Hell hath no fury like a husband scorned. When Debra's affair sets off a shocking chain of events, everyone becomes a suspect.
In this compelling psychological thriller, pub owner Debra is both feeling her age, and is bereft at her newly-acquired empty nest status. When a web of lies and secrets threaten to rip apart her tired and stale marriage, an explosive New Year's gathering could literally mean life or death. As she seeks solace in the arms of her young and exciting bar manager, her husband Bryn realises how much he has to lose and will stop at nothing to prevent Debra from leaving. With tensions rising and the clock ticking into the new year, any one of them could be the victim of what happens next - or the one responsible for it. Told from alternating perspectives, Last Orders is pulsating with mistrust, obsession and vengeance that will keep you guessing until the breath-taking finale. Perfect for fans of BA Paris, Shari Lapena, Lisa Jewell, Daniel Hurst and Frieda McFadden.
What readers are saying:
"This book was brilliant from beginning to end... I thought I had cracked it from the beginning, but I should have known there would be a twist!"
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"It is an excellent read, a totally believable situation (as all Maria's books are) and told in such a way that you can "see" the characters clearly, warts and all."
"I started reading this after my tea, big mistake! I couldn't go to bed until I had discovered everything! Characters that are well developed and a plot that feels so real it transported me there. I almost inhaled this book - the story was that good. And the twists! Well, you will find out when you read it yourself!"