The Last Request

Amy Powers must go back in her family history to find the history of a small piece of cloth. Is it the famed Shroud of Turin or a fake? The results will impact the political power of a “General” who wants to dominate the world. As Amy Powers travels three continents to find the truth, the reader is in for a wild ride.

—Eric Cassel, economist

Once again, Katherine Burlake has woven a complex tale of intrigue with historical and cultural insights. This is a compelling read on multiple levels.

—Carol Vande rwark Nichols, California educator

Katherine Burlake's second novel in the Amy Prowers series is a winner. Katherine's mastery of world history and geography is showcased in the hunt for the Shroud of Turin and the multiple assassinations/murders that take place. Amy Prowers must come to terms with legacy of family beginning in WW II, their involvement with the Nazis, and her commitment to the Committee.

—George Skarpentzos, Foreign Service Officer

The Last Request is the original weaving of a image in FABRIC. By using Fact, Fiction, Fable and the Global need for the Truth. My needs for reading, feeling and hearing stories that stirs my imagination were exceeded!

—John Partilla, businessman

Amy Prowers is back. And her life is incredibly complicated. Nazis, the North African caliphate, power sources from ancient Egypt and pre-Columbian Mexico, Balkan monks, American oil, and the missing Shroud of Turin are all part of The Last Request. Amy's late father sends Amy on a quest to find a priceless relic and to discover her hidden true self. Katherine Burlake once again has made history an adventure.

Mary Ellen Gilroy, Foreign Service Officer