Famous Last Words

THE GRIPPING NEW NOVEL FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF INTERNATIONAL PHENOMENON WRONG PLACE, WRONG TIME

'Famous Last Words blindsided me with twists and surprises that had me gasping... A brilliant, brilliant book' Jodi Picoult

'What an incredible, gripping, thrilling read' Lisa Jewell

'Only a Gillian McAllister thriller can make your heart race and then your heart melt from one page to the next! I'm a devoted fan!' LIANE MORIARTY

'Utterly effing magnificent. I could NOT put it down!' MARIAN KEYES

'Absolutely outstanding, one of my books of the year.' ANDREA MARA

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It's Camilla's first day back at work, her daughter's first day at nursery.
But husband Luke is nowhere to be seen. The only trace of him is an unfinished note. Camilla tries to put it out of her mind; there must be a rational explanation.
At work, there are welcomes back, and too many distractions.
Then it starts.
Breaking news: there's a hostage situation developing in London.
The police arrive: Luke is caught up in it.
But he isn't a hostage. Luke - doting father, successful writer, enthusiastic runner and eternal optimist - is the gunman.
What Camilla does next is crucial. Because only she knows what the note he left behind says, and the clues it might hold . . .
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Readers love FAMOUS LAST WORDS
'a very twisty, edge-of-your-seat story, an original plot and good characters' 5*****BOOKSELLER REVIEW, NETGALLEY

'So very very good!!' 5***** BOOKSELLER REVIEW, NETGALLEY

'a pacy plot, twisty twists, a compelling and real voice in Camilla, a love story and heart pounding suspense-filled moments' 5***** NETGALLEY REVIEW

'Combining high-octane action, an intriguing mystery, and a heart-wrenching love story into a gripping page turner is quite a feat, and Gillian McAllister pulls it off every time' 5***** NETGALLEY REVIEW

'The twist at the end was incredibly satisfying and unexpected.' 5***** NETGALLEY REVIEW


Sunday Times bestseller, June 2024