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The Last One to Die
Three husbands. Three funerals. One woman caught in the crosshairs.
Faron Chevalier has endured more heartbreak than most could survive. But when her third husband is found murdered, grief is replaced by suspicion.
Her late husband’s children, convinced she’s hiding the truth, hire private investigator Mason Snyder to contest the will and expose her secrets. But what begins as a fight over inheritance unravels into something far darker—a trail of lies, betrayals, and a killer willing to strike again.
Is Faron an innocent woman cursed by fate, or has she been weaving a deadly web all along?
Tense, twisting, and impossible to put down, The Last One to Die is a thriller that keeps you guessing until the final revelation.
Faron Chevalier has endured more heartbreak than most could survive. But when her third husband is found murdered, grief is replaced by suspicion.
Her late husband’s children, convinced she’s hiding the truth, hire private investigator Mason Snyder to contest the will and expose her secrets. But what begins as a fight over inheritance unravels into something far darker—a trail of lies, betrayals, and a killer willing to strike again.
Is Faron an innocent woman cursed by fate, or has she been weaving a deadly web all along?
Tense, twisting, and impossible to put down, The Last One to Die is a thriller that keeps you guessing until the final revelation.
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Published October 21, 2025
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Terri Greening
6 books2 followersTerri Greening is an award-winning novelist and creative writer. She writes thrillers, mysteries and suspense novels in genres that include historical fiction, paranormal suspense and romantic suspense.
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October 28, 2025
When a woman’s husband dies, it’s usually considered to be tragic, especially when she’s still relatively young. If it happens a second time, it’s almost as though God has a vendetta against her. But when it happens a third time, and the death is obviously murder, then terms like ‘Black Widow” start getting thrown around. That is the situation in which Faron Chevalier has found herself. Her late husband’s children hire a private investigator to dig up dirt on Faron, and to contest the will. Soon, secrets and lies start bubbling to the surface, and it becomes obvious a demented killer is lurking close at hand.
The Last One to Die, by Teri Greening, is a novel belonging to the suspense or thriller genres. It’s reminiscent of TV shows like The Undoing and books like Robert B Parker’s Spenser series.
The feel of the novel is delightfully pulpy. We have a femme fatale who plays the innocent well, but circumstances being what they are, it’s only right that her late husband’s children be suspicious. The addition of no-nonsense detective Mason Snyder helps to stir the pot. Snyder proves adept at tracking down leads, but, in the tradition of the best detective novels, what he learns only muddies the waters further.
It's difficult to break new ground in the thriller or suspense genres, and Greening doesn’t attempt to do so. However, just because a formula has proven successful in the past, that doesn’t make it any less effective. She’s capable of creating enough red herrings to keep the reader guessing, and her writing is sensationalistic without ever crossing the line into ludicrous territory. An ear for dialogue and the ability to create a brooding tone also serve her well.
Novels like this do well as beachgoing fare or to occupy the reader on cold nights when the wind is howling outside. They delve into the corners of the lizard brain, captivating the primitive parts of all of us who want to see the guilty punished, but not before they get away with a few final acts of wanton violence along the way.
The Last One to Die, by Teri Greening, is a novel belonging to the suspense or thriller genres. It’s reminiscent of TV shows like The Undoing and books like Robert B Parker’s Spenser series.
The feel of the novel is delightfully pulpy. We have a femme fatale who plays the innocent well, but circumstances being what they are, it’s only right that her late husband’s children be suspicious. The addition of no-nonsense detective Mason Snyder helps to stir the pot. Snyder proves adept at tracking down leads, but, in the tradition of the best detective novels, what he learns only muddies the waters further.
It's difficult to break new ground in the thriller or suspense genres, and Greening doesn’t attempt to do so. However, just because a formula has proven successful in the past, that doesn’t make it any less effective. She’s capable of creating enough red herrings to keep the reader guessing, and her writing is sensationalistic without ever crossing the line into ludicrous territory. An ear for dialogue and the ability to create a brooding tone also serve her well.
Novels like this do well as beachgoing fare or to occupy the reader on cold nights when the wind is howling outside. They delve into the corners of the lizard brain, captivating the primitive parts of all of us who want to see the guilty punished, but not before they get away with a few final acts of wanton violence along the way.
November 17, 2025
Set against the misty backdrop of a fictional lakeside town, The Last One to Die invites readers into a world where every calm surface hides something unspeakable below. At its center is Faron Chevalier, a recently widowed woman fleeing notoriety after the shocking death of her wealthy husband. Seeking solace, she retreats to the quiet town of Cove Pointe to stay with an old college friend at a bed and breakfast tucked deep in the woods.
But author Terri Greening wastes no time unsettling that tranquility. Locals whisper about the mysterious deaths in Faron’s past, and an ominous bog nearby seems to absorb more than rainwater. What follows is an atmospheric study of reinvention, suspicion, and the perilous thin line between victim and villain.
Told in the first person, Greening takes her time drawing readers into Faron’s fragile inner world. Instead of racing toward high drama, the author builds tension through a slow burn of quiet dread, dialogue-driven interplay and textured suspense.
Faron’s voice is polished and intelligent, but her thoughts flicker with calculation. Greening writes her as a woman whose poise and self-preservation have been forged through trauma. Whether Faron is haunted by guilt or hunted by circumstance remains an open question in the early going, and that ambiguity is precisely where the novel’s power lies.
The setting itself becomes a living presence. The lake and the legendary Wild Blueberry Bog mirror the story’s moral murkiness. Greening has an uncanny ability to make domestic spaces — kitchens, guest rooms, polite dinner tables feel charged with unseen threat. Fans of gothic suspense will recognize familiar archetypes – the trusting friend, the hostile ex, and the disarmingly perfect love interest – and Greening uses their familiarity to heighten tension and deepen emotional resonance. The Last One to Die is a compelling story about perception, control and the price of secrecy.
But author Terri Greening wastes no time unsettling that tranquility. Locals whisper about the mysterious deaths in Faron’s past, and an ominous bog nearby seems to absorb more than rainwater. What follows is an atmospheric study of reinvention, suspicion, and the perilous thin line between victim and villain.
Told in the first person, Greening takes her time drawing readers into Faron’s fragile inner world. Instead of racing toward high drama, the author builds tension through a slow burn of quiet dread, dialogue-driven interplay and textured suspense.
Faron’s voice is polished and intelligent, but her thoughts flicker with calculation. Greening writes her as a woman whose poise and self-preservation have been forged through trauma. Whether Faron is haunted by guilt or hunted by circumstance remains an open question in the early going, and that ambiguity is precisely where the novel’s power lies.
The setting itself becomes a living presence. The lake and the legendary Wild Blueberry Bog mirror the story’s moral murkiness. Greening has an uncanny ability to make domestic spaces — kitchens, guest rooms, polite dinner tables feel charged with unseen threat. Fans of gothic suspense will recognize familiar archetypes – the trusting friend, the hostile ex, and the disarmingly perfect love interest – and Greening uses their familiarity to heighten tension and deepen emotional resonance. The Last One to Die is a compelling story about perception, control and the price of secrecy.
October 15, 2025
Terri Greening’s The Last One to Die is a tense and emotionally charged thriller that explores the fragility of trust
and the lasting impact of grief. At its core is Faron Chevalier, a woman who has already endured more than her
share of loss. When her third husband dies suddenly, tragedy turns to terror as suspicion begins to close in
around her. What follows is a measured, tightly woven story about secrets, survival, and the fine line between
victim and suspect.
Greening’s writing is deliberate and intelligent, revealing the story’s layers through emotional nuance rather than
sensationalism. She captures the quiet devastation of mourning while steadily tightening the suspense with each
new revelation. The narrative’s rhythm feels natural, alternating between introspection and confrontation,
which keeps readers engaged without relying on contrived twists.
Faron herself is a compelling protagonist—flawed, human, and deeply believable. Her vulnerability never
overshadows her resilience, and Greening allows readers to both doubt and empathize with her in equal
measure. Supporting characters, particularly the late husband’s skeptical children and private investigator Mason
Snyder, add dimension and realism to the psychological tension. Their motives and doubts mirror the reader’s
own, creating a layered dynamic that sustains the mystery throughout.
While experienced thriller fans may anticipate certain developments, the strength of The Last One to Die lies not
in surprise alone but in the emotional complexity beneath the suspense. Greening delivers a story that is as much
about human frailty as it is about crime. Smartly written and emotionally grounded, this novel will appeal to
readers who appreciate psychological thrillers that combine character depth with slow-burning intrigue.
and the lasting impact of grief. At its core is Faron Chevalier, a woman who has already endured more than her
share of loss. When her third husband dies suddenly, tragedy turns to terror as suspicion begins to close in
around her. What follows is a measured, tightly woven story about secrets, survival, and the fine line between
victim and suspect.
Greening’s writing is deliberate and intelligent, revealing the story’s layers through emotional nuance rather than
sensationalism. She captures the quiet devastation of mourning while steadily tightening the suspense with each
new revelation. The narrative’s rhythm feels natural, alternating between introspection and confrontation,
which keeps readers engaged without relying on contrived twists.
Faron herself is a compelling protagonist—flawed, human, and deeply believable. Her vulnerability never
overshadows her resilience, and Greening allows readers to both doubt and empathize with her in equal
measure. Supporting characters, particularly the late husband’s skeptical children and private investigator Mason
Snyder, add dimension and realism to the psychological tension. Their motives and doubts mirror the reader’s
own, creating a layered dynamic that sustains the mystery throughout.
While experienced thriller fans may anticipate certain developments, the strength of The Last One to Die lies not
in surprise alone but in the emotional complexity beneath the suspense. Greening delivers a story that is as much
about human frailty as it is about crime. Smartly written and emotionally grounded, this novel will appeal to
readers who appreciate psychological thrillers that combine character depth with slow-burning intrigue.
October 12, 2025
"The Last One to Die" is a roller-coaster ride of suspense and intrigue. Terri Greening delivers a captivating storyline and a cast of well-deliniated characters. A riviting dive into darkness and an ending well worth the wait.
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October 15, 2025
Faron hasn't has the easiest life. She is now burying her third husband but people are now more suspicious of her and after the death of her third husband people are wondering if she is a black widow. Her late husband's children have all turned on her and demand an investigation into what happened to their father and are contesting the will. Full of twists and turns.
October 16, 2025
Wow this book has me thinking until the very end, Faron has endured the deaths of three husbands. When husband number 3 is found murdered, sympathy turns to suspicion. Is Faron that unlucky or is she a black widow. Full of twists and turns, will keep the gripped to the very end.
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October 28, 2025
Terri Greening does a fantastic job in writing a really well done thriller novel, it had that feel that I was looking for and was invested in what was happening in this universe. It had that suspenseful atmosphere and thought the characters worked well overall.
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October 12, 2025
What is so great about this book, is the constant suspense, intriguing main character, surprising twists and turns and an end that won’t disappoint!!!.
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