A great end to the Lucy Newton storyline. My only grumble is that it could have been longer. I would have loved to read more from Lucy's diary/real book, perhaps this could be a tale of its own! Given it was short it was predictable - as there weren't enough characters to become suspicious of but definitely a read for fans of the books.

I missed book 2 in this series but received Last of the Magpies from NetGalley. I remembered being astounded by The Magpies when I read it. After all how many of us suffer with bad neighbours! I'm glad I read this part of the series, though I need to read book 2 and then re-read this one. Then I think I can understand it all completely.

If you haven't read the Magpies, I'd advise you to do it in order to follow "The Last of the Magpies"..... oh WOW poor Jamie and Kirsty are still reeling from what happened on Mount Pleasant not wanting to relive it all over again but with the thought of a podcast blogger dangling that she might be able to help in the search for Lucy, despite the police and the whole country keeping a lookout for her, how could she succeed where they've failed!!! What a belter and a great way to bring such a dramatic spine chilling series to an ending, hats off to you Mark Edwards ,you've a warped imagination ha ha.... although I would have liked to know what Lucy alluded to with her reference to the prisoners who picked on her, I guess you've left that to our imagination!!!

Talented writer of psychological thrillers Mark Edwards has always thought fondly of his first novel ‘The Magpies’, published in 2013, as the novel that launched his career as an author, enabling him to give up his day job and commit his time to building up his catalogue, popularity and fan base full time. So much so that in 2018 he wrote short a story called ‘A Murder of Magpies’ continuing the story of Lucy Newton, the infamous serial killer. This novella, to be published later on this month and entitled ‘Last of the Magpies’, completes the trilogy with a spectacular and thrilling finale.
A year after evil and amoral Lucy Newton miraculously escapes through the woods, leaving Jamie and Kirsty Knight to pick up the pieces of their shattered lives. Jamie is approached by True Life Crime Podcaster Emma who wants to tell the story from his point of view. The police investigation and indeed the hunt for Lucy Newton has frustratingly virtually come to a standstill. Jamie, now split from his wife, has been unable to return to Freemantle whilst Lucy is still running free. Instinctively he feels that he doesn’t want to help Emma, but with Lucy’s book release recounting her warped version of the events freely available, he eventually agrees to be involved with the Podcast so that at least Lucy’s version is challenged by the truthful account of what happened at Mount Pleasant.
Paul, left in a coma after Lucy’s duplicitous actions, is recovering but has chosen to leave the country, travelling and getting as far away from the place as he can. Emma hopes to track him down for her Podcast, keen to talk to any of the witnesses who knew Lucy well. She visits Kirsty who wants nothing to do with it. She is living with her daughter and building a new life after her marriage split with Jamie. They don’t see each other, both getting on with their lives, but not quite truthful about how they feel after their divorce. Emma asks Jamie to try to persuade Kirsty to come on board, feeling that it is in her interest to cooperate. Emma is driven to find out where Lucy is hiding and ensure that justice is done at last.
What happens next is at the heart of this short novella, filled with twists and turns, thrills and spills and blind alleyways. All is not as it seems to be at first, and the novella is action packed and absorbing. Mark Edwards is a fantastic storyteller and his characters are relatable and true to life. This is the ending that Mark’s fans have all been waiting for and I’m sure they will enjoy it. I received a complimentary copy of this novel from Amazon Publishing through my membership of NetGalley. These are my own honest opinions without any outside influences.

The last of the magpies by Mark Edwards (The Magpies 3)
Thanks @netgalley @markedwardsauthor and @amazonpublishing for my ARC
Publication date 30th April 2019
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So yeah I received this book today and stopped everything I was doing to read it. I had a wee glance over ‘A Murder of Magpies’ too as I had read it last year. My word. I didn’t think Mark Edwards could get better but he does. This is the third and last instalment of The Magpies series and it could not have went better. Don’t want to give too much away for any Magpie fans out there. It’s amazing and gripping and suspenseful and the BEST ending to an absolutely fantastic series. I love Jamie and Kirsty!! I’m sad it’s over but hey I hear he’s working on his new book 😊highly recommend this series. Begin with The Magpies, then A Murder of Magpies and then this. Amazing xxx

O have never read a book written by Mark Edwards that was anything short of great and this one is no exception. This is the follow up to his first book, The Magpies. You can read this one as a standalone but it is definitely more interesting if you know the background. I would give this book 10 stars of I could it truly is that good!

Last of the Magpies by Mark Edwards is the third and finale instalment of his Magpie books. It follows the story of Jamie, Kirsty and Lucy to its conclusion.
This book like the second instalment is a Novella and a very quick read. I would suggest that you would need to read the other books in the series first as I don't think this book would work as a stand alone.
Thank you to NetGalley and Amazon Publishing for my e-copy in exchange for an honest review.

I have loved every book in this series and was really bereft at the end of this one knowing there will be no more. It’s a fitting end to a great story and great characters and I have enjoyed the journey

Twelve months ago, Jamie Knight walked straight into Lucy Newtons trap. Both Jamie and his ex-wife Kirsty barely survived. Jamie has now teamed up with a podcaster to track down his nemesis.

You will have to read the first two books in this series before you an read this one as it can't be read as a standalone. It's just a novella, so,it will take the average reader about an hour to get through it. In this third instalment, Jamie and Kirsty are still trying to get over their ordeal that happened in Mount Pleasant. With the police getting nowhere in their search for Lucy, could a podcaster help where the police have failed? I'm actually quiet sad that this is the end of this series.

I would like to thank NetGalley, Amazon Publishing UK, Thomas & Mercer and the author Mark Edwards for my ARC in exchange for an honest review.

In the afterword, Mark Edwards writes about how personal The Magpies was to him. It was the novel that allowed him to live of his writing, so publishing this third and last installment was bittersweet for him. It is also sad for the readers who have followed Jamie and Kirsty's adventures, since we've seen the characters grow (Kirsty's transformation from scared victim to badass heroine was my favorite, even if Jamie is still kind of a wuss). This was not the ending I was expecting, but it is a good way to finish the series. There are several twists that left me reeling, and I cringed and cheered along with the characters. I'll miss them, but I'm happy with the way Mr. Edwards left the story.
I chose to read this book and all opinions in this review are my own and completely unbiased. Thank you, NetGalley/Thomas & Mercer!

Last of the Magpies.... Nooooooo!! Mark Edwards, thank you for writing 2 more short stories to round out the incredible story of The Magpies but I am sad that it is over now. Magpies was the first of your books that I read and loved and this final installment was wonderful. My only complaint being that it was too short!! Yes I know it is a short story but I was still wanting more!

Lucy Newton is still free and Jamie and Kirsty still live in fear. Jamie has stayed in the UK, unable to return to Australia while Lucy still hasn't been caught. Kirsty is trying really hard to move on with her life and wants nothing more to do with anything - including the podcast that Jamie has found himself involved in. I loved reading the extracts from Lucy's secret memoirs - that could have been a book on its own! A satisfying conclusion to a fantastic series - bravo Mark!

Thanks to Amazon Publishing, Thomas and Mercer and Netgalley for my advanced copy of this book to read. All opinions are my own and are in no way biased.

Have really loved all of the magpie trilogy was totally sucked in from the first, my only complaint books 2 & 3 were way too short, yes I know they were short stories but I wanted more! Loved them, read them you won't be disappointed.

This is the third and final book in the ‘Magpie’ series . It’s a Novella and so is a short read . You will need to read the first two books to have an understanding of what is going on . For me this was an excellent finish to this series and I read it in one sitting .

I have read the first of the Magpies books but didn’t realise there was a second and this one is the third. I would definitely recommend reading them in order because I was a little confused as times which I suppose means this wouldn’t really work as a stand-alone. A neighbour terrorised Jamie And Kirsty And this Book is about them hunting her down to get revenge. It’s a short story so it’s a really easy read but does feel a bit rushed in places. It’s enjoyable enough and there’s some suspense but it almost feels like there’s not enough time to get into it before it’s finished.

I loved the first two books in The Magpies series and was so glad when I heard there was another to finish off the series. Lucy is still at large and Jamie can't rest or move on until he knows where she is and gets justice, He would love to have Kirsty by his side to face this but is it too late!!
Loved the ending a very fitting ending to this trilogy

I am going to assume you have read the first two books. If not, please don't read on as this book follows on from them and this review might spoil things. Also, it's not really a book that can be read stand-alone so... off you pop!
If you're still with me, you know what you are getting into with Lucy Newton. She's on the run after escaping the authorities but Jamie just can't let her go and get on with his life. As long as she is out there he can't relax. Even if she's not tormenting him, someone else is probably in danger. After all, leopards don't change their spots. In this, the last instalment of the story, Jamie teams up with a true crime investigative podcaster to try and find her and end thing once and for all. But he needs Kirsty's help... will she be there for him? And will they finally triumph over the evil that is Lucy Newton?
This book brings the story to the right end. And that's all I'm going to say. You've read the first two books, you know what you're in for. I will however mention that throughout this relatively short book, there are chapters from Lucy's own "unedited" memoir. The contents of which are rather shocking and illuminating and go a long way to explaining some stuff.
Once you've got to the end of the book and had a bit of a lie down, please do read the afterward where the author explains a few things about the original Magpies book. It's worth a read in itself!
All in all, a sad day as this journey is finally over but a happy one too as it's a cracking book and closes things out for all involved.
My thanks go to the Publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book.

Twelve months ago Jamie and Lucy walked straight into Lucy Newton’s trap, they 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.

This is the the third and final part of The Magpies. It is a short novella so is very quick and easy to read. You will need to read the first two parts before this as it won’t work as a standalone read.

I enjoyed reading the final instalment of The Magpies. Thank you to Amazon Publishing and Netgalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

This is the third and final part to the Magpies.
You will need to read the two previous books as it won’t make sense as a standalone.
I enjoyed this book more than the last one, it really tidied up what happened to Lucy, Jamie and Kirsty and ended the series well.
If you haven’t read The Magpies go and read it so you can read this book too. Loved it.
Defiantly recommend the series

Mark Edwards is one of my favourite British authors, so I was delighted to get a copy of this book which is a conclusion to The Magpies.
This is a fast paced, short book that follows up on his first bestseller. It was an enjoyable and quick read that is a must for anyone who has read the original book.

Jamie and Kirsty were in a relationship when Lucym a psychopath almost destroyed them both. Lucy had done her research and knew that Kirsty was an arachnophobe, something she used to torture her. Lucy has escaped from police custody twice and is now in hiding. Now apart, Jamie can’t settle until Lucy has been caught. The police operation has been scaled down however a journalist who has a reputation for finding people would like to do a series of podcasts on the case. when Emma goes to chase up a lead she gets more than she bargained for. Oooh!! As ever Mark quickly and carefully draws the reader in and gives a sense of tension and urgency between the pages. This is a novella dn the last in the magpie series (it will stand alone but why miss out on the others?). Brilliantly written as ever from the master of words and psychological thrillers. I very much look forward to the next Mark Edwards book.
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This is the final instalment of a trilogy by the hugely popular Mark Edwards which began with The Magpies and continued with A Murder of Magpies. (I wasn’t actually aware of the latter till now, so thought I’d better read it before reading this one. It’s pretty short - a novella, really, as is this - so didn’t take long.)

There’s no doubt that Mark Edwards’ books are a light, easy read and a page turner (or Kindle swiper?), and seem to be adored by large numbers of people. I enjoyed The Magpies well enough when I read it, though didn’t really find it stood up well to re-reading a few years later. In that book, young couple Jamie and Kirsty are terrorised by their neighbour, Lucy, who turns out to be... well, spoilers, I guess. A Murder of Magpies continues the story and was OK, though predictable and very slight (and with a completely gratuitous sex scene which seemed to serve no purpose whatsoever), and Last of the Magpies rounds things off, with Jamie and Kirsty going up against the evil Lucy one more time. Again, the story feels very slight, and the “podcast” angle feels like it’s just been thrown in to sound current, with no real bearing on the story.

We do get a bit of Lucy’s back story here, via an unpublished manuscript, but it really tells us nothing, other than that she was basically born evil. Nothing happened to make her that way; she’s just a bad ‘un and really a bit of a cartoon villain.

It’s an unpopular viewpoint, probably, but I just don’t feel there’s enough in this story to spin it out to a trilogy (borne out perhaps by the fact that the second and third instalments are both novellas rather than full length novels). Nasty Lucy just
isn’t that interesting and neither are Jamie and Kirsty. I couldn’t bring myself to care about their relationship. Other characters felt under used.

In summary, The Magpies was a good enough read but I feel Mark Edwards should probably have left it there. Nevertheless, I read all three and will no doubt continue to read whatever he produces next - his books are just such an easy read that there’s something hard to resist about them.

"Last of the magpies" is the third and last instalment in The Magpies series, bringing a satisfying conclusion to the story. Some things felt a little bit rushed, but that's understandable being this a novella. All in all, I've enjoyed this series pretty much.

Thanks to Netgalley, Amazon Publishing UK and Thomas & Mercer for my ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Wow what a book.
This book really brought all of the Magpies series together. It gave the reasons, the past of Lucy what drove her to do the things she did. Shocked about Paul but understood why he just disappeared.
I started this book at 7pm was working behind a bar at the time and finished by 10pm kept me gripped to the end.
Loved the way Kirsty and Jamie handled Lucy at the end and how they finally got back together

I only have one complaint with this novella, it's the last one in the series! The Magppies was my first foray into Mark Edwards' writing and each book he writes gets better. I enjoyed this final segment and look forward to more of his writing.

Mark Edwards' short stories pack just as much of a punch as his full length books and I adore that about them.

Last of the Magpies is the third edition of the Lucy Newton story and it's addictive, fast paced and I stayed up way past my bedtime because I just couldn't stop reading it.

Lucy is one of the best written villains I have ever come across and while I'm sad that this is the last book we will get about her, Last of the Magpies is the perfect conclusion to the story.

It's really hard not to like anything he writes and this was no exception. It amazes me how his books can leave me wanting more.
This doesn't work as a standalone.

First you need to know that it would be better to read The Magpies to fully enjoy this latest by Edwards. This is the conclusion of that book. It was nice to find out what happened to the characters long term. Maybe Mr. Edwards will think about dropping in on them from time to time.

Excellent! I love all of Mark Edward's books but I have a real soft spot for The Magpies. I think because we could all fall foul of bad neighbours, it is scarily realistic. The things that happen to Jamie and Kirsty grow worse and worse with this awful sense of dread throughout the story. This is the third book in the series and it wraps the story up nicely. We also get to find out more about Lucy's past and if possible she is even worse than I remembered in the first book. I would urge anyone to go back and read all three books in the series if they haven't already done so.

Thank you to NetGalley, Thomas & Mercer and Mark Edwards for the chance to read this novel in exchange for an honest review.

Mark Edwards has fast become one of my favourite writers with his chilling psychological thrillers now being a must read for me. So, I was filled with an eager, yet nervous, anticipation before reading this conclusion to his sinister Magpies trilogy.

The gang are all back one last time. Lucy Newton is still missing after her dramatic escape following the terrifying events in Shropshire a year ago. Her victims, Jamie Knight and his ex-wife Kirsty, are still tormented by their experiences and struggling to move on knowing she could strike again at any time. Frustrated that the police appear to be idly sitting by waiting for Lucy to make a mistake, Jamie decides he has to take action. So when his friend suggests talking to true crime podcaster Emma Fox, he agrees in the hope that she’ll be able to do what the police haven’t and Lucy will soon be safely behind bars. Kirsty is taking a different approach. Having seen multiple therapists and tried various ways to try and exorcise herself of the demon of Lucy Newton, she is still haunted by her and decides to sever the small amount of contact she still has with Jamie in the hope that it will help. But the pair are thrown back together into a final showdown with Lucy that they will all be lucky to survive…

Wow! This was a spectacular end to a series I’ve enjoyed. Written from multiple points of view this book spends a lot of time focusing on how Lucy’s nefarious games have affected Jamie and Kirsty, and their struggle to live their lives in the knowledge their tormentor is still out there, biding her time. Lucy’s point of view is for the most part given in the form of the unedited version of her memoir, which is far more damning than what was published. Reading the unfiltered inner-workings of this psychopath’s mind was truly chilling. In Lucy this author has created a villain who if she were real would be up there with the best known psychopathic killers of our age. Those chapters terrified me.

Now let’s discuss the twists (no spoilers I promise). I thought I’d got it sussed but boy was I wrong. The final quarter of the book had me unable to tear myself away as the tension reached its pique and all bets were off on the fates of our main characters. Most of all I loved that as we spent most of the story only knowing about Jamie and Kirsty in the present so that when Lucy’s whereabouts were revealed I had the same jaw-dropping sense of shock that the characters did.

Last of the Magpies ended this trilogy on the high note it deserved. You need to read the previous two books before reading this one for sure as even though it does a great job of catching you up, you’ll be lost without being able to have your memory simply jogged about past events. A quick but brilliant read I would recommend this, and the series, to anyone who loves a well written psychological thriller.

This is the 3rd and final book in the trilogy 'Magpies'. I loved the first book and not so much the second but this one was a fitting climax to a very good series.
Jamie Knight and his ex-wife just about survived when they walked into Lucy Newton's trap. Twelve months on with the police making very little progress on Lucy's, Jamie decides to join forces with a true crime pod-caster to track down his arch enemy. It may be harder to get Kirsty to forgive him for his past errors and join the team to hunt down Lucy.
You will really need to read the previous two books in this series to get a full understanding and satisfaction. This 100 pages climax is a good read and a very decent climax.
I would like to thank Net Galley and Thomas & Mercer for supplying a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

I absolutely loved the Magpies series and was eager to read the finale. I finished it in one sitting.
This is a short but gripping single that wraps up the events from the previous two books and bring us to a satisfying ending.

This is not a stand alone and the books should be read in order to appreciate this unique story; The Magpies / A Murder of Magpies / Last of the Magpies.

Thanks Netgalley, Amazon Publishing, and Mark Edwards for an ARC in exchange for an honest opinion.

The last of the Magpie trilogy, and it easily lived up to the previous 2 stories. When I finished all I could say was OMG OMG OMG!!

It was fantastic to see what was going on in the lives of Jamie and Kirstie. Shocking to see Lucy hasn’t changed in the slightest, and is still the scheming, conniving evil woman she always was. With a few new faces, and an old face returning, this is one you won’t want to miss.

Thank you Mark Edwards.

The last one.. I'll miss the characters, but a very satisfying ending. The Magpies has always been a great read am glad the author continued with the story.

The end of this fabulous trilogy!!

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 can Jamie persuade Kirsty to help? Can Kirsty forgive him for his past mistakes? And who, if anyone, will survive the final showdown?

Usually I would write my own version of the blurb but on this one I'm not going to so the author's blurb is above, you will just have to read it for yourself, but make sure you read the others in this fabulous series first as you won't understand the story otherwise. This final instalment is a novella and I read it in a couple of hours, the author grabbed me by the scruff of the neck and dragged me straight back into the lives of Jamie, Kirsty and Lucy to find out how this dramatic series would come to an end and Mark Edwards certainly does dramatic well. This was a very fitting ending to the Magpies story which included extracts from Lucy's memoirs, and I have to admit to feeling a little sad that it's all over, whether it ends on a happy or sad note is for you to see, highly recommend this great trilogy.

I'd like to thank Amazon Publishing, Thomas & Mercer and Netgalley for the auto approval. I will post my review on Goodreads now and on Amazon on publication day.

This novella brings a conclusion to the story of Jamie and Kristy (along with some other characters) from The Magpies. I am so glad the author continued the story. It was fast paced and exciting all the way through. Anyone who read and enjoyed Magpies should read A Murder of Magpies and this one. You won't be disappointed!
The author's note at the end is interesting too. Mark Edwards is one of those approachable authors who enjoys interacting with his readers.

Sad to see this series come to an end. But great to know what happened and ended with a bang. Felt a little rushed but still an enjoyable read. Another great book from this author. Will he waiting patiently for his next.

I was extremely excited to get approved for an ARC of this via NetGalley! This has been an anticipated read for me as I love the Magpies series. Loved it!

WoW..................Noooooooooo.........Last of the Magpies by Mark Edwards was Just a OMG read and sadly his last of The Magpie instalments. There are 3 books in this series and everyone has been a Brilliant read.
I have so enjoyed these books. My only complaint is - it was too short but a brilliant read. This book follows the story of Jamie, Kirsty and Lucy to its conclusion.


Thanks to Amazon Publishing, Thomas and Mercer and Netgalley for my advanced copy of this book to read.

When I received my copy of this book it immediately went to the top of my TBR pile. I have to say that The Magpies is one of my favourite books, and I loved A Murder of Magpies too, so reading this was top priority!

I will say first of all that this does not read well as a standalone. You really do need to read the first two books in the series - in fact if you haven't read them then why not?? This is the final showdown between Kirsty, Jamie and Lucy and is a novella, so a quick read, but there is a lot packed into it. This time we get an insight into Lucy's past through an unseen manuscript of her memoir. As always with Mr Edwards books, it is brilliantly written with a couple of great twists, and is a fitting end to the Magpies story. My only complaint is that it was too short!

It was also nice to read Mark Edwards thoughts on the trilogy, and it's great to hear that The Magpies is as special to him as it is to his fans. All good things must come to an end and I'm quite sad, but looking forward to seeing what Mr Edwards produces next.


Thanks to Netgalley, Thomas & Mercer and Mark Edwards for allowing me to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

First and foremost, a large thank you to NetGalley, Mark Edwards, and Amazon Publishing UK for providing me with a copy of this publication, which allows me to provide you with an unbiased review.

The series that first pulled me into the web of Mark Edwards’ writing is finally coming to an end. Perhaps one of his most eerie psychological thriller series, The Magpies, pushed an unsuspecting couple—Jamie and Kirsty Knight—to the brink. After a harrowing few pieces, this novella seeks to tie it all together. After their horrible experience at the hands of their neighbour, Lucy Newton,, Jamie and Kirsty are no longer on speaking terms, having gone their separate ways. Jamie is still trying to bring closure to things, made all the more difficult when Lucy escaped from prison in a past story. Now on the lam, Jamie seeks to find her, trolling through the various fan sites that have arisen, parsing through the comments of the ‘Newtonites’ to find the woman who has wreaked such havoc. Jamie turns to a podcaster with much experience bringing justice in a world where knee-jerk solutions appear to be the norm. As Jamie and Emma Fox begin their trek to find Lucy, the official story remains untold, at least from the victims’ perspective. Lucy published her tell-all, citing innocence, which the public devoured in short order, but Jamie has yet to really seek to tell his version of events. When he approaches Kirsty with the idea, she is anything but happy, even though she would love nothing more than to put the Lucy narrative to rest. When Emma follows a lead and falls off the grid, Jamie cannot help but wonder if she has finally found Lucy. Now it’s time to decide, follow the digital breadcrumbs and potentially face Lucy, or ignore it and hope Lucy truly does disappear forever? The choice is surely not easy! Edwards does well with this finale, though using the novella format, he may have inadvertently rushed things and left series fans a little deflated. Still, I’d recommend this one for fans of the Magpies collection, if only to get a sense of closure.

Mark Edwards does well with his writing, usually able to pull the reader into the middle of things from the get-go. His Magpies series seems to have garnered the most fame for him, as I have seen scores of people speaking about it and anticipating new work on the subject of Lucy Newton. He’s gone so far as to reference her in his other work, for the attentive reader. With this piece, Edwards must not only tie-off loose ends, but also work to deliver new information to keep the reader hooked. Working with the Jamie Knight and Kirsty characters, their past pain and anguish is less of a discussion point here, but rather the attempt to get closure. The reader has little time to really see what they have been doing to bide their time since the last instalment, as it would seem trying to bring normalcy is the sole item on the agenda. Lucy Newton’s character finally gives us some of the context series fans have been searching for. Edwards injects unpublished chapters of her memoir into the novella, offering backstory about her childhood and courting by Chris Newton. While brief and sometimes only tangential, the curious reader can learn something here and is able to find a nugget or two on which to feast. The story flowed well and seemed rapid, taking the reader on quite the ride in a short time. That being said, I almost would have liked more meat, more spine-chilling action as things progressed to a final reveal, where all is decided once and for all. I cannot say more, for it would spoil things, but perhaps the haste to get this to readers left Mark Edwards churning out something swiftly between projects, rather than a stunning and mind-blowing psychological thriller we all expected. Still, it was enjoyable, with its short chapters and teasing about the backstory of Lucy Newton.

Kudos, Mr Edwards, for a great finale. Maybe I am alone in my criticisms, but it does not detract from the pleasure I have for this novella and series in general.

I absolutely love Mark Edwards and the first magpie book was one of my favourite books of all time - sadly this didn't deliver for me, not believable and just rather poor

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Thank you to @netgalley Mark Edwards and the publisher for this arc of Last of the magpies.
I was thrilled to be approved to get an advanced copy of this book, having read the first two books in this series I was counting the days until this was released.
This book did not disappoint! I read it in one day as really wanted to see how this story ended. My mind was a little rusty on the story, but the book brought it all back, so cleverly written.
You need to read magpies and murder of magpies before this, they are great books.

I just love Mark Edwards books so was looking forward to reading this last instalment of the magpies series. I wasn’t disappointed although I wish the book was longer as I read it in a few hours. Although it can be read as a stand-alone I would recommend you read the first two books in the series first so you can get the background of the characters and the references to previous things happening will make more sense. It was a great fast paced storyline with a couple of twists that turn it into a great book. I highly recommend all of Mark’s books.

Years after his book, Magpies, was published, Edwards answers questions left hanging at the end of the first book. Jamie Knight and his ex Kirsty survived their close encounter with Lucy Newton, but the police are no closer to tracking her down. Undeterred, Jamie joins forces with a true crime podcaster to find Lucy

Thank you to Net Galley, the publishers and Mark Edwards for an ARC copy.

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 can Jamie persuade Kirsty to help? 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.

A quick short story, a 100 pages but a nice conclusion to the "Magpie story" with even in this short story still a few twists and shocks.

I guess the only compliant I have is maybe the story was too short.

I did enjoy reading Mark Edwards own story of his enormous success with self publishing "The Magpies", it's success, then finding a publisher. How one book gave him the financial freedom to become a full time writer which was good news for us readers!

I read The Magpies a few years ago and loved it. Mark Edwards is now my go to author. I read whatever he brings out when it is released.....or so I thought. I realised my mistake after I had started this book. I forgot that I had not read the second novella in this series. Saying that I found it very easy to pick up the thread of what had happened in the previous novella. I really enjoyed the story and thought that it was the right decision to have this as a novella rather than a full novel. I was a little disappointed with the ending as I had thought he had made a brave decision with the ending and then at the last minute it changed. As always I will be buying whichever novel comes out next.

Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me to read the latest book in Mark Edwards’ Magpies series. I remember being blown away by The Magpies when I first read it several years ago. It rekindled my love for reading so I have a lot to thank Mr Edwards for. Last of the Magpies brings the story of Jamie, Kirsty and The Dark Angel Lucy to a close. It is a fairly short story but it doesn’t disappoint. We meet some new characters, as well as some old. I’m sure everyone who has read the previous two books has their own ideas of how they’d like the story to end. Although it’s not the ending that I wanted, it’s actually the perfect ending to a fantastic trilogy.

Wow wow wow I absolutely loved the magpies and enjoyed a murder of magpies so when I saw that the 3rd instalment was available I jumped at the chance to read it.
And it did not disappoint, filled with the same terrifying, page turning tension that the other books were, this final instalment just got better and better. Sad that it is the end, but what an incredibly thrilling end to a brilliant trilogy.

Twelve months have passed since the frightening trauma that Jamie and Kirsty dealt with at the hands of Lucy Newton, and although she is on the run, Jamie just cannot let her go.

This novella really concludes the story and brings everything to a close.
I can’t praise Mark Edwards enough, 5 stars simply brilliant.

A quick read, this provided a great conclusion to the Magpies series. If you haven’t read them all yet, you probably should. Mark Edwards’ writing is - as always - fantastic and gripping.

Really enjoyed this last instalment of the magpie series. The magpies was the very first Mark Edwards book that I read and it made me want to discover more of his work. Really liked the way that this book tied up all the loose ends