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The Last Word

By: Taylor Adams
Narrated by: Carlotta Brentan, Jim Meskimen
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After posting a negative review of a horror novel, a woman staying at an isolated beach house begins to wonder if the author is a little touchy—or very, very dangerous—in this pulse-pounding novel of psychological suspense and terror from the critically acclaimed author of No Exit and Hairpin Bridge.

Emma Carpenter lives in isolation with her golden retriever Laika, house-sitting an old beachfront home on the rainy Washington coast. Her only human contact is her enigmatic old neighbor, Deek, and (via text) the house’s owner, Jules.

One day, she reads a poorly written—but gruesome—horror novel by the author H. G. Kane, and posts a one-star review that drags her into an online argument with none other than the author himself. Soon after, disturbing incidents start to occur at night. To Emma, this can’t just be a coincidence. It was strange enough for this author to bicker with her online about a lousy review; could he be stalking her, too?

As Emma digs into Kane’s life and work, she learns he has published sixteen other novels, all similarly sadistic tales of stalking and murder. But who is he? How did he find her? And what else is he capable of?

Displaying his trademark command of rapid-fire pacing, unnerving atmosphere, and razor-sharp characterization, Taylor Adams once again delivers a diabolically disturbing—and deadly—game of cat and mouse.

©2023 Taylor Adams (P)2023 HarperCollins Publishers
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I haven’t reviewed a book in quite a while, but I felt compelled to do it after reading this one. It’s a fantastic story—delightfully twisty, artfully written, with several chuckle-worthy moments and with what I (inexpertly) consider excellent character development. Bravo to both the writer and the reader! Thanks for the ride. :)

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This was a great book!! The twists and turns keep you on the edge of your seat. I didn’t want to stop listening. Fantastic job. I’ll look for more from this author.

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Loved the book and the narrators! Edge of your seat story, couldn’t put it down

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So good, you can't stop reading!!

Phew, this book had me on the edge of my seat the whole time! I don't want to give anything away, but I highly recommend this book!

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This book was a wild ride. It was fast paced and at times almost fantastic, but the characters still felt fleshed out and knowable. Worth the time and money spent.

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i felt all emotions with this one. what a twisty ride. never saw the ending coming

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This book just kept getting better. I had a hard time stopping for the night. The twists just keep coming. You are in for many surprises.

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The last word

What a great story. Many twists, many turns, very well done. Hopefully there will be more to come.

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Home Run!!!

"Evil works hard to rationalize itself.."

Wow, just wow!! This one was crazy tense! It keeps you on the edge of your seat and it definitely delivers. Taylor Adams has done it again!!!

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