Last Hand

by Richard Laymon

Many students get their first real taste of reading for pleasure when they pick up a Fastback. These high-interest novels are quick to read at just 32 pages each. Choose any of the seven exciting sets or the whole series. SkillCheck Cards designed to build reading comprehension are available for each novel.

Paperback

Published August 1, 2003

About the author

Richard Laymon was born in Chicago and grew up in California. He earned a BA in English Literature from Willamette University, Oregon and an MA from Loyola University, Los Angeles. He worked as a schoolteacher, a librarian, and a report writer for a law firm, and was the author of more than thirty acclaimed novels.

He also published more than sixty short stories in magazines such as Ellery Queen, Alfred Hitchcock, and Cavalier, and in anthologies including Modern Masters of Horror.

He died from a massive heart attack on February 14, 2001 (Valentine's Day).

Also published under the name Richard Kelly

Reviews

[Phil Zimmerman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun story of a rookie spy given his last chance.

[Ray Palen · Rating 2 out of 5]

Another reason why I far prefer Laymon's horror stories.

[Jenny · Rating 3 out of 5]

A quick 25 page read, more a small mystery rather than horror. Not my favorite, but not bad.