By Phyllis Rommens
Special to THE DAILY

“The Death Trust” has become an international best-seller and was published in the United States in October. As it opens, a Marine sergeant is killed in Iraq in one of the war’s seemingly random acts of violence. A year later, Special Agent Vince Cooper is assigned to investigate the death of his father, a four-star general, after a glider accident.

What seems to be a routine investigation quickly becomes more sinister as Cooper unveils seemingly unrelated accidents involving those acquainted with the general. As the plot evolves, Cooper learns of a secret organization that supposedly manipulates world events and the political policy of many of America’s allies and enemies.

Assisting Cooper in his investigation is Special Agent Anna Masters. I will not reveal any further details in fear of spoiling the reader’s surprise. I can only advise anyone who intends to read this book to be prepared to devour it, because it is one of the fastest-paced books this writer has read in recent memory.

Author David Rollins is an Australian citizen but has a complete understanding of U.S. politics and the issues involved in the war with Iraq. Upon visiting Rollins’ Web site, www.david arollins.net, I learned that “Death Trust” is the first in a planned series involving Special Agent Cooper.

I scarcely can wait for the next installment to be released, and I plan to search for his previous works. John Grisham, Nelson Demille, and David Baldacci, look out — a serious competitor is on the scene.

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