A good and fitting end to the Magpies trilogy. Maybe not quite as gripping as the first two, but still a very enjoyable read. Beautifully written as always by Mark Edwards, this conclusion is a short but satisfying read.

If you haven’t read any of this fabulous trilogy before you really should! Viewed as a whole this series of books is storytelling at its very best. Highly recommended.

Lucy Newton is missing after the events in Shropshire and Jamie will not let that go until he knows where she is. I personally don’t blame him for being like a dog with a bone. Lucy has made his life hell.
I loved the little insights I got to the full extent of Lucy’s early derangement and how her life developed from then onwards. I would love to read her side of the story…go on Mr Edwards, you know you want to… Lucy’s autobiography would be brilliant…
Knowing the lengths Lucy will go to manipulate people for her own means, I knew not to trust any one that Jamie and Kirsty came into contact. But this put me on edge all the way through. Who would be the one to turn on this ill-fated couple? It was like creeping around a darkened maze, not knowing what I’d find round the next corner.
I was seriously impressed by the lengths Kirsty went to recover from Storm Lucy. Kirsty has become a fighter, she’s determined not to be caught out by her nemesis again. I really couldn’t do what she’d done with spiders even though my fear is so much less than hers but then again, I’ve not been through what she’s faced…
Mr Edwards has wrapped up the trilogy brilliantly in this novella. I’ve loved the journey, no matter how traumatic it has been for Kirsty and Jamie. Thank you Mark for continuing this story a little further than you originally intended. You’ve made this reader a happy lady!

Whilst this was an enjoyable enough read, for me, I was left a little underwhelmed. The Magpies was just amazing and kept up the tension all the way through. Whereas this final installment felt a little bit too predictable and didn't have any of the tension. Nice to get a final conclusion to the tale though.

The Last of the Magpies is the third and sadly final thriller in Mr Edwards's Bestselling Magpies trilogy, and even though it is only 100 pages in length it packs a real punch. Of course, with the new characters, the depth is a little lacking but that's to be expected for a short story. That said, the cast from previous books return with a vengeance and their development deepens with each turning of the page. As final climaxes go this is an exciting and pretty shocking one and it is as well written as anything Edwards has written prior. Short, sharp and compelling to the bitter end.

I read a great deal of crime fiction and enjoy the genre immensely but there are only a few rare gems out there that will remain with me; this is one such page-turner. The multiple points of view, with each being told from a different character's perspective, was a fantastic way to both build a suspenseful atmosphere and allow us to see the bigger picture. The taut beautifully executed plot, flawed memorable characters, superb pacing and the explosive, satisfying conclusion all combine to create a tense and nail-biting tale. Readers of this incredible series will not be disappointed. I am already pondering what Edwards will produce next. Many thanks to Thomas & Mercer for an ARC.

I loved this book and would highly recommend it to all. It has a great story line, brilliant main characters and is a real page turner. I couldn't put this book down.

Short and punchy, Perfect for my lunchbreak and an end to the Lucy saga.
The Magpies is probably my favourite book by Mark Edwards, and I can see why he continued the story with 2 short sequels, however neither of them can hold a candle to the original book. This didn't quite have the same feel to it, as The Magpies, I feel like it could have been left where it was and was left a little underwhelmed by the storyline in Last of the Magpies, I felt it was cliche and predictable.

Well it was with a little sadness that I read this final book about Lucy Newton.

Lucy is an evil character I don't like but a very realistic and unique one that really grew on me. Likewise Jamie, her victim, he blames Lucy for destroying everything he cared about he lost his home, his girlfriend and his unborn baby daughter. On the other side Lucy blames him for the death of her soulmate. It was always going to be an edge-of-your-seat showdown.

I wasn't disappointed. The author made an excellent job of tying up all the loose ends and bringing in some interesting side stories and entwining them all together in one short adrenaline pumping book that I was unable to put down.

Scarily realistic, this is a brilliant read and well worth the 5 stars

A great end too great series. Well written. Make sure you read the books in order. Very enjoyable. One of the best authors around

Last of the Magpies is the final book in this trilogy. This review will be somewhat different for me ... I'm actually reviewing all three books at the same time.

THE MAGPIES .... this is a gripping psychological thriller is which the monsters are the next door neighbors... a nightmare that could happen to anyone.

A MURDER OF MAGPIES .... Takes place 5 years later. Jamie has lost everything, but the person responsible for all the murder and mayhem has been identified.

LAST OF THE MAGPIES .... this is the chilling conclusion that features extracts from a secret memoir. The killer is on the run ... and Jamie may be in the cross-hairs. The ending is shocking.

This is an exceptional trilogy (although there are cliff hangers from the first two books), well-written and packed with lies, secrets, twists and turns. Do yourself a favor and start at the beginning ... you won't regret it.

Many thanks to the author / Amazon Publishing UK / Netgalley for the digital copy of this crime fiction. Opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.

Great book, not as gripping as Magpies, but it was a great end to a great series. I finished it in a few hours, as it’s not a very long book, but it also kept me reading and turning those pages!

Another terrific read from Mark Edwards. I was looking forward to his book with great anticipation having thoroughly enjoyed the two previous books in the series and it certainly did not disappoint. This is a quick read, but there is a lot packed into it.

This is the third book in the Magpies series and I would recommend reading the series in order starting with The Magpies followed by A Murder of Magpies . This is because the same central characters appear in all three novels and the story lines between the three books are connected. A short but fitting ending to the Magpies story.

Thank you.

5 Stars

Thank You to NetGalley, Mark Edwards, Thomas & Mercer and Amazon Publishing UK for giving me the oppertunity to read this AMAZING novella the final installment in the Magpies series.

You will have to read the first two book in this series to fully understand what is going on in this one. I am so disappointed that this story has come to an end, but oh my what an ending it was!!

Well done Mark Edwards for giving us readers yet another AMAZING read. Although this is classed as a novella it does not rake anything away from the story, if anything I think it makes the story better as Mark had to make the story exciting, fast paced but believable. Again i can not say this enough, Mark has done an amazing job with this and I LOVED reading it. You are already one of if not my my favourite authors and you keep surprising me with your work. I can not wait to read more of your books (I still have a couple on my list to read :))

I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes Mark's books and has read the first two, also to those who like reading psychological thrillers, and mysteries.

A stunning ending to the Lucy Newton trilogy. A gripping story with lots of twists and turns. I would never have guessed the outcome..

Great ending to the trilogy. I would suggest that you have to read the first two books beforehand (which are both great!)

The final installment of the Magpies trilogy and to be honest I wish I has stopped at the end of book one.

Book one was fab, I loved it and really got into the story line. Book two and three for me have been meh, somewhere along the way the characters have got wet around the edges, the plot lines predictable.

I also dont understand why two and three weren't combined seeing as they are only one hundred pages each.

My advice if your diving in, keep those expectations low.

I was a little disappointed that this wasn't a full book, as it would have made more sense that way, and not been so unfulfilling. I mean, he did what he was going for, by finishing up the story of Jamie, Kirsty and Lucy but it just leaves the reader wanting more. It felt like a hastily thrown together., all tied up with a little bow type of ending, Without any spoilers, I'm glad it ended the way it did, although it felt somewhat cheesy and the justice brought to Lucy was a little underwhelming. I did like the story, I just feel the author is capable of so much more - that's what we've come to expect!

We had to get to the end sometime. I've been following the story of Jamie, Kristy and Lucy for several years now and this was a quick short story to pick up the pieces. Obviously The Magpies is my favorite, but I am so happy with certain things that happened...no spoilers....that this was good too!

Warning: You NEED to read the other two first!

LAST OF THE MAGPIES is the final frightening conclusion to the #1 bestseller The Magpies by Mark Edwards. I definitely recommend that you read the books in sequence, to follow the storyline.

The books in the series include:
The Magpies (Book 1)-Full length novel
A Murder of Magpies (Book 2)- Novella
Last of The Magpies (Book 3-Conclusion)-Novella

It follows the story of Jamie, Kirsty and Lucy to its conclusion.

Twelve months ago, Jamie Knight walked straight into Lucy Newton’s trap. Both Jamie and his ex-wife Kirsty barely survived. Now, with the police investigation into Lucy’s disappearance going nowhere, Jamie teams up with a true crime podcaster to track down his nemesis.

But Jamie needs Kirsty’s help to hunt down Lucy, but can Kirsty forgive him for his past mistakes? And who, if anyone, will survive the final showdown? Featuring extracts from Lucy’s secret memoir, Last of the Magpies brings the trilogy to a shocking conclusion.

This 100 page novella is a very good read with a satisfying ending.

Many thanks to the author, Amazon Publishing UK via NetGalley for my digital copy.

Pulse pounding, short, fast burning conclusion to the Magpies trilogy. While I'm sad it's over, this book definitely did the series justice. Jamie & Kirsty finally get their final run in with the sadistic, psychotic serial killer Lucy that ruined their lives over the course of the last two books. I love the way this book tied in the current true crime craze, from podcasting to possible book deals, and brought it all to a climactic crescendo. This book absolutely delivers. Great read!

The third book in The Magpies trilogy and just as thrilling as the previous two.
The conclusion wasn’t quite what I was expecting or hoping for but the author made up for this with one final twist.
I will miss The Magpies but always enjoy this author’s work and look forward to what he has up his sleeve next.