The Final Play

De: Shelly Ellis

Narrado por: Alan Ryder

Three best friends from the streets found success--in very different ways. But with a crisis detonating around them, their bond could also destroy everything they care about....

No matter how tough the odds, Ricky, Derrick, and Jamal learned to unite and fight during their time at the Branch Avenue Boys' Youth Institute. But their adult lives have driven them apart - and set off a series of events their friendship may not survive.

All Jamal's political achievements can't erase his bargain with DC's corrupt mayor. And when he finds himself the latest target on Mayor Johnson's hit list, he'll risk everything to end the mayor's deadly reign - even if it's the last move he ever makes.

Institute head Derrick refuses to cave to DC drug king pin Dolla Dolla and sell out all he believes in. But his courageous stand might cost him the Institute - and the woman he loves....

With a pregnant girlfriend, Ricky can't stay on the run forever. Now he's making a dangerous play to win. But with Derrick and Jamal in Dolla's sights, Ricky and his friends must resolve the conflicts keeping them apart if they want to come back together - even if that means none of the Branch Avenue Boys will be left standing....

©2019 Shelly Ellis (P)2019 Recorded Books

Great story about friendship and growth

I feel like there should be a 4th book. So many loose ends. I’m glad Dollar finally went down.

Great read!

This book had a lot of great twists and turns! I enjoyed this series and the narrator was great! I liked that they kept the same narrator throughout the series!

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾Loved it

The entire series was so well written with lots of suspense and good drama. I think adults would like it too

Unconditional support

I like the fact that through it all they remembered the founding idea of what their friendship was all about.. move on and enjoy life

The Final Play

Excellent story that was read very well. This is a classy urban lit, not the normal.

Goodness!!!

This was a really good series, though I wanted Dolla Dolla dead immediately, he worked my reserved nerve. So many variables in the entire story, but ultimately very enjoyable. I have laughed and cried throughout the series.

Soooo good

I love me a happy ending this was a great series looking forward for more from this author

Music to my ears!

I can't believe this is the last book! I have loved this entire ride and this narrator has been perfect from JUMP.

I thoroughly enjoyed the final chapter of the Branch Avenue Boys series! I’ve been pacing since the end of book two, on pins and needles waiting to hear what happens to Jamal, Derek and Ricky… and most importantly, the Mayor and Dolla Dolla. To say this ending was fitting and satisfying is to seriously short change the ending installment to this series. Simply perfect.

Shelly Ellis writes delicious drama, realistic and nuanced characters in a vivid setting… I plan to re-read all three books now that the series is over. Already can’t wait for the next offering from this author.

I loved this entire series !

I almost missed out on this gem bc I thought it wasn't my type of read. I'm glad I kept listening. This was a good solid series written by a talented author & performed my a phenomenal narrator 👏🏽

All 3 books were amazing

I have to admit after listening to all three books in this series that it's one of my favorites. I've listened to over 200 titles and this is one I'd listen to again.

Even though I say the story is good I could not stand Morgan! the end