Last Seen
J. T. Ellison
(Author)
This title will be released on:
Aug 1, 2025
Description
From New York Times bestselling author J.T. Ellison comes a twisted psychological thriller about the bonds of family and the disconnect between memory and the truth.
Come here. Come closer.
Halley James knows her marriage is over. But she's not prepared for the rest of her life to fall apart too.
No one can hear you. No one can help you.
She just lost her job at the forensics lab. Her dad needs emergency surgery. But the biggest blow comes back home in Marchburg, Virginia, where she discovers her mother didn't actually die in a car crash. Her mom was murdered--and her father lied about it all these years.
I have nothing to hide from you. Are you hiding something from me?
Since she was six years old, it's been Halley and her dad. Now, she doesn't know what to believe. Desperate for the truth, Halley chases down a lead in Brockville, Tennessee. But all there is not as it seems. Brockville's utopian charm hides a chilling darkness. And Halley's search for answers threatens to expose an unspeakable reality.
Product Details
| Publisher | Thomas & Mercer |
| Publish Date | August 01, 2025 |
| Pages | 447 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Paperback / softback |
| EAN/UPC | 9781662520389 |
| Dimensions | 8.5 X 5.5 X 1.1 inches | 1.0 pounds |
About the Author
J.T. Ellison is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than thirty psychological thrillers and domestic noir novels, as well as the Emmy Award-winning cohost of A Word on Words on Nashville PBS. She also writes contemporary fantasy as Joss Walker, whose titles include the award-winning Jayne Thorne, CIA Librarian series. With millions of books sold across thirty countries, her work has earned critical acclaim, prestigious awards, and multiple TV options.
J.T. lives with her husband and twin kittens--one of whom is a ghost--in Nashville, where she's busy crafting her next suspenseful tale.
Reviews
"My favorite kind of thriller--dark family secrets, high-stakes mystery, and a shocked daughter who will stop at nothing to determine the truth. Wherever J.T. Ellison goes, I want to follow." --Lisa Gardner, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Still See You Everywhere
"In Last Seen, J.T. Ellison weaves a gripping tale of family secrets, broken trust, and the slippery nature of memory. When Halley James learns her mother was murdered--not killed in an accident--her search for the truth leads to a deceptively perfect town hiding dark secrets. With twists that keep you guessing, this masterfully crafted thriller showcases Ellison at the top of her game." --Liv Constantine, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Mrs. Parrish
"Darkly original and bursting with hold-your-breath suspense, Last Seen by J.T. Ellison is a haunting deep dive into a harrowing crime, buried memories, and one woman's obsession to discover the truth no matter the consequences. At the top of her game, Ellison's expert storytelling is on full display--Last Seen is a must-read for thriller fans." --Heather Gudenkauf, New York Times bestselling author of The Overnight Guest and The Perfect Hosts
"If someone lies about the things that matter most to you, it's your right, isn't it, to go after the truth? So, bravo to fearless forensic scientist Halley James for daring to peel away the layers of deceit in this dark, twisty, and gripping thriller that grabs you, pulls you in, and keeps you guessing until you reach the final page with your heart pounding in your chest." --Kate White, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Time She Saw Him
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