I think I just found a new author to binge .' Reader review ' Well-written and fast-paced with so many strong female characters . An outstanding, suspenseful thriller.' Reader review ' Those Empty Eyes had me turning pages late into the night , then getting up early to get back to the story. I found myself racing to finish only to be sad that it was over.' Reader review ' I was hooked from the start until the very end . Loved the characters, story and writing style.' Reader review ' Speechless! This has to be my favorite read of the year so far . Charlie Donlea is my new favorite author. I really got into this book and lost all track of time.' Reader review 'This book was phenomenal ! If you are looking for an extremely intense, adrenaline rush of a story that will have you on the edge of your seat and turning the pages at lightning speed, then you NEED to read this !' Reader review ' WOW! I didn't see the ending coming . This was by far the best book I've read in quite awhile . Really caught me off guard.' Reader review 'The book that helped me get my reading mojo back. Read it cover to cover in a day and loved every page .' Reader review

When DNA results reveal a disturbing connection to the mysterious disappearance of a famous baby nearly three decades ago, a woman's search for answers draws her to an ominous small town in Nevada and a dangerous web of corruption, power, and lies in this engrossing, propulsive new novel from the internationally bestselling author of Twenty Years Later. For fans of Alice Feeney, Stacy Willingham, Riley Sager, and Megan Goldin. THIRTY YEARS AGO, BABY CHARLOTTE VANISHED. TODAY, SHE WANTS ANSWERS. On the first day of an elite two-year fellowship, Sloan Hastings receives a research assignment in the emerging field of forensic genealogy. It's the exciting, rapidly evolving science behind the recent breaks in high-profile cold cases from the Golden State Killer to the Cameron Young murder, and Sloan enthusiastically begins by submitting her own DNA to an online genealogy site. Her goal is to better understand the treasure trove of genetic information contained on ancestry websites, but the results she receives are shocking. Raised by loving parents, Sloan has always known she was adopted. But her DNA profile suggests her true identity is that of Charlotte Margolis, aka "Baby Charlotte," who captured the nation's attention when she and her affluent parents mysteriously vanished in July 1995. Despite a large-scale investigation and months of broad media coverage, there were never any suspects, and the case has been cold for decades. Racing to stay ahead of the media and true crime junkies ravenous to know what really happened to Baby Charlotte, Sloan's search for answers leads her to small-town Cedar Creek, Nevada. There, the Margolis family's power and influence permeate every corner of the county, and while Sloan's birth relatives are initially welcoming, they're also mysterious and tight-lipped. Not everyone seems happy about Sloan's return, or the questions she's asking. The more she learns, the more apparent it becomes that the answers Sloan seeks are buried in a graveyard of Margolis family secrets. And someone will do anything to keep them hidden . . . Do YOU hold the secrets in your blood? To find out, text "CHARLOTTE" to 775-239-0320. "Zigzagging mercilessly between past and present, Donlea keeps up the tension...in a superior thriller." -- Kirkus, STARRED REVIEW

When DNA results reveal a disturbing connection to the mysterious disappearance of a famous baby nearly three decades ago, a woman's search for answers draws her to an ominous small town in Nevada and a dangerous web of corruption, power, and lies in this engrossing, propulsive new novel from the internationally bestselling author of Twenty Years Later. For fans of Alice Feeney, Stacy Willingham, Riley Sager, and Megan Goldin. THIRTY YEARS AGO, BABY CHARLOTTE VANISHED. TODAY, SHE WANTS ANSWERS. On the first day of an elite two-year fellowship, Sloan Hastings receives a research assignment in the emerging field of forensic genealogy. It's the exciting, rapidly evolving science behind the recent breaks in high-profile cold cases from the Golden State Killer to the Cameron Young murder, and Sloan enthusiastically begins by submitting her own DNA to an online genealogy site. Her goal is to better understand the treasure trove of genetic information contained on ancestry websites, but the results she receives are shocking. Raised by loving parents, Sloan has always known she was adopted. But her DNA profile suggests her true identity is that of Charlotte Margolis, aka "Baby Charlotte," who captured the nation's attention when she and her affluent parents mysteriously vanished in July 1995. Despite a large-scale investigation and months of broad media coverage, there were never any suspects, and the case has been cold for decades. Racing to stay ahead of the media and true crime junkies ravenous to know what really happened to Baby Charlotte, Sloan's search for answers leads her to small-town Cedar Creek, Nevada. There, the Margolis family's power and influence permeate every corner of the county, and while Sloan's birth relatives are initially welcoming, they're also mysterious and tight-lipped. Not everyone seems happy about Sloan's return, or the questions she's asking. The more she learns, the more apparent it becomes that the answers Sloan seeks are buried in a graveyard of Margolis family secrets. And someone will do anything to keep them hidden . . . Do YOU hold the secrets in your blood? To find out, text "CHARLOTTE" to 775-239-0320. "Zigzagging mercilessly between past and present, Donlea keeps up the tension...in a superior thriller." -- Kirkus, STARRED REVIEW

A thorough and candid autobiography that is both a personal journey and a cultural history of American pop music. From the early folk era to the Golden Age of rock & roll, Crosby's story is both a cautionary tale and an insight into one of pop music's enduring legends.

A thorough and candid autobiography that is both a personal journey and a cultural history of American pop music. From the early folk era to the Golden Age of rock & roll, Crosby's story is both a cautionary tale and an insight into one of pop music's enduring legends.