Ashes and Echoes

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Domestic Suspense, Suspense Thriller, Crime Mystery, Psychological Suspense, Women's Fiction, Crime Thriller, Domestic Thriller, Psychological Thriller, Novels, and Debut

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Publication Date

Aug 18, 2025

Page Length

210 pages

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Ashes and Echoes

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Blurb

One invitation. One missing friend. A past that won’t stay buried.

Three friends. One has vanished. A note that says: I know what you did.

Mara hasn’t seen Elise in years—until a handwritten invitation lures her back to the crumbling estate they swore they’d never return to.

But Elise isn’t there. Her handbag is. So is the daisy. And a note waiting in the dark.

Now Mara and Jodie are trapped. No cars. No signal. No escape. Every locked door drags them closer to the secrets they thought were buried—until they realise Elise didn’t just disappear.

She set a trap.

And the truth is waiting.

Perfect for fans of Alice Feeney, Sarah Alderson, Ruth Ware, and Louise Jensen.

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Genres

Domestic Suspense, Suspense Thriller, Crime Mystery, Psychological Suspense, Women's Fiction, Crime Thriller, Domestic Thriller, Psychological Thriller, Novels, and Debut

Type of Ending

Series

Not part of a series

Author Prefers A Review On

Goodreads, Amazon, BookBub, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Google Play, or Apple Books

Reader Spots Remaining

Number of days to read

Publication Date

Aug 18, 2025

Page Length

210 pages

Available Formats

ePub and PDF

Author

Jo-Anne Van Gelder is the author of the psychological thriller Ashes and Echoes, a chilling debut that explores memory, friendship, and the secrets that refuse to stay buried. A passionate reader and reviewer of all genres, Jo-Anne has always been drawn to dark, character-driven stories where ordinary lives collide with extraordinary twists.

She lives in the Netherlands with her partner and their cat, and when she isn’t writing, she can usually be found with a book in hand or seeking out new inspiration for her next thriller. Jo-Anne is currently working on the sequel, The Girl Who Vanished Twice.