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Book SynopsisAt midnight, one of them is dead. By morning, all of them are suspects . . . The launch of the stunning first crime series from the #1 Sunday Times bestseller and international sensation. Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR THE LAST PARTY * - *
The writing is
superb. Wicked fun,
devilishly clever,
with
echoes of Agatha Christie. This is
a party you won't want to miss -- PATRICIA CORNWELL
Clare Mackintosh is just getting
better and better with every book. This is a
wonderfully assured and gripping read -- PETER JAMES
Detectives Leo and Ffion make
a storming debut in this
twisty, cleverly-layered tale of worlds colliding -- BELINDA BAUER
A
wickedly enjoyable reprise of the traditional crime novel . . . A
great summer read * THE TIMES *
Whipsmart dialogue,
droll observation,
great characters and some very nasty business make this
another standout for Mackintosh -- LINWOOD BARCLAY
Brilliant, so atmospheric. I fell in love with courageous, complicated DC Ffion Morgan and I think readers will too -- RUTH WARE
I loved everything about
The Last Party.
Taut, pacey and so atmospheric with
brilliantly-executed twists and wonderfully-written characters. DC Ffion Morgan is
my new favourite detective and I'm so excited to read more. An
absolute triumph -- CLAIRE DOUGLAS
I absolutely inhaled this
insanely gripping and atmospheric thriller. DC Ffion Morgan and her English counterpart Leo Brady are
up there with the greats -- ERIN KELLY
The Last Party is
a dark delight of a murder mystery! More entertaining than any party I've ever thrown. A chilling buffet of brutal murder, laced with
grudges,
jealousy and
revenge. Whatever you do this summer,
get yourself an invite! -- JANICE HALLETT
Clare Mackintosh is a
genius -- FIONA CUMMINS
DC Ffion Morgan may well be
the Rebus of rural Wales. As warm as it is
atmospheric and
ingenious - this is
the new crime series you need in your life -- WILL DEAN
Superb. A compelling murder mystery told with warmth, humour and
enough red herrings to keep even the most seasoned crime reader guessing -- C.L. TAYLOR
Expertly plotted and relentlessly gripping,
The Last Party is a
perfectly executed murder mystery. The
whip-sharp and deeply likeable Ffion leads the investigation, introducing us to a cast of brilliantly realised suspects.
I loved every page -- LUCY CLARKE
I REALLY loved The Last Party . . . brimming with epic scenery - all mists and mountains and freezing lakes . . .
DC Ffion Morgan feels real right from the off:
funny and complicated and very sweary -- LOUISE CANDLISH * DAILY MAIL (SCOTLAND) *
I loved The Last Party! This was a
real page-turner, with compelling characters that drew me into the story.
A fantastic, drily humorous and layered read that was a wonderful introduction to Detectives Leo and Ffion -- LJ ROSS
With her claustrophobic portrait of secret-stuffed small town life and her heartfelt evocation of the beauties of her adopted Wales,
Mackintosh brings a new depth to her work here, without stinting on her customary twisty plotting * EXPRESS *
Terrific.
The Last Party has
twists that blindside you all the way -- MARI HANNAH
Twisty, ingeniously plotted and
brilliant. Loved it, and
I loved DC Ffion Morgan. I already can't wait for the next one . . . -- JILL MANSELL
With
twists to make you gasp, this is a
top-notch read * FABULOUS *
Superb . . . A
gripping portrait of two fractured people merges with
believable plot twists, and the author perfectly captures the ennui of a small town where gossip can destroy lives.
Mackintosh consistently entertains -- STARRED REVIEW * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY *
The Last Party has everything - a
great story,
evocative setting,
brilliant characters and
shocking twists -- CLAIRE MCGOWAN
DC Ffion Morgan is the detective I've been waiting for: clever and complicated, flawed but fearless, and
clearly poised to rival her most famous male peers . . . A compulsive murder mystery that brims with authenticity,
perfectly rounded off with a classic Mackintosh twist -- KIA ABDULLAH
A gripping murder mystery. Every chapter ends on a cliff hanger, making it
impossible to put down * GOOD HOUSEKEEPING *
Her
best yet. A
picturesque setting,
wonderful cast and
a pair of detectives you'll love. Plus I guarantee
you'll never guess whodunnit -- MARK EDWARDS
Murder, mystery, a cellar-full of dark secrets, and a
memorable cast of characters combine in a
wonderfully gripping police procedural -- VASEEM KHAN
A
superbly entertaining murder mystery full of emotion and humour.
I loved it! -- ALLIE REYNOLDS
I loved the team of DC Ffion Morgan and DC Leo Brady . . .
Great storytelling with a motley crew of characters * PRIMA *
A
gripping new series opener * HEAT *
Clare Mackintosh has a way of taking thrillers to
dazzling new and unexpected heights, whilst always delivering exactly what the reader wants: a
thought-provoking story, a
vivid cast of characters and a
supremely compelling mystery -- B.P. WALTER
An
excellent new thriller * CHOICE *
This is the start of a new series and if the rest are as good as this, happy days!
Mackintosh has created a brilliant pairing in rogue policewoman DC Ffion Morgan and play-it-by-the-book DC Leo Brady * GOOD HOUSEKEEPING *
Hands down the best closed cast mystery I've read in years. Clues and suspects fill every page . . . Readers will adore the cast of characters and never guess whodunnit! Clare Mackintosh is
absolutely brilliant -- WENDY WALKER
A murky tale of
dodgy dealings, lies and revenge -- PICK OF THE WEEK * SUN *
A
lively whodunnit with some great characters - this is
a mystery to sink your teeth into * BEST *
Absolutely gripping. A
wonderful sense of place,
great cast of characters and a policewoman I'm looking forward to reading about again -- FANNY BLAKE
An
intricate fabric of suspects, numerous red herrings and a
powerful sense of place . . .
Slow burning small town crime with many a twist and a superlative cast * CRIME TIME *
A
gripping new series * CRIME MONTHLY *
Sensationally smart and gorgeously gossipy while being
an absolute humdinger of a thrilling read, and what's more, it's the start of a new series * LOVEREADING *
Wonderfully entertaining . . . [Ffion and Leo are] too good for just one appearance * BUZZ MAGAZINE *
The
characters are superb, the
plot is well-written and completely absorbing . . .
I loved The Last Party and can only hope this is the start of DC Ffion Morgan's adventures -- DAMP PEBBLES
I
absolutely loved this book . . . The writing is
atmospheric,
fast paced and the
twists keep you gripped from the very first page -- NIC_THEBOOKWORM
Another
nail-biting thriller * PRESS ASSOCIATION *
Well-developed, complex characters . . .
a gripping story with twists and turns -- STARRED REVIEW * LIBRARY JOURNAL *
Come to meet the
interestingly dysfunctional characters; stay to
cheer them on with a full heart * KIRKUS *
