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The Last Thing He Told Me

by Laura Dave

★★★★☆ 3.83 (1 168 975 ratings)
2021 · 320 pages · ~5h 20m read · Fiction

When Owen Michaels disappears, he leaves a note for his wife, Hannah Hall, with two words: "Protect her." He is referring to his teenage daughter, Bailey, who wants nothing to do with her new stepmother. As Hannah and Bailey search for the truth about Owen's past, they realize he isn't who he said he was. This gripping domestic thriller explores the sacrifices we make for those we love, blending a fast-paced mystery with a poignant story about building a family.

Widely read around the world. Estimated 6 million readers.

Atmosphere: Real WorldVibe: IntensePacing: Fast-paced
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Notable Quotes

"This is the terrible thing about a tragedy. It isn't with you every minute. You forget it, and then you remember it again."
"He never understood that I wasn’t scared of someone leaving me, I was scared that the wrong person would stay."
"This is the thing about good and evil. They aren't so far apart - and they often start from the same valiant place of wanting something to be different."

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