Long Lost

Shadows of a Hidden Truth

When New York City detective Napoleon “Nap” Dumas attends a seemingly routine school reunion, he is haunted by memories of his wife, Laura, whose disappearance cast a shadow over his life years earlier. As Nap revisits familiar halls and faces, a chilling revelation emerges: someone has unearthed a long-buried secret from that fateful night. In a city that never sleeps, Nap realizes that the past isn’t dead—it’s lying in wait, ready to strike again.

A Father’s Desperation

Across the country in rural Ohio, attorney Wilde confronts her own ghosts when her son, Owen, makes an alarming call: he’s in grave danger, and he needs her help. Racing against time, Wilde abandons her polished life and heads straight into a tangled web of old grudges and new betrayals. As mother and son navigate a landscape of unanswered questions, Wilde must reconcile her role as protector with the unsettling truth that she may never have truly known her child.

Web of Lies and Truths

As Nap and Wilde’s investigations converge, they uncover a labyrinth of interconnected conspiracies—from clandestine adoption records to covert government files. Each clue pulls them deeper into a conspiracy that spans decades, implicating powerful figures who will stop at nothing to keep their sins concealed. With danger closing in from all sides, the duo must decide whom to trust: the whispers of a mysterious informant, the loyalty of old colleagues, or the instincts that once guided them to justice.

Reunion or Ruin

In a heart-stopping finale set beneath the city’s glittering skyline, Nap and Wilde confront the architects of their pain. Every revelation forces them to choose between redemption and revenge, and to face the ultimate question: can forgiveness survive when the truth is more devastating than the lie? Harlan Coben’s “Long Lost” is a masterful thriller of family, fate, and the ties that bind us irrevocably to our past. Author’s description.