About the Book The Last Gasp

Book: The Last Gasp

Author: Chautona Havig

Narrator: Christa DelSorbo

Genre: Christian Historical Mystery, Fairytale

Release date: December 2021

At the pinnacle of his Hollywood career, Garrison Prince’s reign ends tonight.

As plain old Gary Prinz, he can pursue his Bible education, buy a bungalow in Pasadena, acquire a few chickens, and marry the girl of his dreams. He just never imagined trading the silver screen for a pulpit would wreak such havoc.

A cigarillo girl, Lucinda Ashton spends her days with her boyfriend, Gary, and her evenings selling candy and “gaspers” to the Hollywood elite at the Taj Mahal Theater.

However, when gunshots ring out just as intermission begins, Lucinda finds herself smack-dab in the middle of a brouhaha that leaves three dead, and no one has a clue why.

All the police know is that the evidence points to Lucinda as the killer and Gary as the intended target.

Four new friends, one young orphan, and a potluck of clues that don’t seem to fit anywhere leave the police baffled, Lucinda in fear for her freedom, and Gary ready to trade in his acting shoes for gumshoes if it’ll save his “Cinda.”

The first book in the Ever After Mysteries combines beloved fairy tales and mysteries, The Last Gasp. This Cinderella retelling blends murder with enough crime and story clues to keep you on the edge of your seat.

Click here to get your copy!

My Thoughts on The Last Gasp

The Last Gasp is a fun fairy tale turned murder mystery.  In this book, you meet a prince, or rather Gary Prinz who you might call a prince.   He’s an actor and a starry one at that who keeps the girls glued to the screen.  Throw in a cigarillo girl who doesn’t really know who he is other than her boyfriend and you’ve already got a fun time. 

I mean think about it.  His “cinda”, Lucinda thinks he’s just a plain old guy named Gary.  She doesn’t know who he really is.  To her he’s a man studying the Bible and ministry and they’re planning their own happily ever after on that life.  Not on the life of a movie star.  But he wants out of that.

And then. . . BOOM.  Literally.  Someone dies and things start going crazy.  

Can Gary and Lucinda find out who is behind all the killings and prove her innocence before they lose their lives or end up in jail for good?  And can Gary get out of his contract and start leading the life he really wants to live?

This is an expertly written book that kept me reading from the opening lines.  I love the little boy as well.  He’s cute and cocky and just plain fun.  

To make the book even better it is read as an audiobook.  I’ve heard this narrator before and she’s wonderful.  She really brings the books to life and makes me want to listen even though I’ve read the book myself.  It’s so easy to imagine the characters and see the movie rolling in my head while listening. 

I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from Celebrate Lit. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.

About the Author of The Last Gasp

Using story to connect readers with the Master Storyteller.

Chautona Havig lives in an oxymoron escapes into imaginary worlds that look startlingly similar to ours and writes the stories that emerge. An irrepressible optimist, Chautona sees everything through a kaleidoscope of It’s a Wonderful Life sprinkled with fairy tales. Find her at chautona.com and say howdy—if you can remember how to spell her name.

About the Narrator of The Last Gasp

Speaking Life into Story

Queen of the one-eyebrow quirk, Christa DelSorbo auditioned for the role of Tarzan’s mom and has the photos to prove she ended up as the only cast member in a literal cast. These days, they keep her stuck in a box with a ball on a stick and only feed her when she reads another chapter of another fabulous book. She loves every minute. Or so they tell her. *eyebrow slowly raises *

More from Christa

Blog Stops for The Last Gasp

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, March 16

For Him and My Family, March 17

Book Butterfly in Dreamland, March 17

Inklings and notions, March 18

Locks, Hooks and Books, March 19

Texas Book-aholic, March 20

Connie’s History Classroom, March 21

Ashley’s Clean Book Reviews, March 22

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, March 23

Gina Holder, Author and Blogger, March 24

Book Looks by Lisa, March 24

Just Your Average reviews, March 25

Sodbuster Living, March 26

Books I’ve Read, March 26

Vicarious Living, March 27

Rachael’s Inkwell, March 28

Vicky Sluiter, March 29

Giveaway for The Last Gasp

To celebrate her tour, Christa is giving away the grand prize package of a $25 Amazon gift card and a copy of the book in the winner’s preferred format!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway!

Click the link below to enter.

https://promosimple.com/ps/1bc93/the-last-gasp-audiobook-celebration-tour-giveaway