Reviews

Last Known Location by Eva MacKenzie

trysarahtops's review

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

emeraldreviews's review

4.0

A gripping thriller that twists and turns and keeps you guessing!

Last Known Location sets out to be a stalker based thriller and expands on this premise exponentially. Eva MacKenzie keeps up the intensity whilst evolving the story in unexpected fashion! The entirety of the book is shrouded in mystery and a tense, unrelenting atmosphere.

The characters are fantastic in this novel. Gwen is really likeable and will gain your sympathy from the get go. Throughout the book you will share her experiences and feel her emotions. The supporting cast of characters do an excellent job of padding the novel out and none of them feel anything like being, for lack of a better term, ‘plonked’ into the story. Each has a reason for being and this becomes apparent the more chapters you devour.

Last Known Location is a brilliant mystery thriller, rife with betrayal, emotional pain and murder! Eva MacKenzie has a hit on her hands with this!

themoongoddessreads's review

3.0

This was a pretty darn good read. It did take me a bit to get into it, but once I did, my interest was piqued. I honestly had no idea who the villain was as there were a couple of decent hypotheses running through my head. I did not see the ending coming. It made me a bit sad, but such is the life of a reader.

bookdrgn's review

4.0

It took a bit to get into, the back and forth of prior events to the current situation was initially confusing.
I thought Gwen's issues with Adam would have been more prominent and then the twist at the end felt too contrived for the picture we'd been painted. But then it also felt like all of the events of the book were leading up to this revelation.
I feel like the end showed Gwen in a new, unflattering light and the book could have ended differently, but it was definitely unexpected and that's always a good thing.
The rest of the mystery about Noah was well done.
This was a good read.
I received a copy via BookSirens. All opinions are my own.

dawnmoore21's review

adventurous emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

 

Last known location was a quick read and all together a great book. 

Gwen has a hard time moving past a relationship with her ex-Adam. He seems to be everywhere she seems to be, which is likely given their field of work and their small town that they live in. Gwen meets Noah, a mysterious guy one night while camping out on Appalachian trail, then again, a few nights later while on her shift in the emergency room. Gwen feels obligated and fascinated with her new friend Noah who suffers from amnesia and secretly hopes for more as she gives him a place to stay and helps during his recovery. 

Mystery surrounds Noah’s accident when another body is found on the trail, and an unfamiliar face shows up claiming to be in close relation to Noah. 

I have to say I was actually surprised by the ending and look forward to future work from this author. 

meganfalzone's review

adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

bookswithmybulldog's review

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship and Stalking

excavatingmytbr's review

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

This book was a wild ride! I received a copy in exchange for a review and wow I would’ve been buying this when it came out based on the premise. Nurse Gwen has a crazy ex harassing her, but in comes a new mystery man. He’s lost his memory and is the center of a police investigation and being followed by a PI, but what’s the worst that could happen? This was a great book. 

rissreviews_xx's review

challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.75

When I first read Eva Mackenzie's first book last year (2022), I knew I had found a new favorite thriller author. Last Known Location is just as thrilling and leads readers down a dark path filled with mystery, exes, and more. Gwen is an interesting character and I think Noah's storyline was quite exciting! I was pulled in from the start and I know readers will be too. Mackenzie knows how to create an enthralling book with characters that are hard not to find enjoyable. Give this one a read y'all! 

dammnitjay's review

4.0

First time reading this author, and they did not disappoint.
This book had me guessing all the way through!

You gotta read it to know.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.