• Her Final Hour: An absolutely unputdownable mystery thriller

  • Detective Gina Harte, Book 2
  • By: Carla Kovach
  • Narrated by: Tamsin Kennard
  • Length: 8 hrs and 43 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (1,064 ratings)

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Her Final Hour: An absolutely unputdownable mystery thriller

By: Carla Kovach
Narrated by: Tamsin Kennard
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Publisher's summary

Anything can happen behind closed doors....

The gripping new novel from the author of bestseller The Next Girl. Her Final Hour will have you hooked!

Melissa Sanderson is the perfect wife and mother. She dotes on her daughter and lives in her dream home in a quiet cul-de-sac in the suburbs.

But looks can be deceiving.

Something is amiss in that house - all the neighbors think so. Some say Melissa is having an affair. Others say she’s been drinking too much.

Then one night, sirens wake up the whole neighborhood.

Melissa Sanderson is dead.

An absorbing thriller with an ending you won't see coming! If you like Lisa Gardner, Robert Bryndza, or Clare Mackintosh, you’ll love this absolutely heart-stopping thriller from Carla Kovach.

©2018 Carla Kovach (P)2018 Bookouture

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Would not recommend

I liked the first book but a few hours into this one I had to finally stop because the story line started reading more like a bad slasher movie: when you start thinking how dumb a person has to be to go into the woods in the middle of the night by herself to.....I would have liked more intelligence. Not sure that I now want to buy the third one just the series.

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well written but very predictable.

well written but very predictable. Not great for a who done it. words containing the details.

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A good page turner, but...

After recently reading the 1st book in the series as well, I'm hoping the 3rd in the series moves away from "the deranged and abusive man mentally and physically abuses and belittles the woman he claims to love, keeping her imprisoned" theme.

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Thriller with interesting characters

I liked this book more than I thought I would. The detective (Gina) is tender with her own flaws. The storyline is interesting with some creepy characters.

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Which is worse, the story or the narrator

First off the story just gets annoying, like it is trying for conflict and excitement... but there's nothing there. The narrator did a good job here of making the characters annoying, the victim, her husband (especially annoying) and even the investigator. My fist hour with this book was my final hour... Had to return it. Suggestion to author... let the people be interesting, don't try to make them interesting.

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Good Book!

Good book! I enjoyed listening and I could hardly put it down! I recommend this book.

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Gripping story.

i so enjoy listening to the stories about Gina Harte. Can't wait for the next once

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Good story but...

The story was interesting, if predictable. I knew who did it after the second chapter. My biggest issue was the heroine, Gina Harte. She hasn’t got the sense God have a goose. It’s hard to believe her character is a ranking police officer who survived her 20s with her lack of self-protectiveness or common sense.

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Two Very Enthusiastic Thumbs DOWN!

This was very predictable and there were no twists. If you like Lisa Gardner, you will be very disappointed with this book. If not for the narrator, I would have never made it to the end.

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  • 11-28-18

Hated to take breaks!

A multi faceted novel mixing the personal life of a detective, the search for a missing woman, as well as some of the story being told in the perspective of the kidnapper. An engaging listen

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  • julie panther
  • 05-10-20

Her final hour

this has to be one of the best books I have ever read , honestly it had everything great natter suspense edge of your seat great characters loved it just great amazing you have to read this book WORTH every penny

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  • Teresa evans
  • 09-22-19

Her final hour

Not bad a nice listen, good narrator story line was good kept me listening. Try it

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  • Carrie
  • 08-03-19

Brilliant again

Loved this book as much as the first, I couldn't stop listening which makes it hard to get much done in the day!

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  • James
  • 11-12-23

Totally gripping

"Her Final Hour" by Carol Kovach is an electrifying and gripping crime thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat from the very first page. Kovach's masterful storytelling and intricate plot make for a truly captivating read that is hard to put down.

From the moment I delved into the novel, I was immediately drawn into the world created by Kovach. The characters are compelling, the suspense is palpable, and the pacing is relentless, creating an immersive experience that had me guessing at every turn.

Kovach's attention to detail and her ability to weave together a complex web of mystery and intrigue is commendable. The way she artfully combines plot twists and turns with deep character development showcases her talent as a writer in the crime thriller genre.

The protagonist's journey is a rollercoaster of emotions, and the interplay of suspense and human drama adds depth to the narrative. The way Kovach keeps readers guessing, all the while slowly unraveling the intricately layered plot, is a testament to her skill as a storyteller.

"Her Final Hour" is a heart-pounding, adrenaline-fueled ride that will leave readers breathless. Kovach has crafted a modern masterpiece in the crime thriller genre—an unputdownable page-turner that will linger in your mind long after you've finished the final chapter.

In conclusion, "Her Final Hour" is an absolute must-read for fans of crime thrillers. Kovach's seamless blend of suspense, mystery, and emotional depth makes this book a standout in its genre. I wholeheartedly recommend "Her Final Hour" to anyone looking for a thrilling and immersive reading experience. Carol Kovach has undoubtedly secured her place among the top authors in the crime fiction world, and I eagerly anticipate her next literary offering.

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  • Karin Maclean
  • 07-27-23

Excellent

Excellent story looking forward to hearing more from this author with a gripping story line

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  • Louise
  • 01-18-23

not as good as first one

I couldn't get into this one it just kept making me angry and there was to many characters to actually keep up. I manged to get to the end buy a very big let down. After the first one in the series had me gripped don't think I will be listening to any more

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  • Gadgeteria
  • 05-16-22

Series Getting Better

I enjoyed this more than book 1.. felt like the storyline was better constructed and narration better

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  • Kerri H
  • 11-15-21

Disturbing but great

Second in series. Gina Harte is tenacious and determined and totally embroiled in more ways than one. Ready for the next one!

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  • Anonymous User
  • 11-03-21

So much tears

Tears are falling, meandering, dripping… Not a bad story, but read with a quivering voice the crying gets a bit tio much.

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  • Amy88
  • 10-30-21

Narration spoiled a good story

Extremely annoying and unnecessary accents and overly pompus voices, totally unrealistic. Story was good and on that alone I'd keep reading but unless the narrator changes I won't

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  • Christina T.
  • 09-23-18

Loved it! Full of twists and turns.

great story line and characters. Can't wait to read the next in the series...when it's out.

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  • Donna Birks
  • 09-19-23

Brilliant

Could not put this book down, great storyline which kept you wanting to turn just one more page. So glad to have found this amazing author.

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  • Anonymous User
  • 07-11-23

Love this series

Great stories and really gripping. Glad I stumbled and trialled this author, downloading the next one already!

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  • Anonymous User
  • 04-15-22

love this series

love this series. love Gina, very relatable and looking forward to the rest of the books

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  • Noelle N.
  • 11-11-20

Very tense and thrilling

First book by this author and boy am I impressed. The subject was a bit tense for me and I nearly stopped but then the good guys started winning and off I went couldn’t put it down. Excellent narrator solid heroine and fantastic plot. Must read all the books.

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  • Bonnie B
  • 09-13-19

Very Intense

More intense than I thought it would be. Like the first book, there are a LOT of characters to get to grips with, and a lot of suspense. Found it a bit too highly strung with not enough comfortable moments in between.

Also like the last one...the title seems completely unrelated. Sure, it could be tied into any part of the storyline, but it seems to almost be clickbait, as it doesn't really tell you about the story. To me, the title implies that something happened right before she died, however the story does not focus on that at all.

I enjoyed the read but personally feel a bit tired after listening to it.

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  • Shishir
  • 02-18-19

A gripping novel

It is indeed an unputdownable thriller. Kept me riveted till the end. I read part of the book and listened to part of it. I recommend it highly. The only negative thing i could think of is that when the suspense unravels it does seem a bit unrealistic. But I could be wrong. There could be a lot of psychopaths out there who could resort to murdering people and mistreating women in the real world. All in all highly recommended reading!

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  • Anonymous User
  • 01-15-19

excellent

brilliant . Am now a big fan detective Gina Hart after reading this and previously the Next Girl. listened to this over two afternoons. looking forward to the next one.

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