Book description
Imagine gathering your closest college friends for a reunion, only to realize one of you is already dead-and the secrets you shared twenty years ago might have killed her. Holly Watt's The Last Truths We Told isn't just a thriller; it's the audiobook you'll beg your friends to listen to with you, because the tension is that thick you'll need to share the listening experience.
Watt, an award-winning master of suspense, crafts a story where every whispered confession in the narrator's voice feels like a knife twist. You'll hear the dread in Maggie's voice as she pieces together Lily's final, unspoken terror-those frantic calls she couldn't explain. And the real magic? The audiobook makes you lean closer. The narrator's pacing is perfection: slow, deliberate for the chilling flashbacks of those college predictions (Tycoon! Lawyer! Dead?), then razor-sharp when the lies start unraveling. You'll catch yourself holding your breath during those quiet moments where a character hesitates-just before the truth explodes.
This isn't just about who killed Lily (though the reveal is chef's kiss). It's about the slow, sickening realization that the people you trusted most have been hiding in plain sight. The audiobook nails that gut-punch when you hear a character say, "I never told you the truth," and you suddenly understand everything they've lied about. Watt's writing is so sharp, the audio adaptation feels like a secret shared between you and the narrator-like she's leaning into your ear, whispering, "Don't trust anyone."
And the best part? You won't want to stop. The pacing never flags, the twists feel earned, not cheap, and the emotional weight of those old friendships-how they twist into something dangerous-will linger long after the final chapter. It's the kind of book that makes you press "play" again the moment you finish, just to relive the suspense.
If you love Big Little Lies meets Gone Girl with the heart of Normal People, this is your next obsession. Watt proves she's not just a master of suspense-she's a storyteller who knows how to make you feel the fear in your bones. Trust me: press play, turn off the lights, and let this one pull you in. You won't just hear the story. You'll live it. And you won't want it to end.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience