The Last Monument

Written by Michael C. Grumley

Narrated by Scott Brick

One small handwritten letter,

Sent from a dark, remote corner of the planet,

And lost in the system for sixty years,

Is about to change the entire human race.

Outside Denver, Colorado, Joe Rickards stands over a small aircraft wreckage, studying burnt remains still smoldering in a field of freshly fallen snow...an investigator for the NTSB, working to carefully roll back the last several hours and identify the cause of the accident.

But this time, he can't.

The details behind this tragedy don't add up. Unlike every other investigation of Joe's career, the facts make no sense. Each new piece of information only makes the accident more mysterious, and more baffling.

Why would a person receive an age-old letter and suddenly disappear into the thick of night...paying to be flown out of a closed airport in the worst possible weather conditions, by a pilot who hadn't had his hand on the stick in years?

With the only surviving relative insisting her grandfather would never have climbed into a small airplane in the first place, even in perfect weather.

A bizarre string of events culminating in a horrible accident unlike anything Rickards has experienced. Leaving his only hope at understanding it in the hands of the victim's sole remaining relative. Beginning with how a mysterious letter could turn up after being lost in the system for sixty years. Sent by someone who should have already been long dead.

A single letter, Joe Rickards is about to discover, with a secret that will change the entire world.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Breakthrough Publishing
• Release date: Jun 2, 2020
• ISBN: 9781662202674

Reviews for The Last Monument

[David Overall · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Fantastic story! Unexpected ending. Thought provoking, suspenseful and clean! Great read

[Patricia Davis · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

The author’s style reminded me of Dean Koontz and the story captured my attention from the very start. It did start to drag a bit toward the climax, but kept my interest. By the end, however, it felt like the author was adding new elements without much explanation; only to use them as justification for the ending…. Much like Dean Koontz, this author tells a good story until the end, which falls flat.

[Roy Braswell · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Quite entertaining, geographically accurate with a very interesting ending !

[Jeff Fambrough · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

What a awesome story and even better when listening to Scott brick

[Christina Deering Pocceschi · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

It caught and held my attention from page one. Written with such accurate historical information and genuine character reflection. I developed an instant connection to their story lines. Couldn’t put it down.

[Michael · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A very gripping story excellently narrated. I enjoyed every word

[Randy Swingle · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Fun read! Love Scott Brick as narrator. Historical fantasy adventure.

[Ana · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book is great especially if you are ln a reading slump. Interesting and fast pace.

[Kyle Hain · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A good read/listen. Well written and researched. The characters are believable and interact well.
His books have a Preston/Child feel to them and I have enjoyed listening to them Scott Brick is an amazing voice actor. I highly recommend both to you!

[Donna J Mitchell · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I loved this book as I do all your books. Thank you so much. I hope and pray this year will be much better.

[jval32ayahoo.com · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A good combination of suspense, human emotions, and science. Will read other works,

[Allen · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A story definitely worth your time. For all the important things left unfinished.