Her Last Summer

Her Last Summer is a breathless thriller with a high stakes plot. The tension just keeps on ratcheting * Lucy Clarke *Atmospheric, propulsive, and laced with a tension that I’ve come to expect from Emily Freud’s writing. A perfect escape novel. I flew through it * L V Matthews *Her Last Summer is a perfect beach read, straddling true crime and unputdownable thriller. Twisty and compulsive, with a killer twist * Charlotte Philby *Her Last Summer is a hot and sticky, nail-biting holiday page-turner. Super twisty, disturbing and wow! I really felt like I was in that jungle. Terrifying * Emma Curtis *This outstanding destination thriller cements Emily Freud as the queen of psychological suspense. A fully immersive read: the pages drip with claustrophobic tropical heat, the prose is rich and vivid and the plot stunningly crafted. Slip this into your travel bag for take off, and I defy you not to finish it before landing! * Lizzy Barber *A sun-drenched emotional rollercoaster that keeps you guessing to the very last page * Cariad Lloyd *Original, sharp and compulsive. A rare, unputdownable gem with a slap you in the face twist. What a book! * Lauren North *A deliciously dark destination thriller with such a brilliant twist. I loved it * Nikki Smith *Wow, I absolutely loved this book! A tense and atmospheric read full of rich and interesting characters, with a twist that truly took me by surprise - a rare thing. Emily Freud is an incredibly talented writer and Her Last Summer is going to be top of many ‘must-read’ lists in 2024 * Charlotte Duckworth *A must for all true crime documentary lovers with a fabulous and convincing setting and some jaw-dropping twists - absolutely loved it. Outstanding * Catherine Cooper *Completely addictive. A superb thriller, masterfully plotted, with real gasp-out-loud surprises * B P Walter *Amazing! A fantastic thriller which had me gripped from the start. Through superb description, it immersed me in the claustrophobic nature of the jungle, and the suspense intensified it to unbearable levels. Proud to know and to have worked with Emily. Bravo! * Jason Fox *‘This tense and twisty trip to Thailand will leave you second-guessing everything! If you love sultry summer thrillers with a huge twist then Her Last Summer is the perfect read. Exceptional * Kate Gray *This is one hell of a twisty, turny chiller thriller. You just won’t see the twists coming * The Bishop’s Stortford Independent *This addictively nail-biting, twist-packed thriller will blow your socks off * Peterborough Telegraph *

Emily Freud is the author of My Best Friend’s Secret, What She Left Behind, and Her Last Summer. She has worked on Emmy and BAFTA award-winning television series including Educating Yorkshire and First Dates. Emily lives in North London with her husband and two children. Her latest novel, The Cliffhanger, publishes in 2025.