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  • The Final Shot

  • Charles Holborne Legal Thrillers, Book 7
  • By: Simon Michael
  • Narrated by: Colin Mace
  • Length: 9 hrs and 57 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (178 ratings)

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By: Simon Michael
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Summary

They think it’s all over.

London, 1966. The eve of the World Cup Final.

But the kings of London’s gangland have their minds elsewhere, on business—the business of assassination.

Another high-profile case forces maverick barrister Charles Holborne into the orbit of the Kray twins, the men who refuse to stay in his past and still have the power to destroy him. Will Ronnie Kray’s mental illness finally bring the Firm crashing down? And how are a disgraced Church of England priest, an ex-stripper, and a dead man connected? Charles Holborne must once again cross the most dangerous men in London in his quest for the truth.

The Final Shot is the seventh crime novel in an exciting historical series, the Charles Holborne Legal Thrillers—gritty, hard-boiled mysteries set in 1960s London.

©2022 Mr Simon Michael (P)2023 Mr Simon Michael
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Terrific entertainment!

Brilliantly written and narrated. Highly recommended, just a shame there’s only one more book to enjoy.

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Just Great

Besides being a great crime story and its thrilling court proceedings it is also a charming tourist guide to London.

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Fabulous series!

I have enjoyed this series of books enormously. Great setting , interesting and engaging characters. Being from the east end originally I recognise places and have heard stories from relatives about certain events which pop up in the books. I am glad that the Krays are portrayed as they should be as violent thugs and not folk heroes. I can’t wait to start the next book. The narrator is really good barring one character, Sally, sorry his “ Sally voice “ is a little annoying.

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As ever.

Fantastic as ever. Listened to this book in a handful of sittings. Yet again his words bring me enjoyment. Thankyou. Can not wait for the next and the next!!

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The final shot

Excellent continuation of Charles’s escapees, I look forward to the next intriguing intertwined truth and fiction episode.

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Yet another cracker from Simon Michael!!

So it transpires that Charles Holborne is not only a skilled advocate but a lucky one as well! Don’t think Mr Michael could have chosen a better narrator!!

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strong characterisation.

multi layered & provided insight into the period and location. objective view of racial tensions & realistic view of antisemitism.

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Great characters, great plot.

The Character portrayal and the description of the period and the setting are beautifully read.

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Outstanding

All of the books so far have been addictive. In many ways, a fascinating tangible look back on the past. Writing and storytelling, exceptional.

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So evocative

This story is again so brilliantly told and read and the legal and thriller element so gripping. I vaguely remember the World Cup Final as a child and it brings back memories especially as we lived in Ruislip at the time. Just love these stories.

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