The Last Stop

by Kirt J. Boyd

Welcome! Things are bustling at the Mary Stuart Riley Home for People of Advanced Years and you are the newest resident. If you were thinking about quietly entering your twilight years, think again. Boxing matches, ex cons, Olympic hopefuls, cannibalistic fish, and experimental chefs are just a few of the things waiting for you inside. So come in and have a look around. You just might run into the resident celebrity, Holy Moses, the most extraordinary canine on earth.

Genres: Humor, Fiction, Ebooks

199 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 8, 2012

About the author

Kirt J Boyd is the author of The Last Stop Retirement Community humor series. Kindle & Paperback available at http://tinyurl.com/nu7dh6o. He lives with his fiancee in Denver's historic Berkeley neighborhood with their three cats. An undetermined number of dogs soon to follow. The dog that inspired Holy Moses in the series passed away two years ago. It may finally be time to get another. Hobbies include strength training and buying more books than I'll ever have time to read.

Reviews

[Daniel Hambrick]

The Last Stop is a fun read,relaxing and a humorous view of the ever expanding aging population in America. Holy Moses is the mascot of this fun place and adds to the story a light-hearted fellow(dog). The community is a somewhat comical place where every day has something special going on. For anyone who fears or dreads growing old, this is a place where I'd love to stop in at. I only hope there's a second issue

[Axle Black · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good relaxing read. Boyd puts a humorous twist on life in a senior's care facility. The title alone gives a hint of what is inside the cover. I enjoyed 'The Last Stop' from start to finish!

[Beth Carpenter · Rating 4 out of 5]

It took me a little while to get into the flow of The Last Stop. The assorted monologues and newsletters were all funny but disconnected, and at first I couldn't detect any real story. Then a character would appear again with a little more information, and soon it became clear that there were several stories going on, all intertwined, at The Last Stop, and the newsletter served to pull it altogether. By the last half of the book, I could hardly wait to find out how Cassandra’s music was progressing, if Ernie ever got up the courage to speak, or most importantly, if Holy Moses and Violet ever found love. The place is full of activity, odd characters, and a wacky sense of community. In another thirty-five years or so, this is the kind of place I’d choose for my last stop (although I'd stay out of the beauty salon.)

[Jane · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a fun book. Announcements, weather reports, first person tidbits in a retirement home is the set-up. A riot to read and it just can't be all bad with a big slobbery dog named Holy Moses.

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book! I hope there will be a next book. Ted you are a witty and brilliant author!

[Carolyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book gave me a great number of laughs with the eccentricities of the residents, the upcoming events, suggestion box and the horrendous dog, Holy Moses.

[Krystyna · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a fun read - just shows we are the age we feel not are

A wonderful read done in letters, bulletins and notices. It gives you a wonderful feel of the atmosphere in a retirement home full of quirky, zany characters. And I'm not just talking about the residents. Even Holy Moses the adopted dog is as mad as a hatter. From antics such as food fights (started nylon the chef) to the power struggles bought on by a new resident. Yes it does have. A more serious side. The death of a much loved resident but it is so much more. It covers all the human foibles from jealousy to love and shows you the life the residents live. Getting old is not for them. They will go down kicking and screaming plus taking a few with them along the way.
You might think that because you don't actually get much of a description of the characters that the won't feel real. Wrong! Their actions speak so much louder then words.

[Jim Boyd · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a laugh out loud book that provides very funny glimpses of the daily happenings in a home for persons of advanced years. The residents and the staff are quirky and capable of outlandish behavior. The canine, Holy Moses, is a significant nuisance in terms of his bodily functions, but he makes the home a stimulating and interesting place for staff and residents. I particularly liked the Epigraph with its warning "No old fogies allowed!" and its description of The Grim Reaper as a freeloader at the buffet table with a foam bat. A fun read

[Karen H · Rating 4 out of 5]

I so enjoyed this book. It was like people watching at the mall. Only with stories to go with it. So much spunk in the characters I hope that there really are people in the world like this. I would love just to hang out with these people during dinner some evening. I am not much of a dog fan and Holy Moses does not improve my dislike of dogs. But he is such a big part of the story he helps hold this thing together. Don't really know what you would call the format of this book. But it works and that is all that matters.If there is ever a second it will be my pleasure to read it.

[William · Rating 2 out of 5]

I can't figure out why I read this. I don't think I laughed even once reading it, and rarely smiled. It was excessively cute, generally silly, and just sort of odd. I had trouble keeping track of the several serial stories (Cassandra, Aster, and Ms. Fisher) and found them inane. The dog, Holy Moses, provided no comic relief for me, and the weather reports were similarly ineffective in inducing a humorous response. I get to two stars because I somehow finished it, but I can't think of any reason to recommend this book to others.

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I started reading this book in January but got distracted. Picked it up again during these quiet days of staying at home (Coronavirus) and finished it one day! The characters are cute and cleverly constructed. For those of us who have frequently visited a geriatric facility (elderly parent) will not be surprised by the behaviors of the occupants here at Last Stop. I was horrified by some of the stunts my mother pulled during her days at her “last stop”, but reading this book I was amused and actually entertained.

[Kat Pettycrew · Rating 5 out of 5]

Looking Forward to a Nursing Home

If only retirement homes were as livable as Last Stop! Hopefully loose ending answers will be forthcoming:
Will a family be in the works for Holy Moses and Violet?
Who will Cassandra pick: Vernon with a V or Erik and his freckles?
Will Jennifer and Art ever get back together?
Will Helen continue to Terrorize or will a new force of nature move in?

I hope there are 17 years of the Newsletter!

[Veronica Reinhardt.e · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a hoot!!!

This is the funniest book I have ever read! I laughed so hard I cried....and not just a few times either! The style is unique, the characters are people we can identify with, (oh yes!!!) and Holy Moses the dog is obviously a familiar part of the Author's life! Hysterical, and I cannot wait to read the next in this series!!!

[Lisa Becker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Joyful!

I've worked and volunteered in Senior Living and Nursing homes for years as an activities director. This book has all the joy of growing old and many of the endearing moments. I can't wait to read the next book!

[Mindy Ross · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute

After working in assisted living for many years the quirky weirdness rings true. I do wish there had been a !little more excitement, the story was cute and funny but a little boring.

[Frankie J. Greer]

Belly-shaking Laughter

As a 72yr old I do appreciated the idea of "old folks" having such fun. I truly laughed until tears showed up. Now whether they were from not or the eye drops is another question. Loved this book.

[Denise · Rating 5 out of 5]

Funny

Many times during this reading there were many scoffs and ha ha ha and laugh out loud funny / eventually I’ll find a retirement home like this, with plenty of entertainment very funny - good show Kirk

[Rhonda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my goodness!

I give this book 5 stars for having me in tears🤣! I laughed so hard I coils hardly breathe at the boxing lesson, Holy Moses' acting debuts and all of the crazy characters. I would only recommend this book for adults who have a need to laugh out loud.

[Deana Jarrell · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a Riot!

I can only hope that I end up in The Last Stop. Those people are crazy. It reminded me of Grandma Mazur from the Stephanie Plum books. It's witty, sarcastic, and FUNNY!

[Paula · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hilarious bulletins from retirement home. I read Book 2 first and enjoyed it even more.

[AnnMaria De Mars · Rating 4 out of 5]

Funny book about old people.

If they ever make this into a movie I want to be the lady that whacks her doctor with a clipboard. I wouldn’t even have to rehearse.

[Justine Cerri · Rating 3 out of 5]

A light easy funny read.

Having previously read a few heavy dramas recently, i needed some lightweight comedy. This sufficed nicely. Humor to pass time and some hearty laughs

[Gail Lance-Klemenev · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enjoyable and funny.

[MsAliceP · Rating 3 out of 5]

Free Prime Kindle read. Frothy, frivolous, and fun.

[Angela DeBartolo Reeder · Rating 4 out of 5]

Was interesting but I did not like the flip back and forth of the newspaper articles.

[Amethyst · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely Exceptional!!! I plan to read this book again and buy more from the series. So goood

[Mary Lou · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

This is a laugh out loud book! The characters come alive on the pages. Loved it and will recommend it.

[Flo · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's okay but not a favorite. Humor tends to be repetitive.

[FLJimmy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not as entertaining as I expected.

[Teresa · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was cute. It’s about feisty senior citizens in a retirement community. I liked how it was told mainly through their community bulletin.