The Last Exchange

By: Charles Martin

Narrated by: Joshua Manning, Charles Martin, MacLeod Andrews

Length: 11 hrs and 19 mins

Publisher's summary

Includes an audiobook-exclusive interview with author Charles Martin!

“Here’s the catch—even if I make it out of here alive, I need a reason to breathe again.”

When MacThomas Pockets finished his last tour as part of the Scottish Special Forces, he was hired to consult for a film director to finesse some scenes that weren’t working. In a twist he never saw coming, he ended up moving to L.A. to work as the bodyguard for movie star Maybe Joe Sue.

It didn’t take long for Pockets to realize there were two Joe Sues: The Joe Sue the public saw with her perfect life and her Hollywood husband. And the private Joe Sue: the one with the traumatic youth that no amount of pills could cover up, who desperately wanted a child of her own.

Even after their paths diverged, he continued to track Joe Sue’s life. Only a few would notice when the bottom fell out. But he did. And that’s when he stepped in.

One man seeks to answer the question: How far would you go—really— to save someone you love? And in the masterful hands of New York Times bestselling author Charles Martin, finding the answer will take readers on an intense and heart-wrenching journey to the very end.

• Suspenseful, emotion-filled contemporary fiction
• Stand-alone novel
• Also by Charles Martin: The Water Keeper, The Mountains Between Us, and Chasing Fireflies

©2023 Charles Martin (P)2023 Thomas Nelson

WOW

Another incredible story of love. Thank you Charles Martin! I have read everyone of his books and would highly recommend every book. I laughed, I cried,, my heart sang. Charles has a gift of beautiful words telling a beautiful exciting story that I can’t put down. You have a special gift of storytelling and I anxiously await your next book.

Like No Other Author

I fell in love with Charles Martin when I picked up "The Water Keeper," not having a clue what it was about. The entire trilogy mesmerized me and made me an instant fan. Since then I've indulged in many of his reads. This one is a stand-alone story about Maybe Joe Sue (awesome name) and MacThomas Pockets (strange name, but it works). One is America's sweetheart, the star of the golden screen. The other is an unknown Scot who serves as her bodyguard. Together they blow up social media. More than once.

Charles Martin's talent once again brings his fans vivid characters with all their flaws, warts, and stinky feet. They're an odd blend of genuine and over-the-top that only he could make work. I understand completely how he made me fall in love with Pockets, with his thick brogue, protector's attitude, and impeccable morals. He's easy to love. But how did the author make me love a Hollywood star who has been to rehab 7 times in 5 years and relapsed each time? That's not usually a character I'd be pulling for. Yet the author gave her a personality that attracted me in ways I can't even articulate, and made me want to see her succeed.

If you're the type of reader who can't seem to bend reality for the sake of a good story, you probably won't appreciate the courtroom scene in this book. It's stunning, but implausible, at best. Still, if you can get past that, it's absolutely remarkable. While I enjoyed this novel immensely, I do want to note that readers who have dealt with the trauma of infertility may have a tough time with some of the scenes in this novel. If you're sensitive to this issue, please consider that when making your choice.

With all of that having been said, I highly recommend this novel for its characters, its storyline, and its moving themes.

Love this newest book!

I ALWAYS look forward to the new releases from Charles Martin!! I have listened to each book multiple times! I love his characters, complexity of the story line and the choice of narrators! Well done!

The Last Exchange

Charles Martin is a magnificent story teller & writer. This book touched my heart & soul deeply. I do wish the Governor would have pardoned Pockets, with that being said I believe this ending gives Mr. Martin more room for book number 2 with Pockets & Maybe Jo Sue. At least I’m praying for an additional book to continue with happiness for her/them. Fabulous book and I love the interview at the end. Mr. Martin, I so enjoy your books and the fact that you are a Christian man just feels my soul with added happiness. God Bless you and yours.

Very entertaining, an extremely well narrated (one exception)

Thoroughly enjoyed listening to this book. MacLeod Andrews is an exceptional narrator. But I must say, Joshua Manning's reading parts paled in comparison. I felt compelled to skip listening to his chapters.

Favorite author

Another great story. I love his overall theme of life’s difficulties, the messes we get ourselves into, and the redemption that is always possible.

Pockets character

Love his writing and this is no exception! Get this!!!!! Pulls you in from the very beginning and doesn’t let you go. Love that it is free of foul language and not smutty.

Good read, bad courtroom scene

I enjoyed the book, but found the courtroom drama extremely bad. No judge, even a fictional one would have allowed all of that messiness.

Fantastic

My new favorite. You must listen to this book it is amazing. I’m afraid of giving anything away just listen to it and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Unique Love Story

An enthralling story. Self sacrificing love in a way you can’t imagine. Excellent narration.  You will not want to stop listening.