Last Seen Alive: From the author of No. 1 Sunday Times Bestseller, The New Neighbours

I liked The Sisters, I loved Local Girl Missing but Last Seen Alive is absolutely my favourite Claire Douglas book so far! She is now one of the few authors that I trust enough to preorder her books without even reading the blurb.When Libby and Jamie have a note through their door from a family looking for a potential house swap, it couldn’t have been a better timed opportunity for them. Poor Libby is still in plaster after an incident at the school she teaches at but she is also hiding a deeper tragedy so getting away from it all seems ideal, especially when they arrive at the beautiful home they have swapped with! Now, since the recent rise of AirBnb has made staying in other people’s houses much more acceptable as a cheap place to stay, I was incredibly suspicious right from the start as to why a flyer would be put through a door like it was. And of course I was right as some very strange things started happening once they were in Cornwall. In their dark, atmospheric but luxurious surroundings Libby starts to get paranoid, slowly developing a feeling that something isn’t quite right and that they are being watched but Jamie doesn’t agree, making her feeling of paranoia more pronounced. It soon becomes obvious one of them is holding onto secrets from the past but which one and why?What really sucked me into this book was the relationship between Libby and Jamie! I was getting so frustrated with them both, especially Libby who seemed to have severe trust issues that weren’t help by Jamie’s dismissive behaviour which just seemed to wind up Libby even more! Although to be honest, I was feeling a fair few trust issues myself the more I delved into the plot! I felt sad that there seemed to be so many niggles between them that shouldn’t have been there especially for a couple who had gone through their recent difficulties! I kept thinking “Is it because Jamie is a man and they see and handle things slightly differently?” but my God, he was pushing MY buttons all the way through this book! He made some very questionable decisions and I didn’t trust him one iota!! And because of that I thought I would have had more empathy with Libby so was surprised that I didn’t, even when things came to a head further into the storyline.The first few pages of Last Seen Alive throw you into a shocking scenario and the tension continues to mount throughout the first part of the narrative as you try to work out what the hell is going on and how it connects up. There are plenty of twists to shock you here and I found myself not trusting anyone even up until those final few pages. And while we are on that subject, what about that ending?! What are you trying to do to me Claire Douglas?! Although I have to say I thought it finished off the book perfectly for me.I found myself holding my breath at times through this intensely gripping and thrilling book. And it raised some very scary current issues that made me look at certain things very differently! I know that sounds a bit cryptic but I don’t want to spoil the brilliant surprises that lie in wait for you here! Definitely her best book so far so highly recommended by me.

Read in one day, brilliant as usual with lots of twist but a quick and frustrating ending leaving the reader dangling, in need for a sequel to conclude this twisty novel.

Enjoyed this book, found it hard to put down, there are many plot twists to keep you guessing. Will read more by this author.

Huge twist in the story that made it very hard to follow. Over complicated and difficult and I had to re-read a lot to comprehend what was going on. The ending was unresolved.

engaging thriller which had me guessing from the beginning.Jamie and his wife Elizabeth ( Libby) are in Cornwall after a house swap, they need to get away after a tragedy, the house they are staying in is amazing and far more superior than their flat in Bath.slowly things start happening in and outside the house that makes Libby question her sanity and when returning home, the story takes a more sinister turn, apparently the couple who house they've been staying in had never heard of them and believed the home to be empty.....add in a murder, jealous ex's and an old secret that Libby has been hiding from her husband and you get a gripping tale of revenge.the book twists and turns to keep you interested, and just when you think its all figured out you get the unexpected ending.a good read and recommended 4/5 stars

I have been reading my way through Claire's books and I absolutely loved it. I love the twists in the book and I like to try and guess the outcome. Sometimes I get it but others I don't

This book had me hooked! It was brilliant and now I’ve read 10 of her books and they are all fabulous. I would definitely recommend them

A very enjoyable read. I liked the settings and house swap stories are always interesting. I found it a little beond belief that someone would entertain a house swap without knowing a thing about the person who will technically have access to every private thing you cant lock away. Of course though this in fiction, and to make an interesting read, fiction has to stretch our imaginations and give us loads of "OH NOOO!" moments, so of course, readers, go with it, you wont be disappointed. Loads of twists all the way through and never a dull moment. I like this book even more than the last by Claire Douglas.

Really enjoyed reading this book. Could not put it down. Recommend

One of the most wonderful books I have ever read. A fantastic plot which deals with friendship, jealousy, maliciousness and revenge, I was captivated from the first page. So many twists that when the ending came I was floored. So friends, if you also love psychological thrillers, Last Seen Alive will not disappoint you. Five stars for me.

The story builds around two young women who have had similar upbringings and pasts... they meet... travel together... bond... go through some interesting times... oh well... you'll just have to read it for yourself... it's a good read...

Very clever plot. I really enjoyed the twists and turns. The ending, though, leaves room for a sequel. (which i hope Claire Doughlas will do) Otherwise, the book is really good.

Fast paced, keeps you on the edge!! If you are looking for some thrill pick this one.