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Last Gasp
Frank Tedeschi’s niece is dead, one of thousands of victims of a terrorist attack, which has been laid at the feet of “Islamic radicals” by a right-wing US government. Frank—based on a chance encounter—is one of the very few people who question the government’s explanation. He’s a Vietnam veteran who wants nothing more than to live without further controversy or conflict. Can he and his grieving brother Rob, a detective with the NYPD, obtain the necessary evidence to uncover the truth in the face of scorn and incredulity? Can they overcome their long-term estrangement to work together, given that they are putting their lives in danger? In Last Gasp—a novel that resonates with today’s politics—the answers to these questions unfold in a way that mingles personal and societal issues and intertwines the past and present while moving relentlessly forward.
298 pages, Paperback
Published September 22, 2018
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February 11, 2019
I read this book so quickly because I had a hard time putting it down! The brothers' relationship was so complex and yet real and I kept wanting to know what they would find but also how they would handle it together. The topic was timely and also done in a way that was fresh and interesting. I loved how this book was not only full of suspense and intrigue, but also rich in characters. Howard Levine is a wonderful new voice in this genre and I am looking forward to reading his other books. If you enjoy thrillers that make you think, I highly recommend this one!
June 25, 2019
A grand thriller
Levine pens a grand story in Last Gasp. This is the first book of this author's that I've read, but it won't be the last. It was a great paced story, and filled with suspense. The action lends to the depth of the characters, as it blended fear and politics. It was a well-written, well thought out story, and I enjoyed reading it. The writing style worked for this type of story. The connection between brothers. Frank and Rob, and their relationship brings a great undertone to the story. I look forward to reading more by this author.
Levine pens a grand story in Last Gasp. This is the first book of this author's that I've read, but it won't be the last. It was a great paced story, and filled with suspense. The action lends to the depth of the characters, as it blended fear and politics. It was a well-written, well thought out story, and I enjoyed reading it. The writing style worked for this type of story. The connection between brothers. Frank and Rob, and their relationship brings a great undertone to the story. I look forward to reading more by this author.
April 20, 2020
Not my cup of tea.
February 28, 2020
This was fascinating. The author mixes the real world with imaginary events to create a thriller that has political overtones and implications.
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