One Last Night at Grogans, Lawrence Block
One Last Night at Grogans, Lawrence Block
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One Last Night at Grogan's
A Matthew Scudder Story

Author: Lawrence Block

Narrator: Lawrence Block

Unabridged: 29 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/01/2012

Synopsis

Lawrence Block’s seventeen Matthew Scudder novels have won the hearts of readers throughout the world—along with a bevy of awards including the Edgar, the Shamus, the Philip Marlowe, and the Maltese Falcon. But Scudder has starred in short fiction as well. “One Last Night at Grogan’s” was the final nightcap story that Block penned for the collected short stories in The Night and the Music.

About Lawrence Block

Lawrence Block is the recipient of a Grand Master Award from the Mystery Writers of America and a New York Times bestselling author. His prolific career spans over one hundred books, including four bestselling series and dozens of short stories and articles. He has won multiple Edgar, and Shamus awards, two Falcon Awards from the Maltese Falcon Society of Japan, the Nero and Philip Marlowe Awards, the Cartier Diamond Dagger from the Crime Writers Association of America, and many others. Aside from being a mystery writer, he has also written a number of episodes for television, including two episodes of the ESPN series Tilt; he also cowrote the screenplay for the film My Blueberry Nights, starring Norah Jones. Block currently lives in New York City with his wife, Lynne.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Andrew

Not part of the Matt Scudder series but rather a short story, first published in a collection entitled The Night and The Music ( 2012). Matt’s friend, Mick Ballou, is closing down his Hells Kitchen saloon, called Grogan’s Open House. It’s situated at the corner of Tenth Avenue and Fiftieth Street, N......more

Goodreads review by Viva

Not a crime story but an epilogue to the series. This is one short story that hasn't appeared anywhere else. Not for anyone by a fan of the series since it's just a long stretched dialog piece that Block is so fond of.......more

Goodreads review by Thomas Friedman

Only as the author could have told it. It's what weighs all about. Twenty more words required. Well I'm not Lawrence Block so I'll let my opening two sentences say all that's needed.......more

Quotes

“A quicker, more enjoyable read you won’t find. Veteran Scudder fans will rejoice at sharing his adventures again. May Block—and Scudder—never retire.” Library Journal, praise for the collected short stories

“Matthew Scudder, his wife, Elaine, Mick Ballou, and Mick’s new wife sit around a table in Mick’s Hell’s Kitchen saloon for one last night of stories before the building is transferred to its new owners.” Amblingbooks.com

“[These Matthew Scudder short] stories could serve as either a companion to the books, if you’ve read them, or an introduction to the characters if you have not. However, if this is the first exposure you have to Scudder, I encourage you to read a bit more before taking in “One Last Night at Grogan’s.” This story is a touching cap to the characters and story lines. If there are no more Scudder tales to be told, this is the perfect ending.” CrimeFiction Lover.com

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