Lori Shufflebarger

Stamped out Lori Shufflebarger

Washington, D. C. - Home of all that is good and righteous... Well, it was before Riley Harrington, III brought forth his own brand of deceit and betrayal. When attrition stunts his life's work, he is forced to deal his last hand of deception, only to have it compromised by the murder of his courier and theft of his retirement. Those rare stamps Riley commissioned; where are they? Why are they so valuable? Why can't he just walk away? Who could have taken them? Was it Vassily Shishkova, Riley's conspiring partner from Russia? Could it be Rachel Bennett, the security specialist who was the last person to see the courier alive? Or her cross-dressing assistant, Robert Patterson, Riley's exclusive, one-of-a-kind sweeper? Has Robert's obsession with Rachel interfered with his obligation to Riley? As the body count rises, has he taken the essential steps to feather his own nest, leaving Rachel holding the proverbial bag? That's what Rachel's former partner at the Secret Service and now Customs Agent, Tanner Shea must figure out. It doesn't help she has the devil's advocate for a partner; Liam Collins. Can they stop whoever possesses the stamps from further demonstrating the vulnerabilities of the United States? What will happen when they all reach Tanner's family home, Willow Pond Winery?