Last Breath - by Kaelin Braverman (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Unraveling Secrets & Confronting Grief: A Teen's Pursuit of Justice in a Small Town. A Tale of Friendship, Resilience & the Hidden Layers of Human Psyche.

In Last Breath, we journey alongside eighteen-year-old Cass, a teenager grappling with the haunting loss of her brother, Eli. However, the murder of her friend, Suzie McCoy, in the coastal town of Edenton, North Carolina, forces her to face her buried pain in a startling new way.

This gripping narrative unfolds during a graduation party. This gathering of childhood friends, planned by Suzie before her untimely demise, becomes a daunting arena of revelation. The friends, driven by the shared tragedy, embark on a relentless hunt for the murderer. Their pursuit for justice, marked by skill and chance, forms the backbone of the story.

Cass emerges as the unwavering force in the face of adversity. She has stared death in the face twice and is hell-bent on halting the ruthless cycle. The story takes us on a roller-coaster ride, with a series of intense events including a violent confrontation, a deliberate car crash, a lethal shootout, and heart-stopping moments of praying for one last breath.

Last Breath is an exploration of the depths of the human psyche. We see through Cass's eyes, the facades people maintain and the secrets they guard, even among closest friends. While Cass deals with the psychological trauma of losing a loved one, she uses her pain to fuel her search. This tale reveals the harsh truth of the world to Cass - things aren't always as they seem.

Drawing parallels to Karen M. McManus's One of Us is Lying and Victoria Laurie's When, Last Breath stands on its own as an introspective journey into grief, resilience, and the complex layers of human relationships. With a gripping narrative told in the first person, Last Breath leaves room for potential sequels that are as thrilling and thought-provoking as the first.