The Last Encore: A gripping, claustrophobic Australian thriller with a killer twist
Jan 2026 · Bloomsbury Publishing
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Secrets. Glamour. Lies. Your new favourite twisty thriller was written by INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER Rebecca Heath
'Pitch perfect!' Jo Furniss, author of All the Little Children
A REMOTE ISLAND
It's been eighteen years since the accidental explosion that killed The Cedrics Band lead singer Jonny Rake, and a special documentary is bringing the rest of the band back to play together for the first time. With Jonny's daughter, Monet, stepping into her father's role, and a private island secured as the perfect reunion backdrop, it's set to be a special occasion.
A REUNION CONCERT
But everyone remembers what happened on that fatal night differently, and as questions are asked about the band's rise and sudden tragic fall, not everyone likes the answers. Old wounds reopen and tempers flare... Then a body is found.
A KILLER ON STAGE
They're trapped on the island together until help arrives, but that might be too late. Because Jonny's death wasn't an accident, and someone wants revenge.
Readers love The Last Encore!
'The storyline was clever and the ending so well done. So much fun to read' *****
'A gripping thriller with unexpected twists and turns... I was hooked' *****
'Wow what a ride! So many secrets, all colliding on a small island' *****
'I could feel myself holding my breath it was so tense. Loved it' *****
'A gripping, atmospheric thriller that hits all the right notes!' *****
Praise for Rebecca Heath
'Deliciously twisted' SHALINI BOLAND
'Unputdownable from start to finish' THE AUSTRALIAN
'The perfect beach read' THE HERALD SUN
'Escapism at its best' WEEKEND AUSTRALIAN
'Tense, compelling... a gripping mystery' BETTER READING
Soak up the suspense with these sun-drenched thrillers
THE SUMMER PARTY
THE DINNER PARTY
THE WEDDING PARTY
THE LAST ENCORE
'Pitch perfect!' Jo Furniss, author of All the Little Children
A REMOTE ISLAND
It's been eighteen years since the accidental explosion that killed The Cedrics Band lead singer Jonny Rake, and a special documentary is bringing the rest of the band back to play together for the first time. With Jonny's daughter, Monet, stepping into her father's role, and a private island secured as the perfect reunion backdrop, it's set to be a special occasion.
A REUNION CONCERT
But everyone remembers what happened on that fatal night differently, and as questions are asked about the band's rise and sudden tragic fall, not everyone likes the answers. Old wounds reopen and tempers flare... Then a body is found.
A KILLER ON STAGE
They're trapped on the island together until help arrives, but that might be too late. Because Jonny's death wasn't an accident, and someone wants revenge.
Readers love The Last Encore!
'The storyline was clever and the ending so well done. So much fun to read' *****
'A gripping thriller with unexpected twists and turns... I was hooked' *****
'Wow what a ride! So many secrets, all colliding on a small island' *****
'I could feel myself holding my breath it was so tense. Loved it' *****
'A gripping, atmospheric thriller that hits all the right notes!' *****
Praise for Rebecca Heath
'Deliciously twisted' SHALINI BOLAND
'Unputdownable from start to finish' THE AUSTRALIAN
'The perfect beach read' THE HERALD SUN
'Escapism at its best' WEEKEND AUSTRALIAN
'Tense, compelling... a gripping mystery' BETTER READING
Soak up the suspense with these sun-drenched thrillers
THE SUMMER PARTY
THE DINNER PARTY
THE WEDDING PARTY
THE LAST ENCORE
Secrets. Glamour. Lies. Your new favourite twisty thriller was written by INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER Rebecca Heath
'Pitch perfect!' Jo Furniss, author of All the Little Children
A REMOTE ISLAND
It's been eighteen years since the accidental explosion that killed The Cedrics Band lead singer Jonny ...
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May 13, 2026
The Last Encore is a tense and atmospheric thriller with a well-imagined isolated setting. Few of the characters are truly likeable, but the relationships and animosities between them create a compelling dynamic, where everyone has a secret and nobody can be trusted. It's less of a domestic thriller than Rebecca Heath's previous titles, more a character-driven suspense, pitting the protagonists against each other as well as the harsh surrounding environment.
About the author
Rebecca Heath studied science at university, worked in hospitality and teaching, but she always carved out time to write. She lives in Adelaide, Australia, halfway between the city and the sea with her husband, three children and a much-loved border collie. Her debut adult novel, The Summer Party, was released in 2023 by Head of Zeus, followed by The Dinner Party in 2024 and The Wedding Party in 2025. This is her fourth adult novel.
Rebecca Heath studied science at university, worked in hospitality and teaching, but she always carved out time to write. She lives in Adelaide, Australia, halfway between the city and the sea with her husband, three children and a much-loved border collie. Her debut adult novel, The Summer Party...
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