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THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
Named a summer book to watch by The Washington Post, Boston Globe, USA Today, Oprah, Paste, Country Living, Good Housekeeping, and Nerd Daily
“Propulsive … a dizzying Gothic whodunit.”
—New York Times Book Review
Bestselling author Riley Sager returns with a Gothic chiller about a young caregiver assigned to work for a woman accused of a Lizzie Borden-like massacre decades earlier.
At seventeen, Lenora Hope
Hung her sister with a rope
Now reduced to a schoolyard chant, the Hope family murders shocked the Maine coast one bloody night in 1929. While most people assume seventeen-year-old Lenora was responsible, the police were never able to prove it. Other than her denial after the killings, she has never spoken publicly about that night, nor has she set foot outside Hope’s End, the cliffside mansion where the massacre occurred.
Stabbed her father with a knife
Took her mother’s happy life
It’s now 1983, and home-health aide Kit McDeere arrives at a decaying Hope’s End to care for Lenora after her previous nurse fled in the middle of the night. In her seventies and confined to a wheelchair, Lenora was rendered mute by a series of strokes and can only communicate with Kit by tapping out sentences on an old typewriter. One night, Lenora uses it to make a tantalizing offer—I want to tell you everything.
“It wasn’t me,” Lenora said
But she’s the only one not dead
As Kit helps Lenora write about the events leading to the Hope family massacre, it becomes clear there’s more to the tale than people know. But when new details about her predecessor’s departure come to light, Kit starts to suspect Lenora might not be telling the complete truth—and that the seemingly harmless woman in her care could be far more dangerous than she first thought.
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Publisher : Dutton (May 21, 2024)
Language : English
Paperback : 400 pages
ISBN-10 : 059318324X
ISBN-13 : 978-0593183243
Item Weight : 11.2 ounces
Dimensions : 5.46 x 0.84 x 8.19 inches
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Reviewer: Carmen Aiello Schmidt
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Buy this book!
Review: If you haven’t read this book, then do it! Now! I haven’t been this enthusiastic since my husband took the trash out and ALSO replaced the bag!I read it in a day, taking advantage of a rare lazy (and rainy. If you live in Florida, you’ll know) Sunday.I was reading few pages here and there while trying to stop my toddler from reaching the chandelier to probably, hang on it like Tarzan. Few pages while cooking, few pages while having lunch… I was thinking to find a way to make the book waterproof so that I could read it in the shower!!! LOLOk, this was just to give you an idea of how hooked I was!The story is very well written and structured. You learn new details about the plot and the characters in every chapter and that allows you to try and guess what’s going on. It’s fast paced but still taking time for describing the surroundings, the people, the atmosphere giving you the possibility of imagining everything in your mind, without boring you.(That’s right, dear authors: we don’t need an entire page describing a plant, for example. I promise, it doesn’t make your book better written, just sleep-inducing!)I guessed some of the plot twists but not all of them: there is a crescendo towards the end that leaves you speechless and you can’t stop reading until you reach the very end of the book.Great read, I wonder if the other books from this author are as good!
Reviewer: Cynthia G. Allen
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Very good!
Review: Well this was quite the suspenseful mystery. You keep reading and reading because you canât wait to get to the end! 4 stars instead of 5 because the ending was so freakinâ convoluted. Way too much was thrown at you in the end.
Reviewer: Brady Groves
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Amazing
Review: I just finished reading The Only One Left, and itâs an outstanding novel that grips you from start to finish. The intricate plot and well-developed characters create a deeply immersive experience. The author masterfully weaves suspense and emotion throughout the story, making it impossible to put down. The pacing is perfect, and the twists and turns kept me on the edge of my seat. Itâs a compelling read that combines brilliant storytelling with a captivating mystery. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a gripping and unforgettable read!
Reviewer: Alexis Hebert
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Wild Ride
Review: This thriller is a roller coaster of a book and very much worth the read! The twists were beyond unexpected and very unpredictable. Fast paced and interesting from beginning to end! A must read for ones who enjoy a good thriller!
Reviewer: Kylee
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: This book was good but could have been great. Way too many twists and way too dragged out.I was really confused there for several chaptersâ¦â¦
Reviewer: D Clark
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Buckle up!
Review: This bookâ¦â¦this book was a thrill ride. This the second Riley Sager book I read ( first, The House Across the Lake). The storyline and storytelling was great. Many twists and turns which kept my interest and curiosity going. Looking forward to ready more from this author. I actually rate a 4.5.
Reviewer: JMitch
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: BEST BOOK IâVE READ ALL YEAR!!
Review: This book! This book! This book! WOW! How does someone come up with such a phenomenal plot with such great, descriptive writing, character development, and plot twists you never expected! I LOVED THIS BOOK! Going to try another Riley Sager. Will my next read, even written by him, begin to compare to this one? I donât think soâ¦but Iâm gonna give it a try! READ THIS BOOK!!
Reviewer: Emma
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: keeps you guessing, lots of twists
Review: i really liked this book. it keeps you on your toes and guessing. only thing is i could have done without the last twist, it was a bit too far fetched and made the twists seem a bit comical. if it didnât end like that i would give it a 5 star. but that was only about the last 10pages. the rest of the book was great.
Reviewer: Pen Name
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: So many fascinating twists and turns. Loved it
Reviewer: Christy
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: After becoming a mum I desperately wanted to continue to read like I used to but found myself giving up about a third of the way through most books – they just seemed trivial and uninteresting. I saw this book recommended on r/books and decided to give it a go. I was hooked so quickly. The way it’s written isn’t overly flowery or try hard, it feels simple and honest, but the story has so many levels. The characters are all well rounded and you feel for each of them – while suspecting everyone! There isn’t a plot hole in site, everything is tied up nicely without feeling forced, and even though you think numerous times that you’ve figured it out… You haven’t.Really recommend this one, I’m looking forward to reading the rest of Riley Sager’s work.
Reviewer: An incredible discovery. These have changed how I can dress in Winter. Comfortable and extremely warm. An absolutely must have in a European winter!
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: This is the 4th book of Riley Sagar I’ve read ð Another fabulous read. Keeping you in suspense the entire time. I almost never guess how his books will end.
Reviewer: Hilly Barmby/Billie Hill
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: This is a fabulous book that keeps you on your toes. Just as you think you’ve worked it out, there’s another twist in the tale. Highly recommended.
Reviewer: Pedrosa
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: I loved this book ! I couldnât wait to come home after work to keep on reading it. Just finished it and let me tell you, there is a LOT of plot twists. I did NOT see it coming.
