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Crimson Falls
The Last Dupont
Ella Dupont learned the cruel truth about death at a young age. By the time she was five, her daddy had been murdered and her older sister died mysteriously. After deeming the town cursed, Ella's momma whisked her away to start a new life, far from Crimson Falls. Twenty years later, Ella gets a phone call, discovering she is the last living relative to the Dupont name, appointed with the task of settling her grandmother's estate. Her momma warned her never to return to the town, but Ella doesn’t believe in curses. The moment she arrives in Crimson Falls, the town draws her in. Ella extends her visit, desperate to unravel her history from the towns mysterious past. She soon discovers that buried secrets could threaten the life of the last Dupont.
112 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 11, 2019
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About the author
Rachel Renee
12 books170 followersRachel Renee, born and raised in and around Cincinnati, Ohio, finds herself residing with her family in the suburb of Loveland. After completing a degree in psychology and racking up thousands of dollars in debt, she decided to become a stay at home mom and homeschool her children, all the while working on her writing career. While she is not using her degree in the secular world she uses it on a daily basis, psychoanalyzing her husband of nearly 20 years and two children (15 and 12), her 2 dogs, and her life as a writer and teacher. Just like Rachel enjoys reading books from many different genres, she also enjoys writing different genres as well.
Stay tuned as Rachel continues her journey!
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Displaying 1 - 28 of 28 reviews
October 1, 2020
This is an entertaining, fast paced, well-written, suspense novella. It has intrigue, mystery, family drama, a curse, and a surprise ending. I am looking forward to reading the other entries in this series with great anticipation!
March 18, 2019
Wow! Suspense, secrets, family fueds, this book has it all! When Elle's grandmother passes away on Founder's Day, Elle is called home. What happens over the next year is certainly eye opening, but the ending certainly threw me for a loop!
March 6, 2019
Rachel Renee’s latest book has it all: family secrets, mysteries around every corner, and the biggest twist at the root of it all. Renee manages to keep the reader on the edge of their seats with this novella. I never saw that ending coming! A suspenseful story with one chilling twist after the next. This book had me watching over my shoulder as I read! One of the most unique and exciting books I’ve read in a long time...
April 14, 2019
This book took a little while to draw me in. At first I just wasn't clicking with the main character, but then she arrived at her grandmother's house and weird stuff started happening. From that point on I didn't want to put the book down.
Okay, I'll confess that, being a horror movie buff who loves stories with a paranormal twist, I was secretly hoping that the strange occurances would turn out to be the grandmother's ghost. Alas, that is not the story this turned out to be, but it is a page-turner none-the-less, and it has a nice (well, maybe not so nice, lol) ending that most readers won't see coming.
Hats off to Rachel Renee for hooking me with a creepy little story with an even creepier final chapter.
Okay, I'll confess that, being a horror movie buff who loves stories with a paranormal twist, I was secretly hoping that the strange occurances would turn out to be the grandmother's ghost. Alas, that is not the story this turned out to be, but it is a page-turner none-the-less, and it has a nice (well, maybe not so nice, lol) ending that most readers won't see coming.
Hats off to Rachel Renee for hooking me with a creepy little story with an even creepier final chapter.
March 6, 2019
I got an ARC of this book. What a suspense/thriller. The secrets that are in this family were so unbelievable. I totally loved reading this book. It kept you on the edge the entire time. Especially when that fateful day comes up in Crimson Falls. I definitely was shocked with what happened at the end. A definite page turner and an awesome suspense/thriller. When you are left on the edge in a book not knowing what to expect it's awesome. Thank you Rachel. 5 star plus from me.
April 3, 2019
Rachel Renee’s Crimson Falls story is full of suspense and secrets all tied up in a twisty ended bow. I want more!
March 12, 2019
Rachel Renee brings us a tale that will keep you on the edge your chair the entire time, especially when Founders Day comes to Crimson Falls. The Last DuPont is a definite page turner and an awesome suspense/thriller.
Ella's grandmother died on October 13, a grandmother Ella doesn't remember. Now she's back to settle her granny's estate - It should only take a couple of days.
Her mother always insisted the town was cursed, that's why they never returned or visited. But Ella doesn't believe in curses. A year later Ella has settled and found someone to love.
This five star thriller's ending blew my mind, I was no way thinking this would happen.
I received an advanced copy of this book from the author and this is my honest review. Enjoy.
Ella's grandmother died on October 13, a grandmother Ella doesn't remember. Now she's back to settle her granny's estate - It should only take a couple of days.
Her mother always insisted the town was cursed, that's why they never returned or visited. But Ella doesn't believe in curses. A year later Ella has settled and found someone to love.
This five star thriller's ending blew my mind, I was no way thinking this would happen.
I received an advanced copy of this book from the author and this is my honest review. Enjoy.
April 7, 2019
So I have made it through almost all of this Crimson Falls series and I have to say they are amazing reads. This one is just as great a read. With twist and turns that you wont have the complete picture of until the final chapter, figure out the lies and betrayal if you can. Her mother took her away to keep her safe. But when her grandmother passes she dares to return. Trying to find answers to her endless list of questions isn't easy, and the final chapter will still your breath and leave you spinning. I love these novellas and can honestly say you are taken for a thrill of a ride with each one of them. I have enjoyed reading the authors that were new to me and have to say the ones I already have read before didn't disappoint. This is another goody added to the series that will have you spinning through the last line.
April 14, 2019
Lawd have mercy, this story was something else! Ella Dupont suffered the curse of Crimson Falls at an early age, so her mother took her & ran, and they didn't look back. Twenty years later, she's called home because she's the last Dupont after her grandmother passed away, so she needs to settle her estate. Ella only thinks she's there temporarily, but somehow the town draws her in, and she finds herself staying. Man, the twists in this story had me dropping so many f-bombs it wasn't even funny. And just when I thought I was safe, HOLY HELL! The story flipped the script completely! Yeah, I NEVER would have guessed the secrets that were revealed EVER! So I'm not saying another word because why ruin the crazy experience for anyone else! Enjoy! HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
April 12, 2019
To say this story surprised me at the end is not giving it enough credit, because it came at me like a car going 0-60 mph! The shock stood with me all day! It was that incredible. I did not see it coming!
Ella is the Last DuPont and She goes back to Crimson Falls to close out her Grandmothers Estate only to learn certain things along the way about her family and herself. Does Crimson Falls have a Curse? You will have to read this book to find out and I have to say that if you miss this one you are missing out!!
Ella is the Last DuPont and She goes back to Crimson Falls to close out her Grandmothers Estate only to learn certain things along the way about her family and herself. Does Crimson Falls have a Curse? You will have to read this book to find out and I have to say that if you miss this one you are missing out!!
September 18, 2022
Weird
Not a thriller. No twist till the last pages. Kinda boring. Good thing it was short. Still a pleasant quick read. Just not what I was expecting given then rest of the series.
Not a thriller. No twist till the last pages. Kinda boring. Good thing it was short. Still a pleasant quick read. Just not what I was expecting given then rest of the series.
March 10, 2019
Wow - what can I say about this? It pulled me right in and not totally kept my attention, but threw a couple curveballs that I never expected!!!! 5 plus stars for this one!!!!
April 14, 2019
Love it
Love this short, suspenseful novella. The author keeps you intrigued from the start. Couldnt put this down. Definitely recommend this to everyone.
Love this short, suspenseful novella. The author keeps you intrigued from the start. Couldnt put this down. Definitely recommend this to everyone.
April 19, 2019
This book was full of family secrets, a curse and was a extremely good read. I love suspense/thrillers and this short novella certainly didnt disappoint. I would certainly recommend it to others.
April 17, 2019
I loved this book! Very fast pace, and with enough mystery and twists to give it a 5 star. After reading all the Crimson Falls books I will definetely continue with the author Rachel Renee, for her amazing writing!
March 12, 2019
What a great story! Ella Dupont gets called back to her birthplace after leaving 20 years earlier. Find herself the owner of an old house and the heart of a young man. Ella falls in love, but is she willing to sacrifice everything for Crimson Falls? A surprise ending that I never saw coming!
Crimson Falls is a town where anything can happen and usually does.
MUST READ
Crimson Falls is a town where anything can happen and usually does.
MUST READ
April 11, 2019
What did I just read?!?!? Family secrets at it's finest!
April 3, 2019
Rachel Renee’s Crimson Falls story is full of suspense and secrets all tied up in a twisty ended bow. I want more!
~ A Bibliophile ❤️📚
~ A Bibliophile ❤️📚
April 17, 2019
A curse and a feud
I loved the ending. I did not expect it. It was a story well told and I truly enjoyed reading it.
I loved the ending. I did not expect it. It was a story well told and I truly enjoyed reading it.
April 28, 2019
I loved this one!!! Reneé takes the reader back decades and while you’re reading, you feel like you’ve time traveled, too. I couldn’t put this one down and LOVED the ending!
June 7, 2019
Amazing, loved it!
The Dupont family sure has their secrets. The details and draw of this family had me reading non-stop. I never saw the ending coming. Definitely a favorite of this series and a must read! Rachel has a great way of writing and I love her books!
The Dupont family sure has their secrets. The details and draw of this family had me reading non-stop. I never saw the ending coming. Definitely a favorite of this series and a must read! Rachel has a great way of writing and I love her books!
April 30, 2019
A very well written story. The suspense builds until the very end with an ending you won't see coming. Definitely recommend.
September 18, 2020
This story takes place in a totally different time period than the previous Crimson Falls novellas, and it was an interesting difference. There wasn’t a ton of action, but the twist is pretty bold and you don’t see it coming. This added a different perspective to the whole Crimson Falls story, seeing it from such an early time. This story made me wish that this was a complete novel, so I could get all of the backstory and details. Overall, it was well done. The twists slaps you in the face. #thelastdupont #rachelrenee #crimsonfalls #novella #crimsonfalls8 #shortstory #read #bookstagram #booklover #bookstagrammer #bookreview #bookworm
October 12, 2023
“Curses be damned, I’m coming for what is rightfully mine.”
Set in 1970. Back in the cursed town of Crimson Falls.
Ella Dupont’s grandmother dies. Shockingly, she’s left her entire estate to the estranged granddaughter.
Now 25, Ella left Crimson Falls 20 years ago. She’s driving back up from Georgia with her shepherd, Rusty (totally the best character in this book, btw).
The pace is a bit on the slow side; the narrative is rather pedestrian. Features a lot of the usual—open windows, bizarre noises, mysterious photographs…
Foreboding sense of danger throughout…yet Ella remains in the creepy town.
A family feud is revealed—between the Astors and the Duponts
Not the expected ending. Not a terrible read. Not one that will be memorable, either.
“You should get out while you can.”
Set in 1970. Back in the cursed town of Crimson Falls.
Ella Dupont’s grandmother dies. Shockingly, she’s left her entire estate to the estranged granddaughter.
Now 25, Ella left Crimson Falls 20 years ago. She’s driving back up from Georgia with her shepherd, Rusty (totally the best character in this book, btw).
The pace is a bit on the slow side; the narrative is rather pedestrian. Features a lot of the usual—open windows, bizarre noises, mysterious photographs…
Foreboding sense of danger throughout…yet Ella remains in the creepy town.
A family feud is revealed—between the Astors and the Duponts
Not the expected ending. Not a terrible read. Not one that will be memorable, either.
“You should get out while you can.”
June 25, 2023
Crazy story! I liked it but the ending threw me off a little. My mouth dropped and I was like wait what just happened! I love stories with family secrets and mystery. Insane but I really like this series so far!
June 4, 2021
This one really fell short for me of all the Crimson Falls book. I kept waiting for a big plot twist and there just wasn’t one.
January 18, 2025
Awesome
This was a good read. Love the unexpected ending. Can't wait to start on the next one here in a minute
This was a good read. Love the unexpected ending. Can't wait to start on the next one here in a minute
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