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by Laura Dave
A Goodreads Top 20 Book of the Last 5 Years Don’t miss the #1 New York Times bestselling blockbuster and Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick that’s sold over 5 million copies—now streaming on Apple TV+ starring Jennifer Garner! The “page-turning, exhilarating” (PopSugar) and “heartfelt thriller” (Real Simple) about a woman who thinks she’s found the love of her life—until he disappears. Before Owen Michaels disappears, he smuggles a note to his beloved wife of one year: Protect her. Despite her confusion and fear, Hannah Hall knows exactly to whom the note refers—Owen’s sixteen-year-old daughter, Bailey. Bailey, who lost her mother tragically as a child. Bailey, who wants absolutely nothing to do with her new stepmother. As Hannah’s increasingly desperate calls to Owen go unanswered, as the FBI arrests Owen’s boss, as a US marshal and federal agents arrive at her Sausalito home unannounced, Hannah quickly realizes her husband isn’t who he said he was. And that Bailey just may hold the key to figuring out Owen’s true identity—and why he really disappeared. Hannah and Bailey set out to discover the truth. But as they start putting together the pieces of Owen’s past, they soon realize they’re also building a new future—one neither of them could have anticipated. With its breakneck pacing, dizzying plot twists, and evocative family drama, The Last Thing He Told Me is a “page-turning, exhilarating, and unforgettable” (PopSugar) suspense novel.
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Like Dave's novel, this story follows a daughter who realizes her mother is not who she claims to be after a violent incident. It shares the same propulsive search for a hidden past and the complex evolution of a female familial bond under pressure.
by Lisa Jewell
This book captures the same emotional weight and obsessive search for the truth regarding a missing loved one. Readers who enjoyed the slow-unraveling mystery and the focus on maternal/familial grief in The Last Thing He Told Me will find this equally gripping.
by Celeste Ng
While more focused on social dynamics, this novel shares the theme of hidden identities and the lengths a mother will go to protect her child's future. It matches the atmospheric, character-driven style and the exploration of what defines a family.
by Ana Reyes
This psychological thriller features a protagonist trying to piece together a traumatic past and a man who isn't what he seems. Fans of the 'quest for truth' and the atmospheric North American settings in Dave's work will appreciate the tension here.
This legal thriller explores how far a parent will go to protect their child when the family is thrust into a criminal investigation. It mirrors the 'how well do you know your family' theme that is central to The Last Thing He Told Me.
by Mary Kubica
This domestic suspense novel deals with the sudden disappearance of residents in a quiet community and the long-term fallout for their families. It matches the high-stakes pacing and the layered mystery of a missing person case.
Hepworth excels at domestic mysteries that focus on complicated female relationships. This book shares the same accessible writing style and the focus on uncovering the private lives of family members after a tragedy.
by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen
For readers who enjoyed the 'who can I trust' aspect of Dave's novel, this thriller offers a complex web of deception and shifting perspectives. It deals heavily with the secrets kept within a marriage and the danger of a hidden history.
Moriarty blends domestic drama with a central mystery in a way that fans of Laura Dave will find very familiar. The focus on strong female characters and the secrets hidden behind a perfect-looking life creates a similar reading experience.
This story features a woman who wakes up to find a man dead and her life completely upended by a conspiracy she doesn't understand. It mirrors the 'ordinary person in extraordinary danger' vibe and the fast-paced investigative journey.
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