Final Moment

by Sue Montgomery

Where mortality meets eternity“A truly gripping and profound spiritual journey." - Katie Vorreiter, author No Turning Back and Fifty Days

“A profoundly moving and emotionally resonant story about how our choices shape us, how our most fragile moments can transform us, and how God’s mercy finds us in the most unexpected places.” - Ashley Schwartz, Literary EditorAn abortion, a fight with her mother, and a fatal car accident. When 16-year-old Charlie Welks enters the last sixty seconds of her life, she meets a spiritual being named Final Moment who holds a mirror to her life and then leads her on a journey that changes everything. Through the people she meets and a rescue named Dog, Charlie discovers long-held secrets; the trouble she's still willing to cause; and what it means to know what lies ahead for someone facing death...but be forbidden to share it.
Christian women’s fiction rich with hope, healing, and the steadfast love of God. Final Moment is an unforgettable story of regret and redemption that reminds us of how fragile life can be and the profound power of second chances.

259 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 4, 2025

Reviews

[Leeanda Nelson · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a voracious reader, I can honestly say, this book’s plot was something I’ve never come across. Initially I contemplated not reading as I had just lost several family members and wasn’t sure if the book would be too much. It certainly starts off with a high impact as the main character, 16 year old Charlene (Charlie) is going into an abortion clinic and later after fighting with her mother, gets into a horrific car accident. From there, the story unfolds with Charlie’s last 60 seconds of her life, encountering a being, named Final Moment. Final Moment asks Charlie some pointed questions and precedes to take her on a journey of others who too, will live their final moments in her town that night. Charlie is able to see and hear and one time speak with those people in their final moments. Her last interaction of the night, changes everything. From there, the story ebbs and flows with loss, grief, grace, mercy, forgiveness, and everything that we too deal with. Beautifully written, captivating story and characters as you navigate the arc of humanity and what it means to live a life well.

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

Growing Together

Charlie and her mom have problems. Problems living in the same house. Problems with how the other dresses Problems with everything! Like many mothers and daughters they argue and fight instead of working it out. That is, until Final enters their lives. Read on to find out.
Recommend this engaging story to all mothers and daughters who secretly love each other.

[Mary Lu · Rating 5 out of 5]

What do you think happens when you die?

Is death the same for everyone? There's a saying that no one dies an agnostic or an unbeliever.
What would you do with a second chance?