Description:

From the bestselling author of The Quiet Tenant comes a propulsive new thriller: Fifteen years ago, Frida and her brother escaped a cult. Now her brother is the prime suspect in a murder investigation—and it isn’t the first time.

Frida and Gabriel arrive seeking a fresh start at the stunning Ara Hotel in the secluded desert of Escalante, Utah. Once so close they were able to finish each other’s sentences, they’ve grown apart in recent years after a sudden, unspeakable tragedy. Now, at the luxe resort, they are ready to reconnect between dips in the pool and hikes on spectacular desert trails. It all feels like paradise—until the dead body of a beautiful young woman who was vacationing at the Ara with her powerful, much older husband is discovered.

When the local police arrive and suspicion quickly falls on Gabriel, Frida is forced to revisit memories from their upbringing in a cloistered cult in upstate New York, their dramatic escape, and the scandal that followed. Frida’s belief in Gabriel’s innocence never wavered at the time, but now even she can’t ignore the evidence mounting against him.

Alternating between past and present timelines, Our Last Resort builds toward a shattering climax that uncovers the fate of the murdered Ara guest and poses the question: how well do we ever really know those we love?

Adele’s Review:

Our Last Resort, the sophomore novel by Clemence Michallon, is a very different tale from her best-selling, five-star debut, The Quiet Tenant. The standalone novel is original, compelling, and character driven. This reviewer is unfamiliar with cults and how to escape one, but Michallon does a great job taking readers on the perilous brother-sister journey to Frida and Gabriel’s new life. Their freedom is hard won, and this reviewer rooted for them on every page. A recommended read.

Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7461960846

Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0DJQ9VLLC