"If you pay attention.. solutions always appear. But you have to pay attention."
Claire Cook and Eva James switch places on their flights. ..both looking to escape their lives. Some parts of the book are fast paced, especially the parts detailing Eva's past. After the crash the story of Claire's survival are at times slow- moving. Three quarters of the way through it picks up and delivers a surprise ending. ( )

A competent suspense novel centered on two women who need to escape their lives for different reasons. Claire's story is a compelling action plot that takes place mostly in the present, while Eva's is narrated mainly through intriguing flashbacks that gradually reveal how their paths crossed. Although the author's commentary on "men making decisions for women" is too explicit, the tension and plot twists are solid and not as far-fetched or overblown as many recent books in this genre. ( )

The Last Flight is the story of two women, Eva and Claire, desperate to escape their lives. Claire is trapped in a dangerous marriage. Eva is under the control of an elusive drug kingpin and is being forced to cooperate in a governmental sting operation that risks her life and her freedom.

The pair exchange identities during a chance airport encounter that seems like a solution to both of their problems, only the plane crashes that Eva may or may not have boarded and Claire, presumed dead, struggles to stay hidden.

The story unfolds in dual narratives, Eva’s experiences before the crash and Claire’s afterwards.

A clever and unique tale, The Last Flight is well-written but far-fetched. Desperation drives careless decisions. The Ellie coincidence was too much and could have been cut without impacting the plot. There is tension but never an imminent threat with consequences.

Eva and Claire can outsmart almost everyone and have few problems with resources. The biggest gut punch is when Claire’s getaway package falls into the wrong hands, yet she stumbles into an under-the-table catering job that keeps her afloat. Challenges are consistently met with simple, sometimes illogical solutions.

That epilogue though. Phew. I didn’t see that coming and should have. I recommend this book as a vacation or beach read—fun with a few flaws—four enthusiastic stars and included in the Amazon Prime library.
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The first thing you need to know about THE LAST FLIGHT is that it is an unputdownable book, and you really will be glad you read it. It's the first Julie Clark book I've read, and now I want to read her others.

Claire is the abused wife of rich, well-known, and loved philanthropist Rory. He is dangerous, and she has so far been unable to leave him.

Eva is a former chemistry major who now produces methamphetamine in her basement. She hates this life but feels stuck in it and unable to escape.

They meet in an airport and trade identities. This is how each can leave her old life behind.

Most of the book is told in dual timelines. One is Eva's backstory; the other tells of Claire's experiences as Eva, her new identity.

The title of this book may lead you to believe that it is about an airline flight. Yet, you won't know for sure if Eva got on that ill-fated flight until the end.

And in the end, will EITHER survive? You'll be rooting for both. ( )

Fast, page turning beach read if one suspends disbelief. ( )