Spurred by her husband’s infidelity, writer/college lecturer Valerie Hawthorne has a romantic encounter with a compelling stranger in a romantic river-side hotel. They agree it will be a one-time thing, but it becomes an extended nightmare when she discovers the meeting was not accidental. Her stranger has both an ax to grind and an extravagant plan to make her pay for a crime she never even knew she committed. As Valerie’s story unfolds, so does another—one more chilling than she could ever have imagined. “Strong, surprising twists and an urgent voice power this standout thriller... Moose’s novel grips from the start...When You Read This I’ll Be Gone has the exciting feeling of a ripped-from-the-headlines tale rather than one of pure fiction..." — Publisher’s Weekly BookLife Review “This spectacular suspence thriller is both thoughtful and complex, and Anne Moose reveals her layered plot with the timing and precision of a master. In the tradition of suspense greats like Girl On A Train and Gone Girl, Moose weaves a narrative that takes us on a terrifying and heart-rending literary journey, addressing deeply troubling subject matter with compassion and uncommon insight.” — Baron Birtcher, award-winning author of Reckoning and Fistful of Rain “Starting with a unique, terrifying premise, Anne Moose builds layer upon layer of genuine suspense. The end result is both moving and exciting, a powerful read for thriller fans of all stripes.” — Dennis Palumbo, author of the Daniel Rinaldi Mysteries “An utterly gripping thriller." — Readers’ Favorite "Riveting and suspenceful, this thriller is full of heart, propelled by a desire to see others as complex and worthy of compassion." — Michelle Kuo, author of Reading with Patrick