The Last to Know by Jo Furniss is an enjoyable book with mystery themes, but not an edge of your seat thriller.

American journalist Rose moves back to her husbands childhood home in England after living and working in Africa. What Rose doesn’t know is that her husband’s family has a history with a village scandal and the villagers are quite hostile toward them. When bodies are discovered on the property during an archaeological dig and Rose has to find out what happened twenty years go. Everyone seems to know except for her.

This one was a bit of a miss for me. Quite slow and not as twisty as I would like.

Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest thoughts.

Apologies - I have attempted to read this book a few times and really struggled with it.
The story just didn't grip me at all so I've had to DNF it.

I have heard good things from friends but this just wasn't for me.

Sadly this book just was not for me. This sat on my kindle for quite some time - twice I have attempted to read and twice I did not finish.

Thankyou for the opportunity but I will not be providing feedback on any commercial sites for this book.

The Last to Know by Jo Furniss is an engrossing thriller that keeps readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page. The story follows Tess, a detective constable, who discovers the secrets behind a seemingly ordinary missing persons case. With no clear clues and a small investigative team, Tess digs deeper into the mysterious circumstances surrounding the disappearance, and quickly finds that not everything is as it appears.

As the investigation unravels, Tess finds herself navigating dangerous paths and running out of time to find answers before it’s too late. She must also confront her own past as she confronts the harsh realities of the present. The suspense and intrigue is compelling, and readers will be mesmerized as the clues come together and lead to an unexpected conclusion.

Furniss does a wonderful job creating a multi-faceted protagonist and keeping the pace steady throughout the book. Every detail is thoughtfully placed, ensuring that the twists and turns never become too predictable. Tess’s tenacity and strength, both mental and physical, make her an engaging hero that readers will root for until the very end.

The Last to Know is an excellent thriller that will leave readers both captivated and inspired. Jo Furniss’s masterful storytelling and her impeccable research into police procedure make this an excellent read that no thriller fan should miss.

Rose and her family moved to her husband’s ancestral home, Hurtwood House, in England, but Rose feels something is off with her new surroundings. Shortly after Rose and her family moved in, archaeologists discovered human remains on the family property. Rose learns that the suspicion and mysteries surrounding Dylan’s family and the house have lasted over twenty years. Dylan’s family is now in the spotlight again, and police are investigating the case. As the investigation unfolds, Ellie, a local police officer is determined to find the truth, and Rose is also looking for answers.

This book is a slow-burn haunting whodunnit. Switching between Rose and Ellie's perspectives, the book reels you with the many twists and turns as the author creates a gothic and haunting narrative. The plot was somewhat slow at times, and some things did not make sense to me, but overall, the book was really good and kept me guessing until the end.

Thank you to NetGallery and to Lake Union Publishing for my copy of the book.

The Last to Know by Jo Furniss is a psychological suspense novel revolving around folklore and unsolved murders. The premise is interesting and the ending is satisfactory, but the execution not as much.

The protagonist is an American journalist relocating to her husband's hometown in rural England and his centuries-old mansion. They share a past while covering a story in Africa, which is referred to time-and-again throughout the story. To me, the part about Mogadishu seemed like diving into irrelevant details given that the plot revolves around the old house and its inhabitants.

The story begins at a slow pace, but picks up speed after the body is discovered during an excavation that is broadcasted on live television.

Thanks to the author and the publisher for the ARC.

This book gave me creepy, eerie vibes, and I was here for it! Hurtwood House was just as much a character as Rose and Ellie, and this one just kept getting weirder and creepier! I definitely recommend this pageturner of a wild ride!!

Very much a slow burn, which meant that I struggled with it at times, especially as there's a few side plots which end up being completely irrelevant and just made it feel like a bit too much of a chore. An interesting read but the slow pace and overstuffed plot meant that I didn't really connect with the book as much as I wanted to. Not for me I'm afraid.

If you want a slow burn semi dark haunting whodunnit mystery with a lot of twist and turns then read this book. I read this book in a day and a half during one of central Florida’s thunderstorm days which added to the mystery vibes. It’s well written with good character development, and a great ending. You should pick this one up.

Thanks Netgalley! 3.5 stars
Cons: there was a flashback side plot that felt under-developed and that I'm not sure I completely understand.
Also, the first 1/2 is a very slow burn and I almost dnf'd more than once, but..
Pros: if you make it past the 1/2 way point it starts coming together and getting tense quickly!
There were several side plots to follow and try to figure out if they are connected to the main storyline.

This was everything I needed in a book right now. Creepy, suspenseful, perfect! Alternating viewpoints are my favorite and so are short chapters. The ending was completely shocking and I am now a fan of this author. Looking forward to more!

I very much enjoyed The Last To Know by Jo Furniss. The setting including the town and the main characters' home was appropriately creepy and atmospheric. There was an ancestor hanging around that might or might not be an evil spirit. There was the whole getting used to another country and their customs...and overall this book was a family thriller that pulled me in and made me want to read every chance I got.

If you haven't read anything by Jo Furniss, give this book a chance and say hello to a new favorite.

Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher, and author for an ARC at my request. The thoughts in this review are my own and happily given.

The story is narrated by Rose, a journalist, who shifted from Nairobi to Hurtwood, which is her husband's native place, along with her husband and son. There she meets her mother in law Gwendalin, who is suffering from dementia. However, a lot of mysterious things of past are yet to be uncovered that directly involve Rose's family. Will she be able to do that along with Sergeant Ellie?
This story is a tragic thriller, that will make you feel sorry for that victims. There is struggle, suspense, sadness but ultimately a happy ending. Read such a lovely book after a long time. Recommended to everyone. The relationship between Gwendalin and Rose is a beautiful bittersweet one and focuses on understanding. Loved all the female characters in this book.

This was GOOD! Loved the cover and also thoroughly enjoyed the family plot. I need this one for my bookshelf.

I went into this book loving the premise and was instantly sucked in. Unfortunately, I felt like there were weird storylines that didn't actually add anything, such as the whole Giles and Hottie thing as well as the Mogadishu and Rose's married man storyline. I also didn't connect to the characters though I did like Ellie. Overall, it was a quick read but left me wanting more..

An interesting read that I'm glad to have discovered. I'll definitely be seeking out more by this author.

The Last to Know by Jo Furniss is a psychological suspense novel revolving around folklore and unsolved murders. The premise is interesting and the ending is satisfactory, but the execution not as much.

The protagonist is an American journalist relocating to her husband's hometown in rural England and his centuries-old mansion. They share a past while covering a story in Africa, which is referred to time-and-again throughout the story. To me, the part about Mogadishu seemed like diving into irrelevant details given that the plot revolves around the old house and its inhabitants.

The story begins at a slow pace, but picks up speed after the body is discovered during an excavation that is broadcasted on live television.

Thanks to the author and the publisher for the ARC.

Verdict: One time read.

This intriguing thriller has many turns and twists about a family with a dark past, small town who's never forgotten, and a woman who learns her husband's quiet, childhood home has a lot more going on than she thought.

With creative turns and lots of tension, Furniss weaved a story and created characters that will keep you turning the pages long after dark.

I received an advanced reader copy for an honest review.

I was able to read this book thanks to NetGalley. I really enjoyed it. It was a page turner and very entertaining. I will be recommending it to family and friends. I will look out for more books from this author in the future. Thanks again to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.

A well written mystery/thriller that fully graps your attention and has you intrigued and needing to read more to uncover the mystery.

Well written, the suspense brilliantly paced. This was a great read.