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For fans of Carl Hiaasen and Elmore a fast-paced thriller about a young woman who reluctantly teams up with her deadbeat dad to find her missing mom, by the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Sh*t My Dad Says
When Lila Dixon gets a call that her mother has gone missing, she initially brushes it off—Mattie’s disappearances are a part of life, like earthquakes in their dusty California hometown. But this time the prime suspect is Lila’s larger-than-life the one-time baseball star, local hero, and fatal charmer John “Dix” Dixon. Dix’s main accomplishment as a dad was finding new ways to disappoint his daughter, but even Lila knows he’s not behind this. And when they uncover a $250,000 deposit to Mattie’s bank account, and someone slips a threatening note under Lila’s motel door, they realize Mattie may be in real danger. Now they’re heading down a trail marked by unsavory Russian thugs, fat-cat farmers, and an unseen enemy who’s always a step ahead.
With crackling banter and characters that leap off the page, Get Lost is a fast-paced and emotionally layered mystery. Justin Halpern tells a story that’s by turns hilarious and about fractured families, grudges that last a lifetime, and the unexpected ways we find our way back to the people we thought we’d lost for good.
When Lila Dixon gets a call that her mother has gone missing, she initially brushes it off—Mattie’s disappearances are a part of life, like earthquakes in their dusty California hometown. But this time the prime suspect is Lila’s larger-than-life the one-time baseball star, local hero, and fatal charmer John “Dix” Dixon. Dix’s main accomplishment as a dad was finding new ways to disappoint his daughter, but even Lila knows he’s not behind this. And when they uncover a $250,000 deposit to Mattie’s bank account, and someone slips a threatening note under Lila’s motel door, they realize Mattie may be in real danger. Now they’re heading down a trail marked by unsavory Russian thugs, fat-cat farmers, and an unseen enemy who’s always a step ahead.
With crackling banter and characters that leap off the page, Get Lost is a fast-paced and emotionally layered mystery. Justin Halpern tells a story that’s by turns hilarious and about fractured families, grudges that last a lifetime, and the unexpected ways we find our way back to the people we thought we’d lost for good.
256 pages, Hardcover
Expected publication July 7, 2026
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About the author
Justin Halpern
13 books911 followersI'm 29. I live with my 74-year-old dad. He is awesome. I just write down shit that he says.
In the pic, I am on the far right and dad is one the far left. That's a friend between us.
In the pic, I am on the far right and dad is one the far left. That's a friend between us.
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Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
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I have previously enjoyed this author's books and as excited to read his first novel. Typical to Halpern's writing style, there are so many funny moments even though the book involves finding our main character, Lila's lost mother. Lila receives a call that her mother is missing, though this has happened before, she drops everything to go home to investigate. With this adventure, Lila is faced with connecting with her father, Dix, who has not been a stable or reliable figure in her life. During the quest to find her mother, they connect, reflect on the past and use each other to find out where her mother is. There are quite a few twists throughout the read as they investigate the days leading up to the disappearance and the interactions between others in their small town. Overall, I found this book interesting, another good one from Halpern, just wish the ending was a bit different, it left us wanting more or more resolution to the characters.
I have previously enjoyed this author's books and as excited to read his first novel. Typical to Halpern's writing style, there are so many funny moments even though the book involves finding our main character, Lila's lost mother. Lila receives a call that her mother is missing, though this has happened before, she drops everything to go home to investigate. With this adventure, Lila is faced with connecting with her father, Dix, who has not been a stable or reliable figure in her life. During the quest to find her mother, they connect, reflect on the past and use each other to find out where her mother is. There are quite a few twists throughout the read as they investigate the days leading up to the disappearance and the interactions between others in their small town. Overall, I found this book interesting, another good one from Halpern, just wish the ending was a bit different, it left us wanting more or more resolution to the characters.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Okay. That was funny. Now listen, Mr. Halpern. Crass doesn’t equal funny. You are funny without it so there are some of the things you can clean up a bit. But this novel was funny.
It’s a quick short read. The situation is funny with the daughter and estranged father that everyone, but her, dearly loves. He could charm anyone. The dynamics between the two of them is brilliant on the page, but I kept thinking about how much fun it would be to see it played out on the big screen with the right actors. The premise isn’t groundbreaking, but it sure is fun.
Oh yeah, there is a mystery, but honestly, it’s just the setting for some pretty witty conversations and situations.
Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for providing an ARC for an unbiased review.
It’s a quick short read. The situation is funny with the daughter and estranged father that everyone, but her, dearly loves. He could charm anyone. The dynamics between the two of them is brilliant on the page, but I kept thinking about how much fun it would be to see it played out on the big screen with the right actors. The premise isn’t groundbreaking, but it sure is fun.
Oh yeah, there is a mystery, but honestly, it’s just the setting for some pretty witty conversations and situations.
Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for providing an ARC for an unbiased review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Justin Halpern’s daddy issues continue in the best way possible as he effortlessly makes a jump into fiction. “Get Lost” has hit sitcom level jokes in the midst of a beach read mystery that ends with all the satisfaction of your favorite blockbuster. The action sequences jump off the page and even the smallest characters are wonderfully and hilariously drawn. A great read if you like comedy, rooting for complicated characters, and… baseball?
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
The characters were funny and flawed, just as I would expect from Justin Halpern. The ending felt a bit abrupt though, I wanted more there. Just a fun story (or as much fun as a missing person story can be) and overall a decent read.
Kindly received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Kindly received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
This mystery chugs right along the border of mysterious and silly. Horrible things happen, but so do many funny things. If you like your mystery with a large portion of action and a good dose of humor, pick this one up. Recommended for fans of Carl Hiaasen.
NetGalley provided me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
NetGalley provided me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thank you Netgalley for a chance to peruse this book. Elmore Leonard or Carl Hiaasen it is not. This is a straightforward story with characters who are neither likable nor hateable. I'm not sure why I finished it.
January 1, 2026
I could not put this book down. It was suspenseful, thrilling, heartwarming and so freaking funny. Highly recommend it and I cannot wait until the world gets to read it.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
It was a funny book. It made me laugh out loud interesting story, and interesting characters.
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