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Gone Before Goodbye

By: Harlan Coben, Reese Witherspoon
Narrated by: Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine, Kiff VandenHeuvel, Suehyla El-Attar Young, Peter Ganim, Saskia Maarleveld, James Fouhey
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A 2026 Audie Awards Finalist! This thrilling full-cast recording features Reese Witherspoon as Maggie and Chris Pine as Marc, supported by Saskia Maarleveld, Peter Ganim, Suehyla El-Attar Young, Kiff VandenHeuvel, and James Fouhey.

AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

In this unforgettable suspense novel that combines the storytelling talents of Academy Award-winning actor Reese Witherspoon and internationally bestselling author Harlan Coben, a woman is trapped in a deadly conspiracy—where uncovering the truth could cost her everything.

Maggie McCabe is teetering on the brink. A highly skilled and renowned Army combat surgeon, she has always lived life at the edge, where she could make the most impact. And it was all going to plan ... until it wasn’t. Upside down after a devastating series of tragedies leads to her medical license being revoked, Maggie has lost her purpose, but not her nerve or her passion. At her lowest point, she is thrown a lifeline by a former colleague, an elite plastic surgeon whose anonymous clientele demand the best care money can buy, as well as absolute discretion.

Halfway across the globe, sequestered in the lap of luxury and cutting-edge technology, one of the world’s most mysterious men requires unconventional medical assistance. Desperate, and one of the few surgeons in the world skilled enough to take this job, Maggie enters his realm of unspeakable opulence and fulfills her end of the agreement. But when the patient suddenly disappears while still under her care, Maggie must become a fugitive herself—or she will be the next one who is ... Gone Before Goodbye.

"Reese Witherspoon and Harlan Coben have delivered a winner. Gone Before Goodbye is a dynamic, riveting and twisty thriller—complete with a heroine that you’ll absolutely love." —Laura Dave, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Thing He Told Me

"A tour de force thriller that delivers a killer premise and thundering plot with serious emotional punch. Maggie is flawed, compelling and utterly real. Coben and Witherspoon are a dream team! " —Lucy Foley, New York Times bestselling author of The Guest List

Accolades & Awards

Best of 2025
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Action & Adventure Best of 2025 Crime Thrillers Editors Select Genre Fiction International Mystery & Crime Medical Medical & Forensic Mystery Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Suspense Thriller & Suspense Exciting Scary Surgery

Critic reviews

"Reese Witherspoon and Harlan Coben have delivered a winner. Gone Before Goodbye is a dynamic, riveting and twisty thriller—complete with a heroine that you’ll absolutely love."

—Laura Dave, New York Times bestselling author
“Savvy, smart and suspenseful -- a thriller combo to relish.”—Val McDermid, internationally bestselling author
“Breathlessly accomplished with a plot that surprises and moves in equal measure.”—Gillian McAllister, New York Times bestselling author
"A tour de force thriller that delivers a killer premise and thundering plot with serious emotional punch. Maggie is flawed, compelling and utterly real. Coben and Witherspoon are a dream team! "—Lucy Foley, New York Times bestselling author

Editorial Review

Discretion is strongly advised
When I first learned that Reese Witherspoon and Harlan Coben were collaborating on a novel, I practically jumped out of my chair. As someone who’s devoured Coben's thrillers—as well as being a part of Reese's book club—this partnership was immediately one of my most-anticipated listens of the year. The medical thriller introduces listeners to Maggie McCabe, a former surgeon with extraordinary skills. Maggie is exclusively chosen to perform a discreet, unconventional medical procedure, and then finds herself thrust into a treacherous world in which her principles and survival instincts are put to the test. As if the author duo wasn’t enough, Reese also narrates along with an all-star cast featuring Chris Pine, Saskia Maarleveld, and James Fouhey (just to name a few). *Gone Before Goodbye is a suspenseful listen that doesn’t disappoint. —Dawn G., Audible Editor

Unexpected Plot Twists • Fast-paced Storyline • Full Cast Narration • Thought-provoking Themes • International Settings

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The book was too Hollywood. I like Reese Witherspoon and I like Harlan Coben but NOT together. I felt like the character Maggie was a little to fantastical and unrealistic in her adventures. She belongs in a mission impossible movie. I liked the story line of underground organ harvesting. I’m sure that has been going on for some time and believable. I love Harlan Cobens books and writing style. His genre is usually a little more down to earth and relatable characters. I didn’t love the collaboration with Reese.

Not your typical Harlan Coben book.

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So decent read but if you are an avid fan of Harlan, this isn’t him. His books are way more intellectual and thrilling, where this is a light read in comparison. The narration was done very well and the story had some great points BUT don’t expect a Harlan book. It doesn’t live up to his writing legacy.

Good but this isn’t Harlan

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Buckle up! This story will not allow you to stop listening even though you think you really need to go to work…or make that appointment…or get to bed bc you are exhausted!! It’s THAT good! Didn’t end like I wanted, but I wish I could give it SIX STARS!

WHAT A LISTEN!!

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I did like this book. Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine and the other narrators did a really good job reading this. The book was good, though I wasn't blown away by the ending. A few surprises though. I do recommend.

The narration.

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Yes!! This is the book I've been looking to read my whole dang life!! So good!! I couldn't stop listening! And the performances were so stellar that I could reach out and touch these characters! Listening to this book took me to my happy place and kept me guessing!!!

Be still my beating heart!

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