The Last Thing to Burn: A Novel
“Immediate, intense, gripping, taut, terrifying, moving, and brilliant.” —Lisa Jewell, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Invisible Girl
“Brilliantly written...terrifying.”—Ruth Ware, #1 New York Times bestselling author of One by One
A woman being held captive is willing to risk everything to save herself, her unborn child, and her captor’s latest victim in this “intense, dark, and utterly chilling” (Jennifer Hillier, author of Jar of Hearts) thriller in the tradition of Misery and Room.
On an isolated farm in the United Kingdom, a woman is trapped by the monster who kidnapped her seven years ago. When she discovers she is pregnant, she resolves to protect her child, no matter the cost, and starts to meticulously plot her escape. But when another woman is brought into the fold on the farm, her plans go awry. Can she save herself, her child, and this innocent woman at the same time? Or is she doomed to spend the remainder of her life as a captive?
Intense, dark, and utterly gripping The Last Thing to Burn “explores the resilience of the human spirit, even in the face of unfathomable evil. This harrowing journey is one worth taking” (Publishers Weekly).
“Brilliantly written...terrifying.”—Ruth Ware, #1 New York Times bestselling author of One by One
A woman being held captive is willing to risk everything to save herself, her unborn child, and her captor’s latest victim in this “intense, dark, and utterly chilling” (Jennifer Hillier, author of Jar of Hearts) thriller in the tradition of Misery and Room.
On an isolated farm in the United Kingdom, a woman is trapped by the monster who kidnapped her seven years ago. When she discovers she is pregnant, she resolves to protect her child, no matter the cost, and starts to meticulously plot her escape. But when another woman is brought into the fold on the farm, her plans go awry. Can she save herself, her child, and this innocent woman at the same time? Or is she doomed to spend the remainder of her life as a captive?
Intense, dark, and utterly gripping The Last Thing to Burn “explores the resilience of the human spirit, even in the face of unfathomable evil. This harrowing journey is one worth taking” (Publishers Weekly).
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I received an advanced copy of this book from Atria Books publishing and NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review.
This book gripped me from the very start of the first page.
The story focuses on a woman who was made promises from strangers that they never intended to keep. Her brave, heart-wrenching, brutal, and honest, narrative drives the entire re-telling of how she ended up a prisoner in a monster's home with little hope of survival. As her story unravels and tells the truth behind all of the lies she's been told about her family, herself, and others around her, the true terror starts to develop in the story and engulfed me in her plight.
I was in awe of Will Dean's prose and story-telling for this poor woman who soon became my own sister, friend, and relative. It's a very chilling tale and one that will not leave the reader unscathed, but one that had to be told to bring light to situations such as these. An excellent read and one that you will definitely not want to miss!
This book gripped me from the very start of the first page.
The story focuses on a woman who was made promises from strangers that they never intended to keep. Her brave, heart-wrenching, brutal, and honest, narrative drives the entire re-telling of how she ended up a prisoner in a monster's home with little hope of survival. As her story unravels and tells the truth behind all of the lies she's been told about her family, herself, and others around her, the true terror starts to develop in the story and engulfed me in her plight.
I was in awe of Will Dean's prose and story-telling for this poor woman who soon became my own sister, friend, and relative. It's a very chilling tale and one that will not leave the reader unscathed, but one that had to be told to bring light to situations such as these. An excellent read and one that you will definitely not want to miss!
Absolutely unputdownable! I had not heard of this book or author, but it was recommended by a friend, and I read it in 2 days. It is a story of survival, and it is so well written. "Jane" as her captor has called her for the last 7 years is living on a remote farm in Manchester, England. When she discovers she is pregnant, she makes a promise to her unborn baby that they will somehow escape this monster. But plans change when another woman is brought to the farm and held captive.
This is an intense, dark thriller. Yes, I guess it's a thriller because I was always wondering what would happen next. It is a story full of pain; physical and mental. But is also full of hope and gives power to the survivors who somehow find enough strength and willpower to overcome their inhumane situation. It is a powerful and thought provoking look at human trafficking.
This is an intense, dark thriller. Yes, I guess it's a thriller because I was always wondering what would happen next. It is a story full of pain; physical and mental. But is also full of hope and gives power to the survivors who somehow find enough strength and willpower to overcome their inhumane situation. It is a powerful and thought provoking look at human trafficking.
I’m just going to say this book could be a trigger for victims of sexual violence and trafficking. I was very disturbed by this book but also feel like it was well written and well narrated. It’s an important book for education about trafficking and is not a book you read for enjoyment.
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