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Famous Last Words

By: Gillian McAllister
Narrated by: Emilia Fox
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It’s Camilla’s first day back at work, her daughter’s first day at nursery.
But husband Luke is nowhere to be seen. The only trace of him is an unfinished note. Camilla tries to put it out of her mind; there must be a rational explanation.
At work, there are welcomes back, and too many distractions.
Then it starts.
Breaking news: there's a hostage situation developing in London.
The police arrive: Luke is caught up in it.
But he isn't a hostage. Luke - doting father, successful writer, enthusiastic runner and eternal optimist - is the gunman.
What Camilla does next is crucial. Because only she knows what the note he left behind says, and the clues it might hold . . .

'Famous Last Words blindsided me with twists and surprises that had me gasping... A brilliant, brilliant book' Jodi Picoult

'What an incredible, gripping, thrilling read' Lisa Jewell

'Only a Gillian McAllister thriller can make your heart race and then your heart melt from one page to the next! I’m a devoted fan!' LIANE MORIARTY

'Utterly effing magnificent. I could NOT put it down!' MARIAN KEYES

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This was an engaging story that kept me tuned in wanting to know more! It was exciting and gripping. I have no idea how Ms McAllister came up with such a clever plot but she’s amazing! I’m now a big fan. Excellent narration too by Emilia Fox

Fabulous

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OMG. This was simply amazing. So much so that I didn’t want it to end. This author is so good at her craft of weaving such interesting stories. The characters were really well developed. The storyline…. Amazing.
Loved Emilia Fox as the Narrator too.

Didn’t want it to end

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Everything about this book was superb 👌 Story and narration beyond . highly recommended it!

Absolutely brilliant

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I LOVED the way the plot unfolded with so many twists and turns! The suspense was fantastic and had me on the edge of my seat! Beautifully crafted and executed!

Great plot, fantastic suspense!

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End and final part was rushed - but still very enjoyable fast read couldn’t put it down

Loved the book with in the book

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This one I really couldn’t put down. The story told from two perspectives just had me entirely captured. Perfectly woven twists. If this one isn’t made into a tv series/movie then those streaming services are missing a trick!

Had me gripped from the outset

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A clever and interesting read. Great plot and very well narrated. It’s great to find an interesting plot that doesn’t rely on gore and violence

Great story well read

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Great story. Intelligent writing.
Loved this book. I'll be looking out for this author.

Really enjoyable.

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Good story, kept me guessing. A little heavy on the main character's inner thoughts regularly.

Lots of twists and turns

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loved it! very good story line and a different from the usual plots.. didn't want it to end!

great 👍

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