This was just ok for me. I felt like the need for suspension of disbelief was a little above my comfortable threshold. The story was interesting, but for a book with such a high octane pitch, it took quite a while to get going.

I went into this hoping for something as compulsive as National Treasure, and I blame my own silly expectations for letting me down. While it started with a compelling first chapter there was just not the kind of energy I was hoping for and characters that didn’t feel fully developed to allow the connections needed for a story like this.

It seemed well researched and I appreciate all the author put into it but it wasn’t a good fit for my particular reading style.

Thanks to the publisher for the alc via Netgalley.

I loved everything about The Last Hamilton. It was an Alexander Hamilton version of National Treasure. I couldn’t it down and didn’t want it to end. I’m tempted to start it all over again. Highly recommend.

What a fantastic book by Jenn Bregman. Leanne Woodward excellent job with the narration.

Thank you to NetGalley & Dreamscape MediaHarlequin Audio for letting me read this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I was instantly captivated by the premise of this book; Elizabeth Hamilton-Walker, the last living descendant of Alexander Hamilton, jumps in front of a train, to her death. Her best friend, Sarah, is certain that foul play is involved and vows to find out who would have wanted Elizabeth dead and what they planned to gain.

A fast paced and twisty ride that leads us across NYC, as Sarah peels back the layers of the secrets Elizabeth was holding, with some fascinating historical information and a brilliant ending!

Leanne Woodward did a fabulous job with the narration, skilfully portraying the tension, grief and the humorous bits.

4 ⭐️ Thanks to Netgalley, Jenn Bregman and Dreamscape for an ARC in return for an honest review.

I’d give this 2.5 stars. It had so much potential with a National Treasure type plot but it never really got off the ground. I was hoping for more of a treasure hunt and less of the confusing gold market scenario I never really understood.

Title: The Last Hamilton
Author: Jenn Bergman
Format: 🎧
Narrator: Leanne Woodward
Publisher: Dreamscape Media- Crooked Lane Books
Genre: Historical Fiction, Mystery Thriller
Pub Date: February 11,, 2025
My Rating: 3.4 Stars
Pages: 288

Alexander Hamilton, was the first US Treasury Secretary, he created the institution that manages the money supply for the United States. He was smart and knew steps had to be taken to protect now as well as into the future.

Elizabeth Walker is he last heir of the Alexander Hamilton line. She was killed by a subway train in New York and foul play was suspected.
Strange things had been happening to Elizabeth during her last days- she went going on mysterious errands searching for an antique key.

After her death, her best friend, Sarah Brockman gets a box of old documents
Sarah and Elizabeth’s husband Ralph discover Elizabeth had been a member of a secret society established by her uncle Hamilton to keep the US the land of the free.

Needless to say I was drawn to this as Hamilton was a very interesting person and this story had the makings of the mystery and intrigue of “The Da Vinci Code”.

Want to thank NetGalley and Dreamscape Media and Crooked Lane Books for this audiobook.
Audiobook Publishing Release Date is today Tuesday, February 11, 2025

First of all I really enjoyed the national Treasure vibe it’s really fun .

I love a good mystery and treasure hunt.

Unfortunately I didn’t like the narrator they didn’t pronounce words correctly and sounded robotic.

I honestly had to check to see if they were AI at first .

I wouldn’t listen to anything this narrator narrates.

The only criticism for the actual book is it seems to repetitive and can sound slightly sloppy.

But I’d give it a chance if I had the written version.

Thanks to NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for the advanced audiobook.

When Elizabeth Walker, the last living descendent of Alexander Hamilton, jumps in front of a moving train, secrets at the highest level of government are set into motion in a way that could bring down the United States and its currency. It's up to her good friend and husband to help solve the mystery, revealing the secret society Hamilton put into action for this very situation. If you like Dan Brown, this is a great comp--learning more about Alexander Hamilton, NYC, and how the treasury is set up.

The Last Hamilton is out February 11, 2025

In The Last Hamilton, Jenn Bergman ties history and mystery together to weave an intriguing tale that will keep you guessing till the end. The City of New York figures predominately as that is the place where Hamilton resided. Fans of Brad Meltzer will enjoy this plot which centers on gold, world finance and the last living Hamilton descendant.

Leanne Woodward does a good job with the narration.

Thanks Dreamscape Media and NetGalley for the advanced copy. All opinions are my own.

Quick Summary: A hidden history mystery/thriller

My Review: The Last Hamilton by Jenn Bergman is a 2025 historical fiction novel.

About the Book: "After the last heir of Alexander Hamilton’s line is murdered, her heartbroken husband and best friend team up in this twisty thriller where a mysterious death uncovers not just an ancient secret society, but the treasures it holds..."

In My Own Words: Someone is watching in the shadows, waiting for the perfect moment to flip everything that is known on its tail. Someone has to make the ultimate sacrifice in order to protect the masses. Someone is playing to win on a masterful con like no other. Someone is left bereft and confused about tragic events that keep unfolding. Someone has to put the clues together, so that this nightmare can finally end.

About the Characters: What an incredible group of characters! Each one was needed for the story to come alive. The husband, the best friend, the detective, the players, the sociopath, the neighbor, etc. - every role added color, texture, and movement to the story. Because there were so many present, I was guessing all the way through as to how they would be used.

About the Narration: This novel was narrated by Leanne Woodward. She pulled me right into the story with her delivery. I was entirely captivated. (Speed: 1.75)

My Final Say: This is the kind of novel that I really enjoy. It ties in history with fiction. It presented much like a hybrid between Hamilton and National Treasure. Clues hidden in plain sight was the order of the day. I loved the twist at the end. It was rather unexpected. The author made a good go of it.

Reasons I enjoyed this book:

Action-packed
Entertaining
Haunting
Tragic
Twisted
Unpredictable
Tense
Sad
Mysterious

Other: Readers who gravitate toward Dan Brown's books might appreciate this novel. Even more so, readers who enjoy National Treasure type storylines should like this one. There is a difference, I think, with the level of darkness injected in this book. This was on the lighter side versus Brown's books, which have darker tones.

Rating: 3.75/5
Recommend: Yes
Audience: A
Re-read: Yes
Keeper: Yes
Status/Level: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Audiobook: Yes
Narration: +

Appreciation is extended to the author, to the publisher (Dreamscape Media), and to NetGalley. Thank you so very much for granting access to an audio ARC of this title in exchange for an honest critique. I thoroughly enjoyed the listening experience. It was a pleasure to review this work. I am grateful for the opportunity.