Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister is a very highly recommended thriller/novel of suspense full of twists and surprises. It is a story about a marriage, a crime, and so many secrets.
Camilla (Cam) is returning to work as a
literary agent after nine months of maternity leave. Her husband Luke has already left for the day. He left a note,
so she tries to contact him via texts and continues on to drop their
daughter Polly off at daycare. While at work the news breaks about a
hostage situation in London. The
police arrive, and Cam learns Luke is involved. But he isn't a hostage,
he is the gunman - and he escapes. This turns her world upside down. How
well does she know her husband and was her life built on a lie?
This is a
well-written, excellent, and satisfying thriller packed full of twists,
clues, and secrets. The narrative is told through three parts, and
unfolds through the point-of-view of Cam and Niall, a police
detective/hostage negotiator. After a fast-paced start, the middle part
slows down the pace a bit, but it also provides all manner of clues and
hints to pick up. Then the pace quickly picks up again to a surprising
ending. You have to set some disbelief aside while reading, but the
twists, secrets, clues, and reveals are worth it.
Cam and Niall are
fully realized, believable characters with strengths and flaws. Both are
introspective, intelligent, thoughtful characters. The hostage situation affected both Cam and Niall over the years and as the search for Luke continued. Cam's love of reading books will resonate with many as will her devotion to Luke in spite of everything.
Famous Last Words is an excellent, twisty thriller. Thanks to William Morrow for providing me with an
advance reader's copy via NetGalley. My review is voluntary and
expresses my honest opinion.
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