How do you vanish a family?
Ten minutes after walking the elite Back Bay townhouse and investigator Tessa Leoni already doesn’t like what she sees. Signs of an abduction. Clearly the work of professionals. At best, the entire family has been kidnapped. At worst…
How do you disappear a marriage?
The more Tessa learns about the Denbe family, the less she likes their chances. What might have looked like the perfect existence—a powerful CEO, his adoring wife, their angelic child—is not what it appears. Husband, wife, daughter—magazine perfect, but each hiding dark secrets…
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How do you erase a life?
Tessa knows more than she’d like to about families riddled with lies. What she doesn’t know is where the Denbes are and if any of them are still breathing. She’ll have to climb over unbending feds and territorial local cops to find out, and if she’s not fast, the Denbes’ chances of survival will quickly become little more than…
Touch & Go
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"This is a chilling, fast-paced thriller. No one does this better than Lisa Gardner, but like all of Gardner's books, the story is about more than a murder, more than just the thrilling ride. This book is about the disintegration of the perfect family, which we see through flashbacks and present day narrative. The tension is so high that it was almost painful ... so painful that I actually went to the back of the book and read the end, then went back and finished the book in order! I recommend all of Lisa Gardner's books. She's one of the best psychological thriller/mystery writers out there."
— D.B. (5 out of 5 stars)
“Lisa Gardner, the master of the psychological thriller, has delivered another tour de force with Touch & Go, which exposes the raw nerves of a family imploding, and an investigator trying to escape her past…Gardner does an amazing job of creating realistic situations and characters with emotional resonance. The constant surprises will shock even the most jaded thriller reader.”
— Associated Press“Gardner effectively alternates between the physical and emotional disintegration of the family under the pressure of their captivity and the efforts of Invesigator Tessa Leoni and company to dig into the secrets of Denbe Construction, its key employees, and its finances, as well as to locate the Denbes. The suspense builds as the action races to a spectacular conclusion and the unmasking of the plot’s mastermind.”
— Publishers Weekly“A thrill ride…Even readers who figure out the ringleader long before Investigators Tessa and Wyatt will get behind on their sleep turning pages to make sure they’re right.”
— Kirkus Reviews“Gardner’s depiction of a woman in the midst of emotional chaos is spot on, as usual, and she proves herself just as capable when it comes to creating intriguing men. Readers will want to see more of Wyatt, just as they grew to appreciate Bobby Dodge in Gardner’s earlier books.”
— Booklist" I enjoyed this book. The characters were interesting and I was hooked from the first page. "
— Denise, 2/14/2014" Gardner has always been a favorite. She did not disappoint with this one! "
— Lolette, 2/7/2014" Once again, Lisa Gardner doesn't disappoint. Like all her others, I could hardly put this book down. When I read my first Lisa Gardner book, it was SO good that I immediately picked up another and after the second great read, she became one of "those" authors (Karin Slaughter is another one that comes to mind and my newest favorite, Gillian Flynn) whom I will read regardless of the topic. I loved the first two books I read of Lisa's so much, I bought all her others and read them in order. I eagerly await each new book from this fabulous writer! "
— Julie, 2/2/2014" Wish that there was 1/2 stars because although I cannot give it 5 stars, it's worthy of 4.5. Several good twists. "
— Kristen, 1/30/2014" Okay, so I have been reading books where authors just wrapped up an ending in two pages, leaving me needing more and unsatisfied. Lisa Gardner did not leave me hanging! I LOVE her and this book was no disappointment. What a great twist at the end, even though halfway through, I saw it coming...only because I have read so many of her books, I know how she thinks! I cannot wait for her next book! I HIGHLY recommend! "
— Cindy, 1/24/2014" Not literature but hard to put down "
— Rohan, 1/24/2014" Enjoyed it. Glad for the character spin-off (Tessa Leoni from Love You More). Kept me guessing right up until the end. "
— Eileen, 1/24/2014" Even at nearly 400 pages, it made for a quick read with such a gripping plotline. This was my first book by Gardner, but certainly won't be my last. "
— Kate, 1/21/2014" A favorite author. "
— Trena, 1/19/2014" Good but had it solved before the end. "
— Janice, 1/15/2014" Kept you guessing until the very end!!!!! "
— Ann, 1/1/2014" This a a good book. My husband I both enjoyed, even though he figured out the killer before I did. "
— Sherri, 12/26/2013" Tessa Leoni character's story in Love You More is continued in this suspense/thriller. "
— Cathy, 12/21/2013" Suspenseful, though predictable, engaging read. "
— Robyn, 12/3/2013" I liked this book pretty well -- but not as much as some of her other books. I found parts of both the dialog and parts of the plot illogical at times -- it did not seem to follow the writing style of the rest of the book. "
— Lanadal1, 11/22/2013" This was really good, although I'm not sure that is would rank as one of my fave Lisa Gardner books. I do like Tessa Leoni, and Wyatt seems to be ok too. "
— Melanie, 11/21/2013" Meh. She usually provides a reliable, well-written page-turner, but this was both implausible and predictable. Definitely not her best. "
— Cate, 10/27/2013" I really enjoyed this book! Tt took awhile to get into all the characters, but the ending was not expected! "
— Samantha, 10/21/2013" A quick enjoyable read as always. "
— Michele, 10/13/2013" I'm not sure why I gave this 4 stars. It was entertaining, but SO predictable! I figured it out from the first few chapters of the book. Engaging writing. This was the first book of the authors that I've read and would probably read more. "
— Robin, 10/8/2013" This author is consistently good. Fast passed and keeps you guessing. "
— Dave, 9/20/2013" This book deserves more than 5 stars! Like most of Gardner's books, it is very suspenseful and will keep your interest to the last page. I liked the fact that even though the husband kept having affairs and planned on leaving his wife, she actually won in the end. A great book. "
— Linda, 8/27/2013" Familiar Gardner characters, keeps you guessing until the very end. One of Gardner's best works that I have read. "
— Marilyn, 6/27/2013" Another great read. I've read Lisa since her first single title suspense and I always enjoy the books and look forward tot he next. This one had a lot of twists and turns and some very interesting info about prisons and construction. "
— Lori, 5/14/2013" Good mystery novel; kept me guessing to the end, although I had partially figured out 'whodunit', but not for the right reason. I wouldn't want to be a spoiler for those who might care to read it, but I would recommend it for those looking for a good mystery. "
— Kent, 5/12/2013" OMG!! another great book by Lisa "
— Crystal, 3/23/2013Lisa Gardner is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of twenty-one suspense novels, including The Neighbor, which won Thriller of the Year from the International Thriller Writers.
Elisabeth Rodgers is an actress and AudioFile Earphones Award–winning narrator. After graduating from Princeton University, she completed a two-year program at William Esper Studio, where she studied with Maggie Flanigan. Her audiobook narration training came from Robin Miles, who has also directed her in several productions. She has recorded dozens of books for a multitude of publishers.