The Last Sister
An Amazon Charts and Wall Street Journal bestseller.
Three sisters' secrets collide in a shocking novel of suspense by the bestselling author of the Mercy Kilpatrick series.
Twenty years ago Emily Mills's father was murdered, and she found his body hanging in the backyard. Her younger sister, Madison, claims she was asleep in her room. Her older sister, Tara, claims she was out with friends. The tragedy drove their mother to suicide and Tara to leave town forever. The killer was caught. The case closed.
Ever since, Emily and Madison have tried to forget what happened that night--until an eerily similar murder brings it all back. It also brings FBI special agent Zander Wells to the Oregon logging town. As eager as he is to solve the brutal double slaying, he is just as intrigued with the mystery of Emily's and her sisters' past.
When more blood is shed, Zander suspects there's a secret buried in this town no one wants unearthed. Is it something Emily and Madison don't know? Or aren't telling? And Tara? Maybe Emily can't bear to find her. Because when Tara disappeared, she took a secret of her own with her.
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At the very beginning, I was reeled in and I could not put the book down.
A murder case from twenty years ago where someone was charged was done and dusted, until now when it happens again, the same kind of MO, does lightning strike twice?
Apart from the murders and the investigation, there was more to the book, there was romance and a lot of other stuff including diversity in a small town.
Now this book left me guessing and kept me wanting to read more. It was written well and I liked both Zander and Ava’s characters.
I am looking forward to reading the second book in the series.
This book pulled me in from the very first chapter and didn’t let go. Kendra Elliot masterfully weaves small-town secrets, family trauma, and a chilling murder mystery into a tightly written, fast-paced thriller.
The story follows FBI agent Zander Wells and Emily Mills, a woman with a haunted past tied to the town’s darkest truths. Their chemistry is undeniable, but what really stands out is the layered emotional tension as old wounds resurface while new dangers emerge.
Elliot balances suspense and character development beautifully—every chapter brings a new reveal, yet nothing feels rushed. The mix of mystery, crime, and family drama kept me turning pages late into the night.
If you're a fan of moody, atmospheric thrillers with emotional depth and strong female leads, this one’s for you. I’ll definitely be continuing the series ❤️❤️
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