Books The next time you see me

"The Next Time You See Me" by Holly Goddard Jones is a debut novel that explores the hidden desires and secret lives within a small Southern community. The story centers around the disappearance of a hard-drinking, unpredictable woman, Ronnie, and how her absence connects seemingly disparate individuals: her unhappily dutiful sister Susanna, a failed athlete turned detective named Tony, a socially awkward teenager named Emily, and a factory worker. The novel delves into the psychological complexities of these characters as they become entangled in the investigation, revealing the fault lines and secrets lurking beneath the surface of their quiet town.