I have thought long and hard about how to approach this review and it is slightly different from the norm. It is clear from the publisher's description that they do not want you to know too much before reading the book. I never put spoilers in anyway but going to avoid putting any background details in.
I have heard so much about this author and already have a couple of books on my TBR mountain so I was very pleased to be given the opportunity to review an advanced copy of this book. I did not really know what to expect but went with it due to the author.
I found it a book that could not be put down and (with my slow reading) managed to get through this very quickly. For me it was an emotional rollercoaster and the author was definitely pulling on our emotions in this very engaging psychological thriller. Personally I think it helped that it had a UK angle to it so it helped me relate to certain aspects of the story. I felt the characters were a little fixed in their ways and possibly stereotyped a little by the author. This book could easily have been a 5 star or a 3 star book as some things did appear far-tetched and unrealistic but I feel that 4 stars is respectful of the general writing and flow of the story. For me, the ending of the book seemed too rushed and spoiled the general effect.
I got many feelings relating to the recent Covid lockdown from this book even though it is not mentioned. I just felt that some of the story had been written during this period but other parts written when we had all got back to 'normal' and I think this may have affected the storytelling.
It is a great read, just don't take it too seriously or question it too much, and go with the flow.
Many thanks to Hodder & Stoughton, NetGalley and Will Dean for providing me with an advance electronic copy of the book in return for an honest and unbiased review.
The book will be published on the 11th May and will initially be available in e-book, paperback and audiobook formats.
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Caz joins the RMS Atlantica with her boyfriend and a thousand othe rpassengers.
The next morning she is the only one on the ship. Then begins the journey of a lifetime!

OMG - what a book! I was expecting something thrilling and different as it's a Will Dean book after all, but this exceeded expectations. The story (written in the first person which is always more exciting) starts with people going on a cruise, but upon waking up on the second day of the cruise, Caroline finds that her partner and in fact everyone seems to have disappeared. Then the real story begins... suffice to say it had me hooked with twists, turns, surprises, thrills and horror. Well told, exciting adventure of a book. And the ending? I won't spoil it but OMG!

I initially was intrigued by the concept. But very early on the basic premise was broken. Then after a prolonged and long winded introduction it went downhill very rapidly and I gave up around 38%
This is probably the worst book I have read since The Guest List, and that says it all.

Thank you to Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review an ARC.

Goodness! this is an author who really knows how to ramp up the tension and keep the reader on the edge of their seat. With shades of Squid Game, Black Mirror and the Truman show Mr Dean still manages to make this book his own. I expected the final ending and was left with a number of questions - why Caz and Smith being the main ones - but still really enjoyed it.
Thank you to netgalley and Hodder and Stoughton for an advance copy of this book.

I don’t think I’ve read anything like this book. I was initially drawn to the concept not really knowing what to expect. I was intrigued by how a whole book could be played out with one character in a contained environment. Without spoilers, how the author does it is clever and fascinating.

I really enjoyed the short snappy chapters which made it so easy to read on. I liked how Dean structured them so twists came thick and fast but also focused events and savoured the tension. I liked the air of suspicion introduced to every character, even Caz herself, right until the very end. I couldn’t recommend more highly for lovers of thrillers, and fast-paced action that keeps you guessing

Omg wow! This book kept me hooked from the first page to the last. Fantastic story, excellent characters. Highly recommended!

Imagine waking up on a cruise ship to find all the passengers have vanished…

I’ve not read anything by this author before so I was over the moon to be accepted to read this on net galley. Thank you net galley and Hodder and Stoughton for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

I thought the book was off to a good start with a diagram of the boat and labels of specific locations and found it an unusual touch.

However, unfortunately I just wasn’t wild on this book. The begging is great then the rest of the story isn’t. I felt like the author had a great idea for a book then didn’t follow through properly with the main body of the story. I have been left with so many unanswered questions which the book could have answered at the end😅

Also don’t even get me started on the ending. I could see it happening a mile away and it’s angered me beyond belief 😂 I was planning on scoring the book lower but even though I didn’t enjoy the story, the book is written extremely well. I found myself feeling the stress the main character was going through.

Just when I think Will can't make another book as good as his last he comes out with this incredible twisted dark thriller book which is about Caz and her Boyfriend Pete who board a Luxury Cruise Ship Called RMS Atlantica Destined for New Year, Caz wakes up the next morning pete is missing and so is everyone else on the cruise ship only Caz is on the cruise shop what follows is a twisted dark book which will keep you gripped till your seat till the very end of the book with so many twist and turns you feel like your doing a spin in the washing machine without giving any spoilers away I adored and I have highly recommend it to lots of my friends

I will never look at a cruise ship again after reading this book

If you loved Will Previously books you going to love this book

Many Thanks to Netgalley and Publisher for arc of this book in exchange for this review

Wow!! I was hooked from the get go, passengers set sail on the Atlantica cruise ship. Next morning Caz awakes to find her boyfriend gone, but then she discovers everyone has gone, with the exception of herself, Daniel, Frannie and Smith. They are plunged into the darkest of games, who will survive? What happened to everyone? Will life ever be the same? So many twists and turns.
Hope there's a sequel!!!
Thanks to netgally for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. I would definitely recommend.

Thank you for the opportunity to read and review this book.

I enjoyed this book but I have so many questions! Why Caz? Why the others? Why The Atlantica?!

Another page turner that kept me glued to my seat and constantly holding my breath. From the first to the last page it was atmospheric, creepy and chilling. I literally have no nails left. Full of so much misdirection which made me dizzy. A locked room mystery on a boat. I loved it!!!!!
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC in return for giving an honest review.

I'm a big fan of Will Dean's books and The Last Passenger is no exception.
Caz and her boyfriend are embarking on a luxury cruise on RMS Atlantica. Waking up on the first morning on board, Caz discovers that her boyfriend has gone - along with virtually all of the other passengers.
Thrown into a hellish reality, Caz and the three other remaining passengers are fighting for their lives.
This was an exciting and disturbing book. Unique, it will stay with me for a long time.

From the outset my heart was pounding as I was thrust into the action immediately.
I quickly got to grips with where the book was going and how it was going to end. It reminded me of a film I watched years ago with Michael Douglas ( I won’t say the name) but it was still cleverly executed and Will Dean writes wonderfully; whisking you through the novel without lingering too much over the unnecessary stuff. I like that about his style.
This was an interesting next novel and slightly different from what he’s done in the past but a good book. 3.5 stars

Thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this book. This was a truly brilliant read. I was hooked from the very beginning when Caz found herself alone on a cruise ship. The feeling of claustrophobia and menace is really well developed with lots of twists and turns all the way through. Another fantastic book from Will Dean. I loved it…and a perfect ending!!

This is a nail biting, nerve wracking, unique thriller by a fantastic author.

Caroline (Caz) wakes on her first morning aboard a luxury liner to a life changing shock. I really don’t want to say anything about the detail, except that I have never wanted to board a luxury liner and this book didn’t alter my opinion! I did begin by thinking “how can there be a whole book on this.” And, I felt that there was an element of padding as the book progressed. However, it’s a gripping read covering thrills, danger, relationships and grief and so, despite my niggles; mainly about Caz’s backstory being repeated throughout, overall a really good read.

Thanks to NetGalley and Hodder & Stoughton for the opportunity to preview this nail biting book.

Caz Ripley and her boyfriend Pete are looking forward to their trip of a lifetime onboard the RMS Atlantica. Waking up on the first morning, Caz is disappointed to find that Pete has already got up to explore without her. Leaving her cabin to look for him, it doesn’t take her long to realise that something is wrong: all of the other cabin doors are wedged open and there is no sign of any other inhabitants. The ship is deserted and there is no way of contacting the outside world. Just where has everyone gone and why has she not gone with them?

If you’re looking for a claustrophobic book, full of tension, then The Last Passenger is the book for you. From the very beginning, and as the book progressed, I constantly tried to work out what was going on: just how was Will Dean going to explain the disappearance of a whole ship of people? I found myself making mental lists of possible scenarios, none of which ended up being the real plot!

As the story progresses, and Caz realises that she is not alone, the plot begins to get twisted in ways you would not imagine. Again, Will Dean keeps you on your toes, making you constantly question whether what you are reading is actually happening or whether there is something even bigger at play. Let’s just say that there will be a few people questioning whether going on a cruise is the relaxing holiday they thought it would be!

Just when you think you have it all worked out, we are yet again hit with another twist. That ending!

I raced through The Last Passenger and think that this promises to be a huge hit!

I love Will Dean books so was excited to read this one.

I found it quite slow at the beginning and didn’t really get into it until about half way when it became more of a page turner.
A good idea and very well written
Enjoyable but slow in parts

The was my first Will Dean book, but won't be my last. This book was really good keeps you guessing right till the very end.
It's shocking in parts but all is revealed at the end so keep reading

I’m a huge fan of Will Dean’s books and this one didn’t disappoint. Gripping, intriguing and disturbing, The Last Passenger had me reading past my bedtime! ;-) Five stars from me!