Book Review: Last to Die by Kate Brady

Title: Last to Die
Author: Kate Brady
Publisher: Forever
Publication Date: August 31, 2010
Paperback: 432 pages
ISBN: 978-0446541534
Genre: Fiction, Suspense, Thriller

From the Publisher:

A ruthless killer hides in plain sight, someone no one believes is capable of murder. Within a week, six women will be murdered, all punished for their dark pasts. Detective Dani Cole is determined to track down this serial killer whose victims include a young woman she pulled out of a life of crime. Her investigation leads her to a photography foundation and the renowned photographer Mitch Sheridan, a man she she fell in love with years ago but has tried to forget. Dani and Mitch are instantly attracted to each other again, though their troubled pasts keep them from getting too close. Together, through the course of the investigation, they unearth a dark chain of deception that leads to a killer who is closer than they think.

My Review:

A captivating suspense thriller from beginning to end, Last to Die by Kate Brody is an extraordinary thriller, which touches on extremely sensitive issues.  Someone is killing prostitutes and the only lead the police have is The Foundation, headed by Mitch Sheridan, a photojournalist who has not spoken with Dani for the past eighteen years, and now their paths are about to cross once again.  The heroine of the novel, Lancaster, Maryland police detective Dani Cole, is a complex and flawed character allowing the reader to be impressed with her tenacity and yet feel compassion for all she has endured.  Mitch Lancaster is wealthy, good looking and has spent his life trying to save the world; he too is haunted by his own demons at night.  Last to Die is filled with a rich tapestry of characters, deep emotional issues, detailed crime scenes and enough twists in the plot to keep the reader turning the pages long into the night.  While the reader is given some details as to who may be involved with the murders, the twists keep coming until the end of the novel.  I would strongly recommend Last to Die to anyone looking for a well-written suspense/thriller.

About the Author:

Kate Brady began writing fiction when her doctoral research became tedious. For years, she wrote in the closet, penning several novels that—thankfully—remain there. Now, she leads a double life. Some days, she’s a choral conductor and professor of music education. Other days, she plays with imaginary people on her computer.

Kate lives in Atlanta with her husband, two children, and an array of furry, feathery, and scaly things. When she has time to read, her nose is most often found in a police story or gourmet cooking magazine! She is currently working on her next novel.

I received a complimentary copy of Last to Die by Kate Brady from Hachette. Receiving a copy in no way reflected my review of aforementioned novel.