I love Helen Fields books, so was so looking forward to this.
Fields never disappoints me, she writes with skill, and weaves great plots and characters that I always feel like she needs to be talked about more. Her book Profile K is incredible and will hopefully give her the recognition she deserves. I also desperately want another DI Callanach book, but that's for another day!

The last girl to die Helen Fields
I'm a huge fan of this author, however I've given up on this book after 5.5 hours of listening. The narrator is just not right for this book, the Scottish accent is just not good enough.
I might find a paper or ebook version and pick up where I left off.

A really good audiobook with an ending I wasn't expecting. So twisted and a very quick read. A really good thriller read and it was narrated really well too

I have heard great things about this author and living on the Isle of Mull I really thought this book would be for me.
Unfortunately, I really fell flat in my opinion. Seems like there were maybe to many elements in this book and the main characters decisions were kinda reckless.
I understand this is a complete work of fiction with only the island areas taken as fact and I appreciated the end of the book with the clarification of that however it still didn't feel like the Isle of Mull shown in a great light.
Will try other books from this author as others tend to review her highly.
Thank you NethGalley for the advanced copy. All words are my own

I loved the author's Perfect series and also the Connie Woolwine books, but didn't get on with this one at all.
Not keen on the idea of objects being characters or the supernatural elements of the story.

Audiobook duration 12hrs 25m
A private detective led crime thriller.

Initially on listening to the start of this audiobook, I thought well this is odd, a Scottish based novel with an american narrator. But the story is voiced by the lead character Sadie Levesque, who is Canadian, confusion solved.

Set on the Isle of Mull, this was a pacy crime thriller. Plenty of twists to keep the most hardened of mystery lovers happy. You can feel the hostility from the locals, unwilling to answer any questions. But there are some who want to reach out to Sadie, but is it for the right reason? I was surprised by how much violence there was in this novel, I'd think twice about visiting Mull I can tell you (yes I know its not real 😆). I did enjoy the historical link to mystic tales.

The Isle of Mull has its secrets, is it ready to reveal them. Hold on for the ending, I thought it was an excellent twist. As endings go, I think the author nailed it! Nothing predictable about this one.

A good mid length audiobook that easily keeps the listeners attention.Would seek out other novels by this author.

4.5 / 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐💫 stars
Many thanks to Netgalley and Avon Books for the review copy.

It started off so well and really engaging and I was flying through it but then it tapered off and really dragged for the next portion of the listen to the point at times I got confused with aspects that were taking place and I thought I had missed something. I really don’t think it needed to be as long as it was. I loved Sadie as a character but I did question her decisions at times but then again that’s part of her character. I loved the setting and the narration and the Scottish accents really added to the listen. I have to say I found the outcome a complete let down for such a long dragged out lead up. If I’m honest I definitely wasn’t as engaged for that last 1/4 of the listen. Great potential but just took far to long to get there…

Thanks to Netgalley and Harper Collins UK Audio for the opportunity to listen to #LastGirlToDie

Really enjoyed this book and did not expect the ending at all. Enjoyed the narration and well thought out plot. I’d highly recommend this book.

At first, the started out interesting enough - private investigator brought in to search for a missing teenager on the Scottish island of Mull. Let’s not question why the American family call in a Canadian PI to find their daughter… I did guess why they were so private, no mobile phones, no school records in America for the kids… that wasn’t hard to guess. As for the rest of the book - Sadie three times puts herself in danger due to poor judgement, all for the sake of Adding Drama To The Plot. I guess I was marginally sad by the ending, but the shock quickly waned… given Sadie’s actions, it shouldn’t have surprised me. As for the continued narration after The Big Finale - that was weird and unnecessary. The language at times was also sometimes overly flowery. From reading other reviews, it sounds like Fields’ series are better - which is good, as I’ve got a few of those on my TBR pile… but I couldn’t recommend this book.

I received a free copy of the audiobook via NetGalley and the publishers in return for an unbiased review.

Sadie Levesque, a Canadian Private Investigator, is employed by Adriana Clarkes family to investigate her disappearance on the island of Mull, where the family have relocated to from America.  When Sadie finds Adriana's body, having been brutally murdered, after 11 days missing, she can't help but wonder why the Police haven't been more proactive in their search for her.  Sadie delves deeper into her investigation on little else but gut instinct and sheer determination. 

After the grisly discovery of another teenage girl, Sadie begins to realise she may be searching for a serial killer.

Helen Fields has done a superb job with this narrative, meticulously weaving in Scottish folklore, legend and history which all serves to create the perfect balance of mystery and suspense. The ending was an absolute shocker which I did not see coming at all!

Kudos to Helen for this astounding thriller. One of the best books I've ever had the pleasure of reading. I'll definitely be reading more of her books.

A massive thank you to Netgalley, Avon Books UK and Helen Sarah Fields for allowing me to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

Private investigator Sadie Levesque specialises in finding missing teenagers, and so when sixteen-year-old Adrianna Clark goes missing on the Isle of Mull, far off the coast of Scotland, Sadie is brought in by the family to find their daughter. Sadie is good at what she does, having spent years honing in her skills of tracking teeagers through social media and by befriending those closest to them. But this time, she is too late. Adriana is found dead in a cliffside cave with a seaweed crown carefully arranged on her head. The death is ritualistic and deeply entwined in the island's folklore and mythology, and unfortunately, it is unlikely that Adriana will be the last girl to die.

Faced with hostile locals and indifferent police, Sadie finds that many of her usual tricks simply don't work in tracking down Adriana's killer. Almost as though the island itself is covering up something darker than a mere human, Sadie must overcome dangers caused by both the islanders and the environment in order to get closer to the truth.

The wildness and 'otherness' of the remote Scottish island was evoked really clearly in this novel and I sensed that Helen Fields has first-hand experience of the environment that she has presented here, treating it with a respect and almost awe at times. I did feel a little sorry for the people of Mull and sincerely hope that they don't mind being depicted as rather a strange bunch, although Fields does include an afterword in which she stresses the fictional nature of the island's inhabitants.

I found the protagonist to be rather incompetent at times, despite specialising in this line of work, and it was rather frustrating when she frequently put herself in preventable dangerous situations. I'm not sure that this hindered my enjoyment of the novel though and may have contributed to her being a little more believable in some ways. Despite this, however, I did enjoy the narrative, finding it to be pacey with plenty of twists and red herrings to keep me guessing who the murderer might be. The novel comes to a conclusion that I was really not expecting, and I always like to read something new in a genre that can be rather formulaic at times.

I listened to the audiobook of this novel and both Jaimi Barbakoff and Robin Laing presented the story brilliantly.

Thank you to NetGalley UK, Harper Collins UK audio, and Helen Fields for this ARC in return for my honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for the opportunity to listen to this audiobook in return for an honest review.

Synopsis
The island watched and wept…

In search of a new life, sixteen-year-old Adriana Clark’s family moves to the ancient, ocean-battered Isle of Mull, far off the coast of Scotland. Then she goes missing. Faced with hostile locals and indifferent police, her desperate parents turn to private investigator Sadie Levesque.

Sadie is the best at what she does. But when she finds Adriana’s body in a cliffside cave, a seaweed crown carefully arranged on her head, she knows she’s dealing with something she’s never encountered before.

The deeper she digs into the island’s secrets, the closer danger creeps – and the more urgent her quest to find the killer grows. Because what if Adriana is not the last girl to die?

I started this one not really convinced I was going to become immersed in the story but I was soon captivated the author has so beautifully described the Isle of Mull that I was soon immersed in the beautiful surroundings. Sadie is a character so well formed that I felt like I was finishing a series of novels with her. The string of murders and events are disturbing for sure described in sickening accuracy. I didn’t feel like this was just any old murder mystery though, there’s a strong story, a perfect plot and a really distressing ending that I definitely did not see coming. I really enjoyed the narration. It can definitely be a make or break sometimes but this was brilliant. #Jorecommends

I am once again blown away by one of Helen's books. It is both beautiful and brutal. Stunning and raw. Helen draws you in with characters and community then proceeds to pull your heart out of your chest. Helen’s is a career soaring and I will gladly read everything she writes.

The Last Girl to Die started off promisingly, with atmospheric setting, a bunch of interesting characters and plenty of mystery and suspense. Unfortunately, the plot went downhill, with witchcraft, horror, quite obvious red herrings and some clumsy twists thrown in. I didn’t like the ending and found it unsatisfactory and too creepy. I listened to the audio version and the narrator was fine, even if slightly irritating when she tried to do children’s voices. Overall, the book was readable but not memorable.
Many thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for the advanced copy.

Wonderful audiobook with great narration throughout.

I was sad when I had to turn it off and really couldnt put it down!

A fast paced read which really keeps your attention throughout. You feel like your investigating along with Sadie.

I really enjoyed this book - it is pretty brutal and although the twist is fairly clear the twist on the twist knocked me sideways! It is a great evocation of the harsh beauty and troubled history of Mull. It is a gripping but ultimately melancholy take on a thriller. I truly enjoyed it and may even have shed a tear!

This is a standalone mystery thriller by Helen Fields, author of the DI Callanach series. I really enjoy that series so I had high hopes for this one.

Sixteen-year-old Adriana Clark and her family move to the Isle of Mull, the second largest island of the Inner Hebrides off the west coast of Scotland. When Adriana goes missing her parents turn to private investigator Sadie Leveque to find her. Sadie finds Adriana’s body in a cliffside cave with a seaweed crown carefully arranged on her head. and instantly realises she is dealing with something she’s never encountered before.

Further investigating into the islands secrets only puts Sadie herself in danger and as the hunt for the killer goes on perhaps Adriana won’t be the last girl to die?

This is a fast paced novel that held my attention and wanting more. An exciting read.

I would like to thank both Netgalley and Harper Collins UK for supplying a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

What an amazing book highly enhanced with the narration from Jaimie Barbakoff and Robin Laing.
Sadie Levesque who is a private investigator from Canada finding herself investigating in a remote Scottish island where "outsiders" are not welcome. Her character is very well developed by the author and she soon becomes very likable. Her investigation is cleverly carried out and the culprit's identity is revealed with much anticipation at the end.
Would really recommend this book.

I enjoyed this audiobook once I got used to the narrators‘ voice! For the first hour or so it really grated on me, but I grew to like it eventually! I love Helen Fields’s books and this was no exception. Sadie Levesque- the main protagonist - is a private investigator hired by the Clark’s. Their daughter has gone missing on the Isle of Mull and Sadie quickly finds Adriano’s body, despite the local police combing the island.
What ensues after is a tale of twists and turns. Some of these I guessed - I did find Sadie’s decision making erratic and frustrating at times - i found myself shouting and rolling my eyes a few times. Nevertheless, a great read.

Thank you to Netgalley, Harper Collins Audio and Helen Fields for an ARC in return for an honest review.

'The Last Girl to Die' by Helen Fields.

I have been a huge fan of Helen Fields since she started the 'Perfect' series. She is an incredibly talented author and this book proves it. Her talent for writing is just outstanding.

This book is the psychological thriller of the year, I have NO doubt it will be extremely popular.

It is dark, gritty, scary and utterly thrilling. I don't want to risk saying anymore incase I risk a spoiler but I can't recommend this book enough. 10/10 - outstanding.