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Last Bridge to Memphis: An Alternate-History Thriller
“Last Bridge to Memphis explores something we've all wondered ... what if Elvis never really died, and he walked among us, an ordinary man? Set in 1980s Memphis, this deeply-satisfying thriller sends us careening into a discovery sprinkled with stardust. You won't be able to put this one down!” -- USA Today bestselling author Beth Albright
Elvis may be chewed up, spit out, and stepped on, but he sure ain’t dead. Ten years after illness and scandal dragged his life into the dirt, he’s searching for meaning in a world that’s all but forgotten him.
Enter TV reporter Tom Cirone, a young man on the run from a tragic past and navigating a dangerous romance. When he stumbles onto a deadly police cover-up, his relentless reporting puts a target on his back. But as the threats close in, a reluctant ally steps out of the Elvis Presley—alive, middle-aged, and on a mission of his own.
The pair find themselves shaking, rattling, and rolling down a path of blackmail and betrayal. Soon, they’re caught in a trap—a deadly game of cat and mouse—and they may not walk out alive.
Why you’ll love this book
✔ Elvis A bold, evocative take on the King—more complex, more vulnerable, more human
✔ High-Stakes A journalist and a fallen legend risk everything in the name of justice
✔ Explosive Chases, shootouts, and a desperate final showdown
✔ Twists You Won’t See Scandals, triumphs, and heart-stopping revelations that will leave you breathless
✔ Emotional Love, loss, and second chances intersect in a quest for redemption on the lonely street of life
A compelling novel packed with suspense, intrigue, and a healthy dose of sex, love, and rock ’n’ roll.
Elvis ain't done yet. Are you ready to take care of business?
Elvis may be chewed up, spit out, and stepped on, but he sure ain’t dead. Ten years after illness and scandal dragged his life into the dirt, he’s searching for meaning in a world that’s all but forgotten him.
Enter TV reporter Tom Cirone, a young man on the run from a tragic past and navigating a dangerous romance. When he stumbles onto a deadly police cover-up, his relentless reporting puts a target on his back. But as the threats close in, a reluctant ally steps out of the Elvis Presley—alive, middle-aged, and on a mission of his own.
The pair find themselves shaking, rattling, and rolling down a path of blackmail and betrayal. Soon, they’re caught in a trap—a deadly game of cat and mouse—and they may not walk out alive.
Why you’ll love this book
✔ Elvis A bold, evocative take on the King—more complex, more vulnerable, more human
✔ High-Stakes A journalist and a fallen legend risk everything in the name of justice
✔ Explosive Chases, shootouts, and a desperate final showdown
✔ Twists You Won’t See Scandals, triumphs, and heart-stopping revelations that will leave you breathless
✔ Emotional Love, loss, and second chances intersect in a quest for redemption on the lonely street of life
A compelling novel packed with suspense, intrigue, and a healthy dose of sex, love, and rock ’n’ roll.
Elvis ain't done yet. Are you ready to take care of business?
392 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 3, 2025
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About the author
Jim Condelles
1 book5 followersJim Condelles is a two-time Emmy Award-winning former broadcast journalist, a 15 year veteran of the TV news trenches. His experience spans reporting and news anchoring assignments in large U.S. markets, including network-affiliated stations in Indianapolis, Kansas City, and Memphis.
Covering the anniversary of the death of Elvis Presley, he received in the mail an anonymous audiotape with a homemade Elvis recording—return address unknown. This life-long mystery is the inspiration for a fictional world where a still-living Elvis and his young reporter companion search for meaning in late 1980s Memphis, Tennessee.
Covering the anniversary of the death of Elvis Presley, he received in the mail an anonymous audiotape with a homemade Elvis recording—return address unknown. This life-long mystery is the inspiration for a fictional world where a still-living Elvis and his young reporter companion search for meaning in late 1980s Memphis, Tennessee.
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August 12, 2025
A Most Enjoyable Read
This explosive thriller takes you on a wild ride with Elvis in the name of justice. A gripping page-turner that will have you invested in Thomas, the TV reporter known as Rambo, plagued with guilt by his past and whose messy love life has him stumbling through a murder investigation amidst police brutality. Is Meredith, married to the man who wants him dead, friend or foe? Will Elvis, aka Danny, be able to save him or vice versa? The '80s Memphis vibe is all there in full technicolour. I highly recommend it.
This explosive thriller takes you on a wild ride with Elvis in the name of justice. A gripping page-turner that will have you invested in Thomas, the TV reporter known as Rambo, plagued with guilt by his past and whose messy love life has him stumbling through a murder investigation amidst police brutality. Is Meredith, married to the man who wants him dead, friend or foe? Will Elvis, aka Danny, be able to save him or vice versa? The '80s Memphis vibe is all there in full technicolour. I highly recommend it.
December 14, 2025
Maybe the best work of fiction to feature Elvis
I’ve been a lifelong Elvis fan- and like countless others have sometimes asked- “What if?” What if his life had not ended on August 16th, 1977? Would he have reinvented himself like he did while stationed in Germany? A rebel left and a sophisticated crooner returned. Or in 1968 when the watered down movie star returned raw and pacing on a boxing ring during the Singer Special dressed in a head to toe black leather suit? Say nothing of the man who then took every musical inspiration that led him to that point- gospel, rhythm, quartet voices and more to create a stage show that has often been impersonated but never repeated? I’ve wondered often what would Elvis’ 1980s reinvention looked and sounded like? We will never know but Jim Condelles gives us one view- and it’s bold, and honest, and frankly, even plausible. Elvis fans will love the nods to Elvis’ life, his own words, and lyrics woven throughout the story. A story filled with Easter Eggs. And beyond Elvis there is a real story- real characters. I didn’t think I’d like this book but started it anyways. Ended up loving it.
I’ve been a lifelong Elvis fan- and like countless others have sometimes asked- “What if?” What if his life had not ended on August 16th, 1977? Would he have reinvented himself like he did while stationed in Germany? A rebel left and a sophisticated crooner returned. Or in 1968 when the watered down movie star returned raw and pacing on a boxing ring during the Singer Special dressed in a head to toe black leather suit? Say nothing of the man who then took every musical inspiration that led him to that point- gospel, rhythm, quartet voices and more to create a stage show that has often been impersonated but never repeated? I’ve wondered often what would Elvis’ 1980s reinvention looked and sounded like? We will never know but Jim Condelles gives us one view- and it’s bold, and honest, and frankly, even plausible. Elvis fans will love the nods to Elvis’ life, his own words, and lyrics woven throughout the story. A story filled with Easter Eggs. And beyond Elvis there is a real story- real characters. I didn’t think I’d like this book but started it anyways. Ended up loving it.
April 5, 2025
If you're into mystery/thrillers, spicy romance, and characters who are gloriously messy and always up to their necks in trouble... then, Last Bridge to Memphis is your next obsession. Oh—and did I mention Elvis is alive? Yep, that Elvis. This book jumps into the thick of it from the start and is a wild ride with twists, close calls, and a whole lotta heart. You’ll be cheering for Tom, a TV news reporter and Danny (aka Elvis himself) as they fight to stay alive and maybe—just maybe—become better men in the process. Plus, the '80s Memphis vibes? Pure nostalgic gold.
April 6, 2025
Just finished this and can happily recommend. It’s both a page-turner and one to enjoy as long as it lasts. The author wrote a really original story focused on a Memphis tv reporter, a bad cop, and Elvis plays a central and fun role throughout. It’s a great reimagining of Elvis’s life had he not died in 1977 and instead lived on into the 1980s. I read it slowly at first but then tore through the ending and was left with only one thought: I really hope a sequel is in works. Have a little less conversation and make time for this fun alt history.
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