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The Last Encore
- Author
- Rebecca Heath
- Narrator
- Nicolette Chin
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing
- Publish Date
- 22 January 2026
- Run Time
- 9 hours 46 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
'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
Critics Review
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'Justice and revenge are on the set list when a dream rock-band reunion turns into a nightmare. The tension is turned up to eleven with a glamorous cast who stop at nothing for fame, fortune and family secrets. Pitch perfect!'
Jo Furniss, author of All the Little Children
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'A taut, atmospheric mystery filled with sharp twists and emotional undercurrents that fans of Heath’s previous novels will devour.’
Books+Publishing
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‘Heath keeps us guessing at motives and the identity of victims AND killer/s. She also throws in a few late twists for good measure making this an addictive read.’
Debbish.com
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Details
- Author
- Rebecca Heath
- Narrator
- Nicolette Chin
- Duration
- 9 hours 46 minutes
- Release Date
- 22 January 2026
- ISBN
- 9781035914333
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing
- Genre
- Thriller / suspense fiction, Crime and / or mystery fiction, Family life fiction / Stories about family, Musicians, singers, bands and groups
Synopsis
Secrets. Glamour. Lies. Your new favourite twisty thriller was written by INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER Rebecca Heath'Pitch perfect!' Jo Furniss, author of All the Little ChildrenA REMOTE ISLANDIt’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 CONCERTBut 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 STAGEThey’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 READINGSoak up the suspense with these sun-drenched thrillersTHE SUMMER PARTYTHE DINNER PARTYTHE WEDDING PARTYTHE LAST ENCORE
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