The Last Flight by Julie Clark is a gripping thriller that follows the story of two women, Claire Cook and Eva James, who are both desperate to escape their lives. Claire Cook appears to have a perfect life on the surface. She is married to a wealthy and influential man from a political dynasty, living in a luxurious Manhattan townhouse, and surrounded by a staff of ten. Her days are meticulously planned and her future seems promising. However, behind closed doors, her husband’s true nature is revealed. He has a volatile temper that matches his ambitious political career, and he uses his staff to monitor Claire’s every move, ensuring she meets his impossible standards.

Unbeknownst to her husband, Claire has been secretly planning her disappearance for months. She is determined to leave behind her oppressive life and start anew. As part of her plan, she switches tickets with another woman named Eva James at the airport. Eva is also desperate to escape her own troubled past and abusive relationship. The two women board their respective flights, believing they have successfully swapped identities.

However, tragedy strikes when the plane carrying Claire crashes into the ocean. With everyone assuming she is dead, Claire seizes the opportunity to create a new identity for herself as Eva James. Meanwhile, Eva takes on Claire’s identity and tries to navigate her way through the privileged world she finds herself in.

As Claire settles into her new life as Eva, she discovers that her disappearance has not gone unnoticed. A determined investigator named Owen is hot on her trail, suspecting that she may be involved in foul play. As he gets closer to uncovering the truth, Claire realizes that she must confront her past and face the consequences of her actions.

The Last Flight is a thrilling tale of deception, survival, and redemption. It explores themes of identity, abuse, and the lengths people will go to in order to escape their circumstances. Julie Clark masterfully weaves together the stories of Claire and Eva, keeping readers on the edge of their seats with unexpected twists and turns.

• The Last Flight

• A Novel
• By: Julie Clark
• Narrated by: Khristine Hvam, Lauren Fortgang

Two women. Two flights. One last chance to disappear.

Claire Cook has a perfect life. Married to descendants of a political dynasty, with a townhouse in Manhattan and 10 employees, her surroundings are elegant, her days are perfectly organized and her future is auspicious. . But behind closed doors, nothing is quite what it seems. That perfect husband has a temper as hot as his promising political career, and he isn’t afraid to use his staff to keep an eye on Claire’s every move, making sure she lives up to her goals. his impossible standard. But what he didn’t know was that Claire had been planning to disappear for months.

A chance meeting at an airport bar leads her to a woman in the same predicament. Together they make a last-minute exchange decision – Claire takes Eva’s flight to Oakland, and Eva goes to Puerto Rico as Claire. They believe the swap will give each of them the head start they need to start over in a very distant place. But when the flight to Puerto Rico lands, Claire realizes it’s no longer a good start but a new life. Cut off, with no other choice, with news of her death about to explode in the media, Claire will take Eva’s identity, and with it the secrets Eva has tried Do your best to hide.

For fans of Lisa Jewell and Liv Constantine, The Last Flight is the story of two women – both lonely, both scared – and a painful decision that will change the trajectory of their lives two.

I loved this book. The story held my interest and I was very invested in the lives of both women. I like narrator’s voice. I liked the story so much I kept listening.
A page turner that hooks you from start to finish. This compelling story has some good twists and turns. Just when you think you know what will happen, there is a pleasant surprise. Enjoyable and a fast read.

 

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