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Last Drive

Don 'Dorman' Hargrove has had a hard life. Living with his mother
until he was involuntarily committed to an institution at the age of 30,
he was forced to accept responsibility for himself following her death.
Even upon his release, his attempts at maturity, love, and marriage
were all met with tragic results.


Now at 66, Dorman is a shell of a man. Having never chosen an
education or steady career, he's lived off the system, and off the
generosity of others. Living in a low-to-mid income neighborhood, he
barely owns anything other than the run down house he now lives in.
The only thing that Dorman has ever truly loved or cared for was his
cherry-red, 1961 Corvette. But even now his beloved car is only a
bleak reminder of the youth he once had taken for granted. Parked in
his garage for many years, it collects only the dust of time rather than
fond memories.


But this is all about to change. Dorman will take one more drive that
will alter the direction of his life, and possibly unlock secrets that he's
not only kept from others, but also himself. In fact, Dorman is about
to become another person entirely. Someone who will force him to
face his past and deal with the consequences of his lies.


Based on real people in the storyteller's life, Last Drive is a road trip
that you won't want to miss!

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Watch the conversation that Donnie Lansdale and I have about the journey of writing, Last Drive! Click on the image below to see the full interview!

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Reviews

Emily Robbins

January 14, 2025

5-Stars

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This book was a fantastic read! There are so many little cliffhangers that keep you hooked from start to finish. The writing style itself is phenomenal as well. The story and conversations flow naturally, and the characters are so fleshed out that you can practically picture them in your head like a movie. I highly recommend this book for those who love a captivating thriller and mystery.

Edward

January 14, 2025

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I love the way the story sucks you in as if you're there in the story with them. It's like watching a movie. Very impressive. Keeps you wanting more. 

Susan Lienhart

January 14, 2025

5-Stars

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This story takes you on an action packed thrill ride, in a shiny red Corvette! A psychological mystery, full of maniacal sex and gruesome violence, a perfect read to spice up your book rack. Last Drive is all that and more, with the hint of an unexpected love story to leave you with an "aww, shucks", little smile for the finale.

Jim Donohue

February 6, 2025

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I really enjoyed David Wilson's last book, Confessions of a Vampire...., but I really think he has outdone himself here.

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Last Drive is the story of a very troubled man, Don, known as Dorman. Don has been haunted by years spent committed to a mental institution, as well as years wasted, living off others. Now he finds himself approaching 70, with nothing to show for it, except the one possession he cares about, his old car. Well, not just a car, but a 1961 cherry red Chevy Corvette that has been wasting away, as he has, in his dusty garage. Dorman decides he has wasted enough of his life. It's time to get behind the wheel and take his baby out for one last adventure.

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And what an adventure it is!

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This book grabbed me right at the start and didn't let go until the very end.

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Having read Wilson before, I feel his strength is in character building and this one is no different. You feel for Dorman, even as you witness some of the things that transpire. The dialogue is crisp and real.

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It's a helluva story, perfectly written, and an easy 5 Stars for me.

Toni Moleon

February 10, 2025

5-Stars

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I read the book in one sitting! David's latest is full of mystery and such intricate psychological twists that I found myself rereading the last few chapters because I needed to clarify my thoughts on this fascinating tale. David's dark humor is still there, coupled with a mystical force that keeps the reader wanting more. This story need a screenplay....Keep writing David!!

Eva Pasco

February 22, 2025

5-Stars

A Wild Ride!

David Wilson’s supernatural psychological thriller checks all the boxes for excellent storytelling, vivid details included. Don ‘Dorman’ Hargrove is an enigma, all right, stumping himself and this reader in trying to figure out his reality from fantasy from supernatural influence.

What a wild ride it is!

The significance of Ellen Bauman and Angel Tompkins help 66-year-old, bi-polar Dorman unravel the truth he’s hidden from himself all these years. If only his libido were in overdrive, and not just his Corvette, kinky Ellen may have fared better. Likewise, who knows how Dorman’s life may have turned out?

A supernatural takeover, and the environment of the 3rd Base Bar over by the railroad tracks derails Dorman into confronting himself.

A fast-paced ride with hairpin turns from start to finish, ‘Last Drive’ is a must-read.

I wasn't ready for this one. I mainly wanted to read this simply because of the cover art. At first, I was confused as to what was happening. Then I thought I knew what was happening. Then I realized I was wrong. Then, I had a few more theories, which were also wrong. So yeah, it kept me guessing throughout the story. Really liked the characters and the backstories. Nice amount of violence, which I felt at first might be a bit too much, but that opinion changed by the end of the book. It's definitely worth a read this one.

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Leighah 4-Stars

April 17, 2025

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