Cam is a book editor about to return to work after maternity leave. Luke,her husband, is a ghost writer who goes out to his co-working space and doesn't return.

He doesn't return as he is holding three people hostage in a warehouse with a gun.

Niall is the hostage negotiator and must talk him down. Something goes terribly wrong and Luke becomes a fugitive.

As with most of Gillian McAllister books,all is not as it seems and she takes on a rollercoaster ride with many twists and turns.

I enjoyed it as I have all her books, bravo!

I would like to thank Netgalley and Penguin Random House Publishing

Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister is a fascinating and mesmerising read that keeps the reader guessing until the end, as to who did what, why and when.
There are many twists and turns to the storyline and many characters in the story who are not what they appear to be. There are also some characters who are what they first appear to be and continue to act with integrity throughout the book.
I thought it was a captivating read and thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. Another good read from the author.
Highly recommended.

Another excellent thriller from the author of 'so many gripping tales, I was delighted to get a copy of this novel because I have loved this author ever since I read 'Wrong Place Wrong Time'. This was a real page turner and I finished it as quickly as I could. It features Cam and her husband who, on her first day back at work, is shown a video by the police of her husband holding hostages. He is not a criminal as far as she knows, so what is going on? Highly recommended.

Christmas came really early for me this year thanks to the wonderful people at Michael Joseph who sent me an ARC of Gillian McAllisters upcoming book, Famous Last Words. Its not officially due out til the end of January but its a book you want to add to you TBR list immediately.

This is the story of what should be the perfect couple, but when Camilla (Cam) goes back to work after maternity leave it all goes wrong. Her husband, and baby daddy Luke is caught holding people hostage which to Cam feels out of character but with the evidence stacking up how can she argue?

I really like that although its small steps into the story I felt like I was thrown into Cams world. Appriciating her empathy at times even though it didnt always come accross how she really felt was a great way to help the reader feel like they knew the character, and connect.

After spending some time during and immediately after the incident we jump seven years forwards. Luke is still blamed for the situation and Cam hasnt really moved on. Her daughter is none the wiser to who her dad really was and theres the usual single parent hurdles to navigate.

Rather than show the other side of the story we get a view from Niall, the hostage negotiator. He's confident in what he does and from the start was clear that he didnt think Luke really wanted to kill anybody. As we follow his side of the story, we see him fail both in his work and personal life but still like him as a person because he just wants things to be right.

The other character to talk about is Libby. I really felt for her with multiple rounds of IVF and miscarriages. It did make me wonder how much she supposedly earns though - That many rounds isnt cheap and we dont really know much about her husband. Personally I didnt like the way Libbys story ended - I felt like as a supporting character the writier was trying not to 'punish' her too much but I would have preffered for her story to turn out differently, a little bit more real.

This is one of those books to really settle down with and enjoy whilst you're mind whirrs in the background looking at every possible clue to work out what really happened

I’m a big fan of this author and expected it to be a good read. It was fantastic. Great characters, a great story and a twist I didn’t see coming. Every book I’ve read by Gillian McAllister has been so bloody good yet somehow she gets better with every book!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the ARC in return for my honest and unbiased opinion.

WoW! McAllister puts the thrill into thriller. Superb writing, a brilliant plot, believable characters and breathtaking twists. This book has to be in the running for thriller of the year.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an arc in exchange of an unbiased review.

With many thanks to Netgalley for this free arc and I am leaving this unbiased review voluntarily.

WOW WOW WOW! Another masterclass in the art of writing a top class, flawless book from the wonderful Gillian McAllister. This has it all - fantastic writing, brilliant characters and a clever plot that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Nothing is as it seems and the twists and turns keep on coming. An absolutely riveting read that just needed to be finished in one sitting. Not only my favourite of Gillian’s but one of my favourite reads of the year. Spellbindingly brilliant

This book is outstanding! I loved every page.
Gillian McAllister has always been one of my favourite authors and I’ve enjoyed all of her books. That being said, this is definitely the best one yet.
I was gripped from page 1 and couldn’t put it down. The plot is unique but also super engaging. It’s definitely one of my favourite reads this year and more than worthy of 5 stars.

This book is a show stopper - one I would give to my friends. I would buy multiple copies of this book for people! After reading plenty of thrillers it takes a lot these days for me to not work out the ending but this one totally got me. Overall really clever, well written and one I will be recommending. I am now going to purchase the rest of the authors books that I haven’t read yet. Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this early copy.

Cam, Luke and little Polly have a seemingly normal life then BANG!
A hostage situation involving Luke and there lives are turned upside down.
What a thriller this was i spent the weekend struggling to put it down.
This would make a fantastic movie and i have to say i found this the best book by this author.....so far.
My thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for my early copy.
Easy five stars from me.

An absolutely gripping read and very clever. I found it hard to put this book down. I am confident that this book will be a bestseller.

Cam drops her daughter off at daycare for the first time since maternity leave. Not long into her first day, cops show up and tell her that her husband has three people held hostage. This turns into a race basically of trying to figure out why. Without giving anything away, the book skips ahead seven years for the second half.

I don’t think this book is as good as her last two, but I’m not sure she will ever top those. This was a great book though that was hard to stop once I started. I did figure out some of the twists but def not to the depth they were. I almost feel like the hostage part should have been longer. Still a great book!

It's Cam's first day back at work after maternity leave. It's stressful, but it's about to step up to next-level insanity when there's a seige in a warehouse in Bermondsey with three hostages held at gunpoint. Unsettling for Cam because the gunman is her benign and caring husband.

I loved the high octane thrills. It's a relentless story that propelled me forward to the conclusion.

This is perceptive writing. McAllister has a skill for putting a character in a mad situation whilst ensuring that their responses are always credible. I was constantly thinking: 'Well, of course, that's how you'd feel if that happened.'

You'll love this if you loved JUST ANOTHER MISSING PERSON and WRONG PLACE, WRONG TIME. It's every bit as good