This thrilling mystery will keep you guessing from the first chapter! Captivating yet suspicious characters work their way into your mind tempting you to read just one more chapter.

Enjoy this gem of a novel! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

When Frank's daughter Maggie gets engaged to a man from a very affluent family, Frank has many questions. But when he goes to stay on the Family's property for the wedding the week before the wedding, he becomes even more concerned when he realizes the family is keeping a lot of secrets...

I went into this read expecting it to be similar to Hidden Pictures, but it was very different. Once I was able to separate that, I really enjoyed the book. It was fast-paced enough and I really didn't know what was going to end up happening. The plot was unique and clever. What an eye-opener into the world of what money and power can truly do, both to those who have it and those who want it. I really liked Frank and really felt for him throughout the book. Aside from Frank and Abigail (whom I also ended up adoring,) most other characters were well written as the villains that they were. I would certainly recommend giving this one a try! I listened to the audio version and thought the narration was well done.

The Last One at the Wedding was a gripping and unpredictable listen from start to finish. John Pirhalla really blew me away with his performance. His narration felt like a vivid storytelling session where I could see each scene playing out in my mind. It made the whole experience feel personal, like Frank Szatowski himself was confiding in me about his wild journey to reconnect with his estranged daughter, Maggie, at her wedding.

Frank, a proud UPS driver and loving father, is a character you can’t help but root for. His awkwardness and vulnerability as he steps into a world so different from his own -- a luxurious, secluded estate owned by the family of a tech billionaire -- was endearing. I loved Frank’s genuine and relatable nature, and his voice throughout the story was both funny and heartbreaking as he tried to navigate the strained relationship with Maggie.

Rekulak is unpredictable, especially when you add Aidan, Maggie's secretive fiancée, and the hostile vibes from the locals. There’s a slow unraveling of who this family really is, and it’s done well. I found myself flipping between suspicion and sympathy.

This book perfectly balances likeable, flawed characters with a gripping plot, which made me feel totally invested in Frank’s desperate attempt to reconnect with his daughter. The story is not just about a family drama, but also about redemption, uncovering uncomfortable truths, and ultimately finding a way to move forward.

It’s a yes for me!🖤
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Thank you NetGalley, Macmillan audio and Jason Rekulak for the advance listen copy in exchange for my honest review. It was my pleasure.

I listened to this book on audio, and it was such a twisty journey! The author’s other book, Hidden Pictures, is still my favorite of the two, but this one is still worth reading. I must admit, the main character - Frank - could be difficult at times, but overall, this was a great thriller to read for spooky season!

This was my first book by this author. It was more of a domestic drama than a thriller and somewhat of a slow burn. I didn’t think any of the characters were very likeable. I think I was expecting a little more from it, like a big shock at the end or some good twists. Would definitely read more from this author though! Very easy to listen to.

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the advanced copy on exchange for my honest review.

TW: Family dynamics and no contact relationships that are trying to mend.

This book was a rough read for me, the main character felt so unlikeable through almost all of the story. That said, I'm glad I waited it out and got to know them better in the last few chapters. I don't want to spoil anything, so won't say much other than the character you follow through the story is definitely an unreliable narrator, but in a way I haven't seen done before.

This book is well written and leaves you wanting to know more about what is happening throughout. The characters are hard to connect with, but I think that's kind of the point. Only one character is ever fully themselves in interactions, and that makes the mystery even more shrouded throughout. It did kind of read as a parent who has had their kids go no contact fan fiction, which I didn't love, but also made since in the context of the story. I think it made the ending less satisfying to me in some ways though, so this book maybe wasn't for me.

I'd recommend this to anyone who like a good psychological thriller and books like The Circle and The Honeys.

This was okay. I thought that all of the characters were well written. The story itself was easy to get through and it was interesting enough that I wanted to keep reading. It really lost its momentum for me toward the end though.

A clever mystery that kept me engaged from beginning to end. Did not see the ending coming. The main character is endearing and likeable. Enjoyed the narrator's performance.

I couldn’t put this down. This is my first Jason Rekulak book and I can’t wait to read the next one. The writing kept you hooked and questioning what was going on the entire book.

This was a solid 3.5 stars, rounded up. This is my first ever Jason Rekulak novel, probably my first male author / male main character mystery read. I liked Rekulak’s writing, the premise of this story and the journey that it took me on.

I am not used to reading a man written by man, let alone being inside the mind of a middle aged one. I had some difficulty adjusting to his thought patterns and overall pov because I found him a bit annoying. However it was in the way that you might find your dad annoying, which makes sense for this story in particular. While I did enjoy the book, it was definitely a run of the mill mystery/thriller. A lot of the main conflicts were a bit predictable with only one that I didn’t see coming, hence my rounding up. There is a good chunk of the book that is just a bit boring then it speeds up, only to slow back down again. At the 80% mark I was pretty confused because it felt like an ending. I truly think the last 20% could have been explained in about 5%. Usually my complaint is that a book wraps up too quickly but this one was too dragged out.

I also had an issue with connecting to the characters, I don’t know if it’s because of the pov or if they are generally not super likable. I didn’t really feel any sort of peril or suspense until closer to the very end. I’m not sure if this is a book that will stick with me but it was an a good, simple mystery that was well written.

Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan audio for this arc!

I really enjoyed The Last One at the Wedding by Jason Rekulak and narrated by John Pirhalla. The narration was excellent and brought the main character to life.

Frank Szatowski hears from his estranged daughter, Maggie when she invites him to her upcoming wedding to Aidan, who is from a very wealthy and prestigious family. He finds that all is not as it should be when he gets to New Hampshire to the wedding at a private estate. The twists and turns, unlikable supporting characters, and Frank's love for his daughter keep this story suspenseful until the last word.

Thanks to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the advanced digital copy of the audiobook.

This book was a slow burn, but I really enjoyed the narrator. I listened on 2X speed, which is my normal and it was just right. I felt the book was more of a family drama than a mystery or thriller, although the elements are all there. An estranged father and daughter are reunited for her wedding to the son in a wealthy and prominent family, but all is not as idyllic as it seems.

Just enough to keep you intrigued but not enough twists and turns to recommend it. I’ve read his books and loved them but this one just missed the mark for me.

After reading and enjoying Hidden Pictures, I was curious to see what he would do next. I'll be honest, when I first read the blurb about this book I wasn't that excited. It just didn't sound that interesting to me. But I was able to receive an audio ARC of it so I thought I would give it a listen for spooky season.

First of all, this book isn't a horror book like Hidden Pictures. It's a mystery/thriller. A father (Frank) receives a call from his estranged daughter and is invited to her wedding. Upon arriving, he begins to discover that the very wealthy family she is marrying into is full of dangerous secrets. Fearing that she is making a huge mistake, he tries to get her to back out of the wedding before it's too late.

I really enjoyed this one but that may be because I enjoyed the narrator of the audiobook. He brought the characters to life and made you understand what Frank was feeling. Speaking of Frank, I found him to be a very likeable character. He's just an average guy who has worked hard to provide for his family and wants nothing more than for his daughter to be happy.

I don't read too many domestic thrillers but I did find myself slowly becoming more and more engaged in the story. I really wanted to see where this was all going, and by the time I hit the 75% mark I was flying through to the end. Overall, I thought this one was a lot of fun. I think that if you're a fan of thrillers I would give this a shot. Just don't go in expecting any type of supernatural/horror like Hidden Pictures.

I wouldn't say this is a "hold your breath, sitting at the edge of your seat thriller" but it was very interesting, and I was intrigued the entire time. I thought it was well paced and there was enough mystery to keep me guessing. Frank's perspective was really refreshing; I liked that he was a no-nonsense guy who knows right from wrong. There were moments where I thought he was kinda dumb, but this is a mystery thriller so of course he has to be a little dumb.

I am giving this 3.5 stars because it was a good read, but it wasn't something that blew me away. I would definitely recommend this to people though.

It was a really great audiobook! The narrator did a really good job, and I liked his accent. It definitely added a lot to the experience!

Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced audiobook copy. I was extremely looking forward to this book. I had loved Jason‘s last book. I will say the book was good, but it wasn’t as good as his last one. However, I am still looking forward to anything else that he publishes

This book is in my top 5 best thrillers this year! The plot is gripping and will have you on the edge of your seat.

We follow Frank Szatowski who is a UPS driver and lost his wife a few years ago. He has a daughter named Maggie that he is estranged from for the past three years. So Frank is very surprised when Maggie calls him out of the blue to invited him to her wedding in a few months. All he can think about is how he wants to spend time with Maggie and catch up from the time that they were not speaking.

Frank is unaware that Maggie is marrying Aiden Gardner, the son of Errol Gardner the Tech Billionaire. That is until he arrives in New Hampshire and pulls to the guard gate and sees this massive estate. He knows that he is way out of his league. But his main focus is to spend time with Maggie on her special week end. Frank tries to get to know his new in-laws, but everyone seems tight lipped. Frank had a run in with some locals and they did not seem to keen on the Gardners. They told Frank about a missing local woman, and they seem to think that the Gardner family is covering something up. Now Frank is determined to find out what kind of family Maggie is marrying into.

I had a great time reading this book. So much suspense and twisty turns that I made quick work of it. There were so many “WHAT!!” moments that I did not see coming. I was questioning where this book is headed, whether in a good or bad way, because it was so unpredictable and turned you in many different directions. I feel that this is a must read this year! I love Hidden Pictures and now The Last One at the Wedding is right up there as well.

“There are no limits to how far parents will go to deceive themselves.” As we follow Frank, Maggie’s father, to her wedding with glimpses back into their past relationship, I became hopeful for reconciliation. But as tragedy after tragedy keep piling up, it’s very apparent that several of the characters are not as they appear to be.

Rekulak ("Hidden Pictures") has another winner on his hands. Readers who enjoy suspense, domestic thrillers and surprising twists will want to rush out to get this one.

Frank and his daughter, Margaret (Maggie), have been estranged for three years, much to his chagrin. So when Maggie calls him and tells him she's getting married and wants him to attend the wedding, he jumps at the chance. Only after meeting her fiance, Aiden, and his family do his misgivings begin to surface. Maggie and Aiden don't appear to be close. They don't seem like they're about to get married. Why?

Grab this audiobook and prepare to listen through the night!

I’ve seen a mix of reviews for this one, but I’m here to say I absolutely loved it! 💖 This story is a departure from "Hidden Pictures", so keep that in mind and dive in with an open mind. While it leans more towards a domestic thriller, the pacing was spot-on, keeping me hooked from start to finish!

John Pirhalla’s narration is a standout—he really adds depth to the characters, making them feel real, even when they’re not exactly likable (looking at you, cast of characters!). Frank, our main character and a relatable father, is the exception, and I found myself rooting for him throughout.

The setup takes a little time to build, but once you hit the halfway mark, the twists start coming fast and furiously. I was gasping and saying “What?!” out loud more times than I can count!

Overall, I’d give this a solid 4 stars. If you’re in the mood for a gripping story with plenty of surprises, definitely check this one out! 📖✨