"From debut author, Jim Condelles, comes a tale of 'what ifs.' Last Bridge to Memphis explores something we've all wondered ... what if Elvis never really died, and he walks among us, an ordinary man? Set in 1980s Memphis, this deeply satisfying thriller sends us careening into a discovery sprinkled with stardust. You won't be able to put this one down!" -- USA Today bestselling author Beth Albright
Elvis may be chewed up, spit out, and stepped on, but he sure ain't dead. Ten years after illness and scandal dragged his life into the dirt, he's searching for meaning in a world that's all but forgotten him. Enter TV reporter Tom Cirone, a young man on the run from a tragic past and navigating a dangerous love affair. When he stumbles onto a deadly police cover-up, his relentless reporting puts a target on his back. But as the threats close in, a reluctant ally steps out of the shadows: Elvis Presley-alive, middle-aged, and on a mission of his own. The pair find themselves shaking, rattling, and rolling down a path of blackmail and betrayal. Soon, they're caught in a trap-a deadly game of cat and mouse-and they may not walk out alive.
Why you'll love this book
✔ Elvis Lives: A bold, evocative take on the King-more complex, more vulnerable, more human
✔ High-Stakes Thriller: A journalist and a fallen legend risk everything in the name of justice
✔ Explosive Action: Chases, shootouts, and a desperate final showdown
✔ Twists You Won't See Coming: Scandals, triumphs, and heart-stopping revelations that will leave you breathless
✔ Emotional Depth: Love, loss, and second chances intersect in a quest for redemption on the lonely street of life
Fans of Michael Connelly, Don Winslow, and Greg Iles will devour this compelling novel packed with suspense, intrigue, and a healthy dose of sex, love, and rock 'n' roll.
Elvis ain't done yet. Are you ready to take care of business?
Condelles, Jim: - Jim Condelles is an Emmy-Award winning former broadcast journalist, a 15-year veteran of the TV news trenches. He's reported and anchored the news in large U.S. markets, including network-affiliated stations in Kansas City, Indianapolis, and Memphis. During his journalism career he's interviewed presidents and death-row inmates, Hollywood celebrities, and everyday heroes. He's covered natural disasters, scandals, murders, and yes, also the King of Rock 'n' Roll. "Last Bridge to Memphis" is his first novel. Covering the anniversary of the death of Elvis Presley, as a young reporter, Jim received an anonymous audiotape with a homemade Elvis recording. The song was "Mystery Train" and the singer sounded eerily like Elvis. Because no one ever came forward to say they'd sent it, the tape has haunted Jim's imagination for decades. This lifelong mystery inspired a fictional world where a still-living Elvis and his reporter companion search for meaning in late 1980s Memphis.
