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Emma Last FBI Mystery #9
Last Resort
He's checking his list, checking it twice. Which agent's fate will be sealed tonight?
Haunted by the whispers of the Other, a chilling real-world threat has Special Agent Emma Last and the Violent Crimes Unit on high alert. Their recent victory against D.C.’s gangs is overshadowed by a sinister promise of vengeance that materializes swiftly, claiming the life of a young FBI recruit.
"I’ll spell it out in the blood of one of your agents."
This brutal act marks the beginning of a deadly game, drawing Emma and her team into a dark web of danger, where every clue leads them deeper into the mystery and closer to the monster stalking them from the unseen.
And that’s just the beginning. When the body of a cop working the dead agent’s crime scene surfaces the next day, the VCU team comes to the chilling realization that the killer isn’t just watching. He’s one step ahead of them.
Even worse...
He knows where they live. And he’s not just coming for one of them. He’s coming for them all. And they may not get out of this one alive.
Last Resort is the ninth book in the Emma Last series by bestselling author Mary Stone, where no one is safe when they’re on a madman’s list.
Haunted by the whispers of the Other, a chilling real-world threat has Special Agent Emma Last and the Violent Crimes Unit on high alert. Their recent victory against D.C.’s gangs is overshadowed by a sinister promise of vengeance that materializes swiftly, claiming the life of a young FBI recruit.
"I’ll spell it out in the blood of one of your agents."
This brutal act marks the beginning of a deadly game, drawing Emma and her team into a dark web of danger, where every clue leads them deeper into the mystery and closer to the monster stalking them from the unseen.
And that’s just the beginning. When the body of a cop working the dead agent’s crime scene surfaces the next day, the VCU team comes to the chilling realization that the killer isn’t just watching. He’s one step ahead of them.
Even worse...
He knows where they live. And he’s not just coming for one of them. He’s coming for them all. And they may not get out of this one alive.
Last Resort is the ninth book in the Emma Last series by bestselling author Mary Stone, where no one is safe when they’re on a madman’s list.
270 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 15, 2024
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Nestled in the tranquil Blue Ridge Mountains of East Tennessee, Mary Stone has transformed her peaceful home, once bustling with her sons, into a creative haven. As her family grew, so did her writing career, evolving from childhood fears to a deep understanding of real-life villains. Her stories, centered around strong, unconventional heroines, weave themes of courage and intrigue.
Mary's journey from a solitary writer to establishing her own publishing house marks a significant evolution, showcasing her commitment to the literary world. Through her writing and publishing endeavors, she continues to captivate and inspire, honoring her lifelong fascination with the mysterious and the courageous.
Nestled in the tranquil Blue Ridge Mountains of East Tennessee, Mary Stone has transformed her peaceful home, once bustling with her sons, into a creative haven. As her family grew, so did her writing career, evolving from childhood fears to a deep understanding of real-life villains. Her stories, centered around strong, unconventional heroines, weave themes of courage and intrigue.
Mary's journey from a solitary writer to establishing her own publishing house marks a significant evolution, showcasing her commitment to the literary world. Through her writing and publishing endeavors, she continues to captivate and inspire, honoring her lifelong fascination with the mysterious and the courageous.
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March 10, 2024
That ending though!!!!
Best one in the series so far. The entire team is in danger and the story does not slow down while they take hit after hit. The team is racing to solve the case, but between kidnapped and injured members they are struggling. Each member is shown in their own light and I really liked Mia and for the first time Danae. Leo was not as present it felt, and the relationship angle still irritated me, but with the ending I am conflicted. Vance just annoyed me. Jacinda is an all star and honestly impresses me in every story, this one especially. I couldn’t put the book down and I am so ready for the next book because there are three life’s on the line right now, and, regardless of that outcome I think Emma has some explaining to do to Leo and Jacinda!
Best one in the series so far. The entire team is in danger and the story does not slow down while they take hit after hit. The team is racing to solve the case, but between kidnapped and injured members they are struggling. Each member is shown in their own light and I really liked Mia and for the first time Danae. Leo was not as present it felt, and the relationship angle still irritated me, but with the ending I am conflicted. Vance just annoyed me. Jacinda is an all star and honestly impresses me in every story, this one especially. I couldn’t put the book down and I am so ready for the next book because there are three life’s on the line right now, and, regardless of that outcome I think Emma has some explaining to do to Leo and Jacinda!
June 2, 2024
This one had me on the edge of my seat. I couldn’t put it down! I’ll tell you one thing, I don’t want to wait until September to read what happens next! Even though this “villain” isn’t my favorite of the series, I felt the most anxiety and anticipation reading this book than I have with the others. The ending has me going crazy! I’m impatiently awaiting the next book!
April 11, 2025
This continues the series featuring Emma Last, the ghost-seeing FBI agent, and her team. This time, an assassin is picking off FBI agents with the intent of murdering their entire team. The ending was a very satisfying cliffhanger.
March 26, 2024
I like this one , but if you kill off Denena then I am not going to read anymore....
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 1, 2024
This is the 9th book in this series and I love them because they are Kindle Unlimited, quick and easy reads, and perfect for fans of Criminal Minds which is one of my favorite shows I always go back to. These are not the greatest books by any means but it’s such a comfort series for me at this point that I can’t not pick up the new ones as they are released.
This was an interesting one in that it was much more of a continuation of the previous book and the team was targeted directly which made it more emotional as a reader. Emma is such a badass especially in the interrogation scene and it has been good to see her getting back to herself after grieving Oren’s death and I feel like she showed some serious character development by becoming the rock while the whole team dealt with Mia’s abduction. The explosion scene was so intense and while this one took me a bit longer to get into once that scene took place I was on the edge of my seat.
This was an interesting one in that it was much more of a continuation of the previous book and the team was targeted directly which made it more emotional as a reader. Emma is such a badass especially in the interrogation scene and it has been good to see her getting back to herself after grieving Oren’s death and I feel like she showed some serious character development by becoming the rock while the whole team dealt with Mia’s abduction. The explosion scene was so intense and while this one took me a bit longer to get into once that scene took place I was on the edge of my seat.
March 23, 2024
Death Stalks the FBI
Special Agent Emma Last and the Violent Crimes Unit is on high alert after a young FBI agent is killed. Someone is stalking the Agents and threatening to kill them all. Along with the young FBI Agent a cop is also killed. The team will need to watch their step with this case. Who is stalking and killing the agents and cops? How many and who will die before the person is caught?
Last Resort has everything you could want in a book. It has action, drama, grief, suspense and is an emotional roller coaster ride. Personally, my emotions were all over the place and the ending left me in tears. I highly recommend the Emma Last series. You can read them in any order but it would be better to read in order to get the know the characters and backgrounds.
Special Agent Emma Last and the Violent Crimes Unit is on high alert after a young FBI agent is killed. Someone is stalking the Agents and threatening to kill them all. Along with the young FBI Agent a cop is also killed. The team will need to watch their step with this case. Who is stalking and killing the agents and cops? How many and who will die before the person is caught?
Last Resort has everything you could want in a book. It has action, drama, grief, suspense and is an emotional roller coaster ride. Personally, my emotions were all over the place and the ending left me in tears. I highly recommend the Emma Last series. You can read them in any order but it would be better to read in order to get the know the characters and backgrounds.
March 14, 2024
New FBI Agent Valerie Lundgren from Cyber-Security Division expects to become engaged tonight at dinner, so she stops at a local liquor store to pick up a bottle of “bubbly” for the celebration. Later that night she is discovered dead in her car where she bought the bottle.
Emma and her team are working the crime scene and Emma strikes up a conversation with a PD officer who is set to retire at the end of this shift.
The story has lots of turns you won’t see coming, making it another read straight thru story.
Emma and her team are working the crime scene and Emma strikes up a conversation with a PD officer who is set to retire at the end of this shift.
The story has lots of turns you won’t see coming, making it another read straight thru story.
March 15, 2024
Another great ARC from Mary Stone and co author. Emma and the team are trying to get over their last case involving gangs in DC. Now a mysterious voice has called and said he is coming for the whole unit. As they try to come to terms with this, they get the call that an FBI agent has been found dead and her computer has been used to access information on the whole unit. As the team investigates all that is going on they realize that they are one step behind this mysterious individual. Will they find this person before others, including themselves, die?
March 14, 2024
You sit down to read this book and you will not get up till you finish! And that’s the truth about this intense very personal thriller. The villain is so gone beyond reasoning. He wants to destroy the FBI and it looks he will succeed. The Other is not helping Emma at all, just the opposite . This is another winner among the latest books Mary wrote. Get ready you may not come out with bruises at the end, but def. with the sweat spots and wanting more.
March 19, 2024
FBI agents Emma, Jacinda, Danae and Mia along with Leo and Vance at at a loss. Where can they find the answers and how fast. With Agents and Police men being murdered, they are all in a quandary trying to find answers.
I have enjoyed the Emma Last FBI agent. To see how they all work together trying to solve this case before more people are murdered.
If you love Murder, Mysteries and Solving them before the Agents solve this, you will enjoy this book.
I have enjoyed the Emma Last FBI agent. To see how they all work together trying to solve this case before more people are murdered.
If you love Murder, Mysteries and Solving them before the Agents solve this, you will enjoy this book.
March 9, 2024
The wolf is howling louder than before. Tracking down the person who has murdered a FBI agent and just retired policeman plus threatened the rest of the team is crucial especially as one of their own is kidnapped. Can the locate and take them down without any more deaths? Or, I’ll there be more lives lost?
March 14, 2024
In Last Resort Mary Stone has crafted a chilling story with nail biting action. From the get go this book promises heart stopping action! Her writing talent creates the most frightening villains. The terror they bring into being makes this story and others unputdownable. This Emma Last book is a must read for mystery thrill seekers.
And the end…OH MY THE END!!!!
And the end…OH MY THE END!!!!
March 15, 2024
Emma is still plagued by the Others, but sometimes in a good way with help on cases. Her team is being hunted by a cop killer & they seem to be the main victims. When one of their own is kidnapped, they have to put all their skills together to find one of their own. What an exciting book that will not disappoint!
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March 26, 2024
It's time to reveal
Emma Last is a most unusual FBI agent. Did they get to Mia in time to counteract the crystal clear? Does Denae come back? How does Emma explain her ability to see into the Other to her team, especially Leo? Only Mary Stone knows the answer to those questions. Hopefully, those questions are answered in the next installment. Looking forward to Book 10.
Emma Last is a most unusual FBI agent. Did they get to Mia in time to counteract the crystal clear? Does Denae come back? How does Emma explain her ability to see into the Other to her team, especially Leo? Only Mary Stone knows the answer to those questions. Hopefully, those questions are answered in the next installment. Looking forward to Book 10.
March 29, 2024
FBI Agents
The FBI team became a target for an individual who wanted to take over the selling of Crystal clear meth and eliminate the government. One could hardly keep of reading the story to figure out what was going to happen to the team. At the end of the book one still didn't know about what was happening as three agents were attacked but do they survive?
The FBI team became a target for an individual who wanted to take over the selling of Crystal clear meth and eliminate the government. One could hardly keep of reading the story to figure out what was going to happen to the team. At the end of the book one still didn't know about what was happening as three agents were attacked but do they survive?
May 3, 2024
I could not put it down!
This is an intense read. A lot of action, many surprises and quite a believable yarn. The only downside is the team: there would never be only one team on a case like this. In spite of that, this story continues to entertain and get the reader to think about our world today.
This is an intense read. A lot of action, many surprises and quite a believable yarn. The only downside is the team: there would never be only one team on a case like this. In spite of that, this story continues to entertain and get the reader to think about our world today.
November 16, 2024
A little far- fleched for me
Perhaps if I had read the 8 books before this one I would like it but having just started reading Stones work I am finding FBI Agents who see and talk to ghosts a bit too far off for me to fathom! I am going to find book 1 in this series and see if it becomes more enjoyable.... I do not give up easily.
Perhaps if I had read the 8 books before this one I would like it but having just started reading Stones work I am finding FBI Agents who see and talk to ghosts a bit too far off for me to fathom! I am going to find book 1 in this series and see if it becomes more enjoyable.... I do not give up easily.
March 14, 2024
Another winner from Mary Stone. This book grips you from the first chapter and doesn't let go until the last chapter. A real page turner with a shocking end. Cannot wait until the next book in the series. I am an ARC member and this is my honest review.
March 14, 2024
A GREAT BOOK THAT IS WELL WRITTEN AND WILL KEEP YOU ENGROSSED TILL THE LAST PAGE. THE STORYLINE IS ORIGINAL WITH PLENTY OF TWISTS AND TURNS TO KEEP YOU TURNING THE PAGES TILL THE END. THE CHARACTERS ARE GREAT AND BECOME YOUR FRIENDS DURING THE BOOK. WHAT MORE CAN YOU ASK FOR?
March 15, 2024
Emma has her hands full Breathtaking action..never know whats going to happen next!! Loved the book!! Mary I hope you get this review Amazon would not let me write a review I have never done this one before...Hope you get this...Debra
March 15, 2024
Emma Lasts secrets will be revealed in time but first the team must save themselves from a madman.
Terror strikes when a criminal learns the addresses of the team members. Divide and conquer seems to be his game. The
There are injuries and near death experiences. Who will survive.....? TBC
Terror strikes when a criminal learns the addresses of the team members. Divide and conquer seems to be his game. The
There are injuries and near death experiences. Who will survive.....? TBC
March 16, 2024
A mysterious voice has called to say the whole unit is in danger. An agent gets kidnapped. Can the unit track down the person tracking and killing them? A nail bitter until the end. Another great read from Mary Stone!
March 21, 2024
One of the newest recruits has been killed, and now it seems that someone is out for the team. Emma keeps searching for a ghost to help her figure who is doing this and why. The threat is serious.
This was a nail biter for sure. Stone sure spins a great story in every book!
This was a nail biter for sure. Stone sure spins a great story in every book!
March 28, 2024
Excellent
Just finished this book and was completely entranced in this story line. I had so much trouble putting it down and can't wait for book 10 to be released in December. All of Mary Stone's series are outstanding and highly recommend every one of them.
Just finished this book and was completely entranced in this story line. I had so much trouble putting it down and can't wait for book 10 to be released in December. All of Mary Stone's series are outstanding and highly recommend every one of them.
April 12, 2024
Stupendous!
I've read at least a million books in my lifetime, but I can tell you, this is one of the most gripping series I've ever read. Not only the drama, but the love and affection the characters have for each other will keep you enthralled!
I've read at least a million books in my lifetime, but I can tell you, this is one of the most gripping series I've ever read. Not only the drama, but the love and affection the characters have for each other will keep you enthralled!
April 18, 2024
Riviting
This continuing series keeps getting better and better. It’s impossible to put down. I fell asleep reading it late last night and finished this morning. I can’t wait for the next book! Great work!
This continuing series keeps getting better and better. It’s impossible to put down. I fell asleep reading it late last night and finished this morning. I can’t wait for the next book! Great work!
April 18, 2024
Great new idea!
I like the real life characters. Especially, Emma's abilities to see the dead victims! Looking forward to seeing this more developed, with some teammates knowing of it.
I like the real life characters. Especially, Emma's abilities to see the dead victims! Looking forward to seeing this more developed, with some teammates knowing of it.
June 10, 2024
Love the series
This part of a wonderful series reminds me why marathon reads are so great! As a full story keeps you enthralled as if you’re there, glimpses of what’s past & future keep you ready for others. Go for it!
This part of a wonderful series reminds me why marathon reads are so great! As a full story keeps you enthralled as if you’re there, glimpses of what’s past & future keep you ready for others. Go for it!
July 19, 2024
Another great read
I have read all of the Winter black dealt on books and they are wonderful. I now have one more Emma Last book to read. The Last Resort is another great read, as are all of the previous eight. Thanks, Mary Stone! Please keep writing!
I have read all of the Winter black dealt on books and they are wonderful. I now have one more Emma Last book to read. The Last Resort is another great read, as are all of the previous eight. Thanks, Mary Stone! Please keep writing!
August 7, 2024
I am a very big fan of Mary Stone… The series is so worth reading I can’t stop reading to see what will happen… I was speechless with the ending of this book;Book 9 of 10
I recommend reading all Mary Stone Series
I recommend reading all Mary Stone Series
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