The Last Sister (Columbia River Book 1)

The Last Sister (Columbia River Book 1)

by Kendra Elliot

4.4 (60,014)

4.4 stars from 60,014 reviews. One of the highest rated Contemporary Fiction books we track.

Published by Montlake RomancePublished 2020-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

  • You enjoy domestic suspense where family trauma and hidden truths are as dangerous as the crime itself.
  • You like mysteries that unfold across timelines, revealing how the past keeps pulling people back whether they want it to or not.
  • You appreciate books where the detective's investigation becomes personal because the victims and suspects are all tangled up together.

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  • You prefer standalone thrillers over series starters, since this is book one and leaves threads for later books.
  • You want fast-paced procedural mysteries rather than character-driven stories that linger on family dysfunction and grief.
  • You need clear resolutions; this book keeps some cards close to its chest about what actually happened that first night.

About this book

Twenty years ago, Emily Mills discovered her father murdered in the backyard. Her younger sister Madison claimed to be asleep; her older sister Tara said she was out with friends. The tragedy led to their mother's suicide and Tara's departure from town. The killer was caught and the case closed. Emily and Madison have since tried to move past that night, until a similar murder occurs in their Oregon logging town. FBI special agent Zander Wells arrives to investigate the brutal double slaying and becomes intrigued by the mystery surrounding Emily's family and their past. As more violence unfolds, Zander suspects a buried secret in the town that no one wants revealed. He questions whether Emily and Madison are unaware of the truth or simply withholding it. Tara, who disappeared years ago, may hold answers—but Emily struggles with whether she can face finding her sister, who left town carrying a secret of her own.

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Currently 4.4★ from 60,014 reviews

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