Where She Went: A Novel - Softcover

Kelly is a former journalist and current novelist/advertising creative director. She is the author of Standing Still (2009) and The Bird House (2011), which both received outstanding trade reviews. She lives outside of Philadelphia.

"Kelly Simmons tackles every empty-nesting mom's worst nightmare: your college freshman disappears without a trace. With engaging dual narration between the mother and her missing daughter, Simmons weaves a page-turning, topical story you'll remember long after the end." - Kaira Rouda, USA Today bestselling author of Best Day Ever and The Favorite Daughter

"Kelly Simmons's Where She Went is, at its essence, a visceral portrayal of a mother in the depths of emotional upheaval. Don't miss this one." - Carter Wilson, USA Today bestselling author of The Dead Girl in 2A and Mister Tender's Girl

"In Where She Went, Kelly Simmons is at the height of her game, writing with the utmost skill and nuance about a mother and daughter recovering from tragedy who become embroiled in their own separate but related investigations. Crackling with tension but also brimming with heart, this is a book you'll race through but not stop thinking about for days after." - Emily Carpenter, bestselling author of Burying the Honeysuckle Girls

"Intense, compelling and provocative. This cinematic cat-and-mouse thriller beautifully explores the depths of a mother's loving persistence, and the terrifying vulnerability of a daughter's determination and bravery. Fans of Lisa Scottoline and Kate White--and Mean Girls--will race though the pages of this riveting story of dark secrets, duplicity, and hauntingly realistic danger." - Hank Phillippi Ryan, Nationally bestselling author of The Murder List

"A fast-paced thriller, inviting the reader to turn yet another page. The characters and setting are well-drawn, the plot is tight, and the writing flows in a way that keeps the story running full-out. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys suspense, in-depth character study, and an unpredictable storyline." - New York Journal of Books

"An eerie tale of a parent's worst nightmare." - Woman's World