The Last Mile

By: David Baldacci

Narrated by: Kyf Brewer

When a convicted killer is saved by another man's confession, Amos Decker, now an FBI special task force detective, must find the truth in this "utterly absorbing" #1 New York Times bestseller (Associated Press).

Convicted murderer Melvin Mars is counting down the last hours before his execution--for the violent killing of his parents twenty years earlier--when he's granted an unexpected reprieve. Another man has confessed to the crime.

Amos Decker, newly hired on an FBI special task force, takes an interest in Mars's case after discovering the striking similarities to his own life: Both men were talented football players with promising careers cut short by tragedy. Both men's families were brutally murdered. And in both cases, another suspect came forward, years after the killing, to confess to the crime. A suspect who may or may not have been telling the truth.

The confession has the potential to make Melvin Mars--guilty or not--a free man. Who wants Mars out of prison? And why now?

But when a member of Decker's team disappears, it becomes clear that something much larger--and more sinister--than just one convicted criminal's life hangs in the balance. Decker will need all of his extraordinary brainpower to stop an innocent man from being executed.

Critic reviews

"Entertaining and enlightening, The Last Mile is a rich novel that has much to offer...In the best Baldacci tradition, the action is fast and furious. But The Last Mile is more than a good action thriller. It sheds light on racism, a father-son relationship and capital punishment. Both Mars and Decker are substantive, solid characters....Utterly absorbing."—Associated Press

"[Amos Decker is] one of the most unique protagonists seen in thriller fiction....David Baldacci has always been a top-notch thriller writer ...[his] fertile imagination and intricate plotting abilities make each of his books a treat for thriller readers. The Last Mile is no exception."—BookReporter.com

"The intricate details in Baldacci's explosive new novel engage until the final word. He's hit the pinnacle traveling the Deep South and exploring its traditions. Decker and his compatriots are characters to remember long after reading this impressive undertaking."—RT Book Reviews (4 1/2 stars - Top Pick!)

"A compelling mystery with emotional resonance. Just when the story line heads to what seems an obvious conclusion, Baldacci veers off course with a surprising twist. The end result is another exciting read from a thriller master."—Library Journal (Starred Review)

"Baldacci excels at developing interesting, three-dimensional protagonists...Baldacci fans will not be disappointed, and The Last Mile gives good reason to look forward to the next Amos Decker thriller."—New York Journal of Books

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Where does The Last Mile rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This book was along the Camel Club series. It's worth your time.

What other book might you compare The Last Mile to and why?

Baldacci as usual..

What does Kyf Brewer and Orlagh Cassidy bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I enjoyed having a female narrator read for the females.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When the kid/man got his answers.

Any additional comments?

Read Memory Man first, or you won't get the full understanding of this book.

Worth the wait!

But now I need a new one, and I would love to see Melvin Mars back again along with famous!

Riveting!

I couldn't stop listening as this classic Baldacci mystery unfolded. I love the "memory man" character and his interaction with the other major players. His unique condition that leads to great crime solving skills is fascinating. This story gives you a inside look at the death penalty and complications that occur in those cases.
I highly recommend this one!

Not Baldacci’s best

This story went all over the place to get to the point!! Not the easiest to follow, I was bored most of the book! I finished it because that’s what I do! Sorry, not my fav book from one of my fav authors!

good read, better than most not as good as soon.

Story has lots of twist and turns. I will be reading more of this authors work.