The Last One to See Him is a psychological thriller with a huge cast of unreliable characters and a new twist on almost every page. Kate, dealing with her recent separation, decides to spend a night out with her girlfriends. While at the bar, she meets Jamie, who she decides is the perfect way to get over her ex. After a night at Jamie's apartment, Kate returns the next day to spend some more quality time with him, only to find Jamie murdered. Due to events in her past, Kate cannot be found next to another murdered body. After fleeing the scene, all Kate wants is for her life to go back to normal. She focuses on her son and being the perfect mother. In doing so, she sets up a playdate with her son's newest friend. However, upon arriving at their house, Kate discovers that the mother also happens to be Jamie's ex (or maybe not so ex) wife. Now, Kate is not only questioning Jamie's murder but also wondering who Jamie actually was.

There was simply way too much to this book. The plot was overly complicated with Kate's past, her night with Jamie, Jamie's past, Kate's relations with Harper, Harper and Jamie's relationship, and Kate's interactions with her therapist, and other smaller storylines. Everything was just too unbelievable. It honestly felt like the author was trying to fit two very complex thrillers (with individual storylines) into one book. Because of all the storylines and the randomness, the pacing was off. It was a struggle to make it through certain sections of the book. None of the characters are likable, which made it difficult to care what happened to them. The Last One to See Him was simply not a book for me.

What a read! Twisty, twisty, TWISTY!
Kate and Jamie meet on a night out and against Kate's better judgement, she goes back to his apartment for the night. The following day, Kate discovers Jamie has been murdered. Was she the last person to see him?

When Kate discovers Jamie was married and is then befriended by his wife, she is both terrified and intrigued - well, so was I! A brilliant plot, with writing that had me gripped and fascinating yet relatable characters. I devoured it!

5 ⭐️ Thanks to Netgalley, Kathryn Croft and Bookouture, for an ARC in return for an honest review.

The Last One To See Him is another gripping psychological thriller from Kathryn Croft. As with her previous books this one has me captivated after a couple of chapters. There was plenty of twists and turns throughout the book which had me gasping out loud at times. There’s lots going on in the book but at no stage do you get bogged down by it all. The characters are all well developed and really help the story gather momentum. As I was reading this book I found myself anxious to get to the end to see how things would end up, but at the same time I didn’t want it to end as I was really enjoying this fast paced and page turning read.

I've read several books by this author now and you can always guarantee a roller coaster ride of twists and turns. An enjoyable read.

I am a big fan of Kathryn Croft so I was thrilled for the opportunity to read and review The Last One to See Him by Croft.
This book is absolutely amazing! In true Kathryn Croft fashion there are lots of twists and turns that will keep you guessing what is going to happen next.
Croft never fails to disappoint once again she delivers another well crafted novel that builds up the suspense to a fantastic ending.

Kate and Harper share a common thread: they both have young sons who are roughly the same age. However, they also share another connection: they both knew Jamie, who was Harper’s husband. Interestingly, Jamie was the man Kate had a one-night stand with. Recently separated from her husband, Ellis, Kate may have been seeking solace in a fling. Tragically, the day after their encounter, Kate discovers Jamie’s lifeless body.

In a panic, Kate flees the scene, determined to avoid suspicion in Jamie’s murder. Years of a secret she’s kept has left her feeling vulnerable, and she fears that revealing her truth could make her the prime suspect. This internal conflict is a constant struggle for Kate.

Then there is Harper. She is not going to take Jamie’s murder lying down. She does the best thing she imagines possible. She devises a plan to befriend Kate, hoping to gain her trust and cooperation. However, this is no ordinary friendship between two mothers. Harper insists that their sons become fast friends, despite Kate’s hesitancy.

If you’re a fan of intricate plots and suspenseful reads, then look no further than The Last to See Him. Just as you are working out one twist, another pops up…and then another. What a cunning story with protagonists that you might want to trust or that you absolute do not want to trust. Prepare to be captivated by this thrilling and impossible-to-put-down read.

Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for gifting me a digital ARC of the latest psychological thriller by Kathryn Croft. All opinions expressed in this review are my own - 4 stars!

Kate is trying to move on after a separation with her husband, when she has a one-night stand with a man she meets in the bar, Jamie. When she returns to see him the next day, she finds him murdered in his flat! But her past prevents her from going to the police. When she meets a new mom at school, Harper, they get invited to her home for a playdate, only for Kate to find Jamie’s wedding picture on the wall. Does Harper have ulterior motives?

Such a completely twisty book – you won’t believe or trust any of the characters or even like them much! But as always, Kathryn Croft’s writing and storytelling abilities will pull you in until you find yourself glued to the pages. Everything I thought I knew was wrong and I was so shocked at the ending. Great read!

The Last One to See Him by Kathryn Croft is a twisty page turner that keeps you guessing throughout.

Kate meets Jamie and is absolutely mesmerized. After going back to Jamie's apartment for a one night stand, Kate reluctantly leaves the next morning making a promise to return later in the day. When Kate returns to Jamie's apartment she finds him brutally murdered. Because of her storied past she decides to leave the crime scene without calling the police. Later on while at a playdate with her son at a woman named Harper's house, Kate sees something that shocks her to her core. A picture of Jamie, the man she had that fateful one night stand with, and Harper is his wife.

Wow! What a wild ride of a book! This book is filled with twist after twist and you really don't know who to believe. It has a dual POV, Kate and Harper, and you learn so much about both characters. This book was fast-paced and full of dark secrets and I highly recommend it to anyone wanting a good twisted read!

Thank you to NetGalley, Kathryn Croft, and Bookouture for this ARC. Release date is March 26th 2025.

Another twisty psychological thriller from Kathryn Croft who delivers all the surprises! Just when you think you have it figured out, you don't. Wild ride!

Many thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for this ARC!

This was one of those thrillers where you can never imagine all that ends up happening! Loved the twists and turns! Lots of deception and secrets in this one, but in the end, it all becomes clear! Loved it!!!

Kate meets Jamie in a bar after separating from her husband and ends up back at his flat. Going back there the next day she finds that it appears he has been murdered. She decides to leave because of things that have happened in her past. Later she meets Jamie’s wife Harper and strange things start happening. Does someone think Kate knows more than she’s letting on?

This is my first book my Kathryn Croft and certainly won’t be my last. What a page turner! I think it’s best to go into this one not knowing too much as to not ruin the surprises or plot. The author does such a great job at making the reader have doubts on everyone. My mind was changing every chapter, I never knew who to trust! The characters were well developed and I enjoyed Kate as the main protagonist.

This was a fast paced read and I never found myself bored, I was engrossed throughout. There are plenty of twists and shock moments in which I enjoyed. The author does a great job at weaving a complex storyline and making it all come together in a satisfying conclusion. I will recommend this one and I can’t wait to discover more by this author! Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this copy in return for an honest review.

The premise of The Last One to See Him seemed quite interesting. Unfortunately, something didn’t quite hit the mark for me. A cast of unreliable characters constantly lying to each other, an overly intricate storyline, and more twists and deceptive props than I could keep up with. To be honest, it took me longer to finish than usual, as it had a somewhat soporific effect in me. It’s not a bad book—I’ve read thrillers that were far more far-fetched—but somehow, there was just too much going on for my liking.
That said, I still wanted to see how it all tied up in the end. It just won’t be a memorable read for me.

Kate gets mesmerized by Jamie's blue eyes that she and Jamie have a one night stand together. Katie slowly leaves Jamie's apartment. However, the next day, Kate hears that Jamie was murdered and Kate was actually the last person to see him. Meanwhile. Harper, Jamie's wife knew that Kate was the last person to see Jamie alive and would do anything to prove that Kate murdered Jamie, which involved Kate's closed past coming into light.

This was a twisty and fast paced thriller. The whole story was unputdownable and a page turner. We see the POVs of both Kate and Harper and we both know one of them could be a murderer and a liar. However, the ending was completely unexpected that it was basically...shocking. I have read Kathryn Croft's thrillers before and this was an unputdownable thriller that will put you on the edge. There's an old saying about eye for an eye and this story truly tells the story about that. Did Kate really kill Jamie? Or was it Harper and she try to pin the murder on Kate? These questions are running in your mind as you read this twisted thriller.

This was a great psychological thriller and would highly recommend. Overall, this book is worth 4.5 stars.

Many thanks to Netgalle and Bookouture for the ARC. Review is based on my honest opinion only.

Thank you to Bookouture via Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Kate has a one night stand that goes terribly wrong when she is the last one to see him alive. His wife believes Kate is the one who murdered him and wants to make her life miserable. This book is full of twist after twist and just when you think you have it figured out nope it twists again!

I loved the character development for Kate and Harper we learn so much about both their past and present lives to keep you engaged in what is happening to them. You feel for side characters and I gasped a few times at parts. This will not be the last book I read from this author. She does great thrillers.

If you love domestic thrillers with multiple twists that can keep you engaged and guessing this is the book for you.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing a digital copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. You know when a character decides to go it alone /do it their way and you as the reader know it's clearly the wrong decision, that's how I felt about the main character's line of thinking and course of action.; at times wanting to yell girl, in real life no one would do this type of stuff, ask for help! Just because you were the last person with a murder suspect doesn't mean you need to become a CSI investigator! One thing I enjoy about Kathryn's books is they always keep me guessing whodunit. Just when I think I've got a character's number, boom, wrong...and I like that!

I loved the way this book had me guessing. I hooked from the very first page. There were so many twists . This book is all about lies, deception, betrayal . Highly recommend.

The Last One to See Him by Kathryn Croft was another fast paced psychological thriller and I really enjoyed reading this latest book by Kathryn. This is a story of dark secrets, we all know what happens to secrets, they have a way of popping up to the surface and they did in The Last One to see him. It also has lots of great twists and turns throughout, which will have you wanting to read what happens next.

A married man is dead. I was the last one to see him. Just as his wife planned. . . . . .

Very Clever! But was she?

Kate Mason is recently divorced and decides she needs a night out, with her friend. Whilst out and enjoying herself she gets chatting to a handsome man called Jamie, at the bar and she shares a drink or two with him. The evening flies by and at the end of the night, Jamie invites back her to his flat, where she spends the night.
On the following day they arrange to meet there again in the afternoon. Looking forward seeing Jamie again Kate arrives to his flat she finds him dead.

WoW. . . . . . Kate panics, and she doesn't know what to do! She can't call the police, especially after what happened in her past! she's certain they won't believe she's not responsible so she leaves and tries to carry on as normal with her day to day life with her .eight year old son Thomas.

Thomas is invited to his new friend called Dexter's house, Whilst she is there Kate see's a wedding photo on the wall
as Kate looks closer she recognises the groom, it is Jamie.

The world around her stops!

WoW! What will Kate do now?

Does Jamie's wife Harper know what happened to her husband?,

But, the truth comes out?

I highly recommend this book. Superb read!

Big Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for my ARC.

The Last One to See Him has an interesting premise, but the execution falls flat. The characters feel underdeveloped, making it hard to connect with their emotions, and the twists are predictable rather than shocking. While it’s a quick read, the ending feels rushed and unsatisfying, leaving too many unanswered questions. By the last page I was rolling my eyes at allthe absorb ways the characters were connected which is saying something for this genre.

Ever wake up with a hangover and find out you’re the last person to see someone alive? Kate’s having that kind of day. A night out takes a turn from “meh” to “oops” in the blink of an eye. After a few too many drinks, she meets a guy named Jamie at a bar, has an absolutely normal night (or at least she thinks), and wakes up to find that—plot twist—he’s dead. Oh, and she’s the last one to see him alive. No big deal, right?

As Kate tries to piece together what happened, she discovers that her memories might be a little more... sketchy than she’d like to admit. Is she guilty? Was it just a tragic accident? Or did she unknowingly star in the world's worst 2 a.m. decision? You’ll be on the edge of your seat (and possibly laughing through your disbelief) as the twists pile up like bad life choices.

If you like thrillers that are as twisted as your Netflix recommendations and feature a protagonist who is half-confused, half-panicked, and 100% caught in a mess of her own making, The Last One to See Him will be your new obsession. Just remember, nothing good happens after midnight—especially when your bar buddy ends up dead.

What I liked:

Unpredictable Plot: The twists and turns kept you on the edge of your seat, never quite sure what would happen next. Every time you thought you had it figured out, Croft threw in a new surprise.

Relatable Main Character: Kate’s imperfections and self-doubt made her feel incredibly human. You found yourself rooting for her despite her mistakes and uncertainty, which made her journey even more engaging.

Fast-Paced Mystery: The story moved quickly and kept you hooked from start to finish. The pacing was just right—there was never a dull moment, and you were always eager to find out what would happen next.

Dark Humor: Even though it’s a thriller, there’s a certain dark humor to Kate’s situation that made you laugh, even when things got tense or uncomfortable. It balanced out the suspense nicely.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Kathryn Croft delivers another psychological thriller that keeps readers hooked from start to finish. It’s a suspenseful and layered story, following Kate, a woman trying to rebuild her life after a separation, only to find herself tangled in a murder mystery when the man she spent the night with turns up dead.

One of the novel’s biggest strengths is its dual perspective seeing the story unfold through both Kate and Jamie’s wife, Harper, adds complexity and emotional depth. Kate’s past trauma, including a secret she’s buried for years, adds another layer of intrigue that kept me turning pages. Croft masterfully builds tension, making it hard to predict who can be trusted.

While the twists were engaging and mostly satisfying, a few moments felt slightly predictable or rushed. However, the emotional stakes and strong character development more than made up for it. Fans of domestic thrillers will appreciate the web of secrets, betrayals, and shocking reveals.

Overall, The story is a solid, fast-paced read that delivers suspense and drama in equal measure. It may not be Croft’s most mind-blowing thriller, but it’s definitely worth reading for those who love a good psychological mystery.