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  • The Last Caretaker

  • A Novel
  • By: Jessica Strawser
  • Narrated by: Reba Buhr
  • Length: 10 hrs and 50 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (5 ratings)

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The Last Caretaker

By: Jessica Strawser
Narrated by: Reba Buhr
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Summary

An instant USA Today bestseller.

A woman in search of a new beginning is put to the test in ways she never imagined in an empowering and provocative page-turner by the author of Not That I Could Tell.

Katie’s divorce was, in a word, humiliating. So when her friend Bess offers a fresh start—a resident caretaking job at a nature preserve—Katie accepts. No matter that she’s not exactly a “nature person.” How hard can it be?

But from day one, something feels off. Katie’s new farmhouse looks as if the last caretaker barely moved out at all. When a frantic, terrified woman arrives late at night, expecting a safe place to hide, it’s clear caretaking involves way more than Katie bargained for.

Suddenly, Katie is no longer sure who she can trust: the brooding groundskeeper, the daily regulars—hikers, dog walkers, bird-watchers, photographers—even Bess.

As Katie digs deeper for clues in what the last caretaker left behind, she must discover courage she never knew she had—and decide how much she’ll risk to do the right thing.

©2023 Jessica Strawser (P)2023 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.
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Critic reviews

“Of immense appeal and interest to fans of deftly crafted novels with the themes of family life intermixed with elements of suspense and apprehension, and unreservedly recommended…ably and effectively narrated by Reba Buhr.”Midwest Book Review

“Strawser’s latest fast-paced page-turner (following The Next Thing You Know) grabs readers at the start and doesn’t let go. For fans of Sally Hepworth and Liane Moriarty.”Library Journal

“Strawser presents a fresh premise and compelling plot. The twists are unexpected, and Katie is pulled along through the adventure until she finds the courage to stand up for herself.”Booklist

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The Last Care Taker

Book was brilliant, I found it hard sometimes with the narrators voice especially when they impersonated the kids voices.

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A very enjoyable and insightful book about finding courage and your own path

I wasn’t sure what the ‘big secret’ was going to be as the story unfolded as there were hints of menace and misdeeds. But it took an interesting turn delving into the world of domestic abuse and how making decisions, trusting people and finding your own path can be both challenging and rewarding

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