Last Seen

J.T. Ellison is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than thirty psychological thrillers and domestic noir novels, as well as the Emmy Award–winning cohost of A Word on Words on Nashville PBS. She also writes contemporary fantasy as Joss Walker, whose titles include the award-winning Jayne Thorne, CIA Librarian series. With millions of books sold across thirty countries, her work has earned critical acclaim, prestigious awards, and multiple TV options.J.T. lives with her husband and twin kittens—one of whom is a ghost—in Nashville, where she’s busy crafting her next suspenseful tale.

“Original, deftly scripted, clever, compelling, Last Seen by J.T. Ellison is a riveting psychological thriller of read from start to finish. Simply stated, author J.T. Ellison is a master of the genre.” —Midwest Book Review“My favorite kind of thriller—dark family secrets, high-stakes mystery, and a shocked daughter who will stop at nothing to determine the truth. Wherever J.T. Ellison goes, I want to follow.” —Lisa Gardner, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Still See You Everywhere“In Last Seen, J.T. Ellison weaves a gripping tale of family secrets, broken trust, and the slippery nature of memory. When Halley James learns her mother was murdered—not killed in an accident—her search for the truth leads to a deceptively perfect town hiding dark secrets. With twists that keep you guessing, this masterfully crafted thriller showcases Ellison at the top of her game.” —Liv Constantine, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Mrs. Parrish“Darkly original and bursting with hold-your-breath suspense, Last Seen by J.T. Ellison is a haunting deep dive into a harrowing crime, buried memories, and one woman’s obsession to discover the truth no matter the consequences. At the top of her game, Ellison’s expert storytelling is on full display—Last Seen is a must-read for thriller fans.” —Heather Gudenkauf, New York Times bestselling author of The Overnight Guest and The Perfect Hosts“If someone lies about the things that matter most to you, it’s your right, isn’t it, to go after the truth? So, bravo to fearless forensic scientist Halley James for daring to peel away the layers of deceit in this dark, twisty, and gripping thriller that grabs you, pulls you in, and keeps you guessing until you reach the final page with your heart pounding in your chest.” —Kate White, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Time She Saw Him