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The Last Call (The Bill Travis Mysteries Book 1) Kindle Edition

by George Wier (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.7 out of 5 stars 16,132 ratings
THE LAST CALL starts with a protagonist on the edge of an impending midlife crisis. Add a blond and an old friend with a fetish for high explosives, and you have the kickoff of a first rate crime novel. George Wier writes with wit, verve, and a gut-bucket
knowledge of Texas and those who people its quirky underside. This book does not disappoint.

—Milton T. Burton, author of Nights of the Red Moon and The Rogue’s Game.

George Wier's THE LAST CALL has it all: a great setting, characters you care about, a little Texas history, and a twisty plot that's built Texas tough. Get it before last call!

—Bill Crider, author of Murder In the Air.

Bill Travis, an unmarried, unattached investment counselor rapidly approaching his fortieth birthday, conceives that he may not live the most exciting of lives, yet Julie Simmons, his first appointment that Monday, is deeply in trouble. She has taken a North Texas quarter horse racer and liquor baron named Archie Carpin--the last of a dynasty of criminals from the 1920's--for a ride and cleaned him out of a neat two million bucks. And thus begins the adventure of Bill’s life.

Ensues a chase north across Texas to recover the money and shake the pursuit of a couple of rednecks with a penchant for rifles and rigged explosives. Yet, through all this action the compelling tale of yet another mystery—an 80-year old missing person’s case—begins to unravel.

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About the Author:

This action/adventure mystery novel is the first of six completed novels in The Bill Travis Mysteries. With a total of twenty-one books planned for the series, including three prequels, Bill Travis, Austin, Texas’ newest hero, is here to stay.

George Wier has been writing for over twenty years. His most recent publishing credits include a contribution to Lone Star Noir (Akashic Books 2010). He lives in Austin, Texas with his lovely wife, Sallie.
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  1. Book 1 of 19
    Bill Travis Mysteries
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    236 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    10 Jan. 2014
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    1.2 MB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004QWZCYC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Flagstone Books; 4th edition (10 Jan. 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.2 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 236 pages
  • Customer reviews:
    3.7 out of 5 stars 16,132 ratings

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George Wier

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George Wier is the author of the popular Bill Travis Mystery series, and a number of other standalone mysteries. He also writes science fiction and steampunk.

The Bill Travis Mystery series has been hailed as a tour-de-force among modern mysteries. In this adrenaline-fueled series, George Wier throws all sorts of fantastic scenarios at his protagonist. The characters and situations are often quirky, but no less true to life, and the feel is such that the reader is present alongside Bill Travis as he struggles through one disaster after another.

In his own words: "I currently live in Austin with my lovely wife, Sallie, along with two cats and two dogs. I began writing in earnest in 1986, although I have been creatively writing far longer than that. I find that I have far more ideas than I could ever write down, and so I pick and choose only the best story ideas. I write what I, myself, like to read, and nothing more. I am always happy to talk to a reader and would dearly love to hear your comments. Please visit my website at www.georgewier.com. There you will find free short stories, anecdotes, and links to other books and writers. Thanks for reading!"

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Customers find the book enjoyable and engaging. They praise the well-written writing style, describing it as easy to read and well-crafted. The characters are described as nice and vivid, making them jump out at the reader. The pacing is described as fast and flowing. Many readers consider the book a good value for money and a page-turner. However, some readers feel the grip is not as strong as expected.

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133 customers mention ‘Readability’124 positive9 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable to read. They appreciate the good storyline and vividly drawn characters, describing it as an intriguing tale with a good mix of likeable and sinister characters. Readers mention it's a great book to take on holiday.

"...I actually found this book quite fun and enjoyed reading it. I will be intrigued to see what Bill Travis gets caught up in next." Read more

"...I would recommend this as a great summer read." Read more

"...Vividly drawn characters both likeable and sinister, a good mix of sex and danger, fascinating factual historical detail and a lively, colourful..." Read more

"...plus an interesting skeleton in the closet an altogether thoroughly enjoyable tale...." Read more

101 customers mention ‘Storyline’87 positive14 negative

Customers enjoy the engaging storyline with plenty of action. They find it easy to read and find the ending exciting. The action scenes are well-told, combining vulnerability with just the right amount of violence. Overall, readers describe the book as an interesting read that keeps them hooked until the end.

"...This is a fast paced story of survival of the smartest rather than of the fittest...." Read more

"...prologue is traced back to an 80 year old mystery, and the end of the book is explosive...." Read more

"...The action scenes are brilliantly told, combining just the right amount of vulnerability, pain, fear, courage and commitment to ensure that Bill is..." Read more

"Full of interesting characters and a good crime caper with plenty of interesting twists and turns...." Read more

52 customers mention ‘Writing style’42 positive10 negative

Customers find the book's writing style easy to read and well-written. They appreciate the author's skill and find the storyline straightforward to follow.

"Superbly written story. The characters jump out at you nd Texas is brought too life. I would recommend this as a great summer read." Read more

"...Although it was a well written book most of the time. I don't know how many times the author could describe someone as a "fellow"...." Read more

"This was a well written story in a short version . I loved Bill and Hank as they seemed like best buddies you would meet down the pub" Read more

"Found it difficult to put this down as very easy to read and liked the humour running throughout the story" Read more

30 customers mention ‘Character development’30 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the characters' development. They find them nice and engaging, though some parts of the story feel disjointed.

"Superbly written story. The characters jump out at you nd Texas is brought too life. I would recommend this as a great summer read." Read more

"...Vividly drawn characters both likeable and sinister, a good mix of sex and danger, fascinating factual historical detail and a lively, colourful..." Read more

"Full of interesting characters and a good crime caper with plenty of interesting twists and turns...." Read more

"...Completely unbelievable story, ridiculous characters including the old drunk, hard as nails guy reminiscent of the Sam Elliot character in Road House..." Read more

27 customers mention ‘Pacing’24 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the book's fast-paced storyline. They describe it as a good crime read with an action-packed plot that keeps moving along nicely.

"Superbly written story. The characters jump out at you nd Texas is brought too life. I would recommend this as a great summer read." Read more

"...mix of sex and danger, fascinating factual historical detail and a lively, colourful background to a fast moving storyline...." Read more

"...and sometimes contains a few too many cliches, however, the pace is good and the characters are well rounded...." Read more

"Quite a fast moving mystery. A little laboured and confusing at times but enjoyable reading. Would read another in series" Read more

13 customers mention ‘Value for money’13 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's value for money. They find it an easy read with a predictable ending. The characters are well-developed and the good guys triumph over the bad guys. Overall, customers recommend the book to friends and relatives.

"This offering was OK I suppose but not really the type of book which I prefer so I doubt if I'll read any other offerings from George Weir." Read more

"...not much seemingly happens till the last 1/4 of the book but ok for a free book." Read more

"...managed to read it over a weekend.quite an unusual storyline but well worth it.enjoyable." Read more

"Not usually the type of book I read but well worth it. Good character types. Didn't know what was next." Read more

11 customers mention ‘Page turner’11 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book. They find it engaging with a good storyline, great characters, and historical details. Some readers enjoyed the beginning but felt disappointed by the ending.

"...With a great sleuth and a damsel in distress, road trips and calling in favours plus an interesting skeleton in the closet an altogether..." Read more

"A real page turner STARTED AND finished in two sittings I WILL read more by George wier mainly THE Bill Travis mysteries" Read more

"Good example of what can happen when you get involved with woman who is trouble. (Ain't they all?) Fast paced crime thriller." Read more

"...It started well, but I was a little disappointed with the final chapters." Read more

7 customers mention ‘Grip’4 positive3 negative

Customers have different views on the book's grip. Some find it easy to read and engaging, while others say it fails to hold their attention.

"This is one of those books that you can pick up and read anytime. Not gripping where you have to read the next chapter but an easy book to read...." Read more

"This book failed to grip my attention. It reminded me of old fashioned style writing - Philip Marlow and others of that ilk...." Read more

"This book passes the time - nothing too gripping - perhaps a good holiday read as it is an easy read" Read more

"Interesting but not gripping. Took me a while to read but interested enough to finish. Wanted to find out what happens at the end...." Read more

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  • Aurora
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fun
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 March 2014
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    The title suggests that this is going to be part of a series of books about Bill Travis, it will be interesting to see how that develops given that it is an unusual premise. The protagonist is neither a police officer nor a private detective, instead he is an investment counsellor, more used to finding the best places for people to place any extra cash they may have at their disposal. When he gets into his office on a quiet Monday morning his partner has requested that Bill take his first appointment of the morning. Monday is soon anything but quiet.
    Drawn into a life on the run from desperate, and slightly incompetent would be hitmen, he finds life shrinks down to the need to survive with a woman who has upset someone she REALLY shouldn't have upset in tow. Fortunately Bill has the right contacts, who also have the right contacts which make his life a little easier, which is just as well, because the woman, Julie, isn't making life any easier. That is mostly because of what she has done, but also because of the things she isn't telling them.
    This is a fast paced story of survival of the smartest rather than of the fittest. Despite the odds being stacked against them, the motley crew which have come together to try to extract Julie alive from the situation she has got herself into, find time to show compassion where it is needed and sort out other people's troubles. Not all of them are going to survive, but who will and who won't?
    I actually found this book quite fun and enjoyed reading it. I will be intrigued to see what Bill Travis gets caught up in next.
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  • MRS EILEEN BRENNAN
    5.0 out of 5 stars The last call
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 March 2023
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    Superbly written story. The characters jump out at you nd Texas is brought too life. I would recommend this as a great summer read.
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  • Mrs. Bruce
    3.0 out of 5 stars 3.5 stars - ok after first chapter
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 January 2014
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    I give this 3.5 stars as not quite worth 4. Try and get past the prologue of an 80 year old skeleton in a "cellar" (which
    was explained eventually) and the first chapter (unnecessary), where Bill races his car in traffic against a pretty female.

    I almost didn't bother after that, but glad I did. The female, Julie, later turns up at Bill's office to ask for help.
    I never did understand exactly what Bill did about people's money problems as he always protested it wasn't "money laundering".

    Anyway, Julie has stolen 2 million dollars from a mafia-type Texan. She and Bill fast become lovers and go on the run
    together from the criminal's henchmen. As the man wanted his money back, I couldn't understand why his men kept trying to
    kill Julie - hence not 4 stars.

    A gun toting friend agrees to help Bill and Julie and from then on the action and pace increase. However, Bill knows that
    Julie is holding a lot of information back - which always annoys me - though I suppose it makes the story! So can he trust her?

    The skeleton in the prologue is traced back to an 80 year old mystery, and the end of the book is explosive.
    I would probably read this book again some time, and the next in the series. There were no graphic sex scenes and not much
    bad language.
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  • Perkins
    4.0 out of 5 stars Refreshingly different action thriller
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 April 2013
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    Bill Travis is an intriguing character who is a partner in a firm that purports to advise clients on their financial investments. However, he is more than a little cagey about what he actually does or how he really earns his money. When his partner refers a beautiful young woman to him, he is immediately smitten and is rapidly drawn into a web of intrigue and danger. This book has everything you could want in an action thriller. Vividly drawn characters both likeable and sinister, a good mix of sex and danger, fascinating factual historical detail and a lively, colourful background to a fast moving storyline. The action scenes are brilliantly told, combining just the right amount of vulnerability, pain, fear, courage and commitment to ensure that Bill is someone the reader desperately wants to succeed. This is a great first novel in a series that also certainly deserves to succeed.
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  • Robin Fawcett
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Fast and Furious Crime Caper That'll Keep You Entertained
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 November 2014
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    Full of interesting characters and a good crime caper with plenty of interesting twists and turns. With a great sleuth and a damsel in distress, road trips and calling in favours plus an interesting skeleton in the closet an altogether thoroughly enjoyable tale. Highly recommended and thank you Mr George Wier for writing such a fun story....
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  • F. Hensby
    2.0 out of 5 stars Hard to read.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 June 2014
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    Sorry I tried to persevere with this book, but it beat me into submission. Maybe I was just not on the same wavelength as the author, but I found it hard to get into, difficult to read for any length of time as it became confusing and repetitive. I hate to not finish a book but on this occasion I am willing to make an exception.
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  • BookBunny
    3.0 out of 5 stars A good romp
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 July 2014
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    Well I enjoyed this almost despite myself! A 'boys own romp - think Die Hard in Texas! Completely unbelievable story, ridiculous characters including the old drunk, hard as nails guy reminiscent of the Sam Elliot character in Road House. Throw in a heroine dog, some bad guys and a couple of shadowy Feds. And of course a beautiful girl. Kept me entertained and turning the pages.
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  • Father Ted
    4.0 out of 5 stars "A different take"
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 February 2025
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    This isn't your average thriller storyline, and yet most of the characters are familiar to all of us. It's an interesting concept for a new series. It might be fun to see whether the 'difference' can be maintained over the long run. Well worth a read.
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  • Jeannine Simpson
    4.0 out of 5 stars Ereader mystery book.
    Reviewed in Canada on 26 June 2014
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    This book kept me enthralled and excited to get back to reading it. Really enjoyed this writer and look forward to more.
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  • cybersecre
    3.0 out of 5 stars ESPERABA MAS
    Reviewed in Spain on 4 August 2014
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    Creo que no cumplió mis expectativas, realmente esperaba mucho más. Como siempre hay que buscar el lado positivo, fue una buena práctica de inglés
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  • san kam
    2.0 out of 5 stars Not interesting enough
    Reviewed in France on 28 December 2015
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    I like thrillers a lot and read voraciously whenever I find one. As I started this, I liked the tone of writing. However, as the storyline unfolded, everything became too amateurish. The backstory of the gang was not intriguing enough, the protagonist's falling in love with the girl and the stream of troubles all seemed too forced. It was hard to keep the focus and the reader's interest within me alive. Overall, I believe the writer needs a lot more brushing up to do.
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  • Lynette Crews
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in Australia on 4 February 2016
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    My husband is the person who reads these books and they are on his Kindle not mine.
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  • Daniele Fiori
    3.0 out of 5 stars It's a book
    Reviewed in Italy on 26 November 2014
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    Is an easy reading, nothing special but fast and time killer.
    Got it for free, I don't know if it is worth to spend money for it.
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