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The Last Thing He Told Me: Now a major Apple TV series starring Jennifer Garner and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau Kindle Edition

by Laura Dave (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars 134,710 ratings

* OVER TWO MILLION COPIES SOLD *
* THE NO.1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER *
* THE RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK *
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* NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES ON APPLE TV+ STARRING JENNIFER GARNER *

'The ultimate page turner' - REESE WITHERSPOON
'Powerful, intense and beautifully observed' - T.M. LOGAN
'A brilliant thriller' - JANE CASEY

IT WAS THE LAST THING HE TOLD ME: PROTECT HER

Before Owen Michaels disappears, he manages to smuggle a note to his new wife, Hannah: protect her. Hannah knows exactly who Owen needs her to protect - his teenage daughter, Bailey, who lost her mother tragically as a child. And who wants absolutely nothing to do with her new stepmother.

As her desperate calls to Owen go unanswered, his boss is arrested for fraud and the police start questioning her, Hannah realises that her husband isn't who he said he was. And that Bailey might hold the key to discovering Owen's true identity, and why he disappeared. Together they set out to discover the truth. But as they start putting together the pieces of Owen's past, they soon realise that their lives will never be the same again...

Now a major Apple TV+ series starring Jennifer Garner and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, discover the book that everyone is talking about...

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Laura Dave is a master storyteller. Gripping, big-hearted and twisty, The Last Thing He Told Me grabs readers from the very first page and never lets go -- Greer Hendricks, bestselling co-author of THE WIFE BETWEEN US

The ultimate page turner. There's so much to love about this roller coaster of a novel -- Reese Witherspoon

A massive page-turner, really gripping. I raced through it -- Laura Marshall, bestselling author of THREE LITTLE LIES

Powerful, intense and beautifully observed. A thriller with real heart -- T.M. Logan, bestselling author of THE HOLIDAY

A must-read for fans of Little Fires Everywhere and Big Little Lies ― You Magazine

A brilliant thriller. Totally compelling, superbly crafted and unpredictable in the best way -- Jane Casey, author of THE CUTTING PLACE

I loved The Last Thing He Told Me - a gripping, twisty read which examines loyalty, motherhood and betrayal -- Sarah J. Harris, bestselling author of THE COLOUR OF BEE LARKHAM'S MURDER

Just the sort of gripping read you need for summer evenings ― Belfast Telegraph

This gripping thriller is perfect TV-drama fodder and Reese Witherspoon's production company is making the miniseries. When Hannah's husband vanishes, leaving behind a note and bag of cash, she sets about unravelling the mystery, helped by her stepdaughter Bailey, who is equally as in the dark. Or is she? I steamed through it in one read ― Stella

Clever, compulsive and twisty as hell. Cancel all your plans before you start this one, I had to remind myself to breathe during the final, devastating pages -- Chris Whitaker, author of WE BEGIN AT THE END

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The no.1 NYT Bestseller, now a major TV series starring Jennifer Garner. Before Owen Michaels disappears, he manages to smuggle a note to his new wife, Hannah: protect her. Hannah knows exactly who Owen needs her to protect - his teenage daughter, Bailey, who lost her mother tragically as a child. And who wants absolutely nothing to do with her new stepmother. As her desperate calls to Owen go unanswered, his boss is arrested for fraud, and the police start questioning her, Hannah realises that her husband isn't who he said he was. And that Bailey might hold the key to discovering Owen's true identity, and why he disappeared. Together they set out to discover the truth. But as they start putting together the pieces of Owen's past, they soon realise that their lives will never be the same again...With its breakneck pacing, dazzling plot twists and unforgettable characters, The Last Thing He Told Me is bestselling author Laura Dave's finest novel yet, certain to shock you with its final, heartbreaking turn.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08MHDDLVT
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Viper; Main edition (4 May 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.7 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 397 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1800817509
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Laura Dave is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Thing He Told Me, Eight Hundred Grapes and other novels. Her work has been published in thirty-eight languages and six of her novels, including The Night We Lost Him, have been optioned for film and television. She resides in Santa Monica.

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Customers find the book a riveting read with a well-written, gripping narrative that starts well and keeps them engaged. The plot receives mixed reactions - while some praise its development, others find it not particularly fast-paced and lacking in excitement. Customers appreciate the character development, though some find the main character unrealistically accepting.

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80 customers mention ‘Readability’72 positive8 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as a riveting read with many twists and turns, and one customer mentions being completely sucked into the story.

"Inspires an eager turn of pages. Great suspense and kept me guessing and wishing!!!! Hannah and Owen live a normal and perfect life...." Read more

"...Club novel, The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave is a slow-burn psychological thriller, but not a particularly fast-paced one...." Read more

"...That’s all??’ It is an easy read and it was intriguing but I kind of finished it going ‘meh’...." Read more

"Really enjoyed reading this book and getting to know Hannah. A Love Story ?..." Read more

33 customers mention ‘Writing quality’28 positive5 negative

Customers find the book well written and easy to read, describing it as a gripping page turner.

"This was a fast-paced read, it was quite gripping and I finished it quickly. But there were fundamental issues like 1...." Read more

"...dynamics, the tension, the crescendo are so credible and superbly written. I can't wait for more from this author." Read more

"This book started really well and the author can write competently and with emotional insight...." Read more

"...Read it easily over 2-3 days on the beach. Easy read, engaging and will make a good film too I reckon!" Read more

13 customers mention ‘Page turner’13 positive0 negative

Customers describe the book as an awesome page turner that inspires eager reading.

"Inspires an eager turn of pages. Great suspense and kept me guessing and wishing!!!! Hannah and Owen live a normal and perfect life...." Read more

"...The relationship dynamics, the tension, the crescendo are so credible and superbly written. I can't wait for more from this author." Read more

"...Though it slowed down towards the end, it was a real page turner, well written with a good pace" Read more

"...Absolutely a massive page turner and I finished it off on the first two days of my holiday...." Read more

6 customers mention ‘Start date’6 positive0 negative

Customers like how the book starts, with one mentioning it engages from the outset.

"Started well but couldn't really get on board with the characters. Felt slightly disappointed by the build up, felt the ending was rushed." Read more

"It starts well but fizzles out, finally losing its way and drowning in a sea of soggy plots...." Read more

"This book started really well and the author can write competently and with emotional insight...." Read more

"Good start but was disappointed it seemed to run out of steam and did not fully complete the plot or tie all the ends up...." Read more

32 customers mention ‘Plot twists’19 positive13 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the plot twists in the book, with some finding it a good thriller while others consider the ending an anticlimax.

"...This book has a very good plot, that keeps you guessing as Hannah sets out to unravel her husband’s past in the hope this will lead her to the truth..." Read more

"...It all happened far too easily to seem plausible, and there was no real chase...." Read more

"...A Love Story ? The greatest of love stories where it hurts so much but you know it to be true...." Read more

"...Bit of a cop out ending. Maybe leaving you craving a follow up. Recommended x" Read more

25 customers mention ‘Pace’10 positive15 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the book's pace, with some loving the plot development while others find it not particularly fast-paced and ridiculous.

"...by Laura Dave is a slow-burn psychological thriller, but not a particularly fast-paced one...." Read more

"This was a fast-paced read, it was quite gripping and I finished it quickly. But there were fundamental issues like 1...." Read more

"...But it was a good read, not a really strong plot, I mean it was unbelievable at times and the character progression seemed a bit too fast, but it..." Read more

"...It is a fast paced thriller which starts off with so many questions it’s hard to know what to focus on!..." Read more

13 customers mention ‘Character development’8 positive5 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the character development in the book, with some liking them while others find the main character unrealistically accepting.

"...Thought the idea behind the story was a really good one. The characters were strong and well developed. Lots of great twists and turns...." Read more

"...the first person which I normally don't mind, but this main character is slightly annoying...." Read more

"...This means that you can see the places and characters visualised on the screen. Loved looking at Austin TX, for example. A good companion...." Read more

"No guessing, just enjoyed the read. Liked the characters and got invested in their story. I'd recommend this book, great read" Read more

8 customers mention ‘Suspense level’0 positive8 negative

Customers find the suspense level of the book unsatisfactory, describing it as boring and lacking urgency.

"...and his ‘sordid’ history- This was so uncreative and not really all that interesting. When I read this ‘plot twist’ I thought ‘is that it?..." Read more

"...Thankfully they do get answered - BUT I found there was a lack of real urgent suspense so it wasn’t a particularly exciting read, I guessed most of..." Read more

"...I really tried - but this was far too lumbering and frankly tiresome. The end was a cop out." Read more

"...It needed more plot, more pace, more excitement and ultimately less focus on the relationship between two characters which did not hold enough..." Read more

A compelling thriller with relationships at its heart
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A compelling thriller with relationships at its heart
The Last Thing He Told Me is quite simply a must read! This gripping story is a multi-layered, complex and exhilarating mystery, which also explores the intricacies of family relationships. It’s a real page-turner that grabs your attention from the opening paragraph and refuses to let go. This is the first novel by Laura Dave that I have read, but I will definitely be seeking out her other work. She builds suspense effortlessly and I was on tenterhooks the entire time I was reading this. The mystery of Owen’s disappearance is intricately constructed and gradually revealed in a taut but satisfying way. I really enjoyed the style adopted, where chapters set before Owen’s disappearance were interspersed between the current events. These helped build enough of a backstory and insight into Hannah and Owen’s relationship to feel really invested in the narrative. The real triumph of this novel though, is the deep and fervent exploration of relationships. Hannah and Owen’s relationship is examined in great detail and makes for really interesting reading, particularly in relation to the unraveling of the central mystery. However, it is the relationship between Hannah and her step-daughter Bailey that is is the most compelling aspect of this story. The course of the extraordinary events pave a way for these two women to connect unlike ever before. The evolution of their relationship is as absorbing as the truth behind Owen and elevates this novel from being just another thriller about a husband who isn’t who his wife thought he was. This is a story about sacrifice, loss, courage and ultimately, love. There’s a beauty to it that isn’t always present in commercial thriller fiction and this means it leaves a mark on readers. This novel is due to become a Netflix series and I can see it translating very well. Do yourself a favour though and read it before you watch it!
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  • MM Reviewer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Inspires an eager turn of pages. Great suspense and kept me guessing and wishing !!!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 August 2021
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    Inspires an eager turn of pages. Great suspense and kept me guessing and wishing!!!!

    Hannah and Owen live a normal and perfect life. One day all that changes when Owen manages to smuggle a simple note to his wife reading “Protect her” – his 16 year old daughter from his first marriage.

    This book has a very good plot, that keeps you guessing as Hannah sets out to unravel her husband’s past in the hope this will lead her to the truth about why he disappeared. We also watch the relationship between stepdaughter and stepmother grow as they discover more about each other, begin to trust, and learn to become a family, despite the heartache both are facing.

    What would you do for love?
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  • Helena Halme Author
    4.0 out of 5 stars A slow-burning psychological thriller
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 February 2022
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    A Reese's Book Club novel, The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave is a slow-burn psychological thriller, but not a particularly fast-paced one.

    Hannah and Owen are newly married and living, on the surface, a perfect life in Sacramento. The only fly the ointment is Owen's 16-year-old daughter from a previous marriage. Bailey is a typical teenager, whose affections Hannah is yet to gain. The girl lost her mother at the age of only 11, so Hannah knows it will take time for her to get used to Owen's new love. Besides, Hannah knows what it's like to live without parents. Her own single mother abandoned her at an early age.

    When Hannah receives a cryptic note from Owen, who promptly disappears without a trace, she immediately knows what she needs to do: Protect Bailey, whether the girl wants her to or not.

    But first, she needs to find out why Owen has left her alone with Bailey. When the news breaks that the CEO of the company he worked for, a software start-up, has been arrested for fraud, Hannah is even more confused. Why wouldn't her honourable husband stay and face the music to show that he wasn't involved in any criminal activity? Because, surely, he is innocent?

    When she is interviewed by the FBI and a mysterious U.S. marshall pays her a visit, Hannah begins to investigate Owen's past to find clues to where he might have fled to. Her investigations lead to Austin, Texas, and to some very dangerous people. Suddenly, it becomes very clear why Owen asked her to keep Bailey safe.

    The Last Thing He Told Me keeps you reading in spite of its slow pace. At first, you think the story is straightforward, but twist after twist keeps you guessing and turning the page. A great read, whether you are on the beach or enjoying a book by the fire.
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  • Vicci Katsiginis
    3.0 out of 5 stars Underwhelming
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 May 2021
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    This was a fast-paced read, it was quite gripping and I finished it quickly. But there were fundamental issues like
    1. The lack of suspense- even though the story has promise, it’s not really exciting. There’s no antagonist chasing Hannah (main character) trying to cover the truth or any meaningful confrontation
    2. It didn’t seem believable- it just so happens that the main character (a wood turner) is also a mock detective with killer instincts, ALL of which work out in this book. Not one wrong turn. Recalling and deciphering a memory from months and sometimes years ago. It all happened far too easily to seem plausible, and there was no real chase. Hannah discovers everything within two days (the majority of the book taking place in 3-4 days)😕
    3. The flat ‘climax’ in which we find out what happened to Hannah’s husband and his ‘sordid’ history- This was so uncreative and not really all that interesting. When I read this ‘plot twist’ I thought ‘is that it? That’s all??’

    It is an easy read and it was intriguing but I kind of finished it going ‘meh’. I would never recommend this to a friend saying ‘oh my gosh this book is so amazing, you should definitely read it’.
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  • RuthB
    5.0 out of 5 stars What a brilliant page turner
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 March 2023
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    Really enjoyed reading this book and getting to know Hannah. A Love Story ? The greatest of love stories where it hurts so much but you know it to be true.
    The small details of her grandfather and how she overcame being left behind where insightful and beautiful.
    A perfect holiday or break read.
    Escapism at its best .
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  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars The last thing he told me - good story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 July 2024
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    Really enjoyed this book. Thought the idea behind the story was a really good one. The characters were strong and well developed. Lots of great twists and turns. Really liked the ending, thought it was handled well (no spoilers!). If you like a good mystery this good for you.
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  • Ellen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Breathtakingly good
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 June 2021
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    I couldn't put this book down. It took twists I didn't expect. I don't usually like first-person narratives, but this is probably the only way this story could be told. The reader is completely sucked into the story and experiences the reveal along with the protagonist. The relationship dynamics, the tension, the crescendo are so credible and superbly written. I can't wait for more from this author.
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  • Judit Sz
    4.0 out of 5 stars page turner
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 June 2024
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    Okay, for me it almost anything can be a page turner if it's not written particularly badly. I picked this up after seeing the apple tv series, and I have to be honest, it is better written I think. But it was a good read, not a really strong plot, I mean it was unbelievable at times and the character progression seemed a bit too fast, but it was enjoyable
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  • Jellichor
    3.0 out of 5 stars 3.5 stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 October 2022
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    3.5*

    “Before Owen Michaels disappears, he manages to smuggle a note to his new wife, Hannah: protect her. Hannah knows exactly who Owen needs her to protect - his teenage daughter, Bailey, who lost her mother tragically as a child. And who wants absolutely nothing to do with her new stepmother.”

    I read this book last year in 2 days flat, couldn’t put it down. It is a fast paced thriller which starts off with so many questions it’s hard to know what to focus on! Thankfully they do get answered - BUT I found there was a lack of real urgent suspense so it wasn’t a particularly exciting read, I guessed most of the reveals which weren’t that juicy, and the way that Hannah knew what to do at every turn throughout the book was unrealistic to me. It has a very intriguing premise which meant the journey was interesting enough, I just found that the story behind it all at the end fell a bit flat… curious to see what Reese does with it on TV though!
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  • Sudhakar kadiyala
    5.0 out of 5 stars A fabulous book to read
    Reviewed in India on 29 July 2023
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    Owen Michael who has a beautiful teenage daughter 'Bailey' from his first marriage marries Hannah Hall. A little over an year after marriage he disappears into oblivion with a last two word note "Protect Her" to Hannah and which forms the focal point of the book "The Last Thing He Told Me".The suspense of the story goes through many a twists and turns & the curiosity never seems to be ending until the last page of the book.It's not just the suspense that holds but the feelings & emotions that comes out of the characters are very much intresting.A father's love for his daughter, a grandfather's love for his granddaughter and above all a mother's love for her daughter stands tall in the story (Hannah's love for Bailey)& it is this love & trust that Owen sees in Hannah & the same comes out through her with out even her knowing as how deep & far Owen has thought under the circumstantial events he anticipated & imagined.A book to read and reread for the suspense and for the Values it holds. A fabulous book to read and enjoy.Loved reading all through.
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    Reviewed in India on 29 July 2023
    Owen Michael who has a beautiful teenage daughter 'Bailey' from his first marriage marries Hannah Hall. A little over an year after marriage he disappears into oblivion with a last two word note "Protect Her" to Hannah and which forms the focal point of the book "The Last Thing He Told Me".The suspense of the story goes through many a twists and turns & the curiosity never seems to be ending until the last page of the book.It's not just the suspense that holds but the feelings & emotions that comes out of the characters are very much intresting.A father's love for his daughter, a grandfather's love for his granddaughter and above all a mother's love for her daughter stands tall in the story (Hannah's love for Bailey)& it is this love & trust that Owen sees in Hannah & the same comes out through her with out even her knowing as how deep & far Owen has thought under the circumstantial events he anticipated & imagined.A book to read and reread for the suspense and for the Values it holds. A fabulous book to read and enjoy.Loved reading all through.
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  • BREUIL L.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing read
    Reviewed in France on 27 December 2021
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    It’s sad, it’s life and you want more! Such a beautiful story, that could be real, about substitutes of all kind!
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good read with twist
    Reviewed in Australia on 4 June 2024
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    I enjoyed this book but was not sure what to expect. Reading the blurb and reviews I really had no idea what type of book this would be. It kept me interested but I think it wasn't what I had in mind. It was a good book and worth a read just don't go in with any expectations and you'll enjoy.
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  • KANTO
    2.0 out of 5 stars An unfinished screenplay, not a novel.
    Reviewed in Japan on 21 June 2023
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    The characters lack believable motivation, their actions are not believable and border on insane, and the book is poorly paced. This reads like an unfinished screenplay, not a book.
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  • Anna Roche
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent story
    Reviewed in Italy on 18 July 2021
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    I'm surprised at the negative reviews. This book was exactly as advertised: a thriller based on the sudden disappearance of a husband/father. It was compelling, as it dealt with the shock of the disappearance, the lead character's relationship with her stepdaughter, and her gradual search for answers. An excellent story.
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