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The Last Thing He Told Me Book

What is the last thing he told me book?

· Sarah Mitchell

Key facts

Title The Last Thing He Told Me[3]
Author Laura Dave[3]
Publication date May 4, 2021[3]
Main character Hannah Hall[1]
Missing person Owen Michaels[1]
Daughter Bailey[1]

The Last Thing He Told Me is a mystery thriller novel by Laura Dave, published on May 4, 2021, about a woman whose husband disappears, leaving a note to protect his daughter.

Context

The Last Thing He Told Me is a mystery thriller novel by Laura Dave, published on May 4, 2021 [3]. The story follows Hannah Hall, whose husband Owen Michaels disappears, leaving a note that says "Protect her"—referring to his daughter Bailey [1]. Set in California, the plot involves an FBI investigation into Owen's company, The Shop, and the discovery of over $600,000 in cash [2].

Documented claims

  • The novel is a mystery thriller. [3]
  • Hannah receives a note from Owen telling her to protect Bailey. [1]
  • The story involves an investigation into Owen's company, The Shop. [1]
  • More than $600,000 in cash is found. [2]

Questions and answers

What is the book The Last Thing He Told Me about?

It's about a woman whose husband disappears, leaving a note to protect his daughter, leading to a mystery involving his company [1].

Is there a sequel to The Last Thing He Told Me?

The sources do not mention a sequel.

Is The Last Thing He Told Me worth reading?

It has been well-received, but whether it's worth reading depends on your taste in mystery thrillers.

Sources

  1. Book Review: The Last Thing He Told Me - Milam's Musings — brettmilam.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. The Last Thing He Told Me (Review, Book Summary & ... — the-bibliofile.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave- Book Review — shelfreflection.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Culture