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The Last Encore

A gripping, claustrophobic Australian thriller with a killer twist
By Rebecca Heath
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Secrets. Glamour. Lies. Your new favourite twisty thriller was written by INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER Rebecca Heath 'Pitch perfect!' Jo Furniss, author of All the Little Children A REMOTE ISLANDIt’s been eighteen years since the accidental explosion that killed The Cedrics Band lead singer Jonny Rake, and a... Read More
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A sweltering, claustrophobic Australian thriller where a former band reunite for a one-night-only show on a private island… but not everyone is there to enjoy the music.

A sweltering, claustrophobic Australian thriller where a former band reunite for a one-night-only show on a private island… but not everyone is there to enjoy the music.

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Secrets. Glamour. Lies. Your new favourite twisty thriller was written by INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER Rebecca Heath

'Pitch perfect!' Jo Furniss, author of All the Little Children

A REMOTE ISLAND
It’s been eighteen years since the accidental explosion that killed The Cedrics Band lead singer Jonny Rake, and a special documentary is bringing the rest of the band back to play together for the first time. With Jonny’s daughter, Monet, stepping into her father’s role, and a private island secured as the perfect reunion backdrop, it’s set to be a special occasion.

A REUNION CONCERT
But everyone remembers what happened on that fatal night differently, and as questions are asked about the band’s rise and sudden tragic fall, not everyone likes the answers. Old wounds reopen and tempers flare… Then a body is found.

A KILLER ON STAGE
They’re trapped on the island together until help arrives, but that might be too late. Because Jonny’s death wasn’t an accident, and someone wants revenge.

Readers love The Last Encore!
'The storyline was clever and the ending so well done. So much fun to read'
'A gripping thriller with unexpected twists and turns... I was hooked'
'Wow what a ride! So many secrets, all colliding on a small island'
'I could feel myself holding my breath it was so tense. Loved it'
'A gripping, atmospheric thriller that hits all the right notes!' *

Praise for Rebecca Heath
'Deliciously twisted' SHALINI BOLAND
‘Unputdownable from start to finish’ THE AUSTRALIAN
‘The perfect beach read’ THE HERALD SUN
'Escapism at its best’ WEEKEND AUSTRALIAN
‘Tense, compelling... a gripping mystery’ BETTER READING

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781035914319

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 June 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Head of Zeus -- an Aries Book

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 269g

Pages: 384

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About the Author

Rebecca Heath studied science at university, worked in hospitality and teaching, but she always carved out time to write. She lives in Adelaide, Australia, halfway between the city and the sea with her husband, three children and a much-loved border collie. Her debut adult novel, The Summer Party, was released in 2023 by Head of Zeus, followed by The Dinner Party in 2024 and The Wedding Party in 2025. This is her fourth adult novel.

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