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Famous Last Words

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Famous Last Words

By: Gillian McAllister
Narrated by: Emilia Fox
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“This novel blindsided me with twists and surprises that had me gasping…and with a poignancy about relationships and love that one rarely finds in the genre. A brilliant, brilliant book.”Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author

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)

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Domestic Thrillers Family Life Genre Fiction Psychological Thriller & Suspense Women's Fiction Marriage Exciting England

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Not my favorite

Story was ok. Got a little long, and didn’t love the narration. Pulled it together but a lot of story was boring and could have been left out

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Well narrated.

The story just wasn’t very compelling, and I found it to be somewhat predictable. It was well narrated though.

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Great book

It was very captivating from almost the beginning. Once it caught me, I couldn’t stop until it was finished

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Terrific unpredictable plot

Most engaging, with believable people and exquisite writing. One of the best books of this type.

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Great premise

I loved the characters and the twists in this book. Those who favor romance will appreciate the emotional side

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Very good!

Okay, so I have to be honest. Most of the time, I guess the endings of books. Or, the endings are so ridiculously outlandish that there's no way for it to be a plausible ending. Yet this author keeps me guessing! She's really good! I wasn't disappointed in this book, either. Her characters draw you in, The book moved at a quick pace and kept me up way too late at night. I'm off to buy her next book!

As usual, I like to mention language, etc. I prefer zero swearing in my books, but it seems to be all the rage these days. This has a fair amount of swearing, but at least it's not every other word. No sex scenes. There's mention of violence, as is the nature of crime thrillers and murder mysteries, but, thankfully, there aren't any details. (I hate when authors describe every detail, desensitizing people to it, and even glorifying it. This author certainly doesn't do that.

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good, but a little slow

it was a good story, but felt like the middle dragged on a little bit

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Loved this book!

Great story and great narration. Kept me guessing and interested up to the very end.

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Couldn’t stop listening!

Such an amazing book! Captivating story, great character development. A lot of fun to read.

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All Ties Together Without Being Obvious

I liked the tension throughout the story. It was riveting. I love the way the story all tied together without being so obvious.

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