The Last Girl Left
When a woman returns to the scene of the horrific mass murder that shattered her life, the nightmare begins again in a chilling novel of psychological suspense.
Five years ago, Tessa Chamberlain was the lone survivor of a beach house massacre that left three of her friends dead--and Tessa with an inescapable, unending dread. Now she's going back to face her fears.
Renting the same beach house where she almost died, Tessa returns to lonely Cassadaga Island off the coast of Maine long after the tourists and summer residents have departed for the winter. But as the fog rolls in and the nights grow longer, she wonders if she made a terrible mistake. There are footsteps on the porch, creaks from the second floor, and an unsettling feeling of being watched.
If only someone believed her. Because the terrors Tessa thought were long behind her are starting again. And this time, trapped and alone, she might not be lucky enough to survive them.
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Community Reviews
A deserted beach house, a foggy island: the atmosphere of dread and tension is utterly sensational. The author has done brilliant work in this respect. When Tessa develops alarming incidents, the reader is more deeply engrossed in the mystery. The pacing is excellent, as suspense rolls steadily through the work and Tessa's past fears gradually become her present reality.
Tessa's character is well rounded, her fragility and determination giving the reader someone to root for. Tessa's memories of the original massacre are intertwined with her tale in the book. It provides an extra layer of tension and emotional depth to a straightforward story.
The storyline keeps you off balance with unexpected twists that come to an alarming denouement in which everything turns out not as imagined.
Without losing sight of its excellent storyline and fully formed characters, the novel receives a star less for some fairly predictable plot points that weaken the entire effect of suspense.
Overall, The Last Git is a page-turner for the lovers of suspense. The haunting exploration of trauma and resilience will stick in your craw well past the last page. Four stars out of five.
Thank you to Thomas & Mercer, and NetGalley for allowing me to read and review this book.
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