I loved this book and look forward to more by this author. I'm a fan of Alaskan titles, in general, and this one did not disappoint. It was a great twisty-thriller and I really liked not only the reality of communication struggles, but the questioning of anyone and everyone. It kept me on my toes!

This thriller set in an Alaskan small town will keep the reader guessing until the end!

Cameron Prescott's late (?) husband was a serial killer, and even though he is presumed dead, murders with his signature are beginning to happen again. Is he alive and taunting Cameron? Or is someone close to her not who they appear to be?

Although this is book 2 in the Final Hunt series, I haven't read the previous book and was able to get through without any problems, so that's a good start!

The Alaskan wilderness plays an important role in this thriller, like most books set in the north, and Audrey Cole uses the setting nicely. The characters are interesting and fairly well constructed, and the story keeps you guessing whether or not her murderous husband John is still alive and terrorizing the tiny town of Tok .

Although I guessed the ending, it wasn't obvious and I kept bouncing back and forth between two theories. On the whole an engrossing book!

I received a free audiobook copy from NetGalley in exchange for a fair review.

The Last Hunt picks up right where it’s prequel, The Final Hunt, left off.
Cameron believes John, her serial killer ex-husband is dead, but when an eerily similar murder takes place, she wonders if John is actually dead…. Is the murderer John? Is it a copy cat killer? Or could it possibly be someone in law enforcement?
We accompany Cameron through the wild investigation to find out who is guilty.
The story takes place in rural Alaska and the setting compliments the elements of suspense and intrigue.
This is a new author to me and I can’t wait to discover more of her work! Overall a thrilling book!

Thank you to the publisher and Net Galley for the ALC in exchange for my honest review.

I have a little obsession with books set in Alaska. Usually I like the survival aspect of the Alaskan Bush but I enjoyed this one too. I will admit I didn't listen to the 1st book since I didn't realize this one was a series until I was already into this one too far to start at the beginning. I do feel like I missed a big part of the past/background of this story because I didn't start with The Final Hunt. I recommend starting at the beginning if you can but even with that said I still enjoyed this one without it.

This book was fast paced and action packed. I am not a huge listener of Thriller/Mysteries so I'm not great a picking out who did it yet and it was pretty far into this one before I figured it out. I thought I knew a few times but I was very wrong. I want to go back now and listen to book 1.

The narration was good. I think this was a new narrator for me and she was a good fit for this story and was great at giving everyone their own voice.

The Last Hunt is the second book in the Final Hunt series and in my opinion is better to be read in order to understand everything and know the characters. It was a fast paced, addictive and fun popcorn thriller. From the prologue you're thrown into the action and your pulse will be pounding.

I loved the storyline and how the author was able to make me doubt myself countless times on who I thought the true culprit was. At some point though I did figure it out, but it didn't take away from my enjoyment. It's full of twists and turns, the suspense continuously building in this race against the clock. This is truly a fun bingeable series.

🎧 The narration by Leslie Howard was great. She kept me hooked and engaged. She had the suspense building, the correct tone and you could sense the emotions through her voice.

✨️Thank you to @netgalley, @spotifyaudiobooks & @audreyjcole for my gifted ALC in exchange for an honest review

The Last Hunt is the sequel to The Final Hunt. Cameron is starting over with her new state trooper boyfriend after the death of her serial killer husband. But when a murder happens that’s eerily similar to her husband’s style she begins to wonder if she’s free of him after all or if she’s fallen for the wrong man once again. I had fun with this one. It kept me guessing & there were even some surprises I wasn’t expecting. Cameron is strong & fierce. She’s not afraid to get her hands dirty. The narrator did a great job portraying those emotions & the fierceness in Cameron’s voice. It’s a great listen & I recommend it for any thriller lovers.
Thank you NetGalley & Spotify Audiobooks for the advance copy.

Wow!!! This book had me at the edge of my seat.. It was absolutely thrilling in more ways than one!!! I was I had no idea this was book 2 of The Final Hunt series. But it can definitely be read as a standalone. This book had me trying to figure things out and had me in a chokehold! And the audiobook was totally on point!!! Make sure you add this one (and the first book) to your TBR! You will not be disappointed!!

Thank you NetGalley and Spotify Audiobooks for the advanced copy for my honest review..

I love a good Alaskan thriller, and this one did not disappoint! There's something so fascinating about Alaska – it's a world many of us will never experience, making it the perfect backdrop for a gripping story. Audrey, the author, is quickly becoming one of my favorites. Her books are always compelling and grab my attention from page one.

Set in Tok, Alaska, the story follows Cameron Prescott, a fierce survivor who hopes her troubled past is finally behind her. She believes her murderous husband is dead and is eager to start fresh with her state trooper boyfriend. But just when she thinks she's found peace, a new murder pops up with a chilling resemblance to her late husband's style.

Cameron is horrified to learn that the evidence points to someone within law enforcement. This revelation makes her question how well she truly knows her new man. As the lies and bodies pile up, she's convinced she's being stalked by a killer. The big question is: can she trust anyone, or is she just walking towards her doom?

There's a lot of "whodunit" in this book. My perspective kept shifting, and I was never quite sure who the real killer was. Maybe it was the fantastic writing, or perhaps I was just having one of those moments, but I did not see the ending coming at all.

A big thank you to NetGalley and Spotify Audiobooks for giving me the chance to read and review this audiobook ARC. If you're looking for a thrilling read set in the intriguing Alaskan wilderness, this book is definitely for you!

This was a fun audiobook to listen to! The narrator did a great job keeping the narration engaging! She had great inflection on her voice.

I throughly enjoyed the second book in the Final Hunt series. It can be read as a stand alone, but I would definitely read the first book first! It will help the second book make a lot more sense! This one had me guessing the entire time. Just when I was sure I knew who it was, the author would throw a little twist in and have me se one guessing myself.

I love the Alaska setting. The rural, small town feel, where everyone knows everyone else and their business.

I definitely recommend reading this quick, engaging read that will have you guessing until the end! Looking forward to more books from Audrey J. Cole in the future!

3/5
This book had so much potential and was so quickly paced and nerve racking. But the ending fell flat and I was underwhelmed

One word review: unputdownable! This was an incredibly thrilling audiobook and I was on the edge of my seat for a good portion of it. The twists and turns kept me guessing and I loved it. It was so scary because it all seemed believable. Crime fiction has become a favorite for me and this book was exceptionally exciting. The narrator did a wonderful job of sharing this fabulous story.

Cameron Prescott believes her murderous husband, John, is finally dead. She starts a new life for herself in Tok, Alaska as the local dentist. She even starts dating a state trooper. However, the peaceful life she has built for herself is quickly shattered when a murder occurs matching her late husband’s signature. Is her husband still alive and out for revenge or did a member of the Tok law enforcement commit this murder? Cameron is determined to find out.

This is the second book in The Final Hunt series. The first book is a must-read as this second installment builds on the first. I’ve come to really enjoy Audrey J. Cole’s writing. She does not disappoint with this second installment. I found myself on the edge of my seat with every jaw-dropping twist. I continued to enjoy Cameron as a character and the setting of the small town of Tok, Alaska was perfect. Leslie Howard did an excellent job narrating! I highly recommend this series to anyone that enjoys thrillers! I give it 4/5 stars.

This book was really good. and I quite enjoyed it. I'm not really sure how much of the plot I can reveal since getting into this book I wasn't aware that it was a sequel and I don't want to actualy spoil something.
Now I must adress that having not read book one in this case didn't change my enjoyement at all. At no point did I feel like I was missing something, so I guess they can be read as standalones.
Now, about this book... the mystery is there, the main characters are interesting to follow and the atmosphere is quite good. The only issue I had with it was that the final reveal was a bit.. unexpected I guess.. it might be just my personal taste in mysteries/thrillers and me liking to search for hints to the final reveal instead of just letting the story unwrap as it is. I guess this would work better for other people and they would really like the ending.

I listened to the audiobook and I have got no issues with it. The narrator is easy to follow to and their narration perfectly fits the story. The only remark I have is that maybe having a male and female narrator would have helped to distinguish whose point of view are we reading from, but that would have just been an added plus, it is good the way it is now.

THE LAST HUNT is a nonstop action-packed thriller. I didn't realize that it was the second book in a series, but it can also be read as a stand-alone. The story kept me on my toes as I tried to guess who was committing these murders. The author did a good job of keeping me guessing until the very end. The writing was really outstanding and I loved every minute of it. It was a quick and easy read, perfect for a day trip. I'm really looking forward to seeing what comes next from Audrey J. Cole!

Many thanks to NetGalley and Rainier Publishing for my gifted copy.

This review will be shared to my Instagram (@coffee.break.book.reviews) in the near future.

The Last Hunt (audio)
4⭐️

I listened to this immediately after The Final Hunt. The Last Hunt is Book 2 in the series. Attempting to read as a standalone would literally feel like starting in the middle of a book. And since I read them back to back, I enjoyed this extended story. The two books flowed flawlessly. Lots and lots of drama and suspense. Again, I found the major twist to be predictable, but that didn’t take away from my enjoyment because I enjoyed the writing and storytelling.

Setting: Alaska in August

Thank you NetGalley and Spotify Audiobooks for this audio ARC.

Pub Date Jun 25 2024

A tense thriller in a small village in Alaska. The location gives a deeper level to the threats characters face, especially during the winter storm that frames the extremely suspenseful climax. Keeps you guessing until the very end.

After the VERY EXCITING ending of The Last Hunt, I was dying to find out what happens next with Cameron & Dane & Detective Tanner. This got off to a bit of a slow start, and the big reveal was super obvious, but the last 20% was nonstop action and craziness and so much fun to listen to. Definitely read or listen to the first book before you read this one!


(3.5 rounded up)

This book is every thriller lovers dream! It had constant action, it was heart pounding with all of the excitement, and lots of murder mysteries. If you haven’t already read The Final Hunt, book 1, what are you waiting for, because you don’t want to miss The Last Hunt when it comes out.

This book is 5 bright shiny stars and a must read! I absolutely loved it and I think this is my favorite book by the amazing Audrey J Cole!

I went between the book and the audiobook and let me tell you both ways of consuming it were great! Since I couldn’t put it down, anytime I couldn’t read it, I was listening to it. The narrator did a great job of bringing it to life!

****Many thanks for Audrey J Cole and Spotify audiobooks for my gifted copies in turn for an honest review.

I loved how we were immediately dropped into the action and it basically never stopped!
We find Cameron starting a new life after finding out her husband is a serial killer. He’s dead, or so we think, and then people start disappearing again.
The tension built wonderfully throughout the book, lots of action and a fantastic action packed grand finale.
Great narrator.

Cameron Prescott left her murderous husband for dead in the wilderness but what happens when new bodies resembling her late husband’s signature kills start to appear? Cameron is sure her husband has survived and has started killing again but how could that be?

I didn't realize this was the second book in a series at first, but decided to give it a go anyway and I didn't feel like I was missing much but now I wish I would have read the first one beforehand just because the story was so great and I'm sure the first one was great as well. This can definitely be read as a stand-alone.

I loved all of the twists and turns and I did not expect the ending at all. This was a suspenseful, twisty thriller that will keep you on your toes. I swear I knew who the killer was and I was thrown for a loop. I am happy to have found this author and that she has a backlog of books that I can add to my thriller/mystery TBR.

The audiobook narrator, Leslie Howard brings Cameron to life in this novel.

Thank you NetGalley and Spotify Audiobooks for access to the ALC in exchange for an honest review.