Last Christmas: An utterly compelling and page-turning psychological thriller
The doorbell cuts through the sound of the howling wind outside. Snowflakes from the freezing December air whirl into the house as I open the front door to the police. The look on their faces says everything. My husband is dead. Did one of my family kill him?
Only a few hours ago we were all celebrating by the fire, Christmas lights twinkling on the tree. Now my husband is gone forever. I'll never get the chance to say I'm sorry our last words were so angry. And as I sob into my mother's arms I have to face the terrible truth. We're not the loving family we seem.
My younger sister has always been difficult. Why won't she look me in the eye?
My brothers-in-law never liked my husband. Would they have taken it that far?
And my older sister's drinking is out of control. But can she really not remember anything from last night?
As devastating accusations are thrown my world falls apart in front of my eyes. Because everyone in my family - everyone I trusted - has been hiding secrets. Are we also hiding a killer? And how far will I have to go, to discover the truth about what happened to my husband?
Perfect for fans of Daniel Hurst, Mark Edwards and K.L. Slater, this is an utterly absorbing psychological thriller with the most unexpected of twists.
What readers are saying about Maria Frankland:
'Wow what a book! This is the perfect whodunnit ... full of suspense and many twists and turns!... One of the best domestic thrillers I have ever read! It had it all, love, hate, tension, remorse, sadness. I loved every minute...!' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Captivating... A riveting tale of murder and mayhem... Brace yourselves for a genuine page-turner!... A thrilling ride from start to finish... Gripping!' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A page-turning psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat... Simply put, wow... fantastic... a must-read...' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A brilliantly written and addictive read. I need to let my nails grow back... eek! Very much recommended.' Amazon reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wow, wow, wow!! What an excellent, gripping read this is! One of my favourite books this year.' Amazon reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I started reading this after my tea, big mistake! I couldn't go to bed until I had discovered everything!... I almost inhaled this book - the story was that good. And the twists!...' Amazon reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Community Reviews
The characters in this novel are brilliantly crafted, each with secrets and hidden agendas. Franklandâs ability to create such well-developed and intriguing characters is genuinely commendable. As the story unfolds, the reader is drawn deeper into their lives, relationships, and darkest secrets.
The plot is gripping and filled with unexpected turns. When you think you have everything figured out, Frankland throws another curveball that will leave you guessing and questioning everything you thought you knew.
Simply put, wow, Franklandâs book was fantastic, in my opinion. It is a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers and domestic thrillers. Prepare to be enthralled, captivated, and thoroughly entertained by this gripping tale of secrets, lies, and the darkness that lurks beneath the surface. Highly recommend!
Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for allowing me to read and review this book.
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