Her Last Christmas

By: Claire McGowan

Narrated by: Hayley Atwell

“She thought it was their first Christmas together, it turned out to be her last…”

When Emma joins her new boyfriend Michael for a ‘Friendmas’ in the Alps, she’s quickly thrust into an exclusive world of privilege, partying, and politics. Emma can't ski and is out of place among the close-knit group, but she's determined to win them over.

Without the usual headache of extended family members, Brussels sprouts, and unwanted gifts, the group turn back the clock and unwind with wild abandon. As a storm gathers outside, the friends begin to re-trace their past, prodding at memories and feelings that have long been buried.

When the house wakes on Christmas morning, they find one of their party dead. No one is allowed to leave. As the snow piles up, the evidence of the night before begins to disappear and with it goes the ability to distinguish friend from foe.

As the group turn on her, Emma must find a way out before the killer finds her.

From the million-copy bestseller Claire McGowan, and performed by Hayley Atwell, comes a white-knuckled thriller that asks how far people are prepared to go to keep their stories hidden.

©2025 Claire McGowan (P)2025 Audible Ltd.

interesting but didn't like main character

The story was interesting but would have been better if they had made the main character a tad bit stronger. The main female character was very weak, jumped to a lot of conclusions, and made really stupid mistakes for being a smart lawyer. It really was distracting and the story was impacted. i still gave a 4. worth a listen.

Genuinely surprised by the ending!

Okay, I can admit the suspense was a little dragged out and tad bit predictable. Butttt I was genuinely surprised at the end, I did think she would up hold the law and actually tell the truth especially because she kept hearing her dad’s words over and over again. “Save your self” but she didn’t say a word and I was SHOCKED!! The story did have a few loops but none that lasted long enough to make it none predictable, if that makes sense.

Interesting story

I found the female protagonist to be irritatingly passive and childish in her adoration of her boyfriend.

A great listen

This one grabbed my attention from the beginning & kept me guessing until the very end!!

excellent narrator!

Great storyline. A little on the dark side but very engaging and entertaining. Excellent narration.