The Last Verse.

"The Last Verse" by Caroline Frost immerses readers in the vibrant and tumultuous Nashville of 1977, where aspiring musician Twyla Finch arrives with dreams of stardom. Amidst the city's fringe-and-rhinestones country music scene, live performances in bustling bars, and the lure of record deals, Twyla encounters Chet Wilton, a fellow musician from a prestigious family. However, a night out with Chet spirals into a shocking crime, leaving Twyla to process her trauma through a haunting ballad. When she hears her song on the radio, sung by another woman, Twyla faces a wrenching decision: claim her creation and the fame it brings, or keep her dark secret buried. "The Last Verse" is a seductive, tense exploration of ambition, obsession, and the harrowing journey to find one's voice in the heart of Nashville's music scene.