Another great Charlie Gallagher novel. Really enjoy following George as he works to solve his cases. Great development of the personal life angle within this novel too

Her Last Breath is the type of book that you simply can't put down. It, at times, gave me "Silence of the Lambs" vibes in terms of the serial killer, Henry Robert's, and the police detective pursuing him. Detective George Elms is an interesting character, torn between his career and his family, and this bit of humanity makes you root for him even more. Overall, I highly recommend this novel.

I was drawn in by the first page. Great storyline and characters you could connect to. Lots of other books to read in this series but you can read them as standalones.

This was another killer read by a very talented author. I have read some of mr Gallagher's work in the past, so I knew what to expect. I did however not expect to be thrilled from beginning to end. Recommended.

A very well written suspense book. Kept me captivated from the start to the exciting conclusion. A bit gruesome at times but enjoyable read!

Thank you to NetGalley and Jorge Books for letting me read this one in exchange for my honest review! This was my first book by this author but definitely won't be my last. This book was such a fast paced, action packed thriller that I did not want to put down, I kept wanting more. This is for sure a page turner and you will not be disappointed. I definitely recommend this one!.

Thank you Net Galley for the opportunity to read this book.

Detective George Elms is asked to visit a convicted serial killer, Henry Roberts, in prison. Henry hasn't spoken to the police since he was arrested for his crimes but has agreed to talk to George. Two of the girls Henry is suspected of killing three years ago, were never found, and he wants to make a deal. He's dying and he wants to live out his last days with a view and he's willing to give the location of the girls' bodies to get it.

The town and everyone in it was rocked by the murders and George finds many have still not recovered from the tragedy. His questions awaken old pains and raise suspicions. But now another girl has gone missing; one who fits the same profile of Henry's victims and the biggest question is if Henry acted alone.

The story has a lot of the necessary pieces - good character development, enough unique plot aspects to keep it fresh, conflict, personality, etc. It just didn't all come together enough for me to give it 4 or 5 stars. But it was a solid 3 stars. I liked it and it kept me reading until the end.

Thankyou to NetGalley, Joffe Books and the author, Charlie Gallagher, for the opportunity to read a digital copy of Her Last Breath in exchange for an honest and unbiased opinion.
I struggled to finish this book unfortunately. I found the storyline on the slow side and could not connect with the characters. Not a book for me.

I didn’t enjoy the writing style and I didn’t like any of the characters. There seems to be a lot of loose ends and the fact that the author had to explain the ending just makes it even worse, like a bad indie cop film.

There were few entertaining actions bits, that’s why I gave it 2 stars rather than 1.

I would like to thank Joffe Books and the Netgalley website for this partnership.

I've been wanting to read it for a long time, that's it. I was immediately attracted by the blanket and we see a young woman from behind who seems to be looking towards the forest.

It all began when serial killer Henry Roberts was sentenced to life imprisonment, his type of wife: young and attractive blondes. He is about to die, he wants to be moved to the sea and tell the police where the remains of the bodies he hid are. Except that the police will find out that he was not doing this alone, and one day a woman disappears and then a second one. Time is running out for the police.

A thriller that I found captivating, full of suspense and twists and turns. I immediately became hooked on the story. Looking forward to reading another book by this author.

Her Last Breath is the latest book in the Detective George Elms series, but can easily be read as a standalone.

Henry Roberts is a serial killer whose type is attractive, young blondes. Serving a life sentence, he is three years into it and two of his victims have never been found. Dying, Henry wants to make a deal to serve the rest of his sentence by the sea in a secure unit in exchange for telling where the bodies are. With the introduction of Roberts, chills were immediately sent down my spine and I knew that a) this was going to be a good book and b) it was going to be gripping and dark. Gallagher's portrayal of Roberts has the darkness poring right out from the pages.

Now Detective George Elms, such a lovable character, re-examines the case after the deal has been accepted and by doing so he comes to realize that Roberts didn't work alone. No, he had a partner. And what's worse is that since the deal has happened, attractive, young blondes that are just Roberts type have begun to go missing. And now it's up to George to solve the mystery and find the girls before time runs out.

Her Last Breath is not for the faint of heart, yet it's a gripping, shocking page turner. It's a dark tale about the worst of humanity, but Gallagher has written it so brilliantly. A twisted thriller, Her Last Breath will have you on the edge of your seat and turning page after page in anticipation.

3.5 stars: I could tell very early on that this was not going to be a "run of the mill" thriller. The plot elements that drive this novel are anything but formulaic and the characters are relatable and likable (except for Henry Roberts, obviously, who evokes the sensation of being surrounded by pure evil). George is not another grizzled cop with an axe to grind. Emma is not the weaker, grating partner. It is clear the author gave due diligence to giving the readers everything they would need to like these characters, to root for them, and to follow them on an intense, captivating roller coaster of a journey.

There were some elements to this story that stalled out a bit. The book, as a whole, became a bit unrelatable and unbelievable once elements of the villain came to light. However, the main characters were perfect and I would look forward to reading additional books with these two as protagonists.

The story was well thought-out and exciting, fast-paced and full of just the right kind of emotion and suspense. I did not want to put this book down.

I had a hard time getting into this one. I couldn't mesh with the characters, which left me feeling disinterested.

A thrilling and captivating book, it has an intense and engrossing storyline with awesome characters, which set the intriguing pace of this book. A fascinating read which grips your attention and mind, by drawing you into it’s inviting and intensely gripping pages. Truly a mind twister with riveting hold from the first chapter, it drags you along forcefully whether you want to go or not, you can't help it, you just gotta go along until you reach the end the last page. A truly entertaining package well-written and interesting, a worthwhile inclusion to any library, a must read.

Thoroughly enjoyed this book it was an emotional rollercoaster full of twists that I didnt see coming. It was fast paced and kept me engaged all the way through the book. A very cleverly written story and I didnt see that ending coming at all! Very well deserved 5 stars a cracking good read.

A great book with a clever twist at the end. This was my first introduction to Charlie Gallagher but I have already looked up more books by him as I was so impressed with this one. I gather from other reviews that this is part of a series. I didn't feel I'd missed anything from not having read the others but I definitely plans to read them. There are some dark, chilling and graphic descriptions of the crime scenes -not one for the faint hearted! It was a little bit slow to start but once it gets going, it's hard to stop reading.

I would have LOVED to read this book, but it disappeared from my shelf before I had chance. I won't give it one star for that, though, as it is neither the author's fault nor fair.

This book kept me hooked and threw me for a loop at the end! A gripping story that will keep you turning the page.

O.K., so I'm a sick freaking beeyatch. I kinda liked this book. A lot! Would I have lubbed this book a week ago? Please, who knows. And so are the days of our lives. This is an author I will be reading again. Seriously, I need more Charlie Gallagher in my life...or in my kindle! Again, as I always forget, my thanks to Netgalley, and the publishers for the arc. Seriously dudes, of course I forget, but I'm not here to remember the free galleys, I'm here for the stories. Just saying.

I had been wanting to read this book for a while but had to read other books that I had promised to review for other blog tours so it took me longer than I would normally take to get to this one – and now I’ve read it I can honestly say that is was so worth the wait!!

I loved the plot line and the story was one that completely gripped me, so addictive and I needed to keep reading right to the end, finishing the book in the early hours of the morning. The character development was completely on point and I loved their interaction as the story progressed.

The writing style was brilliant as I have come to expect from this author and I am already looking forward to his next release.

An absolutely cracking thriller – 5 stars from me – loved it!!