Last Seen Alive: The twisty thriller from the author of THE COUPLE AT NO 9

A good read. Almost sounds like a horror film for a while

Fast paced, keeps you on the edge!! If you are looking for some thrill pick this one.

Irresistible plot.

I received this book as a gift from a dear friend during a book swap event conducted by an FB group. The blurb looked interesting, and despite never having read the author before, I dived into it. After all, nothing can go wrong with a thriller. Plot: Accepting the offer of a house swap, Libby and Jamie spend some time in a beautiful mansion in Cornwall. However, things get spookily disturbing, as Libby’s hitherto hidden past catches up with her. Is it paranoia? Or is there something more than meets the eye? Review: The premise begins on such an illogical note that Hollywood’s done-to-death trope of foolish families and haunted houses looks convincing. For a woman whose past is as shady as an honest politician, Libby is as foolish as they come. All she needs is a leaflet with an offer that is too good to refuse, and she is on board. Don’t the Brits have an Aadhaar card equivalent? Wouldn’t someone sane confirm that the affluent Heywoods would really want to live in a 1-BHK flat in Bath? However, if you manage to suspend logic, Last Seen Alive makes for a thrilling read. The first-person point of view of Libby and Beth allows the reader to delve into their not-so-holy psyches. As the novel progresses, the readers realise that despite harming each other, they complement each other eerily. Possessing feet of damp clay, they are real, worthy of hatred, and yet memorable. The three parts of the book, set in Cornwall, Thailand, and Bath, respectively, give the women enough scope to flesh out their characters. Every chapter ends on a cliffhanger, making the book an unputdownable read. Libby’s initial fear that seemed irrational makes sense as the plot thickens. However, Hannah’s presence and her subsequent betrayal looked dubious to me. Otherwise, the pace of the novel makes the readers sit on the edge. Characters like Jamie, Sylvia, and Evelyn play their parts well, leaving no scope for complaints. The twists have been well executed. Regular readers of thrillers might anticipate a couple of them, but that doesn’t take away the credit from the author. I just wish that the premise that set the ball rolling could have been more realistic. But fiction often takes creative liberties. So, I would overlook that concern. Do I recommend Last Seen Alive? If you’re a fan of this genre, then you can opt for it. There is more to this novel than the ludicrous house swap.

LAST SEEN ALIVE is one of the best thrillers I have read so far. An amazing author.

The premise was promising but it takes more than half of the book to get to the interesting part.

Poor writing, Boring book. Wrongly marketed. Your money your decision.

Really enjoyed reading this book. Could not put it down. Recommend

Definitely recommend this book. Makes you want to keep reading. Lots of twists. Claire Douglas never disappoints.

The story builds around two young women who have had similar upbringings and pasts... they meet... travel together... bond... go through some interesting times... oh well... you'll just have to read it for yourself... it's a good read...

engaging thriller which had me guessing from the beginning. Jamie and his wife Elizabeth ( Libby) are in Cornwall after a house swap, they need to get away after a tragedy, the house they are staying in is amazing and far more superior than their flat in Bath. slowly things start happening in and outside the house that makes Libby question her sanity and when returning home, the story takes a more sinister turn, apparently the couple who house they've been staying in had never heard of them and believed the home to be empty..... add in a murder, jealous ex's and an old secret that Libby has been hiding from her husband and you get a gripping tale of revenge. the book twists and turns to keep you interested, and just when you think its all figured out you get the unexpected ending. a good read and recommended 4/5 stars

It was good but not my favorite Claire Douglas book. The twist was hard to believe but I do see the logic in it. All in all it was good