Final Act

Final Series, Book 2

By: Van Fleisher

Narrated by: Chris Koprowski

Length: 7 hrs and 15 mins

Publisher's Summary

Perfect recipe for a thriller mix together: knowing when you are going to die...guns...and an election. Add Russians and stir.

Final Act is a fast-paced sequel to Final Notice and has been described as simultaneously realistic and surrealistic...and totally engrossing. It is set in today’s chaotic political climate and gun-crazy culture and features the “only slightly” sci-fi watch - the VT2 - that monitors blood chemistry so accurately that it can predict the wearer’s death within 10, 20, or 30 days.

But while Final Notice asked the question “What would you do if you knew - for certain - that you had a couple weeks to live?", Final Act asks, “What might others do if they knew that you only had a couple weeks to live?” And when those “others” include Bratva (the Russian Mafia) and the SVR (formerly the KGB), you have a pause resister that turns “what if” into “what is”.

Final Act picks up the VT2 story during a presidential election year, exposing the danger to everyone - especially the candidates. Crafted with suspense, dark humor, irony, and a dash of romance, Final Act casts a clear light on the deep divisions within our country, divisions that have been widened and exploited by a malignant foreign power.

©2020 Van Fleisher (P)2020 Van Fleisher

Critic Reviews

 “[A] riveting story that’s impossible to put down...” (D. Donovan, senior reviewer, Midwest Book Review)

“[D]ark humor, witty dialogues, and intelligent burning questions...” (Rabia Tanveer, Readers’ Favorite)

“A chilling, page-turning reflection of modern life.” (Self-Publishing Review)

A little too political & busy for me

I thought the concept of people knowing their "expiration date" was interesting. I'm not sure I would want to know when my final day on earth was going to be. Beyond that it was just too many things all thrown together for me. I like complex plots, but could have enjoyed this more with less complexity. Knowing when you're going to die, guns, Russians, and an election...too much. I found the audiobook to be just way to much verbiage vs plot/action for my tastes. But for others, they may really enjoy the story.

Final Act

This was a really good sequel.It was not as good as book 1,but the author told us it wouldn't be.lol We live in a wrold where a watch tells us when we will die.Others want to know how to use that to their advantage.It is open ended with an election coming up...how timely! Chris Koprowski was the perfect narrator.I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.' 

Twists and turns!

Well-written. Held my attention throughout.

Chris Koprowski did a great job bringing the characters to life.

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

Not over yet

I just love how this story mirrors current events, politics, etc. It all feels so real and I bought into it easily and readily. A fast paced page turner that continues to captivate the imagination and keep me wanting more. I liked how Patel improved the functions if the VT2 to be a helpful health warning system. Looking forward to the final book. I voluntarily listened to a free copy of this and am giving an honest review. The narrator did a great job with voices and expressions.

its a fanciful book

The consummation was a little amazing yet an extraordinary outcome. A few stories need a cheerful closure of counterbalance the pity of the book

"No man would ever do that to her again."

The invention of the VT2, a watch which could accurately predict the reader's death to within a few hours, had unexpected consequences. This is the fast paced and exciting follow on to Final Notice and, although not essential, a reading of the earlier book prior to this one is recommended.
Written at a faster more journalistic style than it's predecessor, Final Act goes more international as attacks are made on the company systems.
Narration was again by Chris Koprowski, who did a good job of creating an atmospheric reading. Always clear and with good intonation, his is a nice, steady performance

Pacy, fanciful, yet somehow plausible (and terrifying), this is a much better book to read than book 1. My thanks to the rights holder who, at my request, freely gifted me with a complimentary copy.

Final Act

I so enjoy listening to Chris Koprowski , he makes the listening experience a joy.

This book is fast-paced , political satire, dark humor, assassins, suspense, and a dash of romance,

Recommend