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Rightful Heir

A novel written by Phil Arage

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During a trip to Egypt, Jonathan Weatherford III, an arms dealer, and his wife Anna are caught in the crossfire between rebels and government troops. To avoid an international incident, the government covers up the truth about the brutal murders.

During the turmoil, Weatherford's six-month-old son, Kenneth, vanishes. His disappearance sets off a desperate search for the boy.

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During a trip to Egypt, Jonathan Weatherford III, an arms dealer, and his wife Anna are caught in the crossfire between rebels and government troops. To avoid an international incident, the government covers up the truth about the brutal murders.

During the turmoil, Weatherford's six-month-old son, Kenneth, vanishes. His disappearance sets off a desperate search for the boy.

David Simmons, CEO of Weatherford's multibillion-dollar company, isn't motivated by a charitable spirit. And, according to Weatherford's will, if Kenneth, his only heir, is dead, the company must be sold or broken up. Simmons’ only hope to avoid a personal financial disaster is to keep searching. As the hunt drags on, Simmons convinces the court to keep the estate open. ​

As the search turns into 40+ years of danger, government intrigue, romance, and murder, it spans the globe from Egypt to New York City to Texas and Mexico.

 

Was Kenneth killed as a child, or is the man Simmons hunts the rightful heir?

Release date

2025

Pages

100

Language(s) Available

English

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Great read. Fast-paced and action packed. Set aside a few hours as you will not want to wait to see what happens next.

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About Phil Arage

Phil graduated from the University of Texas Austin, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Zoology and a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy.  He practiced retail and hospital pharmacy for forty-three years before retiring.  

 

A desire to write began its emergence in high school, but the more pressing issues of life archived it until retirement.  The labor of love in writing produced this first published novel, Rightful Heir.  He is working on three more presently.

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To contact the author for readings, signing events, or for other information, please use the contact form or email directly at

P.M.Arage@philarage.com

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