The Final Play

By: Shelly Ellis

Narrated by: Alan Ryder

Three best friends from the streets found success--in very different ways. But with a crisis detonating around them, their bond could also destroy everything they care about....

No matter how tough the odds, Ricky, Derrick, and Jamal learned to unite and fight during their time at the Branch Avenue Boys' Youth Institute. But their adult lives have driven them apart - and set off a series of events their friendship may not survive.

All Jamal's political achievements can't erase his bargain with DC's corrupt mayor. And when he finds himself the latest target on Mayor Johnson's hit list, he'll risk everything to end the mayor's deadly reign - even if it's the last move he ever makes.

Institute head Derrick refuses to cave to DC drug king pin Dolla Dolla and sell out all he believes in. But his courageous stand might cost him the Institute - and the woman he loves....

With a pregnant girlfriend, Ricky can't stay on the run forever. Now he's making a dangerous play to win. But with Derrick and Jamal in Dolla's sights, Ricky and his friends must resolve the conflicts keeping them apart if they want to come back together - even if that means none of the Branch Avenue Boys will be left standing....

©2019 Shelly Ellis (P)2019 Recorded Books

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾Loved it

The entire series was so well written with lots of suspense and good drama. I think adults would like it too

Unconditional support

I like the fact that through it all they remembered the founding idea of what their friendship was all about.. move on and enjoy life

Great story about friendship and growth

I feel like there should be a 4th book. So many loose ends. I’m glad Dollar finally went down.

Great read!

This book had a lot of great twists and turns! I enjoyed this series and the narrator was great! I liked that they kept the same narrator throughout the series!

The Final Play

Excellent story that was read very well. This is a classy urban lit, not the normal.