The Last Ride is a gripping true crime novel that delves into the sensational murder of prominent Nashville citizen W.

Haynie Gourley on May 24, 1968.

The book takes readers on a thrilling journey through the life of Haynie Gourley, from his impoverished childhood to his rise in the city's automobile industry and society of wealthy Belle Meade.

The story centers around the events of that fateful morning when Haynie agreed to go for a ride with his business partner, only to be found dead of three gunshot wounds.

This is a must-read for anyone interested in true crime stories, Nashville history, or the racial tensions of the 1960s.