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An unsolved crime pits a desperate woman against a relentless killer in New York Times bestselling author Mary Burton’s heart-stopping novel of psychological suspense…

Fourteen years ago, Kaitlin Roe was the lone witness to the abduction of her cousin Gina. She still remembers that lonely Virginia road. She can still see the masked stranger and hear Gina’s screams. And she still suffers the guilt of running away in fear and resents being interrogated as a suspect in the immediate aftermath. Now Kaitlin has only one way to assuage the pain and nightmares―by interviewing everyone associated with the unsolved crime for a podcast that could finally bring closure to a case gone cold.

But when a woman Kaitlin questions is later found stabbed to death, she fears that she’s drawn a killer out of hiding. It’s Detective John Adler’s fear that the murders have only just begun. Now his job is to keep Kaitlin safe.

As a bond between Kaitlin and Adler builds, the past closes in just as fast―and it’s darker than Kaitlin remembers. Soon, her wish will come true. She’s going to find out exactly what happened to Gina. Someone has been dying to tell her.

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  6. ISBN-10
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  7. ISBN-13
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“Burton’s latest romantic thriller takes inspiration from the true crime podcast sensation, weaving a story about a cold case that still holds deadly surprises. The narrative, which shifts from collected interviews regarding a fourteen-year-old murder and the current day murder spree it inspires, moves quickly and provides the reader with plenty of intriguing connections and building suspense…There is a good deal to enjoy here, particularly the richness of the two protagonists and their developing relationship.” ―RT Book Reviews

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New York Times and USA Today bestselling novelist Mary Burton is the popular author of thirty-three romance and suspense novels, as well as five novellas. She currently lives in Virginia with her husband and three miniature dachshunds. Visit her at www.maryburton.com.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Montlake Romance (May 8, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 363 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1503950069
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1503950061
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1 x 8.25 inches
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Mary Burton loves writing suspense, researching law enforcement and forensic procedures, morning walks, baking, books, and tiny dachshunds. She also enjoys hunting down serial killers, which she does in her New York Times and USA Today bestselling novels of suspense and romance. Library Journal has compared her work to that of Lisa Jackson and Lisa Gardner, and Fresh Fiction likened her writing to that of James Patterson.

Mary is routinely featured among the top twenty writers in Amazon’s Author Rankings for romantic suspense, and her recent novel The Last Move claimed the number ten fiction slot in the Kindle eBooks Store.

Research is a favorite part of Mary’s day. She never tires of learning more about police work, evidence collection and analysis. She’s known for taking a hands-on approach, whether it means interviews with professionals in the field, forensic seminars or lessons at the firing range.

A Richmond native, Mary has lived there for most of her life. She is a graduate of Virginia’s Hollins University and worked in marketing before she began writing full time. Her first book was published in 2000 and she’s now the author of thirty-four published novels, five novellas and four works of contemporary women’s fiction written as Mary Ellen Taylor.

A member of International Thriller Writers, Sisters in Crime, Mystery Writers of America, Novelists, Inc., and Romance Writers of America, Mary is known for creating multiple suspense stories connected by characters, such as her recent The Forgotten Files novels. Her new book, Her Last Word, and The Last Move, break that mold.

When not traveling for research or visiting with readers at bookstores, book festivals and conferences, Mary remains very much a homebody. She and her husband spend time alternately enjoying and lamenting their empty nest and spoiling their four-legged babies Buddy, Bella and Tiki.

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Micki Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars Her Last Word!
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2024
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This is a great mystery novel that kept me guessing until the very end as to who was going around killing women. There were several characters that could have been the murderer, but which one was it and why? Kaitlin would stop at nothing to find the answers & to find her cousin that had been missing for 14 years. She moved back to hometown to learn more about what happened on that scary night that changed her life forever. She had a lot of guilt for running when the killer told her to run, but after many years of living in fear and falling into addiction, she turned her life around and was determined to find out who killed her cousin. Then as she is conducting interviews for her Podcast, more women connected to the case came up dead. What was going on and why? She had to find out, even if she put herself in dangerous situations to find the answers she had been desperate to find over the last 14 years.
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Lisa D.
4.0 out of 5 stars Engaging
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2024
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Good character development. Suspenseful. It ends quickly and leaves a few loose ends. Over all a good read. I would recommend
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5.0 out of 5 stars Suspenseful
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2024
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Very suspenseful! Didn't figure who did it almost to the end! I love these types of thrillers! I recommend this book to all who like these books like I do
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genej101
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2024
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for this genre, well plotted, well constructed, well written. Mary has as twisted an imagination as Karin Slaughter and writes books as compelling and hard to put down as Karin does though, so far, not in series format.

I won’t go through the full book but it’s a page turner and a complex cold case that turns hot in a very unexpected way, all the twists and turns one would expect in this genre. A good read, it will not disappoint fans, it sure got my attention from the first page to the last.
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Bobbie Hayes
5.0 out of 5 stars so amazing
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2023
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What a great mystery book. Full of suspense. Read in 2 days. Wow. Well written. Can't wait to read more by this author
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HeatherB
3.0 out of 5 stars Keeps you entertained
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2023
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The pattern of Burton’s books is effective but makes them predictable. There are strong female characters but it’s ruined by parts where the male characters ogle and sexualize them. These sentences add nothing to the story and make the male characters less likable. I could also do without the sex scenes. Heterosexual people just have to shove it in everyone’s faces.
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Kara Palacios
5.0 out of 5 stars great read
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Was a little disappointed that it was new characters and a separate story line. But that’s where the disappointment ended. This was a really great read. Well written and suspenseful. Though the love story mirrored the one in the first book entirely it was still great. Can’t wait to get started on book 3.
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4.0 out of 5 stars #abrknpoet reviews Her Last Word
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2023
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If you are looking for a gripping thriller with a touch of romance, you might want to check out Her Last Word by Mary Burton. This book follows Kaitlin Roe, a podcaster who is determined to find out what happened to her cousin Gina, who was abducted fourteen years ago. Kaitlin was the only witness to the crime, but she was never able to identify the masked kidnapper. As she interviews people who knew Gina, she unwittingly triggers a series of murders that seem to be connected to the cold case. Detective John Adler, who is assigned to the new killings, soon realizes that Kaitlin is in danger and tries to protect her while solving the mystery. But the truth is more twisted and dark than they expected, and someone is willing to kill to keep it buried.

Positives: The book is fast-paced and engaging, with plenty of twists and turns that keep you guessing until the end. The characters are well-developed and realistic, with flaws and strengths that make them relatable. The author does a good job of creating a suspenseful atmosphere and building tension throughout the story. The romance between Kaitlin and John is sweet and believable, without overshadowing the main plot.

Negatives: The book has some clichés and tropes that might make it predictable for some readers, such as the troubled past of the heroine, the handsome and protective hero, and the serial killer with a personal vendetta. The book also has some graphic scenes of violence and torture that might be disturbing for some readers. The book could have used more editing to fix some typos and grammatical errors.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 27, 2021
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Brilliant story with lots of twists and turns. The book certainly holds your interest from beginning to end. Well worth a read.
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Celia - Kindle Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating murder mystery
Reviewed in Canada on February 20, 2020
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A long missing & presumed dead young woman Gina is the very center of this well written story. Gina was one of 4 close friends, who was kidnapped and taken away one late drunken evening. And when suddenly one after another of the friends dies... Kaitlin knows she's next! Questions pile up. Who killed Gina? And the others? No shortage of possible suspects, but proof is very difficult - particularly since Gina's body has never been found. The story races to the ending... A huge surprise of an ending! A budding romance adds to the tension. Now I want to read more books from Ms Burton!! Highly recommended.
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H.P.
5.0 out of 5 stars Super!!
Reviewed in Germany on December 2, 2019
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Her Last Word more than lived up to my expectation! It has kept me on the edge of my seat till the last page. I think next time I won’t start another book before sleeping.😂😃I cant put it down, I ended up sleeping so late.😆
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5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping
Reviewed in India on July 7, 2019
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Pamela Taylor
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
Reviewed in Australia on November 24, 2018
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I really loved this book, the characters and the storyline were fantastic. The author has a wonderful way of writing that paints a picture so clear you feel like you are there and can see the individual characters, it works so well as she has a great understanding of language and the need to not use too many words to describe the setting etc. I will definitely be reading more of her work.
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