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The Last Boy: A Novel
This is a love story, but not the kind that fairytales are made of.
The year is 1993
The power goes out in a small city in Northern Ontario, unbeknownst to the rest of the world. Darkness engulfs the entire district of Lex, trapping its inhabitants within invisible boundaries. The De Cree prepare for their first step towards taking over control.
The Greater City of Lex is only the beginning. A common goal brings together strangers. Survival. Uniting them despite their differences.
When faced with tough decisions, the remaining inhabitants of Lex must challenge themselves to discover their true abilities. Are they who they believed themselves to be, or simply a facade hiding behind meaningless words?
Never underestimate the power of love and the strength of will to protect it at all cost.
THE LAST BOY
The world is grasped in the hands of cult leader Malcolm Gabbo. He takes what he wants, and he wants Leah's son.
No Greater Love than a mother for her child Leah Hollen always thought she would do anything to protect her son Adam.
She just never thought she would have to save him from his father. With the help of Kai, an angry young Indigenous man, Leah will stop at nothing to get her son back from the clutches of mad cult leader Malcolm Gabbo.
Faced with her worst fears, Leah will discover who she is and what she is capable of. Never come between a mother and her son.
Embark on a gripping journey through the lives of captivating characters in a thriller that demands you turn page after page. As the world crumbles under the De Cree, the question Who would you choose to stand by your side? Unravel the suspense and let the thrill of uncertainty pull you into a tale you won’t want to put down.
The year is 1993
The power goes out in a small city in Northern Ontario, unbeknownst to the rest of the world. Darkness engulfs the entire district of Lex, trapping its inhabitants within invisible boundaries. The De Cree prepare for their first step towards taking over control.
The Greater City of Lex is only the beginning. A common goal brings together strangers. Survival. Uniting them despite their differences.
When faced with tough decisions, the remaining inhabitants of Lex must challenge themselves to discover their true abilities. Are they who they believed themselves to be, or simply a facade hiding behind meaningless words?
Never underestimate the power of love and the strength of will to protect it at all cost.
THE LAST BOY
The world is grasped in the hands of cult leader Malcolm Gabbo. He takes what he wants, and he wants Leah's son.
No Greater Love than a mother for her child Leah Hollen always thought she would do anything to protect her son Adam.
She just never thought she would have to save him from his father. With the help of Kai, an angry young Indigenous man, Leah will stop at nothing to get her son back from the clutches of mad cult leader Malcolm Gabbo.
Faced with her worst fears, Leah will discover who she is and what she is capable of. Never come between a mother and her son.
Embark on a gripping journey through the lives of captivating characters in a thriller that demands you turn page after page. As the world crumbles under the De Cree, the question Who would you choose to stand by your side? Unravel the suspense and let the thrill of uncertainty pull you into a tale you won’t want to put down.
566 pages, Paperback
Published August 16, 2024
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Deena Thomson
18 books26 followersDeena Thomson Lives in Northern Ontario, Canada, surrounded by leafy trees, still lakes, her many children, and her stinky pug Augustus McCrae.
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January 21, 2026
Gave up … too many characters, confusing the essence of the storyline. Wasn’t enjoying it at all.
September 24, 2024
When a cult takes over a city, cutting it off from the rest of the world, a small group of survivors come together to help each other. Each person has encountered horrible trauma and needs the support of each other to overcome their wounds. The cult is hunting them relentlessly, trying to control or silence everyone.
The author has set up a dystopian tale that will excite all story lovers who crave suspense, thrills, and danger. Family and community are huge themes in this story. Highly recommended.
The author has set up a dystopian tale that will excite all story lovers who crave suspense, thrills, and danger. Family and community are huge themes in this story. Highly recommended.
August 23, 2024
A perfect read that kept me turning the pages! The characters eventually felt like people I knew and didn’t want the story to end.
June 5, 2025
really good book. fast paced and gripping. really enjoyed
October 2, 2025
brilliant read
This author knows how to pull you in from the very beginning.
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It’s been a long time since I’ve been so engrossed in a book.
This author knows how to pull you in from the very beginning.
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It’s been a long time since I’ve been so engrossed in a book.
November 12, 2025
I liked the well rounded characters The plot was a page turner and the ending was chilling
April 1, 2026
Great book..and I don't usually read this type..started out 1 way and led me in a whole new direction!!
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