Last One to Die

Reach for this book if your teenager is navigating a major life transition, such as moving to a new city, and finds comfort in the high-stakes world of supernatural thrillers. This slasher-style mystery follows Niamh, an Irish student who moves to London for a summer drama course only to find her peers being targeted by a serial killer linked to a dark local legend. The story explores the courage required to build a new life while facing external threats and internal fears of not belonging. While the horror elements are intense, the book serves as a vehicle for discussing trust, peer loyalty, and the resilience needed when one feels isolated. It is most appropriate for mature teens who enjoy fast-paced, cinematic tension and can handle the darker tropes of the horror genre.