Last Call audiobook

This is the story of Theo, a young man who was saved from death row by his lawyer, Jack Swyteck. They immediately became best friends. Years have passed and Theo still does not know who killed his mother, a street-walker who died when he was a teenager. The story takes place as Theo is opening a new jazz bar in Miami when suddenly he finds himself being pulled into the world of criminals from his past.

loved this book. Theo is in need for lawyer help again. once convicted of a crime that landed him in jail, now needs to solve the mystery of his mother's murder which happened many years before the book starts. Also the reader is re-introduced to the FBI investigator who is an old love interest to the Jack, lawyer on eternal call. great book to add to your collection to take to the beach..each read

One of Theo's old buddies from the "hood" shows up on his doorstep after 20 years. Isaac has escaped from jail and Theo is asked to help. Isaac claims that he knows who killed Theo's mother years ago. Then Isaac is killed. Theo is implicated in the shooting and asks for help from his best friend and lawyer, Jack, who had gotten him off of death row for a killing he didn't do.

I love the dynamics of friends Jack Swyteck and Theo. This story begins when Theo was younger and headed for trouble. His past comes back to haunt him when he is forced to become involved with an old friend, who escapes from prison. The story is fast paced and brings Jack's ex-girlfriend into the picture. I love the action and inter-action of the characters.

Another Jack Zwyteck book. Set in Miami. Jack is a lawyer who becomes entangled in a mess with his best friend Theo, who he saved from death row previously. This also goes into Theo's life and the death of his Mother who was an addict and a hooker.I always really like James Grippando's books. This one is good, too, with some intense scenes.

LAST CALL [2008] By James GrippandoMy Review Five Stars*****I read this early work from the author’s popular Jack Swytek Book Series during the first week of January this year. It was released 15 years ago [2008] and the installment is Number 7 in an impressive 17 book collection. Grippando has been a favorite author of mine for longer than I can remember. I started reading the series in order of publication a couple of years ago, and it’s mind-numbing to think there are ten more novels now. It’s my plan to read Books 8 and 9 during this year. So, okay then. First, I love Grippando’s writing style. His books (including the standalones) are never a disappointment. I enjoy legal thrillers quite a bit, and I also enjoy Lescroart and Margolin. I would admit that I procrastinate when it is time to download a book installment of Lescroart’s Dismas Hardy series, and his novels are invariably long and character-driven. Most of the time I am happy that I indulged in reading his works but they are often marathons. Margolin, well. His books are like a love and hate relationship. The last one I read was (hands-down five stars) but a few have been colossal disappointments. Among the three authors, Grippando is the last man standing, invariably entertaining, with scintillating dialogue, perfect pacing, excellent character development and intriguing story lines. I love the characters of Jack and his best friend Theo. All of the family and peripheral characters are familiar to me since I took the time to start at the beginning to follow the genesis and character arcs.Last Call [2008] was a “new” book for me and not one I previously listened to on tape. I love the character of Theo Night and especially the friendship dynamics between the two men. This book relates the complete backstory of Theo Knight beginning with anecdotal background history from when he was a 13-year-old boy tagging along with his big brother Tatum, a full-fledged member of one of the meanest street gangs in Miami. Grippando featured Theo’s brother Tatum in another standout installment from the earlier novels. “Last Call” is not a “Legal Thriller.” It does contain a hell of a lot of “arguing” but none inside a courthouse. Jack is a brilliant Defense Attorney, but an even more outstanding friend to Theo. The book starts strong and never lags with a complex plot that manages to deep dive into Miami and international street gangs, organized crime, and the prison justice system. The novel also manages poignant interactions between Jack and his family, Theo and Uncle Cy, and naturally relationship dilemmas involving Jack’s love life. He is still involved with the altruistic millionaire physician beauty who flies in to see him now and again, but gets confused when the attractive smart Andi from the FBI re-enters his orbit. Theo has his figured out already, and is still enthralled with the one-of-a-kind knockout from the last installment. The thread about Theo getting her a “Roach Broach” for her birthday and her make up request for him to get her a Prince Albert is hysterical. We also have a 20-year-old conspiracy that reaches some high places and answers the question of who murdered Theo’s mother two decades ago and why. There is a prison escape, a suspected contract killer who can put a bullet between a man’s eyes at 20 feet and in a dark alley. There is a lot to unpack in this epic adventure and it is not my intent to sketch out a synopsis. This is an action-packed thriller that pretty much has it all in spades. It has a multi-faceted, multi-layered plot that translates into a page turner and it features laughs, great dialog between characters, fascinating glimpses of life inside prison, inner city gangs and their structure nationally, poignant scenes that inspire a moist eye, and a chilling, breathtaking finale. This may very well be the best I have read to date. This one is spectacular because it fleshes out the character of Theo from the bottom up to investing in a new jazz club. I would hope that the next two in the series I plan to read this year are just half as great as this installment. AN EASY FIVE STARS AND WILL BE HARD TO BEAT GOING FORWARD IN THE SERIES

Even read out of order and even accepting several obvious flaws, “Last Call” is a great read - so what if it was published in 2008?The core of the story is Theo Knight’s past comes roaring back with a vengeance and sends him on a mission to kill. Lawyer Jack Swyteck, who saved Theo from execution, remains his pal and the two men share a strong bond and hilarious conversation.Flaw #1: Theo volunteers to go back to jail in order to find how a childhood gang friend got out of jail. It seems unnecessary, and I cannot believe anyone who had been in jail would do that even if authorities approved the idea.Flaw #2: Jack and Andie (FBI agent) strike up a hot relationship and they overlook Theo’s guns and plan to kill.Flaw #3: Theo magically shoots a man during a gunfight in a horse barn shortly after a horse knocks the gun from his hand and into an occupied horse stall.Still, there’s plenty of action and great characters (Jack and Theo, sure, but also Andie, Uncle Cy and Trina, who asks Theo for a sexual present that will bring laughter).

This book is part of a series, but can easily stand on its own. I love this author and these characters! This book focuses on the life of Theo...Jack's best friend that he just happened to get off of death row. I started this series way out of order which has been making my Type A personality a bit crazy- but honestly- the writing makes it okay to do so. This book moves fast and is never dull. If you haven't read any of James Grippando's books or if you just love Miami...these books are a must!

I picked this book up in a grab bag from our local library’s book sale and I must admit that I wasn’t very excited about listening to this book ( I listen to book on my commute). However, I did end up being drawn into the story and found myself becoming attach to and consequently rooting for various characters. It’s much different than my typical fare, but not bad at all.

I asked Beth, the librarian, for a suggestion of a good mystery. We were in the stacks and she pulled out a book by James Grippando who I'd never heard of. "Ever read him?" she asked. So I checxked it out and enjoyed it.

Last callI enjoy this series so much that I am ready to begin the next one. What a great bond jack and Theo have that is true friendship. Happy to see jack finally with andie. Looking forward to this relationship if something comes of it. Bravo Mr. grippando.

All of the Jack Swyteck books that I've read to date have been a fun read. These are the kind of light Florida mysteries that make for great Summer reading. They aren't as bizarre as Hiassen nor as complex as Elmore Leonard but if you are looking for a good read...try them out.