title: The Last Child
text: # The Last Child
  
  The Last Child is a suspense thriller by American novelist John Hart. It was first published in 2009 by Minotaur Books.
  
  ## Awards and distinctions
  
  * 2010 Edgar Award winner for Best Novel
  * 2010 Anthony Award nominee for Best Novel
  * 2010 Barry Award winner for Best Novel
  * 2009 Crime Writers' Association Ian Fleming Steel Dagger Award winner for best thriller published in the UK
  * New York Times best seller
  * Kirkus Reviews starred review
  