Last Rights - Softcover

Shelby, Philip

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0006510566 ISBN 13: 9780006510567

Publisher: HarperCollins, 1998

Synopsis

From the author of Days of Drums comes another gripping novel of Washington intrigue that involves a series of horrific murders triggered by hidden scandals in the corridors of power.

When General Griffin North, a highly decorated black general, is killed in a suspicious plane crash, the special investigative commission pronounces it a tragic accident caused by pilot error. But Mollie Smith of the Criminal Investigation Division is certain that the general was assassinated and vows to keep the investigation alive. Keenly aware that certain highly-placed officials would stop at nothing to keep a black man from presidential office, Mollie intensifies her inquiry – but before she can solve the case she is found brutally murdered.

Rachel Collins, Mollie’s protégée and close friend, is left to pick up the chase. With the help of Mollie’s brother, Logan, the head of the specialist top-secret FBI team that tracks domestic terrorists, Rachel must confront the Engineer, an ingenious and ruthless killer whose sole goal is to cut short her inquiry – and her life. The Engineer is working to the orders of a powerful and shadowy figure whose mysterious resources and confidential information continually help him to thwart Rachel – a man whose influence obviously places him near the top of the Washington power base…

Once again, Philip Shelby holds readers captive as they root for his new, truly unforgettable heroine.

About this title

About the Author

Philip Shelby lives in Los Angeles where he is working on his next novel.

From the Back Cover

HIDDEN SCANDALS IN THE CORRIDORS OF POWER…

When General Griffin North, a highly decorated black general, is killed in a suspicious plane crash, the special investigative commission pronounces it a tragic accident caused by pilot error. But Mollie Smith of the Criminal Investigation Division is certain that the general was assassinated and vows to keep the investigation alive – but before the case she is found brutally murdered.

Rachel Collins, Mollie’s protegee and close friend, is left to pick up the chase. As the investigation heats up, Rachel must grapple with an ingenious and ruthless killer whose orders and mysterious resources seem to come from the top of the Washington power base and whose sole goal is to cut short her inquiry – and her life…

'“Last Rights' by Philip Shelby is grand entertainment. Brilliantly handled intrigue with a sock’em finish.”
CLIVE CUSSLER

Edition details

• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0006510566
• ISBN 13: 9780006510567
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 336