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The Last Breath
The Last Breath
Oct 8, 2024 7:48 AM

Author:Denise Mina

The Last Breath

Read the third novel in the Paddy Meehan series, from award-winning author Denise Mina.

‘One of the most original voices in crime fiction’ Daily Mail

Paddy Meehan finally has it all: a flat of her own in Glasgow and a job as one of Scotland’s leading newspaper columnists. Then the police knock on her door. Her former lover Terry has been found in a ditch, shot through the head.

Even though they had split up months before, Terry has left her everything, including a house in Ayrshire and boxes of notebooks. As Paddy digs deeper into his murder, it soon becomes clear that the secret he was about to expose is worth killing for. And that she is next in line.

Reviews

Mina infuses the city with human warmth and social realism; dialogue is convincingly street-witty and Paddy is an endearing heroine

—— The Times

Uncompromisingly real... Another fine book from Mina, and in Paddy Meehan, she has created a touching and loving heroine

—— Sunday Telegraph

Cussler is hard to beat

—— Daily Mail

Just about the best in the business

—— New York Post

Oceanography's answer to Indiana Jones. Exotic locations, ruthless villains, and many narrow escapes - Cussler's fans come for swashbuckling and he delivers

—— Associated Press

Nobody does it better . . . nobody!

—— Stephen Coonts

This novel is on fire! Surprising twists and a great cast make this a brilliant page-turner that I can recommend to everyone.

—— The Belgian Reviewer Blog

This is easily Gardner’s most ambitious, complex tale ever, a shattering emotional journey that’s utterly relentless in pacing and suspense. Tell everyone that Never Tell is an early candidate for the best thriller of 2019.

—— Providence Journal

I love a good book, especially one that grips and pulls me in and Never Tell did just that... I haven’t read any Lisa Gardner books before but she is now a firm favourite

—— Mojo Mums

If you’re into secrets, lies, Gardner’s amazing words, or simply an action-packed mystery that does leave you breathless, this is the one for you! It is so good, it almost feels like the author sat down and created a Holiday gift for her fans around the globe.

—— Suspense Magazine

The characters are realistic, well-developed and engaging, the plot is gripping, compelling, and full of twists... a thought-provoking and sometimes disturbing read. I really liked the author’s writing style, clear and immersive, and I am definitely going to catch up and read all her previous novels which, I am sure, are as captivating as Never Tell.

—— Book After Book Blog

Characterisation is superb… this was one very good read

—— Bookbag

This story really isn’t predictable - unlike so many stories in the same genre. There was never a boring moment and I really recommend that you pre-order this book!

—— Bookish Bitch Blog

With each installment in this series, I find myself more and more invested in these characters.

—— Always with a Book

I was glued to each word trying to figure out the puzzle but never did.

—— CMash Reads

I highly recommend picking up any of Gardner’s books. You’ll get some kickass female leads, suspense packed plot, and plenty of twists to keep you guessing.

—— Jessica Map Reviews

This is my first five star read of 2019!

—— Booked on a Feeling

Never Tell is an outstanding, fast-paced, intricate procedural that delves into dark secrets and has questions and complications multiplying with every chapter.

—— She Treads Softly

a memorable experience, one that I think about long after I finish the last page.

—— Waves of Fiction

Her character work is beautifully done, and she deftly handles multiple narrators, timelines and plot arcs. Gardner strikes what feels like a perfect tone with 10 books of background to contend with, keeping the present fresh while providing necessary history. Never Tell is an excellent addition to the D.D. Warren series and proof it's never too late to draw in new fans.

—— Shelf Awareness

Gardner knows how to weave a deeply moving and psychological thriller that pulls no punches in its authenticity. She is one of the masters when it comes to crime fiction. Fans of her novels will consider this one of her best, and newcomers will be in awe of the compelling story and unpredictability of the proceedings.

—— Mail Online

Gardner’s writing is beautiful, and the plot weaves together masterfully with detail and precision... For anyone looking for a suspenseful, gripping read, Never Tell will not disappoint.

—— New York Journal of Books

The tension ratchets up in the new domestic suspense thriller from the US crime queen

—— Writers Online

Never Tell is a pacey and action-packed thriller that will leave you feeling breathless

—— CultureFly

Starts with a bang and never lets up! An utterly absorbing story about troubled families and twisted fates.

—— Shari Lapena, author of The Couple Next Door

A complex crime scene, a missing girl, a ticking clock: no one writes a more page-turning, gut-wrenching, edgy thriller. LOOK FOR ME is a page turner par excellence.

—— Tess Gerritsen

Terror, twists, and trepidation. Look for Me is a triple-salvo thriller.

—— Kathy Reichs
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