Famous Last Words

"This case continues to invert and invert, like a sand timer tipped this way and that, the grains falling one way and then completely the other." ~ pg. 293

June 21 is the longest day of the year. After months of maternity leave, new mother Camilla will drop off her babygirl at daycare for the first time and return to work as a literary agent. But when she wakes, her husband Luke is not around. In his place is a cryptic note. According to the news, there is a hostage situation with her husband as the gunman. It doesn't make sense. He is a doting father, eternal optimist and loving husband. There must be a misunderstanding, right?

Famous Last Words started off real rocky. It is written like a script, not a fictional novel with directives like, "Stage left." and "She touches the note, just once, sends a text, then leaves." Um, okay. It was very jarring and made it difficult to read. It was not until 100 pages in that I could push past the writing style. From there, it was on! Holy crappers twist, fast paced action and a storyline that was inverted so masterfully.

I recommend Famous Last Words to bookhearts that enjoy thrillers that read like a movie. Just when you think you know, McAllister throws a curve ball you don't see coming. A lot happens in this mystery thriller love story.

Happy Early Pub Day, Gillian McAllister! Famous Last Words will be available Tuesday, February 25.

Disclaimer: An advance copy was received directly from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Opinions are my own and would be the same if I spent my hard-earned coins. ~LiteraryMarie

Title: Famous Last Words
Author: Gillian McAllister
Published: February 2025
Pages: 334
Edition: Galley
Genre: Thriller
Rating: 🖤 🖤 🖤 🖤