“Last to Die” by Tess Gerritsen is a gripping thriller following forensic pathologist Dr. Maura Isles and detective Jane Rizzoli. The story revolves around three children who have all survived family massacres, only to be targeted again. They find refuge at Evensong, a boarding school for traumatized children. As Rizzoli and Isles investigate, they uncover a sinister conspiracy linked to the children’s pasts. With intricate plotting and intense suspense, Gerritsen weaves a tale of danger, survival, and dark secrets, keeping readers on the edge of their seats until the shocking climax.