The Only One Left: the chilling, gripping novel from the master of the genre-bending thriller Paperback – 28 Dec. 2023

Kit is under a shadow at work after being suspended for six months, on returning she is given a job she would rather not take but has no other option but to take it. There have been lots of rumours over the years and speculation as to what really happened surrounding the death of three of the Hope family. I have to say it certainly had me intrigued. The setting of the big house right on the cliff edge really helped set the scene as well as adding tension to the story.I had no clue what to expect when Kit starts her new job. I was eager to find out the truth about that night and not in my wildest dreams could I ever have imagined what actually did. Everyone seems to be hiding something and you don’t know who to trust. The sense of danger is there with every page turned and whilst I was eager for the truth, I was also worried for Kit’s personal safety as she gets closer to it. All I can say is nothing is as it seems.The Only One Left was a real mess with your head read. There was one part that I had to go back and reread as there was no way I thought I had read it right and thought it might have been a misprint. It wasn’t and the twist totally blew my mind. In fact when the twists hit, they just don’t stop. I just loved everything about it, the pacing, the plot and not forgetting those twists! A truly eerie, nail-biting read that is guaranteed to give you goosebumps!

Really enjoyed this book. Felt it was creepy and had the right amount of tension to keep me guessing and the twists, right at the end, left me shocked!! I loved the ending 🙏🏻 the only reason I did not give 5 stars is because I felt it dragged on a little bit in the middle but saved itself at the end! Great book and I've always enjoyed this author 😀

It was a great read had a good story line. Minimal swearing which is always great. To have proper words instead of lots of swearing . I wanted to never put the book down and not come to end all at the same time.

If it had ended a few pages earlier it would have been 4 stars. I can only take so much. It’s a shame because it is a compelling read. It’s not a horror novel though, more thriller. I read it in one sitting because I needed to know what happened that night. If you struggle with things being illogical and overthink a little this book will leave you feeling very disappointed. The amount of time between the past events and the present makes the final twist even more ridiculous. I don’t think I will read anything else by this author as this sort of ending seems to be something in most of his novels, which is a shame because he’s a very good writer otherwise.

Rating: 4.5 ✨Oh my gosh this book was so good! I haven’t read a thriller with this many twists in so long.The pacing is really good, I never felt like I was bored or just waiting to find out what happens next.The perspective of the main protagonist is really clever and there are so many parallels between their story and the murders in 1929 which I loved.It’s creepy, twisty, and has this dark atmosphere that I just can’t explain that set the scene so well. It also had me feeling surprisingly emotional at times and touched on some pretty tragic themes.The end of the book is absolutely crazy, so many reveals, twists and turns that I didn’t see coming and the backstory fits it all together perfectly.This was my first time reading a book from this author and I’d definitely read more after this 🔪If you’re a thriller lover, this book is for you!!‘𝖠𝗍 𝗌𝖾𝗏𝖾𝗇𝗍𝖾𝖾𝗇, 𝖫𝖾𝗇𝗈𝗋𝖺 𝖧𝗈𝗉𝖾𝖧𝗎𝗇𝗀 𝗁𝖾𝗋 𝗌𝗂𝗌𝗍𝖾𝗋 𝗐𝗂𝗍𝗁 𝖺 𝗋𝗈𝗉𝖾𝖲𝗍𝖺𝖻𝖻𝖾𝖽 𝗁𝖾𝗋 𝖿𝖺𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗋 𝗐𝗂𝗍𝗁 𝖺 𝗄𝗇𝗂𝖿𝖾𝖳𝗈𝗈𝗄 𝗁𝖾𝗋 𝗆𝗈𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗋’𝗌 𝗁𝖺𝗉𝗉𝗒 𝗅𝗂𝖿𝖾'𝖨𝗍 𝗐𝖺𝗌𝗇’𝗍 𝗆𝖾,’ 𝖫𝖾𝗇𝗈𝗋𝖺 𝗌𝖺𝗂𝖽𝖡𝗎𝗍 𝗌𝗁𝖾’𝗌 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗈𝗇𝗅𝗒 𝗈𝗇𝖾 𝗇𝗈𝗍 𝖽𝖾𝖺𝖽.’

I haven't got to the end yet but I cannot wait until I do. It is a really enthralling story but because I don't sleep well I read on my kindle on and off through the night and this is the first book for years that has given me pause when I want to make a cup of tea or pop to the loo. I am so spooked and unsettled I have to wake my dog to come with me to do these deeds - she can't wait until I finish the book also! I don't need to give you my opinion of the content or writing or style. The plot synopsis tells you everything you need to know. If you live in a house you have never been afraid in, then read this book in the daylight and all will be well. The atmosphere changes as you read by the light of your Kindle at 4 in the morning and makes you taste real fear. I am positive the ending will not be anything like I have so far imagined so I am enjoying the ride

Thoroughly enjoyed this book, full of twists and turns that I never saw coming. Really couldn't put it down, fantastic read. Will definitely read more books by this author.