Rachel Howzell Hall is the critically acclaimed author of the Amazon Charts bestseller We Lie Here, the Anthony, Strand, and International Thriller Award--nominated These Toxic Things, and the Los Angeles Times Book Prize--nominated And Now She's Gone, which was also nominated for the Lefty, Barry, Shamus, and Anthony Awards. Rachel is a former member of the board of directors for Mystery Writers of America and was a featured writer on NPR's acclaimed Crime in the City series and the National Endowment for the Arts weekly podcast. Rachel lives in Los Angeles with her husband and daughter. rachelhowzell.com

★★★★★ "A whirlwind fantasy that will keep readers on their toes--much like the hero." --Kirkus Reviews for The Last One

★★★★★"The Last One is a textured, powerful, and hypnotic fantasy tale that introduces readers to Kai - an unforgettable protagonist that guides readers through the lush, complex, and dangerous world Rachel Howzell Hall creates. The Last One will remind readers of the grit and cunning of George RR Martin's Game of Thrones and Marlon James's Black Leopard, Red Wolf series blended with Hall's inimitable voice and knack for razor-sharp plotting. You'll never want this book to end." --Alex Segura, award-winning and bestselling author of Secret Identity, Star Wars Poe Dameron: Free Fall and ARAÑA/SPIDER-MAN on The Last One

★★★★★ "The Last One is fierce, sexy, and action-packed. It's overflowing with Howzell Hall's signature one-two punch of lush language combined with characters who leap off the page and drag you into their epic world. Clear your calendar, because this is a must-read romantasy, start to finish." --Amazon Charts bestselling author Jess Lourey on The Last One

★★★★★ "Masterful storytelling with a female protagonist worth rooting for." --#1 New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Yarros on The Last One

★★★★★ "If you've read anything by Rachel Howzell Hall, you know she does not miss. The Last One is a sexy, thrilling fantasy novel wrapped up in a mystery. I dare you to put it down!" --Samantha Downing, internationally bestselling author for The Last One

★★★★★ "This is a fantastic book! [...] I was hooked and could not put it down! I definitely recommend it."

★★★★★ "Truly, I think this was beautifully written, and the plot was SO good. I would absolutely read it again."

★★★★★ "I highly recommend this book!!!! I can't wait to read it again."

★★★★★ "This is such a well written sequel to The Last One. It begins right where The Last One ended. I enjoyed it very very very much!"

★★★★★ "This sequel delivers exactly what I was hoping for and more. [...] If you loved The Last One, The Cruel Dawn is a must-read. It is a story about power, legacy, redemption, and the slow burn of finding your place in a fractured world."

Publisher: Entangled: Red Tower Books

Pub date: 2025-08-19

Length: 512 pages