{"product_id":"the-last-party-9780751577136","title":"The Last Party","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAt midnight, one of them is dead. By morning, all of them are suspects . . . \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe launch of the stunning first crime series from the #1 \u003ci\u003eSunday Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestseller and international sensation. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRAISE FOR \u003ci\u003eTHE LAST PARTY\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e * - *\u003cbr\u003eThe writing is \u003cb\u003esuperb\u003c\/b\u003e. Wicked fun, \u003cb\u003edevilishly clever\u003c\/b\u003e,\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003ewith \u003cb\u003eechoes of Agatha Christie\u003c\/b\u003e. This is\u003cb\u003e a party you won't want to miss\u003c\/b\u003e -- PATRICIA CORNWELL\u003cbr\u003eClare Mackintosh is just getting \u003cb\u003ebetter and better\u003c\/b\u003e with every book. This is a \u003cb\u003ewonderfully assured and gripping\u003c\/b\u003e read -- PETER JAMES\u003cbr\u003eDetectives Leo and Ffion make \u003cb\u003ea storming debut\u003c\/b\u003e in this \u003cb\u003etwisty, cleverly-layered tale\u003c\/b\u003e of worlds colliding -- BELINDA BAUER\u003cbr\u003eA \u003cb\u003ewickedly enjoyable \u003c\/b\u003ereprise of the traditional crime novel . . . A \u003cb\u003egreat summer read\u003c\/b\u003e * THE TIMES *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhipsmart dialogue\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003edroll observation\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003egreat characters \u003c\/b\u003eand some very nasty business make this\u003cb\u003e another standout for Mackintosh\u003c\/b\u003e -- LINWOOD BARCLAY\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrilliant, so atmospheric. I fell in love with courageous, complicated DC Ffion Morgan\u003c\/b\u003e and I think readers will too -- RUTH WARE\u003cbr\u003eI loved everything about \u003ci\u003eThe Last Party\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cb\u003eTaut, pacey and so atmospheric\u003c\/b\u003e with \u003cb\u003ebrilliantly-executed twists and wonderfully-written characters\u003c\/b\u003e. DC Ffion Morgan is \u003cb\u003emy new favourite detective\u003c\/b\u003e and I'm so excited to read more. An\u003cb\u003e absolute triumph\u003c\/b\u003e -- CLAIRE DOUGLAS\u003cbr\u003eI absolutely inhaled this \u003cb\u003einsanely gripping and atmospheric\u003c\/b\u003e thriller. DC Ffion Morgan and her English counterpart Leo Brady are \u003cb\u003eup there with the greats\u003c\/b\u003e -- ERIN KELLY\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Last Party \u003c\/i\u003eis \u003cb\u003ea\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003edark delight of a murder mystery!\u003c\/b\u003e More entertaining than any party I've ever thrown. A chilling buffet of brutal murder, laced with \u003cb\u003egrudges\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ejealousy \u003c\/b\u003eand \u003cb\u003erevenge\u003c\/b\u003e. Whatever you do this summer, \u003cb\u003eget yourself an invite\u003c\/b\u003e! -- JANICE HALLETT\u003cbr\u003eClare Mackintosh is a \u003cb\u003egenius\u003c\/b\u003e -- FIONA CUMMINS\u003cbr\u003eDC Ffion Morgan may well be \u003cb\u003ethe\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eRebus of rural Wales\u003c\/b\u003e. As warm as it is \u003cb\u003eatmospheric\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eingenious \u003c\/b\u003e- this is \u003cb\u003ethe new crime series you need in your life\u003c\/b\u003e -- WILL DEAN\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuperb\u003c\/b\u003e. A compelling murder mystery told with warmth, humour and \u003cb\u003eenough red herrings to keep even the most seasoned crime reader guessing\u003c\/b\u003e -- C.L. TAYLOR\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eExpertly plotted and relentlessly gripping\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Last Party\u003c\/i\u003e is a \u003cb\u003eperfectly executed murder mystery\u003c\/b\u003e. The \u003cb\u003ewhip-sharp and deeply likeable\u003c\/b\u003e Ffion leads the investigation, introducing us to a cast of brilliantly realised suspects. \u003cb\u003eI loved every page\u003c\/b\u003e -- LUCY CLARKE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eI REALLY\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eloved \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Last Party . . .\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003ebrimming with epic scenery \u003c\/b\u003e- all mists and mountains and freezing lakes . . .\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eDC Ffion Morgan feels real right from the off: \u003cb\u003efunny and complicated \u003c\/b\u003eand very sweary -- LOUISE CANDLISH * DAILY MAIL (SCOTLAND) *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eI loved \u003ci\u003eThe Last Party\u003c\/i\u003e! \u003c\/b\u003eThis was a\u003cb\u003e real page-turner, with compelling characters\u003c\/b\u003e that drew me into the story. \u003cb\u003eA fantastic, drily humorous and layered read\u003c\/b\u003e that was a wonderful introduction to Detectives Leo and Ffion -- LJ ROSS\u003cbr\u003eWith her claustrophobic portrait of secret-stuffed small town life and her heartfelt evocation of the beauties of her adopted Wales, \u003cb\u003eMackintosh brings a new depth to her work here, without stinting on her customary twisty plotting\u003c\/b\u003e * EXPRESS *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTerrific\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003ci\u003eThe Last Party\u003c\/i\u003e has \u003cb\u003etwists that blindside you all the way\u003c\/b\u003e -- MARI HANNAH\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTwisty, ingeniously plotted \u003c\/b\u003eand \u003cb\u003ebrilliant. Loved it, \u003c\/b\u003eand \u003cb\u003eI loved DC Ffion Morgan.\u003c\/b\u003e I already can't wait for the next one . . . -- JILL MANSELL\u003cbr\u003eWith \u003cb\u003etwists to make you gasp\u003c\/b\u003e, this is a \u003cb\u003etop-notch read\u003c\/b\u003e * FABULOUS *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuperb \u003c\/b\u003e. . . A \u003cb\u003egripping\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eportrait of two fractured people\u003c\/b\u003e merges with \u003cb\u003ebelievable plot twists\u003c\/b\u003e, and the author perfectly captures the ennui of a small town where gossip can destroy lives. \u003cb\u003eMackintosh consistently entertains\u003c\/b\u003e -- STARRED REVIEW * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY *\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Last Party \u003c\/i\u003ehas everything - a \u003cb\u003egreat story\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eevocative setting\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ebrilliant characters \u003c\/b\u003eand \u003cb\u003eshocking twists\u003c\/b\u003e -- CLAIRE MCGOWAN\u003cbr\u003eDC Ffion Morgan is the detective I've been waiting for: clever and complicated, flawed but fearless, and \u003cb\u003eclearly poised to rival her most famous male peers\u003c\/b\u003e . . . A compulsive murder mystery that brims with authenticity, \u003cb\u003eperfectly rounded off with a classic Mackintosh twist\u003c\/b\u003e -- KIA ABDULLAH\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA gripping murder mystery\u003c\/b\u003e. Every chapter ends on a cliff hanger, making it \u003cb\u003eimpossible to put down\u003c\/b\u003e * GOOD HOUSEKEEPING *\u003cbr\u003eHer \u003cb\u003ebest yet\u003c\/b\u003e. A \u003cb\u003epicturesque setting\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ewonderful cast\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003ea pair of detectives you'll love\u003c\/b\u003e. Plus I guarantee \u003cb\u003eyou'll never guess whodunnit\u003c\/b\u003e -- MARK EDWARDS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMurder, mystery, a cellar-full of dark secrets\u003c\/b\u003e, and a \u003cb\u003ememorable cast of characters\u003c\/b\u003e combine in a \u003cb\u003ewonderfully gripping \u003c\/b\u003epolice procedural -- VASEEM KHAN\u003cbr\u003eA \u003cb\u003esuperbly entertaining\u003c\/b\u003e murder mystery full of emotion and humour. \u003cb\u003eI loved it!\u003c\/b\u003e -- ALLIE REYNOLDS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eI loved the team of DC Ffion Morgan and DC Leo Brady\u003c\/b\u003e . . . \u003cb\u003eGreat storytelling\u003c\/b\u003e with a motley crew of characters * PRIMA *\u003cbr\u003eA \u003cb\u003egripping new series opener\u003c\/b\u003e * HEAT *\u003cbr\u003eClare Mackintosh has a way of taking thrillers to \u003cb\u003edazzling new and unexpected heights\u003c\/b\u003e, whilst always delivering exactly what the reader wants: a \u003cb\u003ethought-provoking story\u003c\/b\u003e, a \u003cb\u003evivid cast of characters\u003c\/b\u003e and a \u003cb\u003esupremely compelling mystery\u003c\/b\u003e -- B.P. WALTER\u003cbr\u003eAn \u003cb\u003eexcellent \u003c\/b\u003enew thriller * CHOICE *\u003cbr\u003eThis is the start of a new series and if the rest are as good as this, happy days! \u003cb\u003eMackintosh has created a brilliant pairing \u003c\/b\u003ein rogue policewoman DC Ffion Morgan and play-it-by-the-book DC Leo Brady * GOOD HOUSEKEEPING *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHands down the best closed cast mystery I've read in years. \u003c\/b\u003eClues and suspects fill every page . . . Readers will adore the cast of characters and never guess whodunnit! Clare Mackintosh is \u003cb\u003eabsolutely brilliant\u003c\/b\u003e -- WENDY WALKER\u003cbr\u003eA murky tale of \u003cb\u003edodgy dealings, lies and revenge\u003c\/b\u003e -- PICK OF THE WEEK * SUN *\u003cbr\u003eA \u003cb\u003elively whodunnit \u003c\/b\u003ewith some great characters - this is \u003cb\u003ea mystery to sink your teeth into\u003c\/b\u003e * BEST *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbsolutely gripping\u003c\/b\u003e. A \u003cb\u003ewonderful sense of place\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003egreat cast of characters\u003c\/b\u003e and a policewoman I'm looking forward to reading about again -- FANNY BLAKE\u003cbr\u003eAn \u003cb\u003eintricate \u003c\/b\u003efabric of suspects, numerous red herrings and a \u003cb\u003epowerful \u003c\/b\u003esense of place . . . \u003cb\u003eSlow burning small town crime with many a twist and a superlative cast\u003c\/b\u003e * CRIME TIME *\u003cbr\u003eA \u003cb\u003egripping \u003c\/b\u003enew series * CRIME MONTHLY *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSensationally smart and gorgeously gossipy\u003c\/b\u003e while being \u003cb\u003ean absolute humdinger of a thrilling read\u003c\/b\u003e, and what's more, it's the start of a new series * LOVEREADING *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWonderfully entertaining\u003c\/b\u003e . . . 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