- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: HarperCollins; New Ed edition (1 Sep 1997)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0006496628
- ISBN-13: 978-0006496625
- Product Dimensions: 17.4 x 11.4 x 2.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,958,757 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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When an influential and respected senator is killed while under the protection of rookie US Secret Service Agent Holland Tylo, her career appears to be in ruins. But then she stumbles on a vast conspiracy which not only jeopardizes her life but threatens to devastate the US Senate.
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DAYS OF DRUMS
Senator Westbourne was on the carpet, his back against the love seat, hands manacled … he would have died very slowly, in great pain. "This place was supposed to be secure!" Fleming whispered hoarsley. "What the hell happened?"
Holland Tylo is a rookie US Secret Service agent, one of only a handful of women who work in the Executive Protection branch. As one of the team charged with the security of the country's leading politicians, she suffers the ultimate professional nightmare when an influential and respected senator is brutally tortured and killed while under her protection.
Her high flying career is in ruins, but worse is to come when she stumbles on a vast conspiracy that encompasses the highest levels of the US government and its agencies. Alone, discredited, and hunted by the most powerful forces in the land, Holland finds herself at the centre of a plot that not only jeopardises her life and threatens to devastate the US Senate, but ultimately places the President in the cross hairs of an unstoppable assassin…
'Days of Drums' is a powerful thriller full of relentless action, heart stopping suspense, and intriguing insights into the secret inner workings of Washington.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Face Your Worst Fears,
By Donald Mitchell "Jesus Loves You!" (Thanks for Providing My Reviews over 110,000 Helpful Votes Globally) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER) (VINE VOICE) (HALL OF FAME REVIEWER)
This review is from: Days of Drums (Paperback)
Authorities on overcoming fear advise people to get closer to their fears. That advice taken to extremes can lead to some pretty dangerous activities. That's the premise of Days of Drums which takes the daughter of a slain senator working for the U.S. Secret Service protecting other politicians, including Senator Charles Westbourne. When a deadly assassin targets Westbourne, Holland Tylo finds herself in the cross-hairs of a plot that threatens her career, more lives, and to reveal ugly secrets. The assassin's clever plans put Tylo at a disadvantage . . . one from which she has a hard time recovering. The plot is pretty straightforward, and the action's pace is fast. If you are like me, you'll find this book to be an enjoyable way to pass the time during an airplane trip or a long wait. The opening scenes in the book are the best parts. The book ends up being less interesting at the end than in the beginning. Those who enjoy reading about investigations will enjoy the solving-the-crime aspects of the story. Character development and intriguing insights are at a minimum.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Tense thriller,
This review is from: Days of Drums (Paperback)
I first read 'Last rights', in which I thought was a great book. I then picked this one up. Well this one is even better than 'Last Rights'. The intrigue of each character made the book more and more intresting, made you want to know what was going to happen next. Holland Tylo wanted to know what really happened at Westbournes estate, she has to set the record straight because she does not want to be the scate goat. I will not give away to much, all I will say that is you will enjoy this book for its shear brillance. It is action packed, fast moving and gritty. What else do you need in a good book.
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4.2 out of 5 stars (15 customer reviews) 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fast moving plot with twists and turns that keep you rivited,
By df_long@twu.edu - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Days of Drums (Mass Market Paperback)
Excellent story line with intrique and interesting characters. Holland Tylo,the woman in the book is intellegent and strong. Some of the violence is graphic but you can read quickly through those sections and find yourself caught up in the twists and turns that are probably a realistic look at the Secret Service.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very good read,
By David A. Spearman - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Days of Drums (Mass Market Paperback)
First of Phillip Shelby's books I have read. Will read more. He is very good with his twists and turns and a lot of mystery. I also enjoyed the end were he explained everything out and you could see where you had guessed incorrectly. I will read more of his writings.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A superb page turner,
By Mr. A. Chapman - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Days of Drums (Mass Market Paperback)
I first read 'Last rights', in which I thought was a great book. I then picked this one up. Well this one is even better than 'Last Rights'. The intrigue of each character made the book more and more intresting, made you want to know what was going to happen next. Holland Tylo wanted to know what really happened at Westbournes estate, she has to set the record straight because she does not want to be the scate goat. I will not give away to much, all I will say that is you will enjoy this book for its shear brillance. It is action packed, fast moving and gritty. What else do you need in a good book.
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