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*** OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD ***
***THE RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK***
*** THE NO.1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ***
*** SOON TO BE A MAJOR TV SERIES STARRING JENNIFER GARNER ***
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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...

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4 May 2021
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"Laura Dave is a master story-teller. Gripping, big-hearted and twisty, The Last Thing He Told Me grabs readers from the very first page and never lets go." -- Greer Hendricks, New York Times best-selling co-author of The Wife Between Us and You Are Not Alone

"You will not think that this is Laura's first suspense novel as it's so sharp and well done." -- Book Reporter

"Dave's neat trick is to unveil revelations at a brisk clip that does not overwhelm character development. The novel's richness comes from the way Hannah and Bailey realize they need each other in the face of staggering loss; the mutual trust that grows between them is genuinely moving. As both daughter and stepmother come to realize, "That's how you fill in the blanks -- with stories and memories from the people who love you." -- TheNew York Times Book Review

"The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave is a fast-moving, heartfelt thriller about the sacrifices we make for the people we love most." -- Real Simple

"A page turner." -- Associated Press

"Gripping." -- Entertainment Weekly

"Light and bright, despite its edgy plot." -- Vogue

"Page-turning, exhilarating, and unforgettable." -- PopSugar

"What starts as an intimate meditation on found families deftly turns into a heart-pounding mystery reminiscent of the best true crime stories. But both work so beautifully in this gripping, perfectly-paced novel. I dare you to stop reading." -- Susie Yang, New York Times bestselling author of White Ivy

"Dave pulls off something that feels both new and familiar: a novel of domestic suspense that unnerves, then reassures. This is the antithesis of the way novels like Gone Girl or My Lovely Wife are constructed; in The Last Thing He Told Me, the surface is ugly, the situation disturbing, but almost everyone involved is basically good underneath it all. Dave has given readers what many people crave right now--a thoroughly engrossing yet comforting distraction." -- BookPage

"Laura Dave's The Last Thing He Told Me is a thrilling roller coaster of a novel. This smart, intimate exploration of love and family is the foundation of a beautifully constructed mystery filled with twists and turns. A must-read." --Jean Kwok, New York Times bestselling author of Searching for Sylvie Lee

"With dizzying suspense and gorgeous prose, The Last Thing He Told Me tackles tough questions about trust, marriage and what it means to be a family. A page-turner of the highest order." -- Riley Sager, New York Times bestselling author of Home Before Dark --This text refers to the hardcover edition.

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Laura Dave is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Last Thing He Told Me, as well as The First Husband, Eight Hundred Grapes, and other novels. She resides in Los Angeles with her family. --This text refers to the hardcover edition.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08MHDDLVT
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Viper; Main edition (4 May 2021)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 2926 KB
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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-five countries. The Last Thing He Told Me is soon to be a limited series for Apple TV+. She resides in Santa Monica.

You can follow her on Instagram @lauradaveauthor

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Sue Hogg

Well written, good plot

Reviewed in Australia on 20 July 2021

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The writing style of this book kept me interested, the author knows how to tell a story.
I enjoyed the plot because it moved along sensibly and believably. I do not enjoy mysteries that use concocted drama to create a false tension. The only time I thought this may be happening, it turned out to be a logical progression in the plot.
I did find the ending satisfying and believable. Good book.

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Ethan

Highly overrated, poorly written

Reviewed in Australia on 12 January 2022

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I can't believe the overwhelmingly positive reviews for this book. At times when I disagree with rave reviews for books I put it down as 'not my cup of tea', but this was just a genuinely terrible book.

The author some how didn't develop a single likeable character in the whole book (I was actively rooting against the main character for a majority of the book). The plot is wildly unbelievable and plain stupid. Nothing is developed in enough detail to make much sense and the whole plot feels rushed. The writing style is immature and makes for a very boring read as the author 'tells' instead of 'showing'. Some of the vocabulary choices in the book are unnecessary to the point of not making sense in their own context.

I really struggled to finish this book (in the midst of isolation with nothing else to do). Save your money and read something else.

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Vivien J Sonego

A real page turner from the get go

Reviewed in Australia on 1 September 2021

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A newly married wood turner comes home from work to be told by a teenager she’s never met that her husband isn’t coming home. How she navigates this news with her step daughter with whom she is deeply unpopular, together with breaking news of the fraud scandal at her husband’s place of work is a deft and diverting thriller which you’ll want to read in one sitting. A great lockdown read.

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Relationships revealed

Reviewed in Australia on 19 July 2021

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Interesting direction for a mystery book. Complex background is revealed towards the last few chapters. Relationship with a teenager is explored well. Interesting comments on witness protection, fraud, computerised facts about a person.

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Amazing

Reviewed in Australia on 10 May 2021

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I couldn't put the book down! I was hooked from start to finish! Stayed awake until 3am just to finish it! A must read.

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Lorraine

SO GRIPPING

Reviewed in Australia on 18 September 2021

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SO UNDERSTANDING OF THE IMPACT THAT LOSING A PARENT CAN HAVE ON A CHILD. A PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER THAT IS SO WELL TOLD YOUR INTEREST IS HELD EVERY MINUTE.
THE MAIN CHARACTER IS SO ASTUTE. HER EMPATHY IS SO BELIEVABLY GROUNDED IN HER OWN EXPERIENCE AND HER INTELLIGENCE. SHE OUTWITS THE MAIN PLAYERS IN THE DRAMA OF THE STORY BASED ON HER INNATE GOODNESS AND HER BELIEF IN HER UNDERSTANDING OF THE MAN SHE LOVES.

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Marilyn

Yep, it's a good one

Reviewed in Australia on 7 June 2021

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A book with an ending that is not predictable. Not tied up in a moralistic bow, the storyline was fast thought provoking and interesting. What would I do in a situation like this, would I be clear thinking enough to understand the choices. I will remember this book. Thank you Laura.

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Erin

Good page turner

Reviewed in Australia on 21 November 2021

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Great read, really enjoyed the book. I had it on audio and couldn't wait to see what happened (I only listen to audio on the car) so bought the book so I could read it quicker! I hadn't read Laura Dave before but will be looking into her other books now

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Gordon Russell

Did Reese really read this book? I have my doubts.

Reviewed in the United States on 18 May 2021

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This has got to be the most surprising disappointment of a book. Who are all these 5 star reviewers? The writing was boring, the characters flat, it was repetitive, contrived.. The author created suspense by basically not telling you anything forEVER. And the daughter whom the protagonist, Hannah, was to protect? Complete brat. She was just miserable ALL THE TIME and yet, Hannah, to the point of obsequiousness, is constantly trying to win her over and every page has some melodramatic prose about her heart breaking wide open or being thrilled with the slightest act of grace from the obnoxious brat in need of protection. Why was daughter so entitled to be miserable and rude while being raised by doting dad in Sausalito of all places? Dad just shrugs, Hannah tries harder because she is, IDK, spineless? But wait until you get to the part where we find out what daughter is being protected from! It's so absurd, so implausible that hurling book at wall seemed reasonable. Hannah is just a constant pillar of deep introspection and moral superiority. She's going to devote her whole life to said brat. Also, Grady, the US Marshall character? No! No, he would not have spent over a decade personally invested in the life of the son-in-law of an ex con and he most certainly wouldn't have worn a baseball cap on backwards in every appearance he makes in the novel. What grown man in law enforcement walks around in his professional life with a baseball cap on backwards? Was that supposed to be charming? Because I see that backwards cap on any man's head and I want to knock it the heck off.

The only pleasure I got out of this book is the cathartic experience I'm having writing this review and arriving at the sound decision of never buying a Reese Witherspoon book club pick again. And if she produces or stars in the film or series version, I'll never forgive her or watch Walk the Line again for like the 12th time.

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SL Hoops

Calling an editor

Reviewed in the United States on 8 May 2021

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Since I’m only just starting this book, I will give it 3 stars for now based on the two editing errors I’ve already stumbled over: 1) “She leans in and puts the whole bite in her month.” Month? And 2) “And I feel happy, for a just a second.” For a just a second?

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EMM

Suspend Disbelief

Reviewed in the United States on 6 May 2021

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I never liked books where you’re asked to suspend your disbelief and this is one of them. They lost me when they went looking for Owen in Austin, TX. I have so many “why” questions... would Bailey really want to have a relationship with her grandfather after what he’s done to her father? Would a woman give up her husband to save his daughter? Why didn’t they just leave the country together? So many questions.

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Vicci Katsiginis

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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Rubbish

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 May 2021

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Sorry, I really fail to see how this has so many good reviews. I kept reading waiting for the twist, waiting for the big thing to happen and it never did. Waste of my time, don’t bother with this one.

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