The Last Child
The Last Child by John Hart, published by John Murray in 2010, is a gripping narrative that follows thirteen-year-old Johnny Merrimon as he navigates the aftermath of his twin sister’s abduction. With his father missing and his mother descending into despair, Johnny embarks on a determined quest to uncover the truth behind his sister Alyssa’s disappearance. Armed with a map, a bike, and a flashlight, he confronts the dark realities of Raven County, refusing to let the police’s inaction deter him.
Readers will find a story steeped in psychological tension and suspense, as Johnny’s relentless pursuit of answers leads him to unexpected encounters and revelations. The narrative explores themes of family life and the bond between siblings, highlighting Johnny’s resilience in the face of overwhelming odds. As he becomes entangled with Detective Clyde Hunt, who shares his obsession with the case, the stakes rise when another young girl goes missing. This edition spans 469 pages and is presented in English, offering a deep dive into a world where hope and despair intertwine.
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Thirteen-year-old Johnny Merrimon has to face things no boy his age should face. In the year since his twin sister’s abduction his world has fallen apart: his father has disappeared and his fragile mother is spiralling into ever deeper despair.
Johnny keeps strong. Armed with a map, a bike and a flashlight, he stalks the bad men of Raven County. The police might have given up on Alyssa; he never will. Someone, somewhere, knows something they’re not telling.
Only one person looks out for Johnny. Detective Clyde Hunt shares his obsession with the case. But when Johnny witnesses a hit-and-run and insists the victim was killed because he’d found Alyssa, even Hunt thinks he’s lost it.
And then another young girl goes missing . . .
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