"Leaving Time" is a novel by bestselling author Jodi Picoult, published in 2014. The story follows Jenna Metcalf, a young girl searching for her missing mother, Alice, who was a scientist studying elephant grief. Jenna teams up with Serenity Jones, a psychic, and Virgil Stanhope, a private detective, to uncover the mystery of her mother's disappearance. The novel weaves themes of motherhood, memory, and the profound emotional intelligence of elephants, drawing readers into a suspenseful and emotional narrative. Picoult’s exploration of the connections between humans and animals adds depth to this poignant tale of loss and rediscovery.