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The Last Encore
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Don't miss the latest gripping thriller from 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...
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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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Don't miss the latest gripping thriller from 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.
Praise for Rebecca Heath
‘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
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781035914326
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 22 January 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Head of Zeus -- an Aries Book
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 153.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 384
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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