Official Privilege

Book excerpt: Dive into the Heart of Military Intrigue with Official Privilege Immerse yourself in a world of clandestine investigations and military action with P. T. Deutermann's bestselling thriller, Official Privilege. Set against the backdrop of the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, this gripping crime novel explores the events following the shocking discovery of a long-deceased Navy lieutenant's mummified body hidden within the boiler of a deactivated battleship. The tense narrative heightens when veteran commander, Dan Collins, and the astute civilian, Grace Snow, are thrust into an inquiry fraught with mourning and media scrutiny. Committed to unraveling the truth against a shroud of political sensitivities, the diligent duo stumbles upon evidence linked to another unsolved case. As the intertwining mysteries unfold, our leads attract the attention of the relentless Malachi Ward, a menacing figure of ruthless cunning and tenacity. Our protagonists must navigate a perilous game of cat-and-mouse in their quest for justice, all while evading Malachi, who will stop at nothing to protect a powerful secret. The high stakes and pernicious threats propel this crime suspense to unforgettable heights of intrigue and suspense.