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‘Clémence Michallon is one of the most daring, exciting new voices in psychological suspense; she writes page turners with stunning and surprising depths.’  Lisa Jewell  Fifteen years ago, Frida and her brother Gabriel escaped from a cult. Once so close they were able to finish each other’s sentences, a sudden, unspeakable tragedy caused them to drift apart. Now, on holiday at the stunningly luxurious Ara Hotel, they finally have a chance to reconnect between dips in the pool and hikes on spectacular desert trails. It all feels like paradise – until a young woman is found dead. When the local police arrive and put the resort into lockdown, Gabriel becomes the prime suspect in a murder investigation. At first Frida’s belief in his innocence is unwavering – but as the evidence mounts against him, she is forced to confront long-buried memories from their traumatic upbringing, their dramatic escape, and the secret they swore to keep forever.   Alternating between past and present timelines, Our Last Resort builds toward a shattering climax that uncovers the fate of the murdered Ara guest and reveals the shocking past that Gabriel and Frida have been hiding for years. Taut, gripping, and intense, Clémence Michallon’s Our Last Resort is a nail-biter that keeps you guessing until the final page, cementing her status as a major new talent in the genre. 

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‘Michallon masterfully weaves past cult abuse into a taut present-day procedural, blending psychological complexity with enough terror to make you white-knuckle your beach chair.’ Oprah Daily ‘Nail-bitingly taut.’ Boston Globe ‘Clémence Michallon is one of the most daring, exciting new voices in psychological suspense; she writes page turners with stunning and surprising depths.’ Lisa Jewell, author of None of This is True   ‘Thought-provoking and shocking. A perfect summer read.’ Mary Kubica, author of She’s Not Sorry ‘Our Last Resort is a taut and twisty exploration of how far we might go to save the people we love the most … Readers who enjoyed her dazzling debut will be delighted to find that her second novel packs the same powerful punch.’ Stacy Willingham, author of Forget Me Not ‘Clémence Michallon is a genuine talent, with a gift for unexpected angles and finding fresh ways of approaching even the darkest subjects. In Our Last Resort, she finds tenderness in a story about cults and compassion in the lengths to which people will go to save themselves.’ Ashley Winstead, author of Midnight is the Darkest Hour ‘With a chilling cult backstory that feels ripped from the headlines and a complicated heroine you can't help rooting for, Our Last Resort is both an immersive mystery and a haunting exploration of just how far we'll go to protect those we hold most dear.’ Andrea Bartz, author of We Were Never Here and The Last Ferry Out   ‘Michallon does incredible work building both characters and tension…. The novel offers mystery aplenty, but at its core, there is a deep and compassionate humanity.’ Kirkus Reviews ‘Michallon deftly moves between three timelines to create a thriller centering on deeply flawed characters who had to learn quickly how to interact and live in the world and will do anything to keep each other safe…. This page-turner is a satisfying poolside read.’ Library Journal ‘Full of dark twists, shocking surprises, and strong messages about love, lies, loyalty, trust, suspicion, control, and connection.’ Booklist

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Clémence Michallon is the author of The Quiet Tenant, an international bestseller published in 33 languages and shortlisted for the International Association of Crime Writers’ 2023 Hammett Prize. Our Last Resort is her second thriller. Both books have been optioned for TV series by Blumhouse TV. Clémence studied at Sciences Po in Paris, City University in London and Columbia University in New York and is an award-winning journalist for publications including The New York Times Book Review, Time Magazine and The Independent. Clémence was born and raised in Paris and has lived in New York since 2014. She is now a dual French and American citizen and lives in New York and Rhinebeck with her husband and their dog Claudine. She can be found on Instagram at @clemencemichallon

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