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The Last Flight by Julie Clark
Thriller

The Last Flight

by Julie Clark

Quick take

Ever wanted a fresh start? This thriller makes it happen. But the journey there is darker than you could imagine.

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    Fast read

  • Illustrated icon, Icon_Psychological

    Psychological

  • Illustrated icon, Icon_FemaleFriendship

    Female friendships

  • Illustrated icon, Icon_MarriageIssues

    Marriage issues

Synopsis

Claire Cook has a perfect life. Married to the scion of a political dynasty, with a Manhattan townhouse and a staff of ten, her surroundings are elegant, her days flawlessly choreographed, and her future auspicious. But behind closed doors, nothing is quite as it seems. That perfect husband has a temper that burns as bright as his promising political career, and he's not above using his staff to track Claire's every move, making sure she's living up to his impossible standards. But what he doesn't know is that Claire has worked for months on a plan to vanish.

A chance meeting in an airport bar brings her together with a woman whose circumstances seem equally dire. Together they make a last-minute decision to switch tickets—Claire taking Eva's flight to Oakland, and Eva traveling to Puerto Rico as Claire. They believe the swap will give each of them the head start they need to begin again somewhere far away. But when the flight to Puerto Rico goes down, Claire realizes it's no longer a head start but a new life. Cut off, out of options, with the news of her death about to explode in the media, Claire will assume Eva's identity, and along with it, the secrets Eva fought so hard to keep hidden.

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Why I love it

It’s that time of year when I would normally be collecting books to keep my mind busy on a beach as my body soaks up the sun and takes a much needed rest. Like most, I probably won’t be taking a vacation this year, at least in the physical sense, which makes these mental vacations through reading all the more important. In my opinion, there is nothing like a good thriller to give your mind that perfect escape.

New Yorker Claire Cook appears to have the perfect life: wealth, prestige, and a handsome husband forging a path into public office. What no one knows, however, is that Claire’s husband is controlling and physically abusive. Isolated and desperate, Claire crafts a plan to disappear and leave her life—and everyone in it—behind. When her meticulous preparations are scuppered at the last moment, a chance encounter at the airport bar with another young woman suddenly seems like a fated intervention. They switch plane tickets and Claire boards a flight to San Francisco, where she later learns that the plane she was supposed to be on has gone down…

How many of us have wondered during some stressful time, what would happen if I just walked out of my life? I know I’ve had these thoughts in moments of despair. Julie Clark has deftly woven the lives of two women pushed to the brink into an exciting thriller that examines what happens if you try to leave your past behind… and asks if anyone, in today’s world of constant surveillance, can truly disappear.

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Member ratings (31,186)

  • Jade L.

    Lawrence, MA

    Its been a while since I’ve found a fictional book I haven’t been able to put down. If i didn’t have daily obligations and work this would have been finished in 1 sitting. Highly recommend this book!

  • rachel l.

    Fort Collins, CO

    This book kept me captivated from the start. I didn’t want to put it down. I loved as the Claire and Eva’s stories unfolded and you began to understand their depths and the longing to break free. ❤️

  • Abbie G.

    Lafayette, IN

    Really enjoyed this read! It bounced between 2 characters but it was easy to follow. Great storyline and everything tied together in a way that wasn’t unrealistic. Would read more by this author, 5⭐️!

  • Julianne R.

    Mc Kee, KY

    6:00 am and I haven’t slept because I couldn’t stop reading. Loved Claire and Eva’s stories so much. The resilience and strength of women and friendships Clark created will stay with me. 5 star read

  • Rhea J.

    Watauga, TX

    I can’t say enough good about this book! I loved both Claire & Eva! And I love love loved the writer’s style and the plot! I was mesmerized and didn’t want to put it down! Awesome job, Julie Clark!