4.7 (3 ratings)
ThrillerMysteryDomestic ThrillerPsychological ThrillerAmateur Sleuth
The Final Sentence
Morally Grey CharacterFound Family
Home is the last place the women of Cape Ivy want to be.
The Choke Mask Killer preys on the sleeping women of Cape Ivy, making them his nocturnal target, leaving his signature mask secured over their heads. He is no longer satiated by the silent screams of butterflies. He now craves the muffled cries of women.
Appearances are deceiving in Cape Ivy. Some hide behind a mask, while others face its deadly consequence.
Margot Mays thought she was done with Cape Ivy, for good, until online trolls uncovered her hidden identity, forcing her to return. Now facing the reason she fled, she is in pursuit of justice to uncover the truth about her aunt's murder. She befriends other true crime addicts who she believes want to help solve the mystery.
It’s a race to the end to find out if the killer or his victims will have The Final Sentence.
As the body count climbs and ominous notes appear at her aunt's grave, Margot lives in fear of being silenced by the Choke Mask Killer. She clings to those around her, but Margot isn’t the only one hiding secrets and a mysterious past.
As the killer’s grip tightens, trust and security unravel. Cape Ivy residents wonder if they can ever really be safe in their own homes…
The Choke Mask Killer preys on the sleeping women of Cape Ivy, making them his nocturnal target, leaving his signature mask secured over their heads. He is no longer satiated by the silent screams of butterflies. He now craves the muffled cries of women.
Appearances are deceiving in Cape Ivy. Some hide behind a mask, while others face its deadly consequence.
Margot Mays thought she was done with Cape Ivy, for good, until online trolls uncovered her hidden identity, forcing her to return. Now facing the reason she fled, she is in pursuit of justice to uncover the truth about her aunt's murder. She befriends other true crime addicts who she believes want to help solve the mystery.
It’s a race to the end to find out if the killer or his victims will have The Final Sentence.
As the body count climbs and ominous notes appear at her aunt's grave, Margot lives in fear of being silenced by the Choke Mask Killer. She clings to those around her, but Margot isn’t the only one hiding secrets and a mysterious past.
As the killer’s grip tightens, trust and security unravel. Cape Ivy residents wonder if they can ever really be safe in their own homes…
Content Warnings: Violence • Graphic Violence • Death • Murder • Child Abuse • Sexual Assault • Grief/Loss • Cheating/Infidelity
Reader Reviews
4.7
3 ratings
Marin K.
Apr 7, 2026
Summary:
Margot left Cape Ivy and she thought she left it for good after horrible events, but few years later she returns to uncover truth about her aunts murder who she loved very much. Knowing no one, she becomes friends with other true crime addicts who help her bring truth into the light.
The Choke Mask Killer (CMK) preys on the sleeping women of Cape Ivy, making them his targets, leaving his signature mask over their heads and no woman in Cape Ivy is safe.
Review:
The Final Sentence is awesome page turning thriller full of twists, interesting characters and easy to read. Nicole gives depth to characters and you all the time you feel tense of what will happen next.
Ending is also very well explained and leaves no loose ends.
The Final Sentence is awesome debut novel by Nicole Annbury and if you are in for a roller coaster ride with emotions, I fully recommend it.
Really awesome debut novel o
Margot left Cape Ivy and she thought she left it for good after horrible events, but few years later she returns to uncover truth about her aunts murder who she loved very much. Knowing no one, she becomes friends with other true crime addicts who help her bring truth into the light.
The Choke Mask Killer (CMK) preys on the sleeping women of Cape Ivy, making them his targets, leaving his signature mask over their heads and no woman in Cape Ivy is safe.
Review:
The Final Sentence is awesome page turning thriller full of twists, interesting characters and easy to read. Nicole gives depth to characters and you all the time you feel tense of what will happen next.
Ending is also very well explained and leaves no loose ends.
The Final Sentence is awesome debut novel by Nicole Annbury and if you are in for a roller coaster ride with emotions, I fully recommend it.
Really awesome debut novel o
Mandy S.
Feb 8, 2026
The Final Sentence is chilling, twisty, and impossible to put down. Nicole Annbury delivers a dark, gripping thriller where every character is layered and every secret matters. The suspense had me racing through the pages, and the reveals hit hard!
Carol G.
Feb 8, 2026
An impressive debut! This was my first book by Nicole Annbury, and I listened to the audiobook. The narration really brought the story to life, and having one of the POVs from the killer's perspective made this story unique. I especially liked the twists at the end, and look forward to reading her newest book.