Overall I really enjoyed this book, I really liked how the author did not jump back and forth with multiple characters and instead focused on the main two. The storyline was intriguing and easy to follow. The twists and turns were not outlandish and very plausible. I also really appreciated how the story wrapped up but did not feel rushed.

Gillian does it again! Full of twists and a story to keep you up all night reading. Thanks Netgalley for the advanced reader copy.

Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister is a gripping psychological thriller that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. The novel follows a woman who is confronted with a chilling and mysterious dilemma after witnessing a crime. McAllister masterfully builds tension, blending suspense with emotional depth as she explores themes of guilt, trust, and the consequences of our actions. With its sharp writing and unexpected twists, Famous Last Words is a compelling page-turner that will captivate fans of thrillers and psychological dramas. A must-read for anyone who loves a good, twisting mystery!

I personally was hesitant with this book because right before it I read ‘Wrong Place Wrong Time’ by this author. I personally was not a fan of the previous book. I know a lot of people were, but it just wasn’t for me with that being said I was nervous to start this book, but the author proved me wrong. The twist and turns in the story were captivating. I couldn’t put it down. Usually I don’t like when books have multiple perspectives, but it was easy to understand and made perfect sense in this book. I loved it. It made me a fan. Thank you NetGalley, Gillian McAllister, and William Morrow for the ARC!

This was an overall good, well written story with very likable characters. It is original with good plot twists.

What would you do if you found out your husband was not only in a hostage situation but the gunman? The story is mainly told by Camilla (the gunman’s wife) and Niall (the hostage negotiator). It covers moral dilemmas and the effects of how being passionate about your job can affect your personal home life. It was a quick read but got a bit slow during the middle with the action scenes being a little farfetched. Nonetheless it was a creative entertaining read.

Thank you Gillian McAllister, William Morrow and NetGalley for a free eARC in exchange for an honest review. The opinions are mine alone and not biased in any way.

This was a fun read with all the twists and turns and unexpected discoveries. This was my first Gillian McAllister book to date and I thoroughly enjoyed it, though I do think the middle dragged on a little more than needed.

The character builds were great and the storyline definitely kept me on my toes. If you’re looking for a love story set in a hostage situation, this one is for you.

While this wasn't my favorite Gillian McAllister book, I still enjoyed it. The pacing felt a bit off, and it took me longer than usual to get through. I also saw a couple of the twists coming earlier than expected, which threw me off a little. Despite that, the story was still engaging, and McAllister's writing kept me hooked overall.

Excellent book with a likeable main character. I enjoyed how the characters were introduced and how you could picture them. Great twists and surprises. I will be looking forward to reading more from Gillian.

Camilla is a new mom. She drops her daughter off at daycare and while at work finds out her husband has taken 3 people hostage.

I was a little skeptical for the first 1/4 of this book. Then things really came together. I really liked the twists. This book actually felt really unique. Pick it up if you love thrillers!

I had no idea the roller coaster this book would take me on and I loved it! I’ve had a very rough week. This was exactly the type of book I needed to read to keep my mind off what was happening in my life. (I had to make the devastating decision to send my dog, Bella, over the rainbow bridge.)

I could sympathize with Cam’s feelings throughout the whole book after what happened with her husband. She never lost hope that he would be able to come back to her and their daughter. I loved Naill as well. He could not rest until he knew the truth about what happened in the warehouse. She wrote such great characters in this book.

I chose this book for our March Book Club pick at @freckledpoppyboutique. I knew Gillian wouldn’t let us down. 🩷 One other person has finished it so far and she loved it. It always makes me feel so good that I can recommend a book that someone else or many others enjoy.

If you’re looking for a book that will give you twists and turns but will be wrapped up nicely at the end then this is a book you want to check out.

Thank you to @williammorrowbooks, @gillianmauthor & @Netgalley for a gifted copy of the ebook. I loved it so much I needed a physical copy for my shelves. 🩷

Solid 5 star read! Camilla loves her life with her husband Luke, her daughter, her job..until one day it all falls apart. On her first day back at work after having her daughter, police come in to tell her that her husband is involved in a hostage situation. But he's not the hostage, he's the taker. After a negotiation goes wrong, her husband is on the run and Camilla has to start her life over.

7 years later, she still has not moved on. She feels she can still see Luke in the shadows. What if it's not just a feeling? Is he watching her? Why did he do what he did? Is he really a bad guy?

Told from the POV of both Camilla and the hostage negotiator, Niall, this book is a thrill ride with many surprising drops.

You won't regret reading this twisty book from superstar, Gillian McAlister. Camilla has been through a few life changes lately but nothing can prepare her for hearing that her husband has taken hostages at gunpoint.

Excellent - engaging and entertaining. A recommended first purchase for collections where crime and thrillers are popular.

Wow! I went into this book blind and was immediately sucked in. This twisty/thriller love story sets up a plot that both is so far from every day life but feels so completely possible. Many twists - even if you catch some of them coming it really takes until the end to see the full picture. Excellent read that I couldn’t put down until I finished.

Gillian McAllister has been on my radar for some time, but I haven't gotten around to reading any of her books until now. I was engaged at the beginning wondering how the story was going to play out. I enjoyed both perspectives of the story and how the hostage situation changed the trajectory of their lives once this big event takes place. The story did start to drag a little towards the middle of the book, but I was still invested in the story and wanted to know what was going to happen. This was my first time reading a book by this author and I'm glad I was given the opportunity. Thanks to NetGalley and William Morrow for this ARC.

4.5 Stars! This book hooked me immediately! I loved how the descriptions of the hostage situation unfolded from the wife's view point and the negotiators! I really felt for her and wanted to keep reading to see how it played out! I have loved this author before with her book Wrong Place Wrong Time and this one is so good too!

There were times when I loved this book and then times when I really just started to zone out because it was just bland. The times I enjoyed, were when Cam was first finding out what was happening with the hostage situation, the big resolution of that situation, and then Niall, the hostage negotiator doing his best to get everyone out of the situation alive, and then getting involved in the case again years later. The thing that I did not enjoy, was just Cam and her personality and how one-dimensional she was, while also being repetitive in her "my husband did it, but didn't actually do it even though he was visible doing it on camera and then disappeared for years" mindset.

The first half of the book was way more interesting than the second half as well. During the hostage situation, I was constantly on edge, even though I was annoyed with Cam, I wanted to keep paying attention during this part of the book. However, in the second half of the book, we just end up jumping forward in time, a few years, while also skipping over a lot of the immediate fall-out and consequences of what happened. I just feel like that part could have been delved into a bit more, and shortening the last part of the book. It just fell flat after the hostage situation and I was disappointed in that.

Thank you to Gillian McAllister, HarperAudio, and NetGalley for the eARC of this book. This is my honest review.

I really enjoyed Famous Last Words! I am a big fan of Gillian McAllister - I enjoy her writing style. There are twists, and every time I thought I had the mystery solved I was wrong.

I appreciate the publisher and NetGalley for allowing me to read this novel in exchange for an honest review.

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Read if you love:

✨shocking twists
✨multiple pov’s
✨complex timelines
✨hostage situations
✨layered storytelling

I was hooked from the very beginning.. the middle is a little slow but halfway through this book had me in a choke hold.. and each piece of evidence piling on made me thirsty for more!

When husband and new dad Luke does the unthinkable, his wife Cam and the hostage negotiator Niall are left to pick up the pieces. The story alternates between their POV and over 3 parts, spanning multiple years.

The main characters are just so real and believable. From Cam’s grief about missing Luke tied into the disbelief that he could’ve done what it looks like he did; to Niall, who feels like he messed everything up with both his job and his marriage on the same day, I felt deeply for both of them. Cam’s relationships with her husband as well as her daughter and sister gave me a deep understanding of her character without drawing away from the overarching story. The mystery was sound, with plenty of twists and turns that, while often surprising me, made complete sense when explained. I loved that the book spanned a period of time and we could see how the characters developed over the passage of time. I thought the end of the book was great; it managed to be both poignant and hopeful at the same time.

Overall, I loved this story and will miss these characters as I move on to the next book. Would recommend for those who like domestic suspense as well as mysteries.

Thank you to NetGalley, William Morrow, and the author for the arc to read in exchange for my honest review!

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In Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister readers start out thinking one thing happened, then think it's something different, and finally the real story becomes apparent. This is not a simple mystery, there are many unexpected twists and turns.