So, with much excitement I started John Marrs 5th book having loved the previous 4 and ‘The One’ being one of my favourite books EVER!....one of the things I love about this author is his ability to surprise and the different writing styles he adopts and with that the range of stories he tells, never predictable and this book is completely different to any of his others...
The story is set around ( and I don’t want to give too much away) a man on a killing spree to ‘right a set of perceived wrongs’ and the characters who are tasked to find him....the killer is no ordinary killer ( if there is such a thing!!! ) but has gone to great lengths to make ‘the punishment fit the crime’ and what a set of punishments he has decided on!!!! The killer has zero remorse and his only focus is the job in hand, he is chilling, ruthless, scary and fascinating!
The Police who have the unenviable task to catch him include Joe a ‘super recogniser’, a little known dept of the Met who work with facial recognition and Becca a young DS trying to make her mark in the Met, both come with their problems and ‘pasts’ and both back stories are well integrated into the main story, I loved them both and their quirkiness and zeal! ( great word )
I enjoyed the London setting and especially the fact London was going through a heatwave in the book!!!
As with all John Marrs’ books their is a wide range of people woven into the story, and they all have revelations to make about their lives, no one is quite as they seem!!!
The story is fast paced and generous in its twists, turns and OOOOOOO moments and the ending, well in this books case, various endings were tense, sad and touching
So I guess you can tell although this was a very different read as I started by saying its a great read and is hard to define as it could come under thriller, mystery, psychological, suspense, action, drama and police procedural but take all that, shake it up and start to read and it all comes out as one fantastic read that had me from page one
Lovers of John’s previous books will again love this and I think a whole new set of readers will come to appreciate one of our finest story tellers
10/10 5 Stars

DS Becca Vincent has caught the case of her career and it’s up to her to stop a dangerous predator, but even with the help of modern policing methods, she finds herself finds herself struggling. Will she and her colleagues be able to unmask a killer before it’s too late? Marrs is a writer familiar with police policy and investigation and it shows in his work, making this a believable and exciting mystery

BOOM! John has done it again. This is another book that will reel you in and keep you turning the pages.

Although it's a bit darker than his others it's still very emotive.

I found myself feeling anger, sadness and also a sense of loss when it finished.

I don't want to spoil the story so I can't mention too much but I felt for Becca who lost so much and for Maisie but felt nothing but contempt from the start for Dominic.

As you can probably tell I absolutely loved this book and wouldn't hesitate to recommend to everyone.

OMG! What a fabulous book. What I love about John Mars is his unpredictablity.. there is no way you can see what is coming.. a fantastic fifth book..a must read!

Oh my! What a book! The twists and turns, the little teasers that are left at the end of chapters making you read on to find out more, the way the characters get into your head, and the fantastic story line, all make this a brilliant book! Read it in two rainy days. Loved it! And I hope there’s another Joe Russell book on the cards, I need to know....Linzi????!

Her Last Move is another suspenseful page turner from this author. Right from the first page the action starts and never lets up. As usual a great plot and a cast of characters that have backgrounds carefully hidden, in some cases with some stunning surprises.
Becca a detective sergeant is determined to be noticed and pulls out all the stops investigating the latest case of a serial killer, the body count is rising and with the help of Joe, a facial recognition expert they try to find a connections and leads to find tie killer and prevent another person being murdered.
As usual with John Mars he always leaves the reader with a 'what happens next'? right at the end of the book but this time even though you have to make up your own mind I found it more satisfying than in some of his previous novels
A sure fire winner and a damn fine read.
My thanks to net galley and publisher for opportunity to review this book

With thanks to Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book - it seems quite a shift in tone from his previous books but was one he pulled off really well.

The plot was fantastic - intricate but really well done and paced very well. I loved the characters and I'm hoping for a sequel!

This is darker then his other books but absolutely amazing. The story line is a rollercoaster ride you won't want to end . With a fabulous characters you will lose yourself In The book

Her Last Move by John Marrs

Oh my word! I’m speechless to how good this was! I’ve read books by John Marrs previously and knowing this would have a crime element was keen to see how he would execute a different genre. I was pleasantly surprised!

Marrs created detailed and authentic dialogue and settings considering this to be his first novel with crime themes and police procedural dialogue that were on par to other crime writers that I’ve read.

Along with his style of writing thrillers were the unexpected twists that shock as well as the excellent character and setting development that you always find in his books.

A great read!

Thank you to Netgalley for allowing me to read an ARC.

Another fantastic John Marrs book. Pulls you in from the beginning and keeps you going until the very end! What a great book, cant wait for more from this author.


Thanks to the publisher and netgalley for an early release of this book

Detective Sergeant Becca Vincent is waiting for an underground train, she was not paying too much attention the suddenly a man fell onto the lines in front of the underground train. The man was arguing with another passenger did he push him? When Becca gets back to her Station she is determined to be part of the team looking into this death. Due to a family death she needs to be taken seriously by her superiors, this could be a good To prove herself. Other bodies turn up, they had all met horrible deaths. Is there a serial killer at large? If so this one seems to be very methodical. Becca gets help from Joe a member of The Super Recognisers, officers who have photographic memories for faces. Both Becca and Joe have personal problems, two very interesting characters. We also read the story from the killers point of view,
I really enjoyed this change of pace from John Marrs, his books are well crafted,
and interesting. One of my favourite authors.

Normally I enjoy a John Mars’s novel. But sadly this wasn’t his best. It is difficult to review without giving the plot away. It was very stereotyped and I didn’t particularly enjoy the plot. In my opinion the best bit was the very last paragraph.

John Marrs never fails to write a cracking read and he has done it again!

Follow DS Becca Vincent as she tries to close in on a serial killer - this is the biggest case in her career and her home life is suffering. Can she juggle it all? Will she catch him in time? She enlists the help of Joe, a facial recognition expert and they try and catch him together. A gripping story, face paced and I would recommend.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ oh my, the man has gone and done it again!

I am a HUGE John Marrs fan/stalker so getting my hands on a copy of his newest offering, I dived straight in and was not disappointed.

Amazing writing from the outset, characters that are so normal and natural and relatable, so you really gel with them and care about them.

And then you have twists and turns and then THAT bit near the end where you read it, then shout out NO! Then re-read it and realise that yep, this author really is brave enough to take risks in his writing and throw in a plot turn you don’t see happening or want happening. But gulp it happens, move on people and go with it.

I loved it, maybe my second fave Marrs book (the Wronged Sons is yet to be beaten)

Thank you for another amazing book 😊

As a John Marrs groupie I couldn’t wait to read this book. I’ve read all of his books, and although I don’t normally read this genre, which is different from his other books, it kept me gripped the whole way through. I think I enjoyed this book more than some of his others. Well done John.

Love Jon mars ,read every single book an never dull
I do wish to be honest ,i am not a huge fan of police procedural bar tana French series ,or Sophie Hannah .
I read the blurb and was a bit worried as sort of formula I wd steer from however I thought ,it’s Jon mars , ,he will at times surprise u so I requested ,thanks netgalley n the publishers for approving request
I started off and thought mmmm I may be right,series killer detectives with tricky pasts and family’s ,potential distracting romance
But as it’s Jon mars well it had its wee surprises and does subtly shift the normal routine of this kind of novel
The baddie is bad ,in fact a lot of the men who are fathers are weak or insecure to the point of violence or self medicating with substances ,they all appear to struggle to manage to love nurture their children
The leads are good and u root for them and I did enjoy it doesn’t always end how we have read it before and sometimes the reality can get lost in this sort of formula but I did felt Jon took some risks to make it more refreshing
Not a fave of Jon’s as loved his first second third an enjoyed his fourth however this is still good and I admire his ability to write diffirent themes and the ability to do so with a diffirent shade to other writers ,thanks Jon ,keep writing

Wow what a 5 star read, I have loved every one of John Marr's books and this book was no exception.

It captivated me immediately, I lost sleep as I just had to keep reading, I was keen to know what happened next. Each character is built up gradually and as you read each chapter, you think you know the person and then a twist hits you, absolutely fantastic.

There were times were I stopped to re-read as I loved the plot twist and was wow'd by what had just happened. I was torn throughout this book as I wanted to keep reading as I was enthralled but also wanted to prolong how long this book would last as was loving it so much.

This book kept pace throughout and I absolutely loved it, a strongly recommended read.

There is a killer on the loose who is making the ‘punishment fit the crimes’ and the bodies are quickly mounting up. A young DS called Becca is put onto the case to prove her worth and to make her mark, but she comes with her own problems. She gets teamed up with a super recogniser called Joe, who works in facial recognition and together they try to find the links between the killer and the dead.
The book is fast paced and there are a lot of characters in the story who all have interesting lives and we soon find out nothing is what it seems. There were twists and turns all the way through and even a few Noooo moments!

Another excellent read from John Marrs, definitely recommended.

Many thanks to Amazon Publishing and Netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Her Last Move by John Mars is incredible. Just when I thought his books couldn’t get any better, they do! There is a serial killer on the loose and Becca is the DS trying to solve the murders. She is working with Joe who specializes in facial recognition. This book is full of twists and turns and many surprises. A book that I found hard to put down!

Compelling, fast- paced, intriguing and heart-racing good - this book is everything you want from a fantastic thriller. This book had me reading late into the night as once I felt I had even one piece of the jigsaw, I just had to keep going until the whole thing was complete. It would make a fantastic television series too!
The concept of face recognition had me fascinated and I loved the character of Joe but I felt the use of domestic abuse was perhaps a little overused across the characters and wasn't needed in the quantity that was included to make me understand and care for their story. However, that is a minor thing and does not detract from this being the fantastic read that I have come to expect from John Marrs.

“Her Last Move, “ by John Marrs... WOW!

DS Becca Vincent, has landed the largest and horribly terrifying case of her career. Will it make her or break her?
This case is too big and complicated to solve alone. Becca gets together with Joe Russell... a facial recognition expert.
Together they work to keep one step ahead of an elusive and conniving killer.
The body count is rising. Will they find this killer before he completes his list of victims?
This book is thrilling from start until it’s final conclusion.
This is definitely on my top 10 list of books I’ve read this year.
Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for an ARC digital copy to read and review.
Highly recommended. John Marrs never disappoints!

This was my first read from NetGalley and I’d like to thank them, John Marrs and Thomas & Mercer sending me this book to read and review.

“He hides in the shadows, waiting for the perfect moment. Each kill is calculated, planned and executed like clockwork.” - from the synopsis.

There’s a man on a killing spree in London and DS Becca Vincent, a single parent struggling to make her mark in the Force, and DS Joe Russell, a ‘Super Recogniser’ who’s department is still seen as a joke, are hot on his trail. But he leaves no clues and there seems to be nothing connecting most of the victims and he kills each one differently. As the body count rises the pressure is on to find him before he can claim his next prey.

I love John Marrs’ books. Ever since reading ‘The One’ back in September last year I’ve been devouring his books. This one was no exception.

I was captivated from the Prologue and the tension throughout had me on the edge of my seat. I enjoyed reading the story from the different perspectives, especially as the killer seems to truly believe he’s righting the wrongs people have done to him and that his victims deserve their fate. He is calculating, cold and lacks any remorse for his actions, making him an unsettling character who was at times hard to stomach. The dynamic between Becca and Joe worked perfectly and added to the drama, particularly as we got closer to the end of the book.

The shocking twists and turns made for an emotional, heartbreaking, but thrilling read. John never fails to get you in his grip and take you on a journey you didn’t expect with his characters. As with his previous four books I loved everything about this fantastic psychological thriller.

I have read all of John Marts books and this has to be the best to date.
A well thought out plot with many twists and turns and characters that you get invested in. I hope that there will be stories to come featuring Joe.
Easy 5 stars.

I just discovered John Marrs earlier this year and I was immediately hooked on his writing. This latest book leaves me no less enthralled.

The storyline itself is so well thought out and there are a few surprises you won't see coming. Particularly one giant one which I'm not sure I can forgive the author for. Until his next book anyway.

The main characters are so well developed you really feel like you know them and therefore really get invested in them.

If you haven't read a John Marrs book then you need to immediately correct that. You will thank me, and John Marrs.

P.S. I may never eat a hard boiled egg again thanks to chapter 29.

I really enjoy John Marrs books and was delighted to receive an ARC of his latest book Her Last Move.
I really enjoyed this thriller and was hooked from the first page to the last. The characters were very well written and each one had an interesting story.
There is a serial killer working in London and the detective working on the case is Becca who is trying to find him before he strikes again.
She is helped by Joe a super recogniser of faces who is assigned to her department temporarily.
I think that this author just gets better and better and I can't wait for his next book.
I would like to thank NetGalley and Amazon Publishing for my e-copy in exchange for an honest review.

Another one hit right out of the park by John Marrs. This is an absolutely gripping novel. We get a few different narrators with this thriller, each with a unique and complex personality that really does justice to the level of detail that went into the creation of the complicated plot for this novel. One narrator is a serial killer for which we only get pieces of his motive in each chapter, one is a dedicated police officer who is desperately trying to balance a very complicated personal life as a single mother with a special needs daughter and being a woman in a male dominated career field, and one is a "super-recogniser" (this was a new term for me), a new branch that specializes in photographic memory. Each character has a history that will come to play in this page turner until it all comes to a brilliant crashing end, can't recommend this book enough. Great read! Thank you for the ARC Netgalley and Amazon UK.

I would like to thank Netgalley and Thomas & Mercer for an advance copy of Her Last Move, a stand alone procedural/thriller featuring DS Becca Vincent and DS Joe Russell of The Met.

When DS Becca Vincent recognises the tattoos on a murder victim as the same ones she'd seen on a tube fatality the day before she manages to muscle her way onto the investigation. She is teamed with super-recogniser, DS Joe Russell and together they make a formidable team.

I thoroughly enjoyed Her Last Move which is an exhilarating read and held my attention from start to finish. The narrative alternates between Becca and Joe's points of view and the unidentified killer. Normally I find this approach quite distracting but with the body count rising, the killer's motive and identity concealed and vague hints of trauma in both detectives' pasts it is so intriguing that I was reading voraciously to see what was coming next. Mr Marrs does not disappoint with twist upon twist and some interesting conundrums. The novel is action packed from start to finish although it should be noted that some of the killings are violent and graphic and may not suit all readers. As a read the novel is extremely well done with a steady stream of teasers and reveals as it progresses so it had my curiosity on full alert throughout.

I must admit that giving both protagonists a trauma filled past stretched my belief but such is Mr Marrs's storytelling skill that I swallowed it fairly quickly in my desire to know what that trauma is. He teases it out over the first half of the novel, long enough for the reader to want to know, but not long enough that the reader gets fed up and doesn't care. He saves the longer drawn out reveal for the killer's motive. I'm unsure about how plausible it is but it is good reading.

Much of the novel revolves around Becca and her experiences in the investigation. Initially she is not a very likeable character, being self centred, apt to jump to quick conclusions and with a chip on her shoulder. She did grow on me as the novel progresses. Fortunately there is the lovable Joe Russell as a counterpoint who initially appears smart, dedicated and fair. He is a nice man but I came to question his judgement at times as the novel progressed. Two very human protagonists to add to the exciting plot.

Her Last Move is a good read which I have no hesitation in recommending.

I wouldn’t usually pick up a police procedural book; It’s not one of my go to genres but as this was written by John Marrs I’d give it a go. It was brilliant. As with all his books it had an OMG moment that hit me like a ton of bricks. It’s brilliantly crafted and kept me awake reading all night. Another sure fire hit

Just this second finished and needed to review immediately.
What a rollercoaster of emotions this book was!
Becca makes a great lead female throughout, so real and honestly flawed.
I'm not sure how to say too much without giving anything away!
This book gripped me and pulled me in right from the first few pages. The story flows amazingly between characters and storylines withoit beconing overly complex. The perfect balance of intrigue, love, hate, revenge and self reflection.
Following the parallel lives of the hunter and the hunted and everything surrounding both, along their paths that inevitably come crashing together.
If you love an edgy, slighty gritty very real feeling read then this is for you!
Brilliantly tied up at the end too.

What a great read this was! Enjoyed the main characters, but, more so Joe than anyone else. Really makes you think about helping, would you or wouldn't you? A serial killer is on the loose. Joe has a photographic memory and is helping the investigation. What is the link between these victims? will the link be found before another murder? As I always say read it for yourself to find out, do not think it will disappoint though

What an amazingly well written thriller. It’s a definite stand out book of the year. I’ve read all of John Marr’s and they get better each time. I love a book that you can’t predict and this book did it as there were so many twists and turns that I didn’t see coming. A well deserved 5 stars.

Loved this book. Plenty twists & turns. First book I have read by this author but will defiantly be reading more. Would highly reccomend this book it kept me guessing & wanting to read more

I love the authors writing style, you know from the first to the last page you are going to be hooked. He encompasses everything I love in a police procedural/crime thriller, the serial killer that no one wants to believe it is a serial killer as there doesn't seem to be any connection to the victims or the method of the killings. The main characters are likeable they try to have a life outside of the enquiry but it sometimes feels impossible to juggle work and their home life.

Captured from page one and read it in more or less one sitting as couldn't put it down! I loved the two main characters both with their own back story helping each other find a serial killer. I really didn't see that ending coming and had to stop for a bit as was shocked! Not your typical ending but won't give it away!!!

Now this is starting to border on rude.
I have read all four of John Marrs' other titles and without exception they have gone to the top of my 'Best books I've read this year list' And now he's done it again.
Not only would I love to be able to write like Mr Marrs, I imagine there are several authors out there who, if they read his work, would like to be able to too.
Can't put my finger on what it is about this one though. Maybe it's the foray into yet another field, his likable, complex characters, a solid, thrilling, page-turning plot or just an immense talent for telling a story.
This one has it all.
I'll be recommending this latest title to colleagues, family and friends, just as I did the last four and I know they will thank me for it.

As a fan of this author I don't know it something was off for me. While it was good it lacked what I loved about his other books. The characters seemed a little hollow for me.

John Marrs never fails to disappoint. I admit I wasn't sure at first where this plot was headed but he tied up all then lose ends at the close. The end of this novel was so action-packed I couldnt put it down and read way past my bed time. This author and his writing style have become a fast favorite for me. I feel like I always get a well developed character and smooth plot whenever John Marrs writes. He never skips a detail and some stories have stories within them. I can't say enough. Just read this book.

Another great book by John Marrs. This one is a lot darker than his others. There are many unpredictable twists and turns. Couldn’t put it down.

I’ve read a few books by this author and so was really looking forward to reading this. Personally I didn’t think it was as good as the previous books of his I’ve read (all 5 star reviews), it’s a good police/thriller but maybe read it before you read any of his other books?

This started quite promising to me but then I found I couldn't really get on with the characters as the story unfolded.

Definitely not a page turner in my opinion and this just didn't grab me at all, although I did hope it would get better as I read on but sadly it didn't.

I don't think I will be reading any more books from this author.

Omg what a book!!!! I have read all of John Marrs books. I read it in 2 sittings as I just couldn't put it down! A true work of art! Twists and turns that I never saw coming! I felt like I knew each character! Will definately be putting this forward as our book club read! Full marks !

I have read all of John Marrs books and am a fan but I have to say...............this is bloody brilliant! It was so good one of the best police/thrillers I have read in a long time.I almost wish this could be the start of a series, but as Mr Marrs writes such good stand alone books I guess I don't mind either way.I loved the main characters they were believable and I liked the fact they were not perfect.The killer was a complete nightmare and also believably written in all his horror.I didn't know there was actually a dedicated police team of people who can memorize faces that is so fascinating .I don't want to give anything more away and spoil it,but be prepared to stay glued to your kindle for the duration.I stayed up way, way too late to read this book.I absolutely loved it,and am so grateful to the Publishers and Netgalley for an ARC.

A revenge serial murderer is on the loose, and Detective Sergeant Becca Vincent and DS Joe Russell are part of the murder investigation team determined to find him and discover his twisted motives before he kills again.

Without fully taking into consideration the time demands and risks of her aspired career, after the murder of her sister, Becca took on the responsibility of raising her niece, Maisie, who has Down's syndrome. Becca's mother, Helen, initially quit her full-time job to move in with Becca to help raise Maisie. Becca feels guilt because the bond is stronger between granddaughter and grandmother than it is between her and her daughter. Later on in the story, her efforts to rebuild that bond leads to dire consequences.

Reminiscent of the American television show, UNFORGETTABLE, the investigative team consults with DS Joe Russell, a super-recogniser; this is the nickname for the Visual Images, Identifications and Detections Office. He possesses a photographic memory that never, ever forgets a face, and he finds this to be both a blessing and a burden. His inbuilt facial recognition is considered to be better than a computer. Half of his work week consists of him examining and memorizing unfamiliar faces and mentally filing their features away in his head, and then if an individual reappears in person or is a suspect in a crime, with luck, he is able to identify them.

Joe is also on a quest to find his long-lost sister, Linzi, who was kidnapped by their dad twenty-six years ago shortly after Joe's mother left her abusive, manipulative husband and moved them out of the family home. Due of reasons revealed at the end of the story, Joe is running out of time to accomplish his goal.

This is a highly recommended read for those who appreciate well-written interwoven plots with great character development.

Today I started and finished this fabulous book. Good job it was a Sunday and I could just about afford the time as this book consumed me from start to finish. Well done John .... it's another masterpiece that shocked me from the start. The way the plot twisted and turned and left me with my mouth wide open at how I didn't see things happening. Just brilliant and I'll highly recommend it to anyone x

This is my 1st John Marr's book. Not my last.a great read with unexpected things happening.it shows you the inner working of the police departments espeçially the facial recognition department. It shows how all services put themselves on the line when help is needed.i loved the characters in this story and was saddened by some events. Joe and Becca will stay with me for a long time. I hope that many people will read and enjoy this book.

Her Last Move - John Marrs. I thought that it was going to be the start of a series of books especially when Becca and Joe paired up. It was my first time reading anything by John Marrs and I found it a riveting read although I was hoping for a different ending but honestly I did like the one that John wrote. I would definitely recommend reading this one and I have downloaded other books from the author. I would like to thank the publishers and netgalley for letting me have the book to review and my opinions are entirely my own and not influenced by anyone else.

And he has done it again, John Marrs delivers yet another cracking, edge of your seat fantastic read. Having read every one of his books since discovering ‘The One’ just over a year ago, I feel that I am now able to consider myself a number one fan in a totally non creepy/stalkerish way. John has a way of creating a deadly character that I can’t help but like, not really sure what that says about me.

There’s a killer at large with a list, no one knows who he is or what he looks like or who his next victim may be but he must be stopped. One step behind him, DC Becca Vincent and DC Joe Russell (a super recogniser) have the job of finding out who he is and trying to stop him before he kills again, but with personal problems of their own something has got to give.
Although Becca wasn’t a favourite character of mine, I was impressed at how her story panned out, without giving too much away, I thought it was a brave conclusion for the character.

Well written characters, surprising storyline and an interesting plot, everything a girl wants in a thriller. Well deserved 5 stars. When is the next??

Wow - another brilliant book by one of my fave authors - John Marrs - you’ve only gone and done it again! 5* all the way

Brilliantly fast paced & utterly gripping. I NEEDED to know what happened next so couldn't put it down.
Another winner from John Marrs

Detective Sergeant Becca Vincent is trying to balance her career and family without much success. When she requests to take the lead on a new case, in hopes of advancing her career, she finds herself tracking a serial killer. The killer appears to be on some sort of vigilante murder spree; each death becoming more violent and gruesome than the next. With no leads and no idea who the next victim will be, Becca is teamed up with a facial recognition expert, Joe Russell, who's unique abilities have put many criminals behind bars. Together they must piece together the crimes and find a killer before he reaches his last victim, but the killer may be closer than they think...

Her Last Move is the exciting new dark thriller/mystery novel by John Marrs. This novel follows DS Becca Vincent and her new partner Joe Russell as they track an organized and ruthless killer who always seems to be a step ahead of them. I really enjoy John Marrs writing style and his distinctive take on criminal acts and unique antagonists. I didn't really care for the main protagonist, who came across as selfish and contradictory and just kind of annoyed me. Some of the plot and character development seemed a bit scattered as well followed by a rush to get everything tidied up by the end. I probably would have preferred John as a main protagonist and I felt his arc was on the backburner to Becca's whining about how difficult her life was. The gore and violence in this novel was also very intense so if you have a weak stomach...you have been warned. Although this was not my favorite novel it had a very engaging and action packed plot sure to please many of his fans.