Although this novel starts with a bang and the plot is a good one I was not convinced by the two main police characters - Joe Russell, a 'superrecogniser' with the police and DS Becca Vincent - their backgrounds seem to be awkwardly introduced and they are both such fractured characters that it doesn't ring true. As the story progresses, and it is a good story, the characters suddenly seem to act out of character to help the action move along which didn't sit well with me. Towards the end of the book everything seems to suddenly come to an end. Very readable but not his best.
Many thanks to Netgalley/John Marrs/Amazon Publishing for a digital copy of this title. All opinions expressed are my own.

If you are sensitive or your imagination can play tricks on you, don't read this book. Fast paced thriller full of scary moments.

Wow what a book. This book hit straight in on from the first chapter and continued to the last. The chapters are a nice size and gives you another piece to the story. I would highly recommend this author he is yet to fail for me.

Really enjoyed this pacy page-turner. After having read loads of police procedurals, I especially liked this ones focus on the work of the 'super-recognisers'. Very interesting insight and a really good story around it.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Having come across the police super-recognisers in real life, it was interesting to see one depicted accurately in a novel. Lots of twists and turns; including a jaw dropping one that I didn’t which I didn’t see coming!

I’m a huge fan of John Marrs. My previous reads of his have been very interesting with novel ideas, good writing and great story telling.

Here we have some of the ingredients but not all unfortunately.

The story of DS Becca Vincent landing the biggest case of her career, given the chance to hunt a rather vicious serial killer, a killer so elusive that she employs the help of a “super recogniser” Joe Russell.

The story is pretty well told and the whole super recogniser idea is very interesting but the whole thing plods along until it reaches its conclusion without any real wow moments. It’s not a bad book per say, just a bit ordinary and formulaic, something I don’t associate with this author.

Probably 3.5 stars is a fairer mark but overall I was a little underwhelmed and ultimately disappointed.

Many thanks to Netgalley, Thomas and Mercer and John Marrs for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Good read as always from this author! Highly recommended. Keeps you glued to the story and the ending was very unexpected

.... entäuscht auch im neuen Jahr nicht! Nicht nur die Story ist spannend und durchdacht, auch die Charaktere und Wendungen suchen ihresgleichen.
Mit diesem Autor macht man nichts falsch!

#HerLastMove #NetGalleyDE

This is the first book I read by John Marrs and I absolutely loved it. So much suspense, twists, and turns. It definitely was a page turner and kept me wanting more. I definitely recommend this book.

This was an absolutely fantastic crimer book - I had high hopes after loving the one and this defniitely lived up to the high expectations I had. It's definitely worth picking up and I can't wait to finally get round to picking up the rest of John Marrs' books!

This is yet another incredible read by John Marrs. This is a tale of a serial killer, a DS called Becca Vincent and Joe the super recogniser. Becca is a single mum bringing up her ‘special’ daughter Maisie with her mother’s help. As the bodies build and Becca is deep into her most important case what will she choose to focus on her job or her child ? And when she finally chooses will there be a relationship or job to choose.

This is an edge of your seat, unputdownable novel .. If you like a good psychological thriller or police procedural novel this has everything you’re looking for and more. Even the very final page leaves you wanting more. I’m ready for the next novel from this great author.

My first John Marrs book and definitely not my last! I’d heard many many fantastic things about John’s books and wondered if they’d live up to the hype. For someone as fussy with what I read as I am, it had to be one hella book to hold my interest and this book exceeded all my expectations and did not disappoint!

This book had me on the edge of my seat. I became invested in Beccs and Joe while they hunted a serial killer and I was so enthralled with the story I felt like I was part of the investigation myself! As the story unfolded, I was aware I was holding my breath and my hands were covering my open mouth as the storyline became so real it was impossible to tear my eyes away! Johns twists left me gobsmacked, incredulous and utterly speechless but what I most loved was the closure of the storyline. Even after the crucial twist I NEVER saw coming, the book proceeded to ensure the readers questions were answered that were raised along the way and I appreciate that John took the extra time to end the book completely.

I’m so thrilled to know John has 4 other books to read (which I own) and I can’t wait to see where this incredible authors talent will take me next!

A brilliant 5⭐️ from me!

Marrs never fails to disappoint. I’ve been waiting for a thriller to keep me guessing till the end. Excellent story following Becca who for her own tragic reasons wanted to help those around her. A definite page turner that I couldn’t put down.

I could not get into this book, I will try again another time. I have a lot going on at this time and my moms nd keeps drifting, and more books keep appearing that I want to read as well!

A spate of murders, but is it a serial killer? The victims die horribly and all in a short space of time, so what is the connection? A huge problem for the police. Joe and Becca from two different departments work together to solve the case. On one hand I loved this book but on the other was irritated by the actions of some of the characters who were never 100% focused on what they were meant to be doing and it began to get very tiresome! That niggle aside, it was a great story and hard to put down. Started with plenty of oomph and finished in the same manner. Plenty of thrills and spills to keep the reader intrigued.

Thank you Netgalley for the copy of the book.
It’s really hard for me to review this book. I love John Marrs’ books - “The One” and “Good Samaritan” are still Masterpieces for me. And when I got that book, I was full of hope, excited and with high expectations. If I haven’t known John Marrs is the author, I would have never guessed. It seems different to his other books. The plot is ok, not too bad... even good I’d say. But just good. The book lacks twists and never really surprised me. I waited for “something” to happen, something that would make me say “wow!!! I would have never thought!” Chapter after chapter I was losing hope, but deep down I KNEW there’d come up something in the end that would prove John’s Marrs books are the best and never fail. Sadly - nothing happened. Book finished, mystery solved. Next.
I’m quite disappointed, because I expected much more from this author’s book.

With all John Marrs books you are gripped from page one. His writing style lets you connect with each and everyone of his characters. I loved his first step into writing a thrilling serial killer novel. Hoping it won't be his last. A very worth 5 star read.

Once again, Marrs is back with another addictive disturbing novel. There is a lovely thing about John Marrs’ books – fully fleshed characters and crazy twisted, complex plots! Always enjoy the characters, plots, and twists and turns.

Wow wow wow.. you’ve done it again Mr Marrs !!! Absoloutely love this book and the characters ! Fast paced ,short,sharp chapters and twists and turns I hosnerlt didn’t expect ! Easy 5 out of 5. My thanks to the publishers and the author for the opportunity to read this

Holy cannoli this was one hell of a read you guys! I was a huge fan of Marrs last book, The Good Samaritan and couldn’t wait to get my hands on this one. The wait was well worth it and one of the many things that made this a standout for me was that it was SO vastly different from his previous work but still outstanding, it’s so impressive when an author pushes the boundaries and shakes things up with each new book release.

This follows Becca, a police officer working on the case, Joe, another cop, but in a different department and then you hear from the elusive killer as well. All three were fascinating in their own way, Becca is trying to balance her work and home life, but her issues aren’t typical and were a new set of circumstances from the norm in a police procedural. Joe is what’s called a super recognizer, something I didn’t even realized I existed but I read several articles and was blown away. (Look it up, so cool!) The chapters from the killer were chilling, insight into a murderers motivations and thought processes always interests me and his were at once original and scary. All three were so very well developed, they were complex, deep and had interesting secrets.

While the tension throughout was great, a steady buildup for the most part, by the end my heart was in my throat and then something HUGE happened and let’s just say I was stunned. Not the direction I expected at all, but I respect the author so much for so many ballsy moves, I love nothing more than a bold story with risks and Marrs proves with this book that he is a force to be reckoned with. Highly recommended for thriller lovers but especially those who like a good police procedural as well.

Her Last Move in three words: Shocking, Intricate and Intense.