Hollywood meets high-stakes suspense in Gone Before Goodbye, a landmark thriller co-authored by Oscar-winning actress and producer Reese Witherspoon and global bestselling author Harlan Coben. Set to release this October, the novel is already generating massive buzz—blending Witherspoon’s cinematic storytelling with Coben’s signature mastery of the genre.

Marking Witherspoon’s first foray into thriller fiction, Gone Before Goodbye introduces readers to Maggie McCabe, a decorated army combat surgeon whose life spirals into a dangerous world of secrets, elite medicine, and betrayal. When a mysterious patient vanishes under her care, Maggie finds herself on the run—caught in a deadly conspiracy where nothing is as it seems.

Reese Witherspoon, known for championing powerful female-led narratives through her production company Hello Sunshine and Reese’s Book Club, will also star in the forthcoming film adaptation of the book—continuing her mission to bring complex heroines to the big screen.

Harlan Coben, with over 90 million books sold and multiple global TV hits to his name, calls this collaboration “a dream pairing of tension and character.” Together, the duo has crafted a novel that’s part emotional journey, part adrenaline-fueled thriller—crafted to appeal to both devoted Coben fans and Witherspoon’s global audience.

Backed by a combined social media reach of over 40 million, a UK promotional tour, and rave early endorsements from top authors including Lisa Jewell, Lucy Foley, and Val McDermid, Gone Before Goodbye is poised to become the blockbuster thriller of the year.

“A tour de force thriller… Coben and Witherspoon are a dream team!” — Lucy Foley
“Savvy, smart and suspenseful — a thriller combo to relish.” — Val McDermid

Gone Before Goodbye is not just a novel—it’s a publishing and entertainment event that promises to dominate both bestseller lists and streaming platforms.

Gone Before Goodbye
By Reese Witherspoon & Harlan Coben
Release Date: October 2025
Publisher: Penguin