The Last Star Standing

A Psychological Thriller

by C.G. Twiles

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Pub Date Apr 23 2021 | Archive Date Apr 21 2021

General Fiction (Adult) | Mystery & Thrillers

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It takes talent to get away with murder.

Piper Dunner should be America’s Sweetheart.

After winning the iconic talent show American Star, she’s living her dream with a platinum album and millions of fans. But a series of disasters sends her back to obscurity.

A decade later, she’s recovered with a new husband, house, and baby on the way. Asked to audition to be a judge on the talent show’s reboot, she even has a second chance at success.

Then the first letter arrives.

We have been watching you… We engineered your downfall.

A mysterious stranger tells Piper the loss of her dream life wasn’t random—a powerful cult member had put a curse on her.

Impossible. Curses aren’t real. But as more misfortunes happen, threatening those she loves, her baby, and her second chance, all signs point to a curse… or someone trying to drive her mad.

Now the letters warn that the only way for Piper to win this time is… murder.

The author of The Neighbors in Apartment 3D is back with her signature brand of fast-paced, twisty, crackling suspense. Perfect for fans of Shari LaPena, Gillian Flynn, and Paula Hawkins.

“With clever twists and an unforgettable heroine, this unique mix of suspense and pop culture deserves a standing ovation.” —Liz Alterman, author of He’ll Be Waiting

It takes talent to get away with murder.

Piper Dunner should be America’s Sweetheart.

After winning the iconic talent show American Star, she’s living her dream with a platinum album and millions...

Advance Praise

“With clever twists and an unforgettable heroine, this unique mix of suspense and pop culture deserves a standing ovation.” —Liz Alterman, author of He’ll Be Waiting

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Shelley M, Reviewer

The Last Star Standing by C.G. Twiles

Oh, this one had me from the first page and I could not put it down!

The book opens with Piper on her way to kill someone, and clearly it’s against her will. You can feel her desperation and anxiety.

Piper Dunner won season 7 of American Star (an American Idol like show), but never gained the fame and fortune she had been dreaming of due to a paralyzed vocal cord. She had experienced much loss in her life – she lost her host (and pet) in a fire, her mother passed away from cancer, her singing career stalled. But, Piper is happy now. Married to Firio, about the give birth to their first child and recording audio books brings her steady income.

Now, at the 10 year anniversary of the American Star season that Piper won, they are resurrecting the show and looking for a 3rd judge. The choices are Piper, Hayden (the runner up, but who has had far more success than Piper) and Jojo (who ended up in 6th place, but was an overall loveable person).

Then Piper starts getting threatening letters in the mail warning her of danger to her, her husband and her yet-to-be-born baby. I thought I knew who was behind the letters then *bam* the twist. And I was wrong. Oh, so good.

4.5/5 This book will be published on April 23rd

HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Thank you #netgalley for the complimentary copy of #thelaststarstanding in exchange for an honest review.

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Reviewer 790591

“In three minutes, I’ll be a murderer. A famous one. Because the man I’m about to kill is very famous. Me, much less so.”

Wow, this psychological thriller was so fun! I was immediately drawn in from the first couple lines. I loved the unique premise of a supposed wronged talent show winner trying to figure out who was behind the mysterious letters and possibly threatening her new opportunity.

Told from Piper’s POV, we get a glimpse at her rise to fame while competing on American Star (think American Idol and America’s Got Talent) and what led her to orchestrate a murder.

The pacing, for me, was great overall; with a few parts that felt a little long.. then it continued to pick up, on a race to the jaw-dropping reveal! The conclusion left me feeling very satisfied. Add The Last Star Standing to your thriller tbr list - available on April 23!

4.5 stars, rounded up

Memorable Quote:
“For the record, Piper hadn’t mouthed ‘Nooooo’ but ‘Oooohhhh myyy” and the camera had “conveniently” cut away from the “myyy.” On such misinterpretations are kingdoms toppled and, in this case, thousands of fan fictions born.)"

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Natasa T, Reviewer

I love this story. The whole time of the book was stunning.

I dream and cry with Pip. I hated and loved.

After winning the iconic American Star talent show, she lives a nightmare when a lot of bad things happen. Then, after ten years, he finds someone to start a family ... but nothing is as it seems. It’s complicated and mysterious again. He sets out on a journey to discover what really happened. Are the curses that happened to her real?

We watched you ... We conceived your downfall.

I got this copy on netgalley.com in exchange for a fair review. The implementation date is April 23, 2021

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Sandy R, Reviewer

PIper had it all! Winning a televised talent show! Now, as she starts to build her new life with family, her past is coming back to haunt her! This book has so many twists and turns. Three times I thought I knew "who done it". Three times I was wrong! Very well written, definitely hooks you and doesn't let go! This author is one to follow!