This book was full of surprises. From the very beginning I was hooked! There were twists and turns throughout the whole novel. Definitely kept my attention until the very end!

What a wild thriller! I was convinced so many times that I knew what was going on and was wrong every single time. Such a well-written story with twists and turns that I could not anticipate. The ending REALLY threw me for a loop.

I really liked the mystery behind this plot. There was multiple POV which I love and it jumped timelines which made it a little hard for me to follow. I loved that we got to see so many different perspectives and it kept me guessing as to who was bad and who did it!

The Last Morning by Camden Baird is a tense and gripping thriller that keeps you on edge throughout. The plot is filled with suspense, and the twists are clever, though some aspects feel a bit predictable. The pacing is fast, with well-written action scenes, but a bit more character depth would have elevated the story. Overall, a solid 3.75 stars—an exciting read for thriller fans, with just a few areas that could use a little more depth.

Thank you NetGalley and Publisher for allowing me to read and review this book.

I very much enjoyed this book. The writing was great and the characters were well developed. I hope to read more from this author in the future.

This book got me hooked immediately!! Such a good read, keeps you interested and the ending omg!!!
Its a interesting twist of events that make you feel like a detective

"the last morning" by Camden Baird is a general fiction / mystery thriller set to be released on the 16th of September this year.

Again, thank you so much for letting me advance read this book netgalley, Thomas & Mercer and of course Camden! Let's get started!

First off, almost every chapter has another person's point of view. Al these people are relevant to and part of the story. If you don't like reading from multiple point of views, this book might not be your cuppa tea.

It didn't really bother me once I got used to it. It was kind of "refreshing" to read a book this way.. It also makes it a lot harder to figure out who'd done it. Because a lot of people have held secrets or are in some way acquainted with the father of the missing girl.

It is the morning of the first day of kindergarten, 5 year old Emma is a little anxious but her mother Sadie more so. Emma was a preemy and having almost lost her at birth, Sadie seems to be having trouble letting her go. After getting Emma on the bus and returning home to get some work done, she gets a call from school.. Emma has never arrived?
After calling her husband Allen and the police she goes to school to get things cleared up. Emma was in the bus set to go to school. How did she disappear? Where did she disappear?

The story unfolds, with a lot of press conferences and revealing a couple of secrets that puts Allen in a bad light.. Without real evidence of who took her, the police have a hard time locating missing Emma. Will they find her? Will she be okay?

You'll have to find out for yourself, since it's been written in a lot of POVs I don't want to give to much away. But if you don't mind the way the story is written, it's really worth your time. I've read this one in a day, I just couldn't put it down.

5 stars for this gem!

"Somebody noticed and someone knows."

The Last Morning follows a seemingly average/modern day family. Sadie, mom. Allen, dad. Emma, daughter. Forrest, half-brother. Teresa/Teri, ex-wife. On the morning of Emma's first day of school, nervous first-time mother Sadie gets a phone call a mother never wants to hear. Emma isn't at school. In fact, no one know where she is. We follow mainly Sadie, as her life, relationships and own mental state breaks down. We also see different POV's such as Allen's, Teresa's, Staff at school and Police, giving us a very wide scope of the situation and different experiences as the events take place.

Trigger warnings: Abduction, Sexual themes, Descriptions of Violence, Mental Health issues.

I definitely enjoyed this read. I am a massive fan of the Thrillers/Mystery/Crime genres and this book matched the standards of your bestsellers. It's fast paced, emotion driven with realistic situations and characters. I think the character of Sadie was perfectly done and the characters within the family were very well written. The twist was good, original from what I've previously read. This may have been one of my fastest reads ever, 2 days!

I did find myself having to re-read some sections due to the feelings of missing pieces of the puzzle, however the author does seem to clear this up by wrapping up the sections every now and then by having different characters repeat the same information. Some characters on the outside of the family seemed a little over-the-top at times, accusing themselves multiples throughout the book within their inner monologues, meaning as readers, we had a lot of red herrings.

There were a few grammar/spelling mistakes within the text, but nothing that really broke the immersive of the story. The ending felt slightly rushed, with what I personally feel are some loose ends.

Overall, I am giving the book 4/5 stars and would very happily recommend this book to others who are interested in the Thriller/Mystery/Crime genre. I believe this book would also be a good introduction to someone who hasn't explored these genres before. I am very interested in reading more of Camden Baird's work.

Thank you Camden Baird, Thomas & Mercer and NetGalley for the ARC!

I read it in one sitting, it was fast paced and intriguing. Although, I don't really like the last twist, I mean, it was a bit out of the blue, and something that wasn't even hinted before, it sounded out of character. .

Thank you to the author and publisher for an ARC copy

As a mom, the concept of your child getting on the bus but not making it to school is at the top of the list of sickening things that could happen. The entire time I really couldn’t decide who to believe and who to trust. I read this in one sitting. I could NOT put it down.

I had SUCH a fun time with this one! Devoured it in one day.

The story follows a family living in North Carolina. Emma is a five year old girl starting her first day of kindergarten, but she goes missing somewhere between being put on the bus and arriving at school.

This book packs a punch with multiple POVS, multiple days, and multiple suspects. Who’s hiding something? Who do you believe? Where is Emma??

It was so much fun trying to figure it out & piece together the story along with the characters. Fast paced and the various POVs kept it super interesting.

Creative twists and a unique writing style made this one an easy five star thriller for me. Thanks NetGalley for providing me with this book in exchange for an honest review!

*The Last Morning: A Thriller* by Camden Baird is a fast-paced, edge-of-your-seat novel that keeps readers guessing until the very end. Baird expertly blends suspense, intrigue, and twists that will leave you breathless. The plot is tightly woven, with unpredictable turns and a sense of urgency that propels the story forward. The characters are complex and relatable, each with their own secrets that add layers of tension to the narrative. With sharp writing and high stakes, *The Last Morning* is a thrilling ride that will captivate fans of gripping thrillers and psychological suspense. An intense, unputdownable read!

WOW! This is thriller book that really takes a lot of twists and turns. You don’t know who to believe, as it takes on the journey of who’s at fault and the reasonings behind it.

This book is about a little girl that goes missing on her very first day of kindergarten. This is always a big fear for any parent. The child’s name is Emma and she is sweet as can be, but she is not thrilled about going to school. The Mom doesn’t want her to go to school, but thinks in her mind that she is most likely overreacting. The Dad is all for her going to school and thinks it will be great for her! The school day came and in the morning, she was seen on a bus by her Parents. She was safely on the bus and headed to school.

So, how did this child that got on a bus in the morning go missing the very same day? Who is to blame? What secrets is the Family hiding? What secrets are the police hiding? Right now, everyone is a suspect. More suspects arise as the case gets further along. Will the child end up being okay, does she go missing forever or is the Family dealt with a tragic ending.

Be sure to read the content warnings before reading this book. I give this book a high 4 star rating!

Thank you NetGalley for providing me with this free book in exchange for my honest review!