Our Last Resort

‘Clémence Michallon is one of the most daring, exciting new voices in psychological suspense; she writes page turners with stunning and surprising depths.’  Lisa Jewell 

Fifteen years ago, Frida and her brother Gabriel escaped from a cult. Once so close they were able to finish each other’s sentences, a sudden, unspeakable tragedy caused them to drift apart. Now, on holiday at the stunningly luxurious Ara Hotel, they finally have a chance to reconnect between dips in the pool and hikes on spectacular desert trails. It all feels like paradise – until a young woman is found dead.

When the local police arrive and put the resort into lockdown, Gabriel becomes the prime suspect in a murder investigation. At first Frida’s belief in his innocence is unwavering – but as the evidence mounts against him, she is forced to confront long-buried memories from their traumatic upbringing, their dramatic escape, and the secret they swore to keep forever.  

Alternating between past and present timelines, Our Last Resort builds toward a shattering climax that uncovers the fate of the murdered Ara guest and reveals the shocking past that Gabriel and Frida have been hiding for years. Taut, gripping, and intense, Clémence Michallon’s Our Last Resort is a nail-biter that keeps you guessing until the final page, cementing her status as a major new talent in the genre.

About the Author

Clémence Michallon is the author of The Quiet Tenant, an international bestseller published in 33 languages and shortlisted for the International Association of Crime Writers’ 2023 Hammett Prize. Our Last Resort is her second thriller. Both books have been optioned for TV series by Blumhouse TV. Clémence studied at Sciences Po in Paris, City University in London and Columbia University in New York and is an award-winning journalist for publications including The New York Times Book Review, Time Magazine and The Independent. Clémence was born and raised in Paris and has lived in New York since 2014. She is now a dual French and American citizen and lives in New York and Rhinebeck with her husband and their dog Claudine.