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3.82 AVERAGE
3.82 AVERAGE
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Wow!
Her Last Move blew my mind - so so good!
I have read some of John's other books, that were more speculative thrillers and really enjoyed them, so I was looking forward to this one.
Her Last Move is more of a police procedural, but is trademark John - pacy, twisty, very clever and offers something a little unique, this time in the guise of police super recognisers. I must admit I didn't they actually existed, but they do - a group of people who have a photographic memory and remember 80% of faces they see. It really added a fascinating edge to the story.
It's a race against time for the police as a serial killer is terrorising London, executing gruesome murders - there seems to be a reason he's choosing his victims and they need to figure it out fast before more bodies pile up.
It opens with a bang and doesn't let up, but the last 30% or so really careers away - I literally could not tear through it fast enough, both for the plot and because I really loved and cared about the main characters, super recogniser Joe and DS Becca Vincent. They really come to life from the pages and are characterised brilliantly.
The threads all come together in the most satisfying and genius way and the ending made me gasp.
I absolutely loved it - Her Last Move is best crime thriller I have read in long time! 5 stars plus!
Her Last Move blew my mind - so so good!
I have read some of John's other books, that were more speculative thrillers and really enjoyed them, so I was looking forward to this one.
Her Last Move is more of a police procedural, but is trademark John - pacy, twisty, very clever and offers something a little unique, this time in the guise of police super recognisers. I must admit I didn't they actually existed, but they do - a group of people who have a photographic memory and remember 80% of faces they see. It really added a fascinating edge to the story.
It's a race against time for the police as a serial killer is terrorising London, executing gruesome murders - there seems to be a reason he's choosing his victims and they need to figure it out fast before more bodies pile up.
It opens with a bang and doesn't let up, but the last 30% or so really careers away - I literally could not tear through it fast enough, both for the plot and because I really loved and cared about the main characters, super recogniser Joe and DS Becca Vincent. They really come to life from the pages and are characterised brilliantly.
The threads all come together in the most satisfying and genius way and the ending made me gasp.
I absolutely loved it - Her Last Move is best crime thriller I have read in long time! 5 stars plus!
100 pages in and I feel like nothing has happened too boring
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
challenging
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Excrement, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Stalking, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail
If you want a fast paced thriller, look no further than John Marrs. His books never disappoint. There is always a mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end.
While a serial killer is on the loose with a very mysterious motive, young detective Becca is trying to balance her job and this huge breaking case with her familial responsibility to her daughter. This case could make her career, but her daughter is slipping away from her one day at a time. Can she reconnect with her and manage to solve this mystery before the killer strikes the last name from his list?
This was typical Marrs and kept me intrigued. I've been excited to see more and more of his audiobooks on KU.
⭐⭐⭐⭐
mysterious
tense
I didn’t like how the story ended with all the deaths.