Final Strike

The Dresden Codex, Book 3

By: Jeff Wheeler

Narrated by: Kate Rudd

Length: 10 hrs and 5 mins

Publisher's summary

Time is running out as an apocalyptic prophecy comes to bear in a breathtaking thriller by Wall Street Journal bestselling author Jeff Wheeler.

As a plague of the gods spreads throughout the world, two men face the end times on opposing sides of good and evil.

It began as a death-defying ritual in the Yucatán. Jonathon Roth and his family were pawns in an inconceivable endgame. Jacob Calakmul was its depraved and mystifying mastermind destined to fulfill an ancient prophecy, destroy the government, and bring about his personal Armageddon. Exposing the unbelievable truth to the authorities has made Roth’s life a nightmare.

Roth is under FBI protection in DC. His sons may be safe, but his wife has disappeared, and his daughter, Suki—a girl gifted with a special magic—is now Calakmul’s captive. She and her father are the keys to making Calakmul’s plot a horrifying reality. It’s already in motion. A deadly plague released in Cozumel and rooted in ancient mythology will wipe out cities across the globe so fast it’s impossible to imagine the near future. But Calakmul can. His prophesized end of days is here. And only Roth and Suki can stop it.

To save their family, and all of humanity, what will Roth and his daughter risk? And what must they sacrifice in a final match with the ascending ruler of a terrifying new world order?

©2024 Jeff Wheeler (P)2024 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Left me wanting more!

I’ve read all three books in the last two weeks. it’s been a while since a book has gotten me so engulfed in the story the lord and all around everything. so much so I was telling coworkers about the book. That’s how you know. This is a good series.

I couldn't stop listening

Jeff Wheeler is an amazing writer and I think this new series is one of his best. I was spell bound the entire time listening to the audio book. I am really happy that he has branched out to a different type of fiction. I loved his Muirwood and Kingfountain series, but I was getting tired of them because there were just too many of them and they all had a similar feel. Some authors can't seem to get past one great story and eventually beat it to death.

Thank you Jeff for a wonderful new series. I think it brings new life to your writing. This had a major climax and conclusion but is very much open to continuing the story. It is worth having another trilogy. I can't wait to see what else you might come up with.

Great book

Jeff's books are always great, as always this one is no exception. Can't wait for the next book or series.

Different but Awesome

I feel like this is unlike Jeff Wheeler's other books and stories and series, but in a good way! I found the story to be really interesting with great characters and a great plot. Glad I listened to the audio because I wouldn't have been able to pronounce the names of some of the Maya and Aztec gods/godesses.

One Thing I Disliked

This was a good read and an appropriate ending for the series. Unfortunately, while waiting for this to release, I started and finished the “Whispers of Mirrowen” series. Those are my true favorites. I did enjoy this series, and indicated as much in my other reviews. This was good because it was set in current times, and was taken out of that pure fantasy genre, to me, because a lot of what happened in that book I can see happening in today’s environment. The narration was great. The story was a bit scary because of the possibilities it raised for malice from a madman in this current world. The only thing that disappointed me was the death of Agent Brower (?). I just did not feel that his death added to the story, unless one wants more gore. I don’t know why I disliked that particular incident so much. There just wasn’t any point for it. Of course, not much that Jacob did had any real point to it. Overall, I loved the series. I liked that Sukie was a descendant of the Mayan people and that she found her ancestors to be of a much more positive bent. Loved the angels that came down in the end to purge the crazy people and told the others to just go home. They would take care of the issue and would be sure that they got all of the mentally affected people purged from the temples and their surroundings. I think I wanted more from the ending. It seemed to wrap up everything too quickly. I would recommend this series to just about anyone who likes a bit of the fantastical.

A awesome finished to a amazing series!

Loved this series! I read each book within 48 hours! I couldn't put them down! The vocal Actor WAS INCREDIBLE! MS. Rudd is a national treasure! 💯!

Mr. Wheeler PLEASE KEEP WRITING!!! All your stories are so good, this series is no different! Thank you! ✍️ ❤️

Fast paced, lots of action & Great story!

I loved the whole series. He’s been one of my favorite authors for years and I love this new angle.

The Best, As Always!

Great characters; engaging suspense; fabulous narration. The whole trilogy is worth the listen. Jeff Wheeler is one of my favorite authors!