Author: Gillian McAllister
Publisher: William Morrow and HarperAudio
Genre: Psychological Thriller
Format: Kindle ARC and Audio ALC
Length: 13 hrs 5 mins
Narrator: Emilia Fox
No. of Pages: 336
Date of Publication: February 25, 2025
My Rating: 5 Stars
DESCRIPTION:
From the author of Reese’s Book Club Pick and New York Times bestseller Wrong Place Wrong Time comes an addictive thriller about a new mother’s world upended when her husband commits a terrifying crime. How well does she truly know the man she loves? And what danger does she face if her entire life has been built on a lie?
It is June 21st, the longest day of the year, and new mother Camilla’s life is about to change forever. After months of maternity leave, she will drop her infant daughter off at daycare for the first time and return to her job as a literary agent. Finally. But, when she wakes, her husband Luke isn’t there, and in his place is a cryptic note.
Then it starts. Breaking news: there's a hostage situation developing in London. The police arrive, and tell her Luke is involved. But he isn't a hostage. Her husband—doting father, eternal optimist—is the gunman.
What she does next is crucial. Because only she knows what the note he left behind that morning says...
Famous Last Words is the story of a crime, a marriage, and more secrets than Camilla ever could have imagined. This novel cements Gillian McAllister’s reputation as “the best at putting her characters in impossible situations and making her readers not only contemplate but feel what it would be like to find themselves in those situations.” (Emily Henry)
It is June 21st, the longest day of the year, and new mother Camilla’s life is about to change forever. After months of maternity leave, she will drop her infant daughter off at daycare for the first time and return to her job as a literary agent. Finally. But, when she wakes, her husband Luke isn’t there, and in his place is a cryptic note.
Then it starts. Breaking news: there's a hostage situation developing in London. The police arrive, and tell her Luke is involved. But he isn't a hostage. Her husband—doting father, eternal optimist—is the gunman.
What she does next is crucial. Because only she knows what the note he left behind that morning says...
Famous Last Words is the story of a crime, a marriage, and more secrets than Camilla ever could have imagined. This novel cements Gillian McAllister’s reputation as “the best at putting her characters in impossible situations and making her readers not only contemplate but feel what it would be like to find themselves in those situations.” (Emily Henry)
MY THOUGHTS:
Where is Camilla’s husband Luke? Already anxious about returning to work after her maternity leave has come to an end is stress enough. But then, Luke is nowhere to be found. And then, she receives shocking news: there’s a hostage situation, and Luke is holding the victims with a gun in his hand. How? Why?
Completely shocked and terrified, Cam can’t believe this is happening. But then, the situation takes a turn, and Luke disappears. Gone. For seven years. This is the point in the story where the book takes readers on a terrifying ride. The drama and intensity grow exponentially as the story is developed.
With the excellent narration by Emilia Fox, this book kept me on the edge of my seat. This was especially so due to the fast-paced story. Chapter after chapter, I was riveted to this story. This book takes on some shocking twists, all while giving a peek into the world of book publishing. It’s a truly fabulous read, especially as an audiobook.
Many thanks to William Morrow, HarperAudio and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
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