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The First Time I Saw Him

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The First Time I Saw Him

By: Laura Dave
Narrated by: CJ Wilson, Colin Donnell, Rebecca Lowman, Tessa Albertson
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About this listen

Brought to you by Penguin.

The long-awaited follow-up to the global bestselling The Last Thing He Told Me, soon to be a major series on Apple TV+ (coming 2026).

Five years after her husband, Owen, disappeared, Hannah Hall and her stepdaughter, Bailey, have settled into a new life in Southern California. Together, they’ve forged a relationship with Bailey’s grandfather Nicholas and are putting the past behind them.

But when Owen shows up at Hannah’s new exhibition, she knows that she and Bailey are in danger again.

Hannah and Bailey are forced to go on the run in a relentless race to keep their past from catching up with them. As a thrilling drama unfolds, Hannah risks everything to get Bailey to safety—and finds there just might be a way back to Owen and their long-awaited second chance.

Acclaimed author Laura Dave is back with an adrenalin-fuelled thriller you will never want to end. The gripping follow-up to the global bestseller, The Last Thing He Told Me.

© Laura Dave 2026 (P) Penguin Audio 2026

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Critic reviews

A master storyteller
Action-packed and deeply felt, this sequel is every bit as incredible as The Last Thing He Told Me. Clear your schedule because once you pick this book up, you won’t be able to put it down. I loved everything about it
An essential sequel that ties up loose threads while providing a thrilling ride across continents
Dave’s writing is clear and sharp as a diamond
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