The Last

The post-apocalyptic thriller that will keep you up all night
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The Last by Hanna Jameson is a gripping crime thriller set in the aftermath of a global apocalypse. As civilisation collapses, the inhabitants of a Swiss hotel confront both the threat outside and a chilling murder within their midst. The story weaves suspense and mystery, exploring themes of survival and human nature in a world turned upside down.
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You might enjoy this gripping tale if you're drawn to post-apocalyptic settings and love a good murder mystery. The blend of suspense and psychological tension creates a thrilling ride as characters grapple with survival and the darker aspects of human nature.

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The Last

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The Last by Hanna Jameson explores a chilling post-apocalyptic scenario where the world has ended, leaving only twenty survivors in a remote hotel. Among them lurks a dangerous secret.

The world has ended.

Twenty survivors remain in a hotel.

One of them is a killer.

A nuclear weapon has detonated over Washington, marking the collapse of civilisation. Historian Jon Keller finds himself on a trip to Switzerland when this catastrophe strikes. As darkness falls over humanity, he yearns desperately for news of his loved onesβ€”his wife, Nadia, and their two daughters. The regret of ignoring Nadia's last message haunts him.

Stranded in the hotel, these twenty people, isolated by dense forests and miles from the nearest city, must navigate their new reality as resources dwindle and tensions rise.

The discovery of a young girl's body changes everything. Her murder brings the chilling realisation that a killer is among them. As paranoia spreads, Jon takes it upon himself to uncover the truth.

But as he delves deeper into this dark mystery, questions arise: How far is Jon willing to go in his pursuit of justice? What kind of justice can be achieved in a world where societal rules no longer apply?

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The Last by Hanna Jameson is praised for its haunting and thought-provoking exploration of human nature at the end of the world. Critics admire its original and gripping narrative, with a chilling, nightmarish atmosphere that keeps readers engaged. The novel's imaginative portrayal of survival and adaptation draws compelling comparisons to both Stephen King and Agatha Christie, offering a brilliantly executed and frighteningly believable tale.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241983997

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 August 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 400

About the Author

Hanna Jameson wrote her first book at the age of seventeen, which was later nominated for the John Creasey Dagger Award. She's a bestselling author (Something You Are, Girl Seven, Those Crazy Freeways, The Last) and is currently working on screen projects.

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