The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave: A Book Recommendation

The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave

The Last Thing He Told Me is a gripping and suspenseful mystery thriller centered around the perplexing disappearance of Owen Michaels. Without a trace, he vanishes after leaving a cryptic note for his wife, Hannah Hall. His sole motivation? To ensure the safety of his daughter, Bailey, although the exact threat remains unknown to Hannah.

Bailey, initially resistant to her new stepmother’s presence, soon realizes that Hannah may be her only hope to unravel the mystery surrounding Owen’s sudden vanishing act.

However, the situation takes an unexpected turn with the intervention of the FBI, leading to the arrest of Owen’s boss and further deepening the confusion surrounding his disappearance.

To complicate matters even further, the sudden appearance of a US Marshal at their doorstep forces Hannah to take a gamble—grab Bailey and flee.

As Hannah and Bailey delve into Owen’s past, they unearth long-buried secrets. As the pieces of the puzzle fall into place, they find themselves inadvertently solidifying Owen’s fate.

How do you explain it when you find in someone what you’ve been waiting for your whole life? Do you call it fate? It feels lazy to call it fate. It’s more like finding your way home—where home is a place you secretly hoped for, a place you imagined, but where you’d never before been. Home. When you weren’t sure you’d ever get to have one.

Laura Dave, The Last Thing He Told Me

If you’re giving The Last Thing He Told Me as a gift, here are a few things to consider:

The vibes are mysterious, tense, challenging, and adventurous with a fast pace.

It’s the perfect book for anyone who loves a good mystery thriller, seaside towns, and strong female characters. It’s also a great read for fans of Gone Girl.

Permission to judge a book by its cover!

There are a couple of versions of the cover that are in hues of blue. They feature the family’s hometown of Sausalito, California, which is near San Fransico and right on the water. Special thanks to @sslovesbooks for sharing this lovely photo on Instagram!

*The Last Thing He Told Me fulfilled my POPSUGAR Reading Challenge prompt for a book becoming a TV series or movie in 2023.