This one didn't wow me quite as much as some of Kerry Wilkinson's other work, but it's still solid and kept me reading. It features the kind of twists and suspense he's known for. 3.5 stars from me. While I read, I debated on whether the narrator was reliable or not. Is she going crazy? Is someone gaslighting her? Is there more to her than what we know? I find that to make for an unnerving reading experience. In a lot of ways, main character Rose leads a very dull life. She's separating from her husband after they've grown apart. She wonders if he's met someone else. She barely scrapes by in a fairly boring career. She tends to clash with her teenage daughter. She could be one of very many average women around the world... until she wakes up with blood on her car.

Rose has no idea where the blood came from. She knows she was to meet a client at a hotel. She doesn't know how she ended up back in her car and what she could have possibly done, and she doesn't see a person or animal she could have hit. Bewildered and not wanting to get herself into any trouble, she just goes home and tries to pretend nothing has happened. Of course, that's not going to happen. There's a young man missing from the hotel, and she might have something to do with it. Her daughter's boyfriend is also missing, and no one seems to know where he's gone. But he's pulled these disappearing acts before, so he'll be back... right? No longer close to her husband, she has to figure things out for herself... and she doesn't seem to be doing a good job of it, losing random items and suspecting she's being followed. Is she losing her mind?

I received a copy of this book from Net Galley and Bookouture, thank you! My review is honest and unbiased.

2.5 stars

How bizarre! Rose wakes up in her car in the middle of the night, having no recollection as to how her car has ended up in between a hedge off the road in the middle of nowhere. What's worse is that there's blood on her windscreen and the front of her car... But strangely there is no sign of what or who she may have hit. Baffled, she drives home, getting rid of the evidence by washing her car squeaky clean. To add gasoline to this mysterious fire, her daughter's boyfriend has gone missing and some very strange things begin to happen. Rose is going to have to put these puzzling pieces together to try make any sense of what is happening to her, causing her to begin to mistrust those close to her.

My thoughts:

Rose seemed to lead a very unfulfilling life, going through the motions of a dead end job, in a dead end marriage. She leads a sad existence and seemed uninspired to change the status quo. Somehow that did not endear me to her and I failed to make a connection.

I battled to get into this one to be honest. Apart from the introduction and the conclusion, the book dragged on, and because Rose led such a dull life, it failed to hook me into want to keep turning the pages. Only the handful of strange occurrences that was peppered throughout the story piqued my interest. Not until the last twenty percent of the book did the pace begin to pick up for me. But by then, not even the ending could alter my perceptions of this book, unfortunately.

Disappointingly, this one wasn't for me.

This is my first read by Kerry Wilkinson. Judging by the positive reviews of his previous books though, I'd be glad to read his other novels.

Many thanks to Netgalley, Bookouture and the author for an ARC in exchange for my honest opinion of this book.

Domestic noir is my favourite genre at the moment, so intrigued by both the synopsis and the eye-catching cover, I couldn’t wait to get to this book on my ARC pile. This is the first novel I’ve read from this author, but will I be reading any more. Read on to find out!

True to its genre, Last Night is full of paranoid characters and red herrings. The first thing that struck me as odd was right at the beginning when the protagonist wakes abandoned in the middle of nowhere and with her car covered in blood. The first thing most people would do is call for help. But does Rose do that? No. Her husband actually phones her but she doesn’t even mention it. The sense of unease has already struck! Her actions are even more bizarre when she returns home. I don’t want to spoil what she does, but I was beginning to think she was a right weirdo.

Then just when you are starting to think she’s made stupid mistakes, something happens and you think: ah, maybe she was right to do that.

The way Kerry Wilkinson has structured this clever, twisty first-person narrative, means that nobody, and I mean nobody, is beyond suspicion. But just who is the mystery antagonist? You’ll just have to read this novel and find out. I can guarantee you won’t be disappointed.

It’s just as well there are few more books by this author that I haven’t read yet. I’m not sure I can wait for him to write another one.

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I give this book 4.5 out of 5 stars

I have been a massive fan of Kerry Wilkinson since I discovered the bestselling series featuring DS Jessica Daniel. Believe you me that is one series that you don’t want to miss out on. When I discovered that Kerry had joined Bookouture and was going to be releasing standalone thrillers I just knew that I had to read them. I am so glad that I have as I absolutely loved them. ‘Last Night’ is the most recent one and I loved it but more about that in a bit.
I can honestly say that I didn’t take to Rose Denton one little bit and I actually found her rather annoying. The benefit of not taking to her is the fact that it meant I could keep my distance from her so to speak. She wakes up in her car, which is covered in blood and yet she can’t remember how she got there. I have heard of cases where people have been able to drive their car, yet they have no memory of it so that part of the story was certainly possible. However, I didn’t get her attitude afterwards. Yes she panics that she has hit something and that there could be a body out there somewhere but instead of contacting the police and telling them, she takes the car home, washes it and then keeps quiet in the hope that she is not discovered. It’s almost as if she knows she has done something bad but she doesn’t want to face up to the consequences. She later finds out that her daughter’s boyfriend as well as an employee of the hotel where she was due to spend the night have both gone missing. Even this doesn’t kick start her into action. She doesn’t like her daughter’s boyfriend and they have argued several times over money. Rose is paranoid about literally everything and anything and suspects anybody and everybody. She thinks that her husband is up to something whether or not that is at home or at work or with another woman or man or all of the above. She is convinced that her daughter hates her, that her workmates are taking the mickey out of her behind her back, that her boss wants to fire her and so on and so forth. Some of Rose’s behaviour is concerning to say the least she is secretive, selfish and she stalks her colleagues & friends on Facebook. She really has got a ‘poor me’ attitude. What did happen to Rose? Whose blood is it that is all over her car? Well for the answers to those questions and more you are just going to have to read the book for yourselves to find out because I am not going to tell you.
This author’s writing style is such that you can’t fail to be drawn into the story and because you want to know what really did happen, you just keep reading on and on and before you know it reading ‘Last Night’ becomes an addiction. I was just like an addict in that I had to get my next fix of one more page, one more chapter and so on and so forth. The page numbers and the time flew past at speed but because I was so into the story, I didn’t notice. Before I knew what was happening, I had finished reading ‘Last Night’ which I had mixed feelings about. Don’t get me wrong I was pleased to find out how the story ended and to finally part company with Rose but because I was enjoying the writing style and the story so much I just wanted the book to continue reading on and on. Reading ‘Last Night’ was much like riding on an unpredictable rollercoaster with lots of sudden twists and turns that you just weren’t expecting to happen.
In short, I really did enjoy reading ‘Last Night’ and I would definitely recommend it to others. I can’t wait to read what comes next from this hugely popular author. The score on the Ginger Book Geek board is a well deserved 4* out of 5*.

This standalone thriller by one of my favourite authors did not disappoint! Kerry Wilkinson has a writing style that draws you in slowly to the detail and the characterisation before hitting you with the who, why, where, how?

Rose Denton wakes up in her car a field in the early hours of the morning with blood on the windscreen. She has no recollection of how she arrived there as her last memory was of being in a hotel for a business meeting where the client was a no-show. For some reason, she doesn't tell anyone but sets about trying to discover what has happened herself. The author builds a background picture of a lacklustre marriage but with a daughter she loves. The intrigue builds throughout this book and I flew through it to find out the answers.

I highly recommend this book and this author - a 5* read.

Much ado about nothing — this says it all about this book. I never thought I would ever get to the end, and I am so glad I got to it without a DNF.

I generally like Kerry Wilkinson books, but in the recent times, the level of intrigue in his prose is going way down. Giving in to popular style of writing, a main character who is a total ditsy with disjointed way of talking and thinking, I was pretty much bored with her thoughts throughout the book... And she thinks and thinks and thinks.

Rose finds herself in the middle of the field, in the middle of night, with a loss in memory and blood on the bonnet and windshield —sounds good, right? And that's where the interesting part ends.

Rose is a detached main character, who is selfish in most ways, except she probably loves her daughter, Olivia. When Olivia's boyfriend Tyler disappears, I thought there would be something happening.

But nothing much really happens in the book, author Kerry Wilkinson has tried to make the ending climatic, but it is easy to guess who has planned everything because throughout the book Rose tells us about people she has wronged.

Rosie is selfish who has only hurt people, yet she seems to sail through life, stalking colleagues on Facebook, her marriage to Dan is ending (probably due to sheer boredom) her relationship with daughter is barely hanging on, her commitment to work and attitude is lackluster. Her entire personality is as dull as a faded wallpaper.

When the villain of the story says that she only thinks about herself, I agreed with her. Even to the very end, she didn't confess her crimes to the police. I couldn't connect with her, by the end of the book, I was glad to get rid of her.

This is the first book that I have read by Kerry Wilkinson, and what a book it is. Diving straight into the story, the book opens with Rose in the field in her car. Just like you or I most likely would, Rose’s first thoughts are whether she is dreaming, but then soon realises that everything is too realistic.

Her life is a mess. She is having marital problems, is at logger-heads with her teenage daughter, her IT career isn’t going well and now a blast from the past has turned up again, someone she was hoping to never see again.

I liked Rose, she was desperate to find out what happened before she ended up in the field, but unwilling to share information with anyone as she wasn’t convinced that someone was playing games with her. As a reader you are kept guessing as to whether it is just Rose being forgetful, or is there some other person pulling her strings and if so, which one and why?

I found the whole plot addictive and was desperate to know what had really happened. The book delved into Rose’s past as well as the present, which gave little hints as to what could really be going on.

When we finally get to discover what happened to Rose I was a totally surprised. I like a book that surprises me and this once certainly did that with its added twists. The ending also left a few hints to a follow-on book, I can’t wait to read it if there is one.

Kerry Wilkinson is one of those authors where you just know that as soon as you pick up one of his books, you’re in for a bumpy ride and a thrilling afternoon. Last Night is no different and it makes for one entertaining reading session.

Rose Denton wakes up behind the wheel of her car in the middle of nowhere, with absolutely no idea how she got there. She was in a hotel, wasn’t she? Why is she in her car? What’s all that blood on the bonnet and the windscreen? It’s not hers, thankfully, but it has to belong to something. Or someone. On her return home, Rose discovers her daughter’s boyfriend has gone missing. Surely Rose isn’t responsible?

As you can see, there are a lot of questions and very little answers. What Kerry Wilkinson does so well is create utter confusion and I mean that in the best way possible. It’s like this dense fog you can’t see through. Just when you think you know what’s going on, there’s a dead end and you’re steered into a completely different direction. I had theories left, right and centre. None of which came even remotely close to the ultimate conclusion!

This is a well-paced, gripping and twisty story. Full of red herrings, it left me feeling suspicious of just about everyone. I started to doubt everyone’s intentions and motivations, just like Rose does and she has the added bonus of even doubting herself. Because there are other things going on in her life that aren’t mentioned in the book description so I won’t either but it all adds up to a compelling read that had me guessing until the end.

If you haven’t yet read anything by Kerry Wilkinson, you really should. He always delivers the goods, always keeps you guessing and always comes up with the most satisfying conclusions and he should most definitely be on your radar! I thoroughly enjoyed his last offering and very much look forward to more.

Last night is a slow paced thriller told by an unreliable narrator. There are many twists and turns where everyone is a possible suspect. It was my first book of Kerry Wilkinson's and I would like to read more of his books. Thanks to #NetGalley for the opportunity #lastnight

Twists, turns and an unexpected ending - this is what I love about Kerry Wilkinson.

The book has a nice steady pace, with good believable characters,
A highly recommended must read.

Thank you netgalley, Kerry Wilkinson and Bookouture for allowing me to read and review this book.

So Rose isn't sure what is going on. She has blood on her windshield and no recollection of the previous night. Her home life is uncomfortable. Her work like if sketchy. And she doesn't really seem to have a personal life. She spends most of the book questioning herself and questioning the actions of her family and coworkers. It was difficult to determine if something was a clue or not because Rose wasn't even sure if it was real. I guess this would be the complete opposite of an unreliable narrator? Rose, as narrator, can't lead the reader the wrong way because she doesn't even know which way she is going. Despite that, things came together nicely at the end although in a somewhat not completely plausible manner.

Wow! What a fabulous story.
“It’s the early hours of the morning and Rose Denton wakes up behind the steering wheel of her car. She’s off the road, through a hedge and in a field.
There’s blood on the windscreen and bonnet – but it’s not hers and there’s no sign of anything or anyone she might have hit.”
I really enjoyed this book and can add it to my list of great reads from Kerry Wilkinson.
This is a gripping thriller which will have you trying to work out what’s happened from the first page.
I really felt for Rose as her whole life seems to be crumbling around her and she has no idea why.
The final few chapters will have you on the edge of your seat and holding your breath in anticipation.
This is a brilliant book and I highly recommend it.
Thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.

Last Night is an intriguing thriller. This is the third book I've read by Kerry Wilkinson and he never fails to deliver.
We start with the main character Rose Denton who as a main character I liked a lot, I found her to be a realistic character. Rose wakes to find herself in a field in her car, she has no knowledge of how she came to be there and the bonnet and front windscreen is covered in blood. We follow Rose as she tries to piece together what happened whilst trying to work out who she can and cannot trust. To add to Rose's hectic life her daughters boyfriend has gone missing and life with her husband isn't as rosy as it once was.
I found this to be a well paced thriller with a lot of twists along the way keeping the tension high and I liked how the more you got to know Rose the more you realise she could be hiding something. I wasn't keen on Dan, Roses's husband, he seemed very selfish and at times condescending. Her daughter Olivia seemed like a double for mine so it was reassuring that maybe they are all moody and at times lazy!!!
An enjoyable read.
I would like to thank Netgalley and Bookouture for this ARC I received in exchange for an honest review.

On the cover we see a red scarf in a tree, a farm I would say at the far. A catchphrase says a lot about the story: "Rose Denton wakes up in her car, she has no memory of how she got there, but she knows something bad has happened ..."

It all starts when she wakes up in a car that is not hers, with blood on the windshield and hood. No sign that she could have spilled someone or an animal. All she remembers is that she was on a business trip miles away. Once back home, she realizes that her daughter's boyfriend has disappeared. Since he had argued with her for money, the police will have it in the sights. Especially since he did not leave anything to indicate that he was leaving. The police and Rose are going to ask questions.

A good thriller that keeps you going from start to finish with endearing characters like Rose. When I see all the books written by this author it makes you want to read them. I highly recommend this one

Kerry Wilkinson is without a doubt one of my favorite authors. I started reading the Detective Jessica Daniels series and was immediately hooked. His standalone novels are wonderful psychological thrillers where he takes ordinary people and puts them straight into a nightmare! Last night hooks you from the very beginning and the surprises keep you wanting to turn the pages faster. Excellent read with an ending I didn't expect. I thank Netgalley for allowing me to read and review this book. Highly recommend!

Rose Denton is not having an easy time of it. She & her husband are on the point of separating, her teenage daughter hardly speaks to her because Rose disapproves of Ty- her boyfriend and her boss is making it clear that unless her sales figures improve she may be looking for another job.

On an overnight stay in a hotel where she had gone to meet a potential client she wakes up to find herself behind the wheel of her car, in the middle of a field and to make matters worse the windscreen is covered in blood! It's not hers and there doesn't appear to be any sign of who or what it belongs to! Shaken she drives home and washes down to car to remove any trace of blood.

As time goes on she begins to wonder if she is going mad. Things happen she can't explain, and she worries that she might have done something dreadful.

Although at times I found Rose very irritating, I was really keen to find out exactly what was behind all these things. I just about guessed the finale! Thanks to Netgalley & the publisher- this was a good read.

Thanks to @netgalley and @bookouture For providing me with this copy for an honest review!
Rose wakes up in her car with blood all over the windshield. She can’t find evidence of hitting anything and has no recollection of how she got there. When she returns home, she learns that her daughter’s boyfriend is missing. Does her lack of memory have anything to do with his disappearance? She is determined to find out what happened that mysterious night.

I enjoyed the twists and cliffhangers at the end of each chapter! They had me wanting to...read just one more chapter! Overall, this was a quick read that kept me intrigued. I will definitely be reading more by @kerry.wilkinson! This one comes out on March 28th! Be sure to add it to your TBR list! #bookstagram #books #suspense

Last Night" was a suspenseful, edge-of-your-seat read that kept me guessing throughout! I love a story that starts off with a jammed packed scene that automatically sets the stage for the rest of the story! 
When Rose woke up in a field in the wee hours of the morning not knowing how she got there or why there was blood all over her car, I immediately began trying to piece together the events! Kerry Wilkinson did a great job untangling the web of suspects carefully which kept me questioning who I thought was behind this crazy set of events! 
I almost made it to the end without guessing! I figured it out close to the end but coming to this realization didn't ruin the story at all. I was pleased to see how the cast of characters were connected. He did a great job making me think that everyone was guilty! I went through each chapter trusting each character less and less! 
With a perfect number of twists and sprinklings and smatterings of doubt throughout the story, Wilkinson managed to write a fabulous book! I look forward to reading more of his work!! 
Our Rating= ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This gripped me from the start and there were plenty of twists and turns to keep me interested throughout. Really enjoyed it - couldn’t put it down!

Rose Denton wakes behind the wheel. It's two-something am, dark, and she is apparently in the middle of a field with blood on her windshield and hood. She is confused, has no memory for how she might have gotten there, and after an inspection of her own body (nothing sore or broken), can find no apparent victim, animal or human.

She manages to get home but won't tell her estranged husband. She has nothing but contempt for him and proceeds to fully clean up the car of all traces of blood. Totally befuddled, the IT salesperson is not doing well at work, begins to lose things, only to have them suddenly reappear. Then she discovers a young hotel employee has gone missing the same night she was to meet a possible client there. And her daughter's boyfriend has gone missing as well. It couldn't have been Olivia's boyfriend's blood on the hood--could it? Still, she's sure it must be the missing hotel clerk.

The first chapter hooked me in quickly and continued through all of Rose's slow and steady discoveries, piecing together the missing memories. There are plenty of red herrings. Rose is well developed but not wholly sympathetic and the reader is gradually fed a tidbit of backstory--a little at a time, drawing you out. Told in first person through Rose, the dialogue includes a lot of self-talk as she argues with herself (down another possible scenario). There are a number of peripheral characters, none as well developed.

Did I see that climax coming? No--definitely caught me off-guard. The suspense kept me engaged throughout the book and the ending did not disappoint. I was given this download by Bookouture and NetGalley and greatly appreciate the opportunity to read and review. Definitely recommended as a psychological thriller, suspense, and mystery with a twist. And I certainly love those!