After I'm Gone
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| Author | Laura Lippman |
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| Genre | Mystery fiction, Thriller, Crime |
| Published | 2014 |
| Publisher | William Morrow Publishers |
Publication date | 2014-02-11 |
| Pages | 334 |
| Award | Anthony Award for Best Novel (2015) |
| ISBN | 978-0-062-08339-5 |
| Website | After I'm Gone |
After I'm Gone is a crime novel written by American author Laura Lippman,[1][2] first published by William Morrow Publishers (an imprint of HarperCollins[3]) on February 11, 2014; The novel won the Anthony Award for Best Novel in 2015.[4]
Plot
The story of After I'm Gone centers on the mysterious disappearance of Felix Brewer and its long-term effects on the lives of the women connected to him. In 1959, Felix, a charismatic man involved in lucrative, though not entirely legal, businesses, charms nineteen-year-old Bernadette "Bambi" Gottschalk. They marry, and he provides a luxurious life for her and their three daughters. However, on July 4, 1976, Felix, facing imminent prison time, vanishes without a trace. Bambi is left without her husband or his money, but she suspects that Felix's devoted young mistress, Julie, knows his whereabouts. Ten years to the day after Felix's disappearance, Julie also vanishes. Initially, it is assumed she has left to reunite with Felix, but her remains are later discovered in a secluded park. Twenty-six years after Julie's disappearance, retired Baltimore detective Roberto "Sandy" Sanchez, now working cold cases, begins investigating her murder. His investigation uncovers a complex web of bitterness, jealousy, resentment, greed, and longing that spans more than five decades. At the heart of this mystery is Felix Brewer, a man who, despite being long gone, continues to influence the five women who loved him - his wife, his three daughters, and his mistress. Sandy's search aims to uncover the truth hidden within the secrets and lies connecting past and present events, a revelation that will irrevocably change everyone involved.[5][6]
Characters
- Felix Brewer: A charismatic man whose disappearance on July 4, 1976, drives the central mystery.
- Bernadette "Bambi" Gottschalk Brewer: Felix's wife, who is left to grapple with his vanishing act.
- Julie: Felix's young mistress, who disappears ten years after Felix and is later found murdered.
- Roberto "Sandy" Sanchez: A retired Baltimore detective who takes on Julie's cold case.
- Felix's three daughters: Key figures whose lives are shaped by their father's absence.[6][5]
Reception
After I'm Gone received critical acclaim, solidifying Laura Lippman's reputation as a The New York Times bestselling author. It was recognized as an "Editors' pick" for "Best Mystery, Thriller & Suspense" on Amazon.[6][5]
References
- ^ Lippman, Laura (March 4, 2014). After I'm Gone. Faber & Faber. ISBN 9780571299690. Retrieved March 27, 2017.
- ^ "After I'm Gone". Laura Lippman. Retrieved March 27, 2017.
- ^ Lippman, Laura. "After I'm Gone – Laura Lippman – Hardcover". HarperCollins US. Retrieved March 27, 2017.
- ^ "Winners and Nominees". Bouchercon. August 10, 2015. Archived from the original on October 9, 2020. Retrieved March 27, 2017.
- ^ a b c "Amazon.com: After I'm Gone: A Novel: 9780062083418: Lippman, Laura: Books". Amazon. Archived from the original on June 14, 2025. Retrieved July 25, 2025.
- ^ a b c Lippman, Laura (2014). After I'm gone (First ed.). New York: William Morrow, An Imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers. ISBN 978-0-06-208339-5.
External links
- Family Life Was Complicated, Then the Body Turned Up
- Book review: After I'm Gone by Laura Lippman
- 'After I'm Gone' by Laura Lippman
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