Final Notice

Final Series, Book 1

By: Van Fleisher

Narrated by: Chris Koprowski

What would you do if you knew - for certain - that you had one week to live? Some would get their legal affairs in order. Others would contact family, friends, lovers, ex-lovers. Some might take a trip or make an exceptional donation. Still others might clean the house and do the laundry. And some...might kill.

The year is the very near future. A brilliant young doctor and mathematician, Vijay Patel, has invented a new health/sport watch that monitors blood chemistry so accurately, it can actually predict when someone will die - within 10, 20, or 30 days. The intention of this "Final Notice", as it is called, is to allow people to get their affairs in order and reach out to loved ones before it's too late. But when those notified have easy access to a gun, the result is sometimes lethal for more than just the watch-owner.

These are the stories of several people who receive their Final Notice and their very different reactions...including a desire to get revenge with impunity. They range from an 89-year-old resident in a retirement home to a U.S. Senator...from a benevolent widow to a crass tycoon to a noted climate change scientist. But in this fresh, fast-paced thriller, their stories are all set against the all-too-recognizable backdrop of a guns-gone-wild America, and the relentless push by the NRA and their surrogate politicians to make guns even easier to acquire.

Their stories are also connected by the involvement of several likeable protagonists. These include: The inventor of the watch...the FBI agent charged with stopping the killings...and a recently retired, middle-class couple, Vince and Trudi Fuller, with their brave immigrant friends and Miles, a very endearing Corgi.

Laced with satirical humor and likeable protagonists, Final Notice is both timely and important. And, despite the somewhat "sci-fi" premise of the watch, it provides a very realistic reflection of American society and the many problems we face today.

©2018 Van Fleisher (P)2020 Van Fleisher

Final Notice

I really enjoyed the concept of the book. What would you do if your death was predicted within days. Would you allow the monster we hide to come out? The story really makes you ponder this and the situations of each person that got the notice. So great food for thought! However I was definitely left wonder which way the author was leading us on political issues. I feel it’s obvious they are against guns, but maybe I’m reading it wrong and their just wanting more safety? The main couple is very likable and fun.
The narrator is not a good fit for the story. I feel it was read to me like an old fashioned narrator. Very direst and to the point, no fluctuation in his telling of the story and no distinct characters. I think this drug the story down.

Final Notice

Wow!This was an excellent book!Something to think about.If we knew when we would die,would we take action to save others?Would we fight injustice for the America we believe in?Some do in this book,especially the over armed by the NRA Senior sector.Every senior citizen needs a gun or three!The free for all scene at the NRA rally was quite telling! Chris Koprowski was a terrific narrator.I enjoyed hearing the authors thoughts on things.I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.' 

A Good First Try

Fleisher deserves credit for creating a unique storyline. His character creation and handling of multiple protagonist deserves praise.

The book's narrator, Chris Koprowski, wasn't a good fit for this book. With multiple characters playing equal parts throughout the novel, a narrator with more character voices was needed.

Lastly, the book was politically motivated to the point where is was difficult to finish the book. Word of caution, be prepared for what you're getting into before starting the book.

Interesting Concept, Well Written

The concept will get your attention and the topic is timely.

The characters are well developed and the plot gains momentum as the story progresses. I was sorry to see it end.

Congratulations on selecting an excellent narrator, it made the listening easy to like.

Hope there is sequel coming, would like to see where the storyline and characters go.

Great concept for a story!

I understand the pros and cons of the premise. Very thought-provoking!

Chris Koprowski did a great job narrating.

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