LoveReading Says
Oh my word, I’m jumping up and down with excitement over this one and so so glad to be in at the beginning of the DC Morgan mystery series. Clare Mackintosh certainly knows how to throw one heck of a reading party. Murder strikes on New Years Eve, DC Ffion Morgan is more than aware that there are plenty of suspects, and she just happens to be hiding a secret of her own. The first few pages set the mood quite perfectly, the adventure, the excitement, the body… The location is incredibly atmospheric, the village, holiday homes, and lake can be felt, even seen in glorious colourful detail. There are a fair number of characters to meet, but I didn’t ever feel lost, they all settled in and whether a walk-on part or main characters, I felt as though I knew every single one. Ffion is truly fabulous, her outward devil-may-care attitude clashes with her whip-smart intelligence. Local issues, grudges, scandal and slander swagger their way across the pages. The plotting is tight, with a wickedly barbed humour adding a real edge to proceedings. As I travelled backwards and forwards in time and information fell into place, the ending arrived to smack me in the face. This is a belter of a read in its own right, and as a start to a new series it’s given me goosebumps of anticipation. Sweeping in to join our Star Books list, The Last Party throws all the right moves, not only hugely entertaining, it’s remarkably compelling and clever too.
Liz Robinson
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The Last Party Synopsis
On New Year's Eve, Rhys Lloyd has a house full of guests.
His lakeside holiday homes are a success, and he's generously invited the village to drink champagne with their wealthy new neighbours. This will be the party to end all parties.
But not everyone is there to celebrate. By midnight, Rhys will be floating dead in the freezing waters of the lake.
On New Year's Day, DC Ffion Morgan has a village full of suspects.
The tiny community is her home, so the suspects are her neighbours, friends and family - and Ffion has her own secrets to protect.
With a lie uncovered at every turn, soon the question isn't who wanted Rhys dead . . . but who finally killed him.
In a village with this many secrets, a murder is just the beginning.
About This Edition
| ISBN: |
9780751577136 |
| Publication date: |
30th March 2023 |
| Author: |
Clare Mackintosh |
| Publisher: |
Little, Brown an imprint of Little, Brown Book Group |
| Format: |
Paperback |
| Pagination: |
446 pages |
| Series: |
DC Morgan |
| Primary Genre |
Crime and Mystery
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Clare Mackintosh Press Reviews
PRAISE 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
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
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 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
Terrific. The Last Party has twists that blindside you all the way -- MARI HANNAH
The Last Party has everything - a great story, evocative setting, brilliant characters and shocking twists -- CLAIRE MCGOWAN
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
A superbly entertaining murder mystery full of emotion and humour. I loved it! -- ALLIE REYNOLDS
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
Absolutely gripping. A wonderful sense of place, great cast of characters and a policewoman I'm looking forward to reading about again -- FANNY BLAKE
