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THE FINAL TARGET

The Final Target, May 2026
by Nora Roberts

St. Martin's Press
Featuring: Arden Bowie; Gideon; Dustin
400 pages
ISBN: 1250413583
EAN: 9781250413581
Kindle: B0FLYPWG86
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THE FINAL TARGET
Nora Roberts

Reviewed by S. Lyn Collins
Posted May 27, 2026

Romance Suspense | Thriller

A book by Nora Roberts never disappoints, whether it is a mystical trilogy, a futuristic police series, or romantic suspense. All will have multi- dimensional characters that you will love to read and miss when the story ends.

The May 2026 release of THE FINAL TARGET is a standalone contemporary suspense with a strong romantic thread.  Arden Bowie is finally launching her debut thriller novel, which she wrote during college and while working at a local bookstore.  Dustin approaches her as an aspiring writer at her first book signing, seeming harmless enough. But then something seems off when he shows up at her next event. By the time she realizes how deep his obsession goes, it’s too late to stop the attack.

Even though he is sent to a psychiatric facility for five years, Arden struggles with anxiety and has difficulty leaving the house.  She decides to move across the country from the Midwest to a small town in Oregon near her cousin.  There she finds her place in the community and begins to flourish, including meeting Gideon, an ex-Los Angeles police detective turned wood craftsman.   When Dustin receives early release, Gideon and Arden must remain vigilant until they see if Dustin has moved on or remains fixated on Arden.  Even though there are no surprises about who or why, the story is fast- paced with an exciting climax. Reminiscent of an Eve Dallas plot, but with the male character having the police skills. Loved it!!!

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SUMMARY

A young author becomes the object of a fan’s desire—and rage—in the gripping thriller by the #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Hidden Nature.

He showed up at Arden Bowie’s debut author appearance with a copy of her novel and an eager smile. He showered her with compliments and got her autograph. Then he came to her next event. And the one after that.

Dustin was just an aspiring writer who wanted advice, Arden reassured herself. But after giving in to one of his incessant invitations and chatting with him over coffee, she discovered that ignoring her inner alarm bell had been a terrible mistake…

An introvert at heart, Arden had long craved solitude—but now, after a harrowing assault, she finds herself hiding behind locked doors and startling at every sound. And her relief at his imprisonment is tempered by anxiety when Dustin’s wealthy mother helps to get him a paltry five-year sentence at a psychiatric facility.

Arden decides to write a new story for herself, moving to a tiny Oregon town and befriending Gideon, an ex-LAPD detective. But while she learns to thrive, Dustin remains his delusional, twisted self, as fixated as ever and now seething with anger. He still believes Arden's purpose on earth is to serve and please him. And his job is to protect her. But who will protect her from him?

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