The Last Party

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PRAISE FOR THE LAST PARTY * - * The writing is superb. Wicked fun, devilishly clever, with echoes of Agatha Christie. This is a party you won't want to miss -- PATRICIA CORNWELL Clare Mackintosh is just getting better and better with every book. This is a wonderfully assured and gripping read -- PETER JAMES Detectives Leo and Ffion make a storming debut in this twisty, cleverly-layered tale of worlds colliding -- BELINDA BAUER A wickedly enjoyable reprise of the traditional crime novel . . . A great summer read * THE TIMES * Whipsmart dialogue, droll observation, great characters and some very nasty business make this another standout for Mackintosh -- LINWOOD BARCLAY Brilliant, so atmospheric. I fell in love with courageous, complicated DC Ffion Morgan and I think readers will too -- RUTH WARE I loved everything about The Last Party. Taut, pacey and so atmospheric with brilliantly-executed twists and wonderfully-written characters. DC Ffion Morgan is my new favourite detective and I'm so excited to read more. An absolute triumph -- CLAIRE DOUGLAS I absolutely inhaled this insanely gripping and atmospheric thriller. DC Ffion Morgan and her English counterpart Leo Brady are up there with the greats -- ERIN KELLY The Last Party is a dark delight of a murder mystery! More entertaining than any party I've ever thrown. A chilling buffet of brutal murder, laced with grudges, jealousy and revenge. Whatever you do this summer, get yourself an invite! -- JANICE HALLETT Clare Mackintosh is a genius -- FIONA CUMMINS DC Ffion Morgan may well be the Rebus of rural Wales. As warm as it is atmospheric and ingenious - this is the new crime series you need in your life -- WILL DEAN Superb. A compelling murder mystery told with warmth, humour and enough red herrings to keep even the most seasoned crime reader guessing -- C.L. TAYLOR Expertly plotted and relentlessly gripping, The Last Party is a perfectly executed murder mystery. The whip-sharp and deeply likeable Ffion leads the investigation, introducing us to a cast of brilliantly realised suspects. I loved every page -- LUCY CLARKE I REALLY loved The Last Party . . . brimming with epic scenery - all mists and mountains and freezing lakes . . . DC Ffion Morgan feels real right from the off: funny and complicated and very sweary -- LOUISE CANDLISH * DAILY MAIL (SCOTLAND) * I loved The Last Party! This was a real page-turner, with compelling characters that drew me into the story. A fantastic, drily humorous and layered read that was a wonderful introduction to Detectives Leo and Ffion -- LJ ROSS With her claustrophobic portrait of secret-stuffed small town life and her heartfelt evocation of the beauties of her adopted Wales, Mackintosh brings a new depth to her work here, without stinting on her customary twisty plotting * EXPRESS * Terrific. The Last Party has twists that blindside you all the way -- MARI HANNAH Twisty, ingeniously plotted and brilliant. Loved it, and I loved DC Ffion Morgan. I already can't wait for the next one . . . -- JILL MANSELL With twists to make you gasp, this is a top-notch read * FABULOUS * Superb . . . A gripping portrait of two fractured people merges with believable plot twists, and the author perfectly captures the ennui of a small town where gossip can destroy lives. Mackintosh consistently entertains -- STARRED REVIEW * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY * The Last Party has everything - a great story, evocative setting, brilliant characters and shocking twists -- CLAIRE MCGOWAN DC Ffion Morgan is the detective I've been waiting for: clever and complicated, flawed but fearless, and clearly poised to rival her most famous male peers . . . A compulsive murder mystery that brims with authenticity, perfectly rounded off with a classic Mackintosh twist -- KIA ABDULLAH A gripping murder mystery. Every chapter ends on a cliff hanger, making it impossible to put down * GOOD HOUSEKEEPING * Her best yet. A picturesque setting, wonderful cast and a pair of detectives you'll love. Plus I guarantee you'll never guess whodunnit -- MARK EDWARDS Murder, mystery, a cellar-full of dark secrets, and a memorable cast of characters combine in a wonderfully gripping police procedural -- VASEEM KHAN A superbly entertaining murder mystery full of emotion and humour. I loved it! -- ALLIE REYNOLDS I loved the team of DC Ffion Morgan and DC Leo Brady . . . Great storytelling with a motley crew of characters * PRIMA * A gripping new series opener * HEAT * Clare Mackintosh has a way of taking thrillers to dazzling new and unexpected heights, whilst always delivering exactly what the reader wants: a thought-provoking story, a vivid cast of characters and a supremely compelling mystery -- B.P. WALTER An excellent new thriller * CHOICE * This is the start of a new series and if the rest are as good as this, happy days! Mackintosh has created a brilliant pairing in rogue policewoman DC Ffion Morgan and play-it-by-the-book DC Leo Brady * GOOD HOUSEKEEPING * Hands down the best closed cast mystery I've read in years. Clues and suspects fill every page . . . Readers will adore the cast of characters and never guess whodunnit! Clare Mackintosh is absolutely brilliant -- WENDY WALKER A murky tale of dodgy dealings, lies and revenge -- PICK OF THE WEEK * SUN * A lively whodunnit with some great characters - this is a mystery to sink your teeth into * BEST * Absolutely gripping. A wonderful sense of place, great cast of characters and a policewoman I'm looking forward to reading about again -- FANNY BLAKE An intricate fabric of suspects, numerous red herrings and a powerful sense of place . . . Slow burning small town crime with many a twist and a superlative cast * CRIME TIME * A gripping new series * CRIME MONTHLY * Sensationally smart and gorgeously gossipy while being an absolute humdinger of a thrilling read, and what's more, it's the start of a new series * LOVEREADING * Wonderfully entertaining . . . [Ffion and Leo are] too good for just one appearance * BUZZ MAGAZINE * The characters are superb, the plot is well-written and completely absorbing . . . I loved The Last Party and can only hope this is the start of DC Ffion Morgan's adventures -- DAMP PEBBLES I absolutely loved this book . . . The writing is atmospheric, fast paced and the twists keep you gripped from the very first page -- NIC_THEBOOKWORM Another nail-biting thriller * PRESS ASSOCIATION * Well-developed, complex characters . . . a gripping story with twists and turns -- STARRED REVIEW * LIBRARY JOURNAL * Come to meet the interestingly dysfunctional characters; stay to cheer them on with a full heart * KIRKUS *