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The Last Thing to Burn

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The Last Thing to Burn

By: Will Dean
Narrated by: Sarah Lam
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“Immediate, intense, gripping, taut, terrifying, moving, and brilliant.” —Lisa Jewell, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Invisible Girl

“Brilliantly written...terrifying.”—Ruth Ware, #1 New York Times bestselling author of One by One

A woman being held captive is willing to risk everything to save herself, her unborn child, and her captor’s latest victim in this “intense, dark, and utterly chilling” (Jennifer Hillier, author of ​Jar of Hearts) thriller in the tradition of Misery and Room.

He is her husband. She is his captive.

Her husband calls her Jane. That is not her name.

She lives in a small farm cottage, surrounded by vast, open fields. Everywhere she looks, there is space. But she is trapped. No one knows she is there. Visitors rarely come to the farm; if they do, she is never seen.

Her husband records her every movement during the day. If he doesn’t like what he sees, she is punished.

For a long time, escape seemed impossible. But now, something has changed. She has a reason to live and a reason to fight. Now, she is watching him, and waiting… Domestic Thrillers Psychological Suspense Thriller & Suspense Exciting Scary Tearjerking
Gripping Storyline • Compelling Character Development • Compelling Protagonist • Unexpected Plot Twists • Emotional Depth

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….except for the implausible extremity of the narrator’s plight by the end. I can’t stay much more because almost any plot description will give away some spoilers, but I’ll say that a few loose ends were left flapping in the breeze. Why Of Mice and Men? Who was the original Jane—a simple farm wife with a mama’s boy for a son? Or a heartless, controlling witch who taught her non-too-bright son to be cruel? I was surprised Jane didn’t have more curiosity about her—she could have devoted herself to understanding the first Jane, and then used that knowledge to manipulate Lenn. It might have made end game more satisfying.

Also, I thought from the beginning that narrator might be unreliable. Wondered if I’d ever hear anything in Lenn’s voice. But no, Jane tells the story faithfully—things are as bad as she says.

But I’m not really criticizing the author’s choice, because the peril in this story is so great that I couldn’t stop listening. The right questions to ask are: was I fully engrossed from chapter one? Yes. Could I picture the awful, claustrophobic house where the drama played out? Oh yes. Did I find Lenn, in his goofy, han-fisted daily meanness terrifying? Hell yes. And did my heart pound and did I sit on the edge of my seat four or five times throughout? Yes and yes. Would I have clapped my hand over your mouth if you bothered me during the last two hours? Definitely yes.

If these are the questions you ask about your suspense picks, then this should be your next listen.

Well done, Will Dean!

Almost excellent….

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This level of melodrama from the narrator was initially hard to take. I nearly sold it back. The story is intense enough, sets the mood well enough. If one has the stomach for it, it’s an excellent read.

Wow

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This book had me on edge almost the whole time I was listening. I recommend 100%.

Nail biting

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This was a frustrating read. It’s so heartbreaking that you have to know the ending. When I think about a story while not reading, I know I will finish no matter what. It was a look into madness and despair that is hard to erase from your memory. Maybe it should have been 5 stars, but I was so emotionally frustrated with opportunities and bad decisions that could have led also to a positive ending. That being said, I realize I have never experienced such a wreaking of my soul. I love the message at the end. We all live in our own bubble even though monsters exist right next to us.

Couldn’t put it down for only those that live in books

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Totally riveting story. Caught me at the first paragraph and literally finished in 2 days. It was an amazing thriller!!

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