The Last Boy: A Novel

by Deena Thomson

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.

Genres: Fiction

566 pages, Paperback

Published August 16, 2024

About the author

Deena Thomson Lives in Northern Ontario, Canada, surrounded by leafy trees, still lakes, her many children, and her stinky pug Augustus McCrae.

Reviews

[Anna Bragaglia]

Gave up … too many characters, confusing the essence of the storyline. Wasn’t enjoying it at all.

[Dave Wickenden]

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.

[Susan Hylton]

compelling,

I didn’t want to put this down. The story totally captured my attention. I read it in a day…and night. Haha I was totally caught up in the characters. However, this morning….i realize there are some huge plot holes…. The biggest one is for the villains of the plot, and the question is why, why did you do that to that city, what was in it for you?

[Kim Morrison]

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.

[Wendy McKellar]

really good book. fast paced and gripping. really enjoyed

[Luanne Stewart]

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.

[Marla Thomson]

I liked the well rounded characters The plot was a page turner and the ending was chilling

[Debbie Steil]

Great book..and I don't usually read this type..started out 1 way and led me in a whole new direction!!