The Last Straw

A teenage girl witnesses a crime, putting her life at risk. The Last Straw explores the lengths one will go to for protection.

In The Last Straw, a teenage girl finds herself in a perilous situation after witnessing a carjacking that spirals into chaos. Marked for death by a ruthless crime boss, her life hangs in the balance as she becomes the target of a hitman with his own agenda. The stakes are raised when Paul Elliott, a dedicated lawyer and close family friend, steps in to offer counsel and protection. His commitment to the girl and her family leads him into a dangerous world where the lines between right and wrong blur.

As the plot unfolds, an unlikely alliance forms between Paul and Rico, a white enforcer who has his own reasons for wanting to protect the girl. Their uneasy partnership is tested as they navigate a web of deceit and violence, with the relentless hitman John D'Angelo closing in. Tensions escalate as a long-standing feud between Rico and D'Angelo erupts, resulting in a series of shocking confrontations that leave a trail of bodies in their wake.

The Last Straw expertly weaves themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the fight for survival into a gripping narrative. As Paul and Rico confront their own demons and the consequences of their choices, the reader is drawn into a high-stakes game where every decision could mean the difference between life and death. The thrilling climax promises to keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page.