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A Final Call
Cleveland Homicide Detective Stacy Tavitt is contacted by a former college classmate who asks for help in finding her missing son, Colton. Still reeling physically and emotionally from her last investigation—which led to the disappearance of her brother--Stacy reluctantly agrees. At first, there is little reason to suspect foul play in his disappearance until he becomes the primary suspect in the murder of an ex-girlfriend. It’s a race against the clock as Stacy tries to find out what happened to her brother and clear his name, all while stopping a lethal killer who continues to target the friends and family connected to Colton. Beset by threats inside and outside of her life, Stacy must go to great lengths to find a killer and save her brother.
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First published November 30, 2021
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April 28, 2022
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A FINAL CALL (A Stacy Tavitt Thriller Book #2) by Eliot Parker is an edge-of-your-seat thriller with a memorable female detective protagonist. This second book has a new crime and investigation plot, but characters and some plot points carry over from book one, Code for Murder, so I feel these books are best read in order.
Lieutenant Stacy Tavitt is a detective in the Cleveland PD Robbery /Homicide unit who is contacted by a former college classmate who seeks her help to find her missing son, Colton. While she agrees to help, she is reluctant to investigate until his girlfriend is found brutally murdered and he is the prime suspect. As Stacy and her partner work the case, people tied to Colton continue to end up dead.
At the same time, Stacy is still trying to find her missing brother and learning to live with thoracic outlet syndrome both tied to the last case she worked. When the dirty cop her brother was last seen with ends up dead in police custody, Stacy feels time is running out to find him alive.
I read this book all in one sitting. Stacy is such a compelling protagonist with her sense of duty which conflicts with her love of her brother and also having to work with a debilitating breathing condition. She is a character that pulls you in and is written believably with her messy life and relationships. I believe the author did a good job of bringing needed information forward from book one, but I do wish I had read it first. The plot is full of realistic action, violence, and big city crime with a consistently fast pace. The investigation led me on a twisted chase with a satisfying conclusion to both cases, but the surprise ending….not so much and that is the only reason I did not give this book a five star rating.
This is an exciting thriller and I really enjoyed it, but the surprise ending will be either loved or not by the reader. No spoilers here.
A FINAL CALL (A Stacy Tavitt Thriller Book #2) by Eliot Parker is an edge-of-your-seat thriller with a memorable female detective protagonist. This second book has a new crime and investigation plot, but characters and some plot points carry over from book one, Code for Murder, so I feel these books are best read in order.
Lieutenant Stacy Tavitt is a detective in the Cleveland PD Robbery /Homicide unit who is contacted by a former college classmate who seeks her help to find her missing son, Colton. While she agrees to help, she is reluctant to investigate until his girlfriend is found brutally murdered and he is the prime suspect. As Stacy and her partner work the case, people tied to Colton continue to end up dead.
At the same time, Stacy is still trying to find her missing brother and learning to live with thoracic outlet syndrome both tied to the last case she worked. When the dirty cop her brother was last seen with ends up dead in police custody, Stacy feels time is running out to find him alive.
I read this book all in one sitting. Stacy is such a compelling protagonist with her sense of duty which conflicts with her love of her brother and also having to work with a debilitating breathing condition. She is a character that pulls you in and is written believably with her messy life and relationships. I believe the author did a good job of bringing needed information forward from book one, but I do wish I had read it first. The plot is full of realistic action, violence, and big city crime with a consistently fast pace. The investigation led me on a twisted chase with a satisfying conclusion to both cases, but the surprise ending….not so much and that is the only reason I did not give this book a five star rating.
This is an exciting thriller and I really enjoyed it, but the surprise ending will be either loved or not by the reader. No spoilers here.
April 27, 2022
A Final Call is a fast-paced procedural thrill ride, chock full of twists and genuine surprises in the plot. Told in third person, we get multiple perspectives throughout the book, which layers on levels of depth to an original storyline and engaging voice.
The heroine, Detective Stacy Tavitt, is far from perfect, making her the perfect protagonist. She’s dedicated to her job, but after her brother, Chance, went missing, she’s been driven to find him–no matter the cost. In addition to these conflicting drives, she also has a medical condition that impairs her ability to do her job. She has something called ‘thoracic outlet syndrome’, which makes it difficult for her to breathe at times, causing her to pass out and require oxygen. This adds yet another layer of suspense to the novel, because she’s vulnerable, and you never know when an attack might flare up, putting her in even more danger. Though, her condition does make her more reckless than I would have liked (Maybe don’t run into a burning building when your lungs can barely handle a jog through the woods?) As if all this isn’t enough to make Stacy a memorable heroine, she also has complex relationships with her coworkers and family members, which adds yet more drama and tension to an already engaging story.
I recommend this book to those looking for a jam-packed thrill ride with lots of twists and an intriguingly unique protagonist.
*Thank you to Blackthorn Book Tours and the author for the ebook to review*
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The heroine, Detective Stacy Tavitt, is far from perfect, making her the perfect protagonist. She’s dedicated to her job, but after her brother, Chance, went missing, she’s been driven to find him–no matter the cost. In addition to these conflicting drives, she also has a medical condition that impairs her ability to do her job. She has something called ‘thoracic outlet syndrome’, which makes it difficult for her to breathe at times, causing her to pass out and require oxygen. This adds yet another layer of suspense to the novel, because she’s vulnerable, and you never know when an attack might flare up, putting her in even more danger. Though, her condition does make her more reckless than I would have liked (Maybe don’t run into a burning building when your lungs can barely handle a jog through the woods?) As if all this isn’t enough to make Stacy a memorable heroine, she also has complex relationships with her coworkers and family members, which adds yet more drama and tension to an already engaging story.
I recommend this book to those looking for a jam-packed thrill ride with lots of twists and an intriguingly unique protagonist.
*Thank you to Blackthorn Book Tours and the author for the ebook to review*
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April 20, 2022
What It's About:
Cleveland Homicide Detective Stacy Tavitt helps her former college classmate to search for her missing son, Colton while also trying to solve the mysterious disappearance of her own brother, Chase.
My thoughts: This book grabs you right from the first chapter where a romantic meeting gone wrong and you just had to find out what happens next! There was a lot of twists and turns througout the story and I enjoyed following Stacy in her investigations.
I do love a complex plot in my story but I find this one to be a tad overwhelming to be honest. There was also a lot of characters and I was confused at times.
Regardless, as far as a police procedural story goes, this was a pretty good one! If you're looking for a jam-packed action and a suspense-filled crime story, this may be the book for you!
***Thank you HRPR Book Tours and author Eliot Parker for this gifted copy to read and review and for having me on this tour. All opinions expressed are my own.***
My thoughts: This book grabs you right from the first chapter where a romantic meeting gone wrong and you just had to find out what happens next! There was a lot of twists and turns througout the story and I enjoyed following Stacy in her investigations.
I do love a complex plot in my story but I find this one to be a tad overwhelming to be honest. There was also a lot of characters and I was confused at times.
Regardless, as far as a police procedural story goes, this was a pretty good one! If you're looking for a jam-packed action and a suspense-filled crime story, this may be the book for you!
***Thank you HRPR Book Tours and author Eliot Parker for this gifted copy to read and review and for having me on this tour. All opinions expressed are my own.***
April 26, 2022
When Stacy is asked by her former college friend to look into the disappearance of her son, the investigation quickly takes a turn when he’s implicated in a recent murder. As more bodies begin to turn up, Stacy now has a serial killer on her hands and everything seems to be connected to the missing person.
A Final Call is the first book in the Stacy Tavitt thriller and it was a good blend of thriller/police procedural that was non stop action on every page. If you love an adrenaline fuelled gritty crime thriller, this is definitely worth checking out. There is a lot going on in this book and quite a few characters to keep track off but everything ties in nicely. And that ending is going to make you want the next book 😮
A Final Call is the first book in the Stacy Tavitt thriller and it was a good blend of thriller/police procedural that was non stop action on every page. If you love an adrenaline fuelled gritty crime thriller, this is definitely worth checking out. There is a lot going on in this book and quite a few characters to keep track off but everything ties in nicely. And that ending is going to make you want the next book 😮
April 6, 2022
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in return for an honest review.
A Final Call by Eliot Parker was a great thriller. Stacey is in a race against time to prove her brothers innocence all while tracking a vicious killer.
I enjoyed this book. It was fast with twists and turns and something new happening all the time.
A Final Call by Eliot Parker was a great thriller. Stacey is in a race against time to prove her brothers innocence all while tracking a vicious killer.
I enjoyed this book. It was fast with twists and turns and something new happening all the time.
February 6, 2022
Mr. Parker has a lively, suspenseful murder mystery in “A Final Call”.
Read full review in the 2022 February issue of InD'tale Magazine.
Read full review in the 2022 February issue of InD'tale Magazine.
December 16, 2021
A FINAL CALL opens with a romantic meeting turning into a confusing, terrifying nightmare. In another location a SWAT team heads out on a perilous operation. Efforts to solve an agonizing mystery lead to frantic turmoil in search of connections to these incidents. This baffling conundrum is like assembling a 10,000 piece puzzle without the picture. As the pieces come together there's harrowing suspense and impenetrable, intrigue which lea to heart-racing, action packed scenarios and a dynamite explosive finish!
April 25, 2022
If you have five minutes to spare, then reading A Final Call is not the way to spend them. Before you know it, 30 minutes will have passed and you’ll end up missing an appointment. Eliot Parker has brought into the world a book that grips you and refuses to let you go. If you want to pull away from it, you’re the one who will have to make the conscious decision of letting it go. At no point will the book be the one to show you it’s time to stop reading. The action is fast and flowing, both in the way it is portrayed and written. The descriptions, especially of Cleveland, are good enough to place you in the environment itself, evoking images that introduce readers who, like me, have never been to the city.
But what really makes the book in my opinion are the characters themselves, especially detective Lieutenant Stacy Tavitt. She’s dedicated to her career and committed to her family, even when it becomes clear that the two might end up to be conflicting sides of the same coin. She’s tough and nothing seems to stop her, be it rules, ethics, or physical debilitations. She’s passionate, sometimes to a point that is actually damaging for her own good. In other words, Stacy Tavitt is a determined human with strengths and weaknesses just like everyone else, but her attitude and choices, and her handling of complicated situations and relationships, place her on a level we should all aspire to achieve. She’s not perfect, but she’s an inspiration. And so are her partner, the Excel-loving Austin, and other supporting characters.
The police procedure itself is detailed but not to the point that it gets boring. This also applies to the way the legal system influences that same procedure in the book. That a lot of research was done by Parker shows in the novel itself. There are a couple of mistakes, but none of them related to procedure as far as I could tell and only one that could impact part of the story itself. Even then, the impact is minor and not something that detracts from the strong plot, so it’s forgivable.
And while the whole story was good and gripping, Parker really nailed the ending in my view. Why? That’s for you to find out once you read the book! You won’t regret it if you enjoy crime thrillers. You might even become a Stacy Tavitt fan. I know I have.
But what really makes the book in my opinion are the characters themselves, especially detective Lieutenant Stacy Tavitt. She’s dedicated to her career and committed to her family, even when it becomes clear that the two might end up to be conflicting sides of the same coin. She’s tough and nothing seems to stop her, be it rules, ethics, or physical debilitations. She’s passionate, sometimes to a point that is actually damaging for her own good. In other words, Stacy Tavitt is a determined human with strengths and weaknesses just like everyone else, but her attitude and choices, and her handling of complicated situations and relationships, place her on a level we should all aspire to achieve. She’s not perfect, but she’s an inspiration. And so are her partner, the Excel-loving Austin, and other supporting characters.
The police procedure itself is detailed but not to the point that it gets boring. This also applies to the way the legal system influences that same procedure in the book. That a lot of research was done by Parker shows in the novel itself. There are a couple of mistakes, but none of them related to procedure as far as I could tell and only one that could impact part of the story itself. Even then, the impact is minor and not something that detracts from the strong plot, so it’s forgivable.
And while the whole story was good and gripping, Parker really nailed the ending in my view. Why? That’s for you to find out once you read the book! You won’t regret it if you enjoy crime thrillers. You might even become a Stacy Tavitt fan. I know I have.
February 17, 2022
Wow, this story grabs you from the beginning when a young man travels from Houston to Ohio to meet a girl he met online. He has barely arrived at her home, when someone(s?) tries to kill him. He runs for his life and is able to get a taxi to take him safely away. Later, that taxi driver is murdered, along with a few others.
There are authors who come up with catchy plots, other authors who are excellent writers, and Eliot Parker is both. That was evident from the beginning. I would suggest if you're thinking of reading this book, that you, first get the one that precedes it. It does qualify as a stand-alone but would have been more enjoyable with the background that came before it.
Cons are the tons of typing mistakes, which I assume will be corrected before it's released and really objectionable language. If I hadn't been so engrossed in the story, I wouldn't have finished because of too much profanity.
There are authors who come up with catchy plots, other authors who are excellent writers, and Eliot Parker is both. That was evident from the beginning. I would suggest if you're thinking of reading this book, that you, first get the one that precedes it. It does qualify as a stand-alone but would have been more enjoyable with the background that came before it.
Cons are the tons of typing mistakes, which I assume will be corrected before it's released and really objectionable language. If I hadn't been so engrossed in the story, I wouldn't have finished because of too much profanity.
February 9, 2022
(4.75*)
HOLY WOW! Talk about an underrated book! I have never heard anyone talk about this book via recommendation or review before and I am lost as to why?!
A Final Call by Eliot Parker is the second book in a series, which even without reading the first book, I was to still receive enough background on the main character, Stacy.
This thriller is a fast-paced page turner, that follows a homicide detective, Stacy Tavitt, who is contacted by a former classmate to help find her missing son, Colton.
There are non-stop twists and turns in this book, especially at the ends of the chapters, leaving you intrigued to keep on reading to find out what happened. Not only is this book great because of the gripping suspensefulness, but also the way the story is written, the character development/relationships, the graphic details of some of the events that occur, and the ending — how it all comes together, are the reasons for the overall rating I am giving for this book.
I received this as an ARC from NetGalley for a review
HOLY WOW! Talk about an underrated book! I have never heard anyone talk about this book via recommendation or review before and I am lost as to why?!
A Final Call by Eliot Parker is the second book in a series, which even without reading the first book, I was to still receive enough background on the main character, Stacy.
This thriller is a fast-paced page turner, that follows a homicide detective, Stacy Tavitt, who is contacted by a former classmate to help find her missing son, Colton.
There are non-stop twists and turns in this book, especially at the ends of the chapters, leaving you intrigued to keep on reading to find out what happened. Not only is this book great because of the gripping suspensefulness, but also the way the story is written, the character development/relationships, the graphic details of some of the events that occur, and the ending — how it all comes together, are the reasons for the overall rating I am giving for this book.
I received this as an ARC from NetGalley for a review
March 21, 2022
My thanks to NetGalley and publisher BooksGoSocial for the electronic copy.
Although I did finish this book, I have to say that I wasn't as impressed by it as other readers seem to be. OK, this is a bit of a complicated plot - Detective Lt. Stacy Tavitt's brother Chance is missing since getting mixed up with cop Brandon Deerfield who organised a gang operating a drugs and protection racket; the son of an old college mate Maria, Colton DeVito, has disappeared. Stacy is determined to apprehend Brandon and find out where her brother is whilst getting involved with Colton's missing person's case - especially when Colton's ex-girlfriend Brooke is found brutally murdered. All the various aspects gradually come together, yes, with one or two twists.
However, I didn't enjoy the writing style. The narrative didn't flow as such because it was actually regularly stopped by detailed - and very "flowery" - descriptive paragraphs of either the surrounding environment, or the clothing and appearance of various characters. The narrative has lots of very short sentences and an under-use of pronouns and aspects of punctuation which could have led to more interesting and flowing sentence construction.
I found it rather hard-going. Sorry, but that's just my opinion; even a fairly decent story line can be spoiled by the "writing".
Although I did finish this book, I have to say that I wasn't as impressed by it as other readers seem to be. OK, this is a bit of a complicated plot - Detective Lt. Stacy Tavitt's brother Chance is missing since getting mixed up with cop Brandon Deerfield who organised a gang operating a drugs and protection racket; the son of an old college mate Maria, Colton DeVito, has disappeared. Stacy is determined to apprehend Brandon and find out where her brother is whilst getting involved with Colton's missing person's case - especially when Colton's ex-girlfriend Brooke is found brutally murdered. All the various aspects gradually come together, yes, with one or two twists.
However, I didn't enjoy the writing style. The narrative didn't flow as such because it was actually regularly stopped by detailed - and very "flowery" - descriptive paragraphs of either the surrounding environment, or the clothing and appearance of various characters. The narrative has lots of very short sentences and an under-use of pronouns and aspects of punctuation which could have led to more interesting and flowing sentence construction.
I found it rather hard-going. Sorry, but that's just my opinion; even a fairly decent story line can be spoiled by the "writing".
December 10, 2021
A Final Call is the second book and a fast-paced suspense thriller with Stacy Tavitt as the main as the character. Code for murder being the first. This story has more twists and turns than I had hoped for.
As the story unfolds, we are told some of the back story of Stacy which explains her health issues. Stacy is drawn into a case about a missing son, Colton, of a former college friend. Reluctantly, she agrees to help only to find out that Colton may be part of a murder as well as other crimes.
This book is a fast-paced story easily read in an afternoon. It goes from one police call to the next before the story is finished. I wished I had read the first book before this one. It would have given me a better grasp on Stacy and her relationships with her family and her co-workers.
I received an ARC from NetGalley for an unbiased review.
As the story unfolds, we are told some of the back story of Stacy which explains her health issues. Stacy is drawn into a case about a missing son, Colton, of a former college friend. Reluctantly, she agrees to help only to find out that Colton may be part of a murder as well as other crimes.
This book is a fast-paced story easily read in an afternoon. It goes from one police call to the next before the story is finished. I wished I had read the first book before this one. It would have given me a better grasp on Stacy and her relationships with her family and her co-workers.
I received an ARC from NetGalley for an unbiased review.
April 24, 2022
This is very much a police procedure story. Early in the story, they have a main suspect, and most of the book is dedicated to finding this suspect.
We follow the homicide detective Stacy Tavitt, whose brother is missing. His disappearance seems to be related to the homicide she faces and the different people they contact or interrogate.
Tavitt misuses her authority to find her brother. This is something I think most people can understand and forgive, at least when it is fiction.
I enjoyed the story until I got halfway. Then there was a scene that totally change my experience of the book.
She and her partner, together with a SWAT team, overtake a house. There they find a young man they want information from. To get this, Tavitt beats him. If this was something her partner had objected to, something discussed, something she regretted, it could have been part of the conflict and a character arc.
It was not.
No one commented on the beating and by Tavitt experience she had done it before. It felt natural to her — though have moved halfway through the story, without this attitude shining through. She knew what she was doing and it was not a single act of madness.
She abused and tricked a suspect to talk, without reading him his rights and getting what he said on any record. And no one reacts or comments on it. I was appalled and disgusted. Also, in times when the police force many times have used too much force, it is totally unnecessary to make this kind of behavior okay.
When Tavitt later in the book gets into trouble for using her position to find her brother, I just wished she would lose her job, because I no longer considered her a good police detective.
Apart from this massive blunder, the book is well written and has a good flow in the story. There were also some funny side stories about her mother and a man in her life that gave a rather dark story a few smiles. It was not the most exciting story I have read detective-wise, but the police procedures felt genuine and showed several interesting issues with finding someone who has disappeared. I kept reading, wanting to know how it would end.
We follow the homicide detective Stacy Tavitt, whose brother is missing. His disappearance seems to be related to the homicide she faces and the different people they contact or interrogate.
Tavitt misuses her authority to find her brother. This is something I think most people can understand and forgive, at least when it is fiction.
I enjoyed the story until I got halfway. Then there was a scene that totally change my experience of the book.
She and her partner, together with a SWAT team, overtake a house. There they find a young man they want information from. To get this, Tavitt beats him. If this was something her partner had objected to, something discussed, something she regretted, it could have been part of the conflict and a character arc.
It was not.
No one commented on the beating and by Tavitt experience she had done it before. It felt natural to her — though have moved halfway through the story, without this attitude shining through. She knew what she was doing and it was not a single act of madness.
She abused and tricked a suspect to talk, without reading him his rights and getting what he said on any record. And no one reacts or comments on it. I was appalled and disgusted. Also, in times when the police force many times have used too much force, it is totally unnecessary to make this kind of behavior okay.
When Tavitt later in the book gets into trouble for using her position to find her brother, I just wished she would lose her job, because I no longer considered her a good police detective.
Apart from this massive blunder, the book is well written and has a good flow in the story. There were also some funny side stories about her mother and a man in her life that gave a rather dark story a few smiles. It was not the most exciting story I have read detective-wise, but the police procedures felt genuine and showed several interesting issues with finding someone who has disappeared. I kept reading, wanting to know how it would end.
April 25, 2022
I’m a sucker for these types of books. I love reading about the police trying to solve a case - and when that case morphs into another case I get sucked in pretty easily. That’s what this one is. Besides the initial case morphing into another case, this book is full of all kinds of other stuff. Our MC Stacy is a Lieutenant with the Cleveland Police Dept (shoutout to my home state! O-H-) who is contacted by an old friend when the friends son goes missing. She agrees to look into the disappearance. She’s then called to the scene of a homicide - and this scene implicates the missing son in the murder (what?!). Stacy realizes finding Colton (the missing son) is more important than just helping a friend and throws herself into the investigation. However, she’s distracted by another missing person - her brother Chance - and it takes her mind away from her work more often than it probably should.
There’s so much packed into this story. This appears to be part of a series, but it’s the only book I’ve read in it. As an Ohioan, I loved the Cleveland setting. Being able to actually picture the places mentioned adds a lot to a story for me. I’m incredibly familiar with Cleveland and it’s suburbs and found that part to be entertaining. I will say these police procedurals have gained more eye rolls from me since I’ve gotten my degree in Criminal Justice. While I know nothing works as cut and dry as the way they teach you school - I know how it’s supposed to work and I’ve yet to find a book that sticks hits the mark. There’s enough to make it realistic but not enough to stop me from thinking “now wait a minute - that’s not how that works….” which honestly is a me issue more than anything, especially since it isn’t exclusive to this book - it appears to be the genre.
This is a quick read. If you’re looking for a fast paced, action packed police thriller with a cliffhanger ending then look no further, this one is worth your time!
⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
There’s so much packed into this story. This appears to be part of a series, but it’s the only book I’ve read in it. As an Ohioan, I loved the Cleveland setting. Being able to actually picture the places mentioned adds a lot to a story for me. I’m incredibly familiar with Cleveland and it’s suburbs and found that part to be entertaining. I will say these police procedurals have gained more eye rolls from me since I’ve gotten my degree in Criminal Justice. While I know nothing works as cut and dry as the way they teach you school - I know how it’s supposed to work and I’ve yet to find a book that sticks hits the mark. There’s enough to make it realistic but not enough to stop me from thinking “now wait a minute - that’s not how that works….” which honestly is a me issue more than anything, especially since it isn’t exclusive to this book - it appears to be the genre.
This is a quick read. If you’re looking for a fast paced, action packed police thriller with a cliffhanger ending then look no further, this one is worth your time!
⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
February 26, 2022
I received a free copy of this audiobook. I listen to a lot of books each year-around 200- wide range of authors.
I will start with some things that bothered me about this book.
1. How much time passed during this book? Seems like the main chapter rarely slept and it all seemed to happen really fast-was it a few days weeks-no clue? It didn’t make sense how she would be in the middle of investigating something and then just be able to leave the scene. A scene near the end she is at the hospital after an attack and an hour later is able to meet up with someone after picking up her mom-drive time alone might have prevented that. Also there was so many details about outfits and what people are wearing.
2. What guy has a “pixie” cut? 🤦♀️
3. Some of narration was annoying-if I had to hear PROgress one more time…..urghh. Narrator mispronounced general Tso the first time but not the second time 🤷♀️
I really didn’t take close notes but these are the things that really stuck with me.
The book was fast paced, with twists and turns but relatively easy to follow. The character were likable overall. I think it could use some polishing. Then again I have never written a book and for sure couldn’t do this well of a job so Kudos for the accomplishment.
I will start with some things that bothered me about this book.
1. How much time passed during this book? Seems like the main chapter rarely slept and it all seemed to happen really fast-was it a few days weeks-no clue? It didn’t make sense how she would be in the middle of investigating something and then just be able to leave the scene. A scene near the end she is at the hospital after an attack and an hour later is able to meet up with someone after picking up her mom-drive time alone might have prevented that. Also there was so many details about outfits and what people are wearing.
2. What guy has a “pixie” cut? 🤦♀️
3. Some of narration was annoying-if I had to hear PROgress one more time…..urghh. Narrator mispronounced general Tso the first time but not the second time 🤷♀️
I really didn’t take close notes but these are the things that really stuck with me.
The book was fast paced, with twists and turns but relatively easy to follow. The character were likable overall. I think it could use some polishing. Then again I have never written a book and for sure couldn’t do this well of a job so Kudos for the accomplishment.
April 22, 2022
"This is because of a woman?"
Absolutely because of a woman, Maria, we meet in chapter one, I finished the fast paced action police procedural crime thriller, A Final Call by precise detailed author Eliot Parker in one day.
Colton meets Maria online, sends her money, drives from Houston to Cleveland to meet her and then his Mom is calling her old college classmate Homicide Detective Stacy Tavitt to help find her missing son.
The detective has her own issues trying to find her missing brother Chance. As the different cases collide and the connecting witnesses keep getting murdered the plot twists and turns until you feel like you are on a tilt a whirl ride!
I didn't know this was the second book in the Detective Stacy Tavitt mysteries and, obviously, can be read as a stand alone but I have already bought the first book.
This book does not have a single unnecessary word or scene written in it. Just be prepared that once you start it you won't be able to get off this action ride until it's explosive conclusion. Bring on the next installment!
I received a free copy of this book from Blackthorn Book Tour for a fair and honest review. All opinions are my own.
Absolutely because of a woman, Maria, we meet in chapter one, I finished the fast paced action police procedural crime thriller, A Final Call by precise detailed author Eliot Parker in one day.
Colton meets Maria online, sends her money, drives from Houston to Cleveland to meet her and then his Mom is calling her old college classmate Homicide Detective Stacy Tavitt to help find her missing son.
The detective has her own issues trying to find her missing brother Chance. As the different cases collide and the connecting witnesses keep getting murdered the plot twists and turns until you feel like you are on a tilt a whirl ride!
I didn't know this was the second book in the Detective Stacy Tavitt mysteries and, obviously, can be read as a stand alone but I have already bought the first book.
This book does not have a single unnecessary word or scene written in it. Just be prepared that once you start it you won't be able to get off this action ride until it's explosive conclusion. Bring on the next installment!
I received a free copy of this book from Blackthorn Book Tour for a fair and honest review. All opinions are my own.
April 27, 2022
I rarely come across novels set in the Cleveland, Ohio area so when I saw A Final Call I knew I had to read it. There’s something about being able to recognize certain areas and landmarks that gives you an extra connection with the book. Especially if you share some of the same observations with the characters.
Add to that it was a cop mystery and I was in heaven! I also appreciated Parker incorporating new technological ways criminals can use to hurt others. He also made his main character human. Sometimes I think these characters are more like Jason or Michael Myers than you or me. So it was nice to read about a character dealing with injuries caused because of the line of work she was in.
Not to mention the stubborn denial of the severity of those injuries. So to say Stacy Tavitt was relatable is an understatement. Of course, I’m not a detective so I can’t speak to that part of the book. But the lost, injured, resilient part of her character had me hooked.
So if you’re looking for a fast-paced thriller with relatable characters and depth when it comes to relating to others this book may be the one for you!
Add to that it was a cop mystery and I was in heaven! I also appreciated Parker incorporating new technological ways criminals can use to hurt others. He also made his main character human. Sometimes I think these characters are more like Jason or Michael Myers than you or me. So it was nice to read about a character dealing with injuries caused because of the line of work she was in.
Not to mention the stubborn denial of the severity of those injuries. So to say Stacy Tavitt was relatable is an understatement. Of course, I’m not a detective so I can’t speak to that part of the book. But the lost, injured, resilient part of her character had me hooked.
So if you’re looking for a fast-paced thriller with relatable characters and depth when it comes to relating to others this book may be the one for you!
April 28, 2022
Magnificent!
What a magnetic story in Final Call by Eliot Parker. I became a fan of this author when I read the book, A Knife's Edge. This book is thrilling and full of suspense. What I like about it, is that it's not just about the crime, a missing person, but the detective's life, and her relation to the person who asked for help to find her son. This story has different levels and the characters are well developed. They are dynamic, and growing characters, while dealing with the past that haunts them, but trying to stay in the present. Stacy is an unforgettable character, and I like how she is determined, and strong, yet, in some ways, a bit vulnerable from her past. Now she has to save her friends and family from a deranged killer. This author has a great imagination and I'm glad it's being shared with stories. It's an honor to read this author's books. This author is a great storyteller. The story brings the reader on a superb journey. This is a magnificent story that kept this reader turning the pages. This story was very unpredictable. Masterfully written! Final Call is a definite recommendation by Amy's Bookshelf Reviews.
What a magnetic story in Final Call by Eliot Parker. I became a fan of this author when I read the book, A Knife's Edge. This book is thrilling and full of suspense. What I like about it, is that it's not just about the crime, a missing person, but the detective's life, and her relation to the person who asked for help to find her son. This story has different levels and the characters are well developed. They are dynamic, and growing characters, while dealing with the past that haunts them, but trying to stay in the present. Stacy is an unforgettable character, and I like how she is determined, and strong, yet, in some ways, a bit vulnerable from her past. Now she has to save her friends and family from a deranged killer. This author has a great imagination and I'm glad it's being shared with stories. It's an honor to read this author's books. This author is a great storyteller. The story brings the reader on a superb journey. This is a magnificent story that kept this reader turning the pages. This story was very unpredictable. Masterfully written! Final Call is a definite recommendation by Amy's Bookshelf Reviews.
December 27, 2023
Parker begins the second book in his Cleveland based police procedural series with a bang. Two cases are interwoven, one involving Cleveland Police Detective Stacy Tavitt's brother Chance and the second, the disappearance of Colton DeVito. Tavitt is a big one for bending the rules, being ruthless, and being abrasive.
You'll need a score card or cast of characters to keep everyone straight along with the facts which are abundant. There is just too much information, too many details to keep straight.
Parker describes everyone's clothes, color, texture, and shoes. Do we really need to know that info every time they change clothes, which is often?
In the end, while the cases are solved, the writing gets in the way. Parker has yet to find a good copy-editor to help with style and with those 50 cent words (shame on an English professor). If you can overlook the verbosity and over-description, you'll find a police procedural that's okay. I won't be running out to read more of his books.
Thanks to the Ohioana Library Association http://www.ohioana.org for a copy to read and review. Whether we'll publish a review is up to their editor.
You'll need a score card or cast of characters to keep everyone straight along with the facts which are abundant. There is just too much information, too many details to keep straight.
Parker describes everyone's clothes, color, texture, and shoes. Do we really need to know that info every time they change clothes, which is often?
In the end, while the cases are solved, the writing gets in the way. Parker has yet to find a good copy-editor to help with style and with those 50 cent words (shame on an English professor). If you can overlook the verbosity and over-description, you'll find a police procedural that's okay. I won't be running out to read more of his books.
Thanks to the Ohioana Library Association http://www.ohioana.org for a copy to read and review. Whether we'll publish a review is up to their editor.
April 22, 2022
This is a continuation of a series starting detective Stacy Tavitt of the Cleveland Police Department, I believe it’s the second in series but I couldn’t find confirmation of this anywhere. It may have been good to previous book(s) but it read well as a stand alone crime thriller. Well written story I was quickly engrossed in this fast paced read.
Briefly, Stacy is contacted by a former school friend who wants her help in locating her missing son Colton. It appears to be a simple case until Colston becomes a suspect in a murder. Stacy is still recovering physically and mentally from her brother going missing. She now finds herself trying to find the missing duo as well as having to locate a brutal killer who appears to be targeting Colton’s family and friends.
A high action American crime story with good plot lines and plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing. It seemed a little unlikely that someone suffering the injuries Stacy has would be allowed to continue her duties, but that aside she was a great character. A good read with a shocking twist at the end. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Briefly, Stacy is contacted by a former school friend who wants her help in locating her missing son Colton. It appears to be a simple case until Colston becomes a suspect in a murder. Stacy is still recovering physically and mentally from her brother going missing. She now finds herself trying to find the missing duo as well as having to locate a brutal killer who appears to be targeting Colton’s family and friends.
A high action American crime story with good plot lines and plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing. It seemed a little unlikely that someone suffering the injuries Stacy has would be allowed to continue her duties, but that aside she was a great character. A good read with a shocking twist at the end. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
April 29, 2022
This is a great police procedural with a complex and satisfying plot and relatable characters.
This is a talented author who knows how hold his audience.
I've previously read his A Knife's Edge and was impressed by the contrast - that police procedural featured a main character of the kind of wholesome, decent and heroic mould that any force would be proud of. The lead in this novel is very different - a female officer who is flawed, a rule breaker and sometimes brutal. Some of her actions put others in danger; several of them interfere with proper judicial processes. Corruption is everywhere. She is touched by it in many ways.
Tracy is a relatable character, and despite her flaws one likes her simply for her determination to keep on going. She is battling personal ill health, a troubled family life which gets more troubled by the chapter, and her latest missing person case is threatening to unravel in the face of her compulsion to search instead for her own missing brother. She's indomitable though, and in the end... No spoilers!
This is a talented author who knows how hold his audience.
I've previously read his A Knife's Edge and was impressed by the contrast - that police procedural featured a main character of the kind of wholesome, decent and heroic mould that any force would be proud of. The lead in this novel is very different - a female officer who is flawed, a rule breaker and sometimes brutal. Some of her actions put others in danger; several of them interfere with proper judicial processes. Corruption is everywhere. She is touched by it in many ways.
Tracy is a relatable character, and despite her flaws one likes her simply for her determination to keep on going. She is battling personal ill health, a troubled family life which gets more troubled by the chapter, and her latest missing person case is threatening to unravel in the face of her compulsion to search instead for her own missing brother. She's indomitable though, and in the end... No spoilers!
November 24, 2024
Received as an audio review from the narrator, this is an honest review. Beautifully performed by Henry Marshall, A Final Call is a gritty adrenaline rush of a story that is complexly woven like a spider's web. Stacy Tavitt has endured much in her job as serving as a police officer, both professionally and personally and won't let neither side cost her the job that defines her. The latest case to fall into her lap could become the case that could consume what precious sanity Stacy has left as a college friend begs her to find her missing son Colton. What Stacy and her partner discover of the young man is that Colton has gotten himself involved into far more sinister the deeper they look. From police corruption that deeply roots and people very willingly capable of silencing anyone standing in the way; to Stacy discovering that her own brother is in his own deep shit that Chance can't keep running from and face his demons. Getting justice means for Stacy doing whatever it takes, even if comes with lots of consequences a its cost.
Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.
April 26, 2022
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A final call is my first read by Eliot Parker and it's definitely right up there with some of my favourite books. The plot line is super fast paced and you need to keep your wits about you, but this is what I like. It makes me feel much more invested in the characters, I felt like I was trying to work out who did what to whom. The characters are full of, well character and it seriously is an enjoyable read so full of twists and turns my head was spinning, but in a good way. When the end arrives, it is a full on shocker and not what I was expecting but it was brilliant. I certainly want to read more by Eliot Parker and I would highly recommend, if you like a good fast paced police procedural book then this is one for you.
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A final call is my first read by Eliot Parker and it's definitely right up there with some of my favourite books. The plot line is super fast paced and you need to keep your wits about you, but this is what I like. It makes me feel much more invested in the characters, I felt like I was trying to work out who did what to whom. The characters are full of, well character and it seriously is an enjoyable read so full of twists and turns my head was spinning, but in a good way. When the end arrives, it is a full on shocker and not what I was expecting but it was brilliant. I certainly want to read more by Eliot Parker and I would highly recommend, if you like a good fast paced police procedural book then this is one for you.
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February 25, 2022
I am going to preface this review with it was a really good story but I would have really enjoyed it more if I had read/listened to the first one. It can be read as a standalone but like me you would probably struggle a bit with the back story. I didn't realise until half way through that there was a first book in the series so going back to listen to that as I really want to know the full story. There were so many unusual plot lines and the lung issue these were all unique and given how many books I read/listen to this kept me on edge and wanting to follow - so well done.
The narration suited the story, I had previously only listened to this narrator in dystopian novels but he did police procedural well.
I was given a free copy by the narrator but the review is entirely my own.
The narration suited the story, I had previously only listened to this narrator in dystopian novels but he did police procedural well.
I was given a free copy by the narrator but the review is entirely my own.
April 3, 2022
I was not expecting how quickly you got thrown into the mix. BUT I LOVED IT! Romantic meeting turned nightmarish as a young man travels to meet his online dream girl. Suddenly the bodies are piling up around him.
This book keeps you strapped in from the first moment, whips you through the twists and turns, and leaves you reeling at the end. A Final Call is a seriously underrated novel; and is the second in a series that follows Detective Stacy Tavitt. I found it was easy to follow along if you haven't read book one. I will definitely be reading this series!
📌 Pub Date: November 30, 2021
I was given an ARC of this story to read; but thoughts and opinions are all my own. Thank you to NetGalley and Eliot Parker for the chance to read this book!
This book keeps you strapped in from the first moment, whips you through the twists and turns, and leaves you reeling at the end. A Final Call is a seriously underrated novel; and is the second in a series that follows Detective Stacy Tavitt. I found it was easy to follow along if you haven't read book one. I will definitely be reading this series!
📌 Pub Date: November 30, 2021
I was given an ARC of this story to read; but thoughts and opinions are all my own. Thank you to NetGalley and Eliot Parker for the chance to read this book!
April 19, 2022
I don't know about you guys but I love reading books placed in an area that I'm familiar with! For some reason it adds to the excitement! A Final Call was a fast paced read. Never a dull moment! There was always something new or a new twist added to keep you guessing and turning the pages! The characters were well done! There's romance, mystery, suspense and non-stop action! Definitely an entertaining read! This is my first book by this author but I look forward to reading more!
Thank you Blackthorn Book Tours and Eliot Parker for sharing this great adventure with me!
Thank you Blackthorn Book Tours and Eliot Parker for sharing this great adventure with me!
May 24, 2022
Thank you NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for the copy of A Final Call. It is the second book in a series, but I didn't read the first book. This book was not for me, maybe because I didn’t understand why Stacy endangered herself and her team by not taking disability so that tainted Stacy to me. She seemed reckless in other ways too, and I didn’t like how she spoke to her mother. My dislike of her made the rest of the book hard to read. I didn’t connect to the writing, but the story was pretty good. If a really dislikable main character doesn't bother you, try this book.
August 9, 2024
Stacy Tavitt, a tough, savvy detective, works for the Cleveland Police. A former classmate contacts her and wants her to help find her missing son, Colton Devito. Stacy's brother, Chance, is already missing too. He's a policeman. After a car crash, Chance disappeared. Parker has written an action-adventure crime novel. It's chock full of surprises and plot turns, keeping you on the edge of your seat. It reminded me of the Bosch series by Michael Connelly. And somewhat of Parker's previous novel, Knife's Edge. Stacy works with her partner Austin and the DA Gavin. And her mother Melinda helps in the investigation as well. It turns out that a group of dirty cops have been making inroads on the Cleveland force. If you're into thrillers, this is for you.
April 2, 2022
audible:This was a decent story.Stacy is a cop whose family is involved in her current cases.She can be a good sister,or a good cop. Narration by Henry Marshall was hard to describe.He came on hard and by the book,no feeling for the most part,then sometimes he was good.Narration killed the story for me.I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
May 29, 2025
A Final Call is a gripping, award-winning crime novel that blends fast-paced suspense with emotional depth. Detective Stacy Tavitt must navigate personal trauma and deadly secrets as she searches for her missing brother and races to stop a ruthless killer. With sharp twists and a compelling lead, this thriller is a standout read for fans of gritty, character-driven mysteries.
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