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Binding
Paperback
Number of Pages
400
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
The Only One Left is a gripping mystery set along the haunting Maine coast, tracing the infamous 1929 Hope family murders and the enigmatic Lenora Hope who has spent decades in the shadow of Hope’s End. Told through the present-day perspective of home-health aide Kit McDeere as she deciphers Lenora’s messages typed on an old machine, this novel blends historical intrigue with a modern-day psychological thriller. Perfect for adult readers who crave atmospheric suspense, twisty plots, and stories where truth hides in plain sight.
Written with a restrained, gripping cadence, The Only One Left alternates between the late 1920s and 1983, letting readers piece together the past as Kit does. Lenora’s muted voice—she is mute and wheelchair-bound—comes through on a typewriter, so the reader learns alongside Kit in a carefully controlled reveal that heightens tension without sacrificing empathy. The Maine coastline, the decaying interior of Hope’s End, and the specter of a family tragedy create a mood that is both elegiac and eerie.
As the story unfolds, the line between memory and present danger grows thinner, drawing you deeper into the mystery. The pacing, sharp dialogue, and mood-driven scenes reward careful reading, while Lenora’s cryptic exchanges give the revelation a cinematic texture. Though the tale is firmly rooted in suspense, the emotional core—trust, loyalty, and the price of truth—stays close, inviting readers to question every assumption and to reconsider who holds the real power in a story shaped by silence.
After finishing The Only One Left, readers are left with a gripping sense of having witnessed truth emerge only to shift again—leaving you thinking about trust, memory, and what people are capable of concealing. This haunting, satisfying mystery offers lasting resonance long after the last page.
Product Details
Author
Riley Sager
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton
Number of Pages
400
Language
English
SKU
BK0479057
ISBN
9781399712378
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
20.3 x 25.4 x 4.7 cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 599
₹ 509
15% Off