R. J. Jacobs is a psychologist in a clinical practice. He also performs PTSD evaluations for veterans. He lives in Nashville with his wife and their two children.
Praise for And Then You Were Gone A gripping psychological thriller filled with suspenseful twists and turns! --Brad Thor, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Spymaster A steep-dive roller coaster ride with an at-risk, sometimes unreliable heroine at the helm, one who is endangered but also dangerous. It's hard to believe this gripping psychological thriller is by a debut author. Get on board but hang on! --Karen Harper, New York Times bestselling author of Silent Scream A thrilling ride that kept me guessing until the end . . . Exceptional! --Rena Olsen, author of The Girl Before Unnerving and with a building sense of dread, And Then You Were Gone is a high-stakes, disorienting thrill ride. --Sarah Bailey, international bestselling author of The Dark Lake R. J. Jacobs cleverly combines a tightly plotted thriller with a who-can-you-trust cast of characters in this sensational debut. --Dawn Eastman, national bestselling author of Unnatural Causes Jacobs has crafted a live-wire of a debut. Fever-pitch prose reveals the untrustworthy nature of our perceptions, and a taut, unflinching plot makes putting this book down absolutely impossible. --P. J. Vernon, author of When You Find Me And Then You Were Gone captivates readers...pulling you headfirst into a terrifying disappearance that quickly derails the life of an irresistible and freshly-drawn main character. It will keep you turning page after page, with racing heart, toward the satisfying finish. Highly recommended! --E. C. Diskin, author of Amazon bestseller Broken Grace Rich characterizations, exquisite language, and a subtle thrum of tension . . . In Emily Firestone, Jacobs has created not just a heroine, but a fully realized person whose bipolar disorder is sensitively and realistically handled. I was riveted from the very first page. --Jaden Terrell, author of the Jared McKean mysteries Compelling, satisfying, and clever, this book has all the elements of a good mystery, plus a wonderfully complicated, flawed protagonist. And Then You Were Gone will keep you reading--and leave you wanting more! --Wylene Dunbar, author of My Life With Corpses