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Reese Witherspoon Debuts Thriller with Harlan Coben

10/17/2025

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Reese Witherspoon, the Oscar-winning actress, has co-written her debut thriller, Gone Before Goodbye, with bestselling author Harlan Coben.
The novel follows Maggie, a talented surgeon drawn into a dangerous conspiracy.
Witherspoon aims to portray complex female characters and critiques the traditional depiction of women in thrillers while hinting at future collaborations with Coben.
The release is set for October 23, 2025, and the book emphasizes resilience.

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Story summary

Reese Witherspoon, the Oscar-winning actress, has co-written her debut thriller, Gone Before Goodbye, with bestselling author Harlan Coben.
The novel follows Maggie, a talented surgeon drawn into a dangerous conspiracy.
Witherspoon aims to portray complex female characters and critiques the traditional depiction of women in thrillers while hinting at future collaborations with Coben.
The release is set for October 23, 2025, and the book emphasizes resilience.