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The Last Child
The Last Child
Author: John Hart
Winner of the 2010 Edgar Award for Best Novel — John Hart?s New York Times bestselling debut, The King of Lies, announced the arrival of a major talent. With Down River, he surpassed his earlier success, transcending the barrier between thriller and literature and winning the 2008 Edgar Award for best novel. Now, with The Last Child, he achieves ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781250024411
ISBN-10: 1250024412
Publication Date: 5/22/2012
Pages: 432
Edition: Special Edition, $9.
Rating:
  • Currently 4.4/5 Stars.
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4.4 stars, based on 17 ratings
Publisher: Minotaur Books
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
Members Wishing: 1
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spiritedbabe59 avatar reviewed The Last Child on + 106 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 22
I loved this book. The plot twists and turns through the life of Johnny Merrimon. You like him and want to do all you can to help him on his mission of finding his twin sister. It's one of those books that keeps you looking in one direction and while weaving the true plot in the background -personally those are my favorite kinds. The language is wonderful, almost poetic at times. I've not read Hart's other books, but they are on my list now. I'm a huge fan.
CyBear avatar reviewed The Last Child on + 2 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 14
I couldn't put this down! Read it all in one sitting! Fantastic writing, grips you from the beginning and doesn't let go!
reviewed The Last Child on + 73 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 14
Book was fantastic, well written and will keep you turning the pages. I could not believe the ending, Great read
thumpercml avatar reviewed The Last Child on + 2 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 7
This book is a must read. In fact, once you start reading, you will have a very difficult time putting it down. There is a reason why it was on the NYT best seller list. There are surprises throughout the book. Great thriller even for those that are faint of heart. Well written with several subplots that keep the reader wanting more.
VivaLaVole avatar reviewed The Last Child on + 119 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
Excellent! Very involving story, great characters, excellent suspense, well-plotted and moves right along. There were several passages that had me bowing my head over the book, murmuring "Oh, nooo!" Definitely recommended, and I will absolutely read this author again!
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MKSbooklady avatar reviewed The Last Child on + 989 more book reviews
I almost put this book down because I found the beginning so depressing. ButI kept at it, and while it doesn't et anymore upbeat, it gets mesmerizing. Lost children, lost husbands, drunk cops, stoned mothers, bad guys, brave sons, you name it, it's in here. With a storyline that changes more than once, but never loses its way. Heartbreaking with heart pounding twists.
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I loved this book and could not put it down. The author has a lot of twist and turns in the story and certainly did not end like I thought it would.

I feel it is one of the best that I have ever read. I passed it along to my three sisters and they gave it very high points.

I would recommend it highly.
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I think of this book as a "guy's book", but my heart continually went out to the main character and his mom. This kid was not going to be deterred by injuries or adults who "knew better"
A very good read
reviewed The Last Child on + 102 more book reviews
An intricate, powerful story of loss, hope, and courage in the face of evil. Well written and great story.
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Excellent book! It kept me on edge until the end. I have now put orders in for his other books hoping they will do the same.
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Loved this book!
Great mystery, even though I didn't think I was a fan of mysteries! Great writer and wonderful read.

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