Last Day

by John Ramsey Miller

An unbearable loss.A shattered life.And a killer who wants more. On the edge of the North Carolina woods, behind an isolated modern house, the watcherpatiently waits. He knows all about the couple who live there-a talented surgeon and a successful businessman. He knows all about the people in their lives. He knows they are numb with grief. And he knows what isgoing to happen next-and why. For Dr. Natasha McCarty and her husband, Ward, their son's tragic death has shaped every moment of the last year. But to add to their pain, a newstrangeness is suddenly engulfing them. Natasha's hands have begun to shake. A prized memento has been stolen. Then a sordid scandal explodes out of nowhere, one that threatens everything they've built, and brings friends, strangers-and enemies--into their lives. And now, as the anniversary of their son's death approaches, for reasons they can't guess, from a place theycan't see, an extraordinary evil will emerge before their eyes. Because a killer has chosen this day as their last. "From the Paperback edition."

Genres: Thriller, Crime

432 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2008

Reviews

[Skip · Rating 3 out of 5]

The lives of Ward and Natasha McCarty have been wrecked by the tragic electrocution death of their young son, Barney. Their personal and professional lives are falling apart. Then, an unhappy teenaged girl, seated next to Ward on an airplane, steals a family heirloom. Meanwhile, someone (the Watcher) is scripting a death for them for reasons unknown. I was not engaged in this book until the last 20-25% and was all set to give it 2 stars, but it had great, surprise ending.

[Frederick Tan · Rating 4 out of 5]

A psychopath stalking a family who is coming to term with the tragic death of their son. What are the connection? The book start of slowly by introducing the various characters and the intricate relationship between them. As the book progress, the pace heated up and I lose sleep trying to finish it. The watcher is not who he is made out as things got twisted up in the finale. A bloodbath awaits. Simply superb.

[🩷jen🩷 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Suspenseful and creepy! Keeps you hooked the whole way through.

[Bob · Rating 4 out of 5]

The owner of a company that makes souvenirs for NASCAR and his Pediatrician wife are still mourning the loss of their young son and experiencing some strange occurrences. He is having unexplained memory lapses and she is showing tremors in here hands which are going to cause problems in surgery. There is also a bid to sell his company to a local businessman and his son which he refuses to do. Problems escalate when a computer virus that seems to originate from the company computers spreads child porn to every one on the email list and beyond bringing the FBI in along with the local police. What happens from then on is up to you to find out for yourself.

[Carla]

This author keeps the reader engaged during the whole novel. A couple is grieving the loss of their child of nearly a year ago. What they don't know is someone is watching them and their days are numbered. Is the Watcher someone hired by the grieving husband's competitor or is it some lone nut? Why has the Watcher focused on this couple and why is he out for their blood? You'll have to read the book to find out. You're in not only for one twist but two but you'll never see it coming!

[Ashley]

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Own in paperback.

FS: "Sitting cross-legged on the cool clay floor, the watcher used the tip of his survival knife to carve another letter into the wall of his hide."

LS: "They melted into the wide line of people filing into the new building past the life size bronze statue of a nine-year-old boy who, while holding a model car in his delicate hands, greeted the passersby with an angel's smile."

[David Foster · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great surprise conclusion! Never would have guessed who the culprit was! I thought the psychological plot re. the couple who had lost their son was a little contrived until the drugging issue became evident.

[Corky · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this in one sitting! Yes all 384 pages. Could not put this fast paced thriller down!

[Perkimom · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gory, sadistic, scary stuff. I could not focus on anything else that needed to be done--just stuck to the couch needing to know what happened next. Big surprises!!!

[Ed]

Rollicking thriller based in North Carolina with a few wicked twists at the end. Entertaining.

[Dawn Leitheuser · Rating 3 out of 5]

Was not disappointed in this book at all. It took me a bit to really get into it~ only because of everyday life~ however the read was good and I would read this author again!

[Cheryl · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good read at the summer cottage.