The Final Shot

They think it’s all over…

London, 1966

It’s the eve of the World Cup Final and everyone in England holds their breath — everyone except the Kray twins. The kings of London’s gangland have their minds elsewhere, on the urgent business of assassination.

Will Ronnie Kray’s mental illness finally bring the Firm crashing down? And what’s the connection between a disgraced Church of England priest, an ex-stripper and a dead man who isn’t dead?

In his quest for the truth, maverick barrister Charles Holborne must again cross the path of the most dangerous men in London; men who still have the power to destroy him.

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.

“As good as Grisham? Far better! If you love courtroom dramas, especially British ones, then you won’t want to miss this brilliant series! I take my hat off to you Simon Michael, you have a rare talent, and I am so glad I found you.” Rebecca Roberts

“Once again Simon Michael has thrilled us with a wonderful story. Not the usual cops and robbers story but one which has soul, depth and is very believable. He has created a character who jumps off the pages at you….” Tom Stirling

“Gripping, atmospheric and incredibly nostalgic, The Final Shot is a winner! With the spirit of 1966 woven into the prose, I was gripped by World Cup Fever as well as the razor-sharp plot. It’s another unputdownable legal thriller from storyteller extraordinaire, Simon Michael.” The Book Magnet

“I would recommend this novel to anyone, whether or not you usually read crime thrillers. If you do, go seek this out, and buy it immediately!’ — Bonnie Meekums, author of A Kind of Family