The Last Thing He Told Me

What would you do if your husband of one year vanished, leaving only a cryptic note? Before Owen disappears, he smuggles a message to his wife, Hannah: "Protect her." Hannah knows exactly who "her" is—Owen's teenage daughter, Bailey, who wants nothing to do with her new stepmother. As Owen's boss is arrested and federal agents arrive at her door, Hannah realizes her husband isn't who she thought he was. Together, Hannah and Bailey must piece together the truth about Owen's past. But as they uncover secrets, they learn they might be building a new future no one saw coming.

Laura Dave is the 1 New York Times bestselling author of eight novels, including the global phenomenon The Last Thing He Told Me, a Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick. Her work, celebrated for its suspenseful plots and deep emotional intelligence, has been published in thirty-eight countries. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Virginia’s MFA program, Dave's journalism background informs her intricate storytelling, allowing her to expertly weave together mystery and compelling character studies that resonate with millions of readers worldwide.