What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedThe Long and Faraway Gone
Lou Berney · Book · 2015
If you loved The Long and Faraway Gone, start with Longmire (John Coveny, 2012) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 films, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to The Long and Faraway Gone across media.
If you loved The Long and Faraway Gone, you crave stories where lingering trauma and buried secrets force characters to confront their past.
Films on the same thread
Gone Girl
David Fincher · Film · 2014
Shares a thread with The Long and Faraway Gone: Psychological Thriller.
Just as The Long and Faraway Gone examines the ripple effects of a disappearance, this psychological thriller forces you to question the reality behind a fractured domestic life.
The Long Goodbye
Film · 1973
Explores: Cynicism, Disillusionment, Friendship.
You will find the same atmospheric cynicism in this neo-noir classic that permeates The Long and Faraway Gone, grounding its investigation in a deeply disillusioned, haunting urban landscape.
Gone Baby Gone
Ben Affleck · Film · 2007
Explores: Moral ambiguity, Child abduction, Social inequality.
The moral ambiguity found in The Long and Faraway Gone is mirrored here, as the detectives navigate the heavy emotional toll of a missing child case in Boston.
Lone Star
Film · 1996
Explores: Historical secrets, Family legacy, Racial tensions.
This film echoes the way The Long and Faraway Gone ties personal identity to historical secrets, revealing how the past inevitably shapes the truth of the present.
Series on the same thread
Longmire
John Coveny · Series · 2012
Shares a thread with The Long and Faraway Gone: Mystery.
Much like the protagonist in The Long and Faraway Gone, the sheriff here must balance the demands of his career against the profound weight of personal grief.
Mare of Easttown
Brad Ingelsby · Series · 2021
Shares 2 threads with The Long and Faraway Gone: Trauma, Psychological Thriller.
This series captures the same intimate exploration of trauma found in The Long and Faraway Gone, showing how one local tragedy can unravel an entire community over time.
The Night Of
Richard Price · Series · 2016
Shares a thread with The Long and Faraway Gone: Psychological Thriller.
If the wrongful accusation and systemic tension in The Long and Faraway Gone gripped you, this intense legal drama provides a similarly harrowing look at individual vulnerability.
Unforgotten
Chris Lang · Series · 2015
Explores: Moral Ambiguity, Redemption, Secrets and Lies.
Like The Long and Faraway Gone, this series focuses on the haunting nature of cold cases and the way long-hidden secrets eventually demand a reckoning from survivors.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe
The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe · Podcast · 2026
Explores: untold historical anecdotes, curiosity-driven learning, American cultural history.
The curiosity-driven approach to historical mysteries in this podcast mirrors the investigative spirit of The Long and Faraway Gone, connecting obscure events to broader human truths.
Searching for Sarah MacDiarmid
Podcast
Explores: Unsolved Mystery, Family Investigation, Victim Advocacy.
This podcast mirrors the investigative focus of The Long and Faraway Gone, highlighting the persistent, painful process of seeking justice for a victim long after they vanished.
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Common questions
Is The Long and Faraway Gone a standalone novel?
Yes, The Long and Faraway Gone is a standalone work by Lou Berney. It does not belong to a series, so you can enjoy the complete narrative within this single volume without needing to track down sequels or preceding entries.
What awards has The Long and Faraway Gone won?
The Long and Faraway Gone is highly decorated, having won the Edgar Award, the Macavity Award, the Anthony Award, and the Barry Award for Best Paperback Original. It was also nominated for the 2015 LA Times Book Prize.
Who are similar authors to Lou Berney if I enjoyed The Long and Faraway Gone?
If you enjoyed the psychological complexity and narrative tension found in The Long and Faraway Gone, you should look for works by authors such as Laura Lippman, Dennis Lehane, Kate Atkinson, and Michael Connelly, who share a similar style of writing.
When was The Long and Faraway Gone published?
The Long and Faraway Gone was published in 2015. It quickly gained critical acclaim, securing multiple prestigious industry awards for its smart and fiercely compassionate storytelling within the same year of its release.