Eleven years ago six five-year-olds went missing without a trace After all this time the people left behind have moved on or tried to Until today Now five of those kids are back They're sixteen & they are fine Scarlett comes home & finds a mother she barely recognises & doesn't really know who she's supposed to be either But she remembers Lucas Lucas remembers Scarlett too but they can't recall where they've been or what happened to them Neither of them remember the sixth victim Max He doesn't come back & everyone wants answers Addictive & unforgettable The Leaving seethes with rich characters tense storytelling & high stakes