Sometimes winning can be the death of you. In the wake of her older sister Sasha's mysterious disappearance, Carla Pointer struggles to maintain her sense of normalcy. Life in their small village has become a series of silent reminders of the sister she lost, and the pressure to succeed as an athlete in Sasha's stead is unrelenting. As the next big race draws near, Carla's unease grows. She begins to suspect that Sasha's disappearance is more than just a tragic event-that it might be linked to a deeper, more dangerous threat. Carla's quest for answers becomes a race against time, where every step she takes brings her closer to the truth and deeper into peril. Caught between the demands of competitive sport and a growing sense of danger, Carla must navigate a treacherous path where the stakes are as high as they are deadly. As she unravels the mysteries surrounding her sister's fate, Carla learns that sometimes, the hardest battle is not just to win-but to survive. Dead Last is a pulse-pounding thriller where the pursuit of victory becomes a struggle for survival. In a world where winning could mean the ultimate loss, Carla must confront the dark truths of her past and fight to protect her future.