The Last Man: A Novel

P. T. Deutermann

May 2012 · Sold by St. Martin's Press

About this ebook

Ancient Fable meets Modern Conspiracy

Embark on a perilous expedition into Israel's Judean desert in this suspense-filled thriller, where the enigmatic fortress of Masada harbors deep-rooted mysteries, undiscovered treasures, and perilous secrets. Our protagonist, a young American nuclear engineer, finds himself drawn into the intriguing maze of antiquity when his Israeli girlfriend, engrossed in the legends of Masada, abruptly disappears.

Propelled by her enigmatic theory and her inexplicable absence, he unravels the exotic tangle of historical enigma and contemporary peril. With suspense that escalates in the labyrinthine depths of the legendary fortress, this thriller leads readers through a heart-racing pursuit of the truth.

Paired with an intrepid Israeli archaeologist, our protagonist must navigate the treacherous paths of historical discovery and modern intrigue, unearthing more than just the mysterious past of Masada. Unveiling a contemporary conspiracy that turns the ancient remnants into a treacherous battlefield, he surfaces an astonishing revelation that could shatter the fortress’s age-old facade.

P.T. Deutermann's fifteenth novel, The Last Man, delivers all the excitement and pulse-thumping action his fans have come to expect.

Ratings and reviews

Move over Baldacci, Grisham and Clancy. There's a new "gun" jn town without a gun. It's refreshing to read a novel where brains sub for violence, sex and bad language. The history lesson is great, too. Write on, Mr. Deutermann.

About the author

P. T. DEUTERMANN is the author of more than fifteen novels, including The Last Man and Pacific Glory, which won the W. Y. Boyd Literary Award for Excellence in Military Fiction. Deutermann spent twenty-six years in military and government service, as a captain in the Navy and in the Joint Chiefs of Staff as an arms-control specialist. He lives with his wife in North Carolina.