The Last Place You Look

Paperback Published on: 02/07/2026
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Synopsis

From the author of The Beach Party comes a glamorous and gripping summer thriller, perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl and Lucy Clarke's The Hike.

'A treat of a thriller, where dangerous marital games play out in an impeccably evoked safari setting' Louise Candlish, bestselling author of Our House

'Totally unpredictable . . . the perfect summer read' Claire Douglas, bestselling author of The Family Friend

LEO THOUGHT HE KNEW HIS WIFE. UNTIL SHE DISAPPEARED.

Leo Kennedy has it all: money, looks, the perfect marriage and luxury homes in the UK and South Africa. But when his wife Addison goes missing, his immaculate life detonates.

48 hours later, Leo arrives at their safari lodge to retrace her steps. Only there's no sign of Addison. Instead, Leo is met with a scene of blood and chaos, and on the wall a missing poster, with his face, his name and his details.

His wife may be missing, but someone wants Leo gone too . . .

PRAISE FOR THE LAST PLACE YOU LOOK

‘Secrets, lies and betrayal turn deadly in this page-turning summer thriller’ T.M. Logan, bestselling author of The Weekend

'A one-sitting read with incredible pace, a wondrously clever plot and a perfect ending' Andrea Mara, bestselling author of All Her Fault

'Beautifully written and packed with nerve-shredding suspense' Fiona Cummins, bestselling author of All of Us Are Broken
'Utterly gripping . . . the perfect atmospheric summer thriller' Ellery Lloyd, bestselling author of The Club
‘Move over Harlan Coban, Nikki Smith is coming for your crown' Jo Callaghan, bestselling author of In the Blink of an Eye

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
  • ISBN: 9781405976121
  • Number of pages: 352
  • Dimensions: 199 x 129 x 23 mm
  • Weight: 246g
  • Languages: English

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The Last Place You Look
Utterly Gripping
From the very first page, this book pulls you in and refuses to let go. Nikki Smith combines razor-sharp suspense with beautifully controlled writing, crea... READ MORE
Martin Smith
The Last Place You Look
Fabulous Read!
Thank you to Nikki and her publishers for this early review copy. This book jumped straight to the top of my to be read towers on delivery and I was immed... READ MORE
Fiona Sharp
The Last Place You Look
Unputdownable
I'd not read anything by Nikki Smith before so I wasn't quite sure what to expect. However, I have to say, I certainly wasn't disappointed. Right from the ... READ MORE
The last place you look
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The Last Place You Look
Review of ‘The Last Place You Look’ by Nikki Smith, due to be published on 2 July 2026 by Penguin General UK - Fig Tree, Hamish Hamilton, Viking. Leo - ... READ MORE
Andrea R
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The Last Place You Look
Never underestimate a woman
An absolute gem of a novel. This fast-paced rollercoaster of a mystery keeps you guessing throughout. Leo Kennedy has just returned from South Africa, wher... READ MORE
Paula Sterling-stead
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The Last Place You Look
The Last Place You Look
Review of ‘The Last Place You Look’ by Nikki Smith, due to be published on 2 July 2026 by Penguin General UK - Fig Tree, Hamish Hamilton, Viking.Leo - succ... READ MORE
Andrea R
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The Last Place You Look
Twists, Timelines, and Unreliable Truths
The Last Place You Look is a gripping psychological mystery that blends escalating tension with a vivid, immersive setting. I was excited to read an early ... READ MORE
Sue - Recos and Reads
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The Last Place You Look
The Last Place You Look
The Last Place You Look by Nikki Smith is a psychological thriller set in South Africa and Oxshott. The main characters are a very well off married couple ... READ MORE
Psychoticpat
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