The Night We Lost Him

In this riveting novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Thing He Told Me, estranged siblings discover their father has been keeping a secret for over fifty years, one that may have been fatal...

  • “An intriguing mystery... Spanning 50 years, two coasts and more than a few fractured families, THE NIGHT WE LOST HIM is captivating and twisty, but it is also emotionally resonant and deeply tender.”

    Book Reporter
  • “In The Night We Lost Him, Laura Dave pivots away slightly from mystery while leaning into the emotional ballast that set her last novel apart… With the perfect mix of heart-pounding and heartfelt, Dave lets the secrets emerge, uses architecture as a striking analogy for relationship-building, and delivers yet another suspenseful page-turner.”

    Vannessa Cronin, Amazon Editor
  • “Pulse-pounding suspense and moving family drama.”

    People
  • “Unravel a gripping tale of love and loss that explores the profound impact of tragedy on a family, drawing you into an emotionally charged and unforgettable story.”

    E! News
  • “A twisty thriller that will keep you guessing.”

    TIME Magazine
  • ”The latest propulsive thriller from the author of The Last Thing He Told Me forces us all to consider: What happens when we discover gaps in the stories we long assumed to be true?”

    Oprah Daily
  • “[A] compelling, family-driven mystery… Dave should have another hit on her hands with this involving tale.”

    Booklist
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  • A New York Times Bestseller
  • A Barnes and Noble Best Book of the Year
  • An Indigo Best Book of the Year
  • A Hudson Books Best Book of the Year
  • A New York Post Best Book of The Month
  • An Apple best Book of the Month
  • An Amazon Best Book of the Month
  • A Goodreads Most Anticipated Book of Fall
  • A Time Magazine Most Anticipated Book of Fall
  • An Oprah Winfrey Book Club Best New Thriller
  • #1 Indie Next Pick
  • LibraryReads Hall of Fame Pick