Last Bridge to Nowhere: FBI Confidential Source Account of Alaska's Political Corruption Scandal

by Frank Prewitt

The Department of Justice is entering its sixth year investigating and prosecuting one of the biggest cases of political corruption in U.S. history. At issue is the high stakes game of taxing and developing an Alaska gas pipeline and the toxic slick of political corruption that coated the process. Wired for light and sound, the author embarks on an incredible journey into the undercover world of FBI surveillance and the corroding influence of special interest, money and power. Last Bridge To Nowhere is a disturbingly humorous tale that exposes the underside of power politics, offering thoughtful observations on character, responsibility and public trust. But the pages turn more like a season special of Desperate Housewives Go To political intrigue and provocative crime, tossed and served in a delicious wrap of irreverence. You'll laugh, you may even cry, but you don't want to miss this book.

176 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2008

About the author

Frank Prewitt has lived in Alaska for 35 years and served as Assistant Attorney General, Deputy Commissioner, and Commissioner under Alaska
Governors Bill Sheffield, Steve Cowper, and Walter Hickle. In 1995 Frank left state service and opened a government affairs and consultant lobbying practice. A familiar face in Alaska political circles, Frank was RECRUITED by the FBI because of his systemic knowledge and inside access to persons-of-interest to the Government. From 2004 to 2007 Frank worked covert undercover investigations as as FBI Confidential Source exposing Alaska's sub-culture of political corruption. Under code name, Patient, Frank provided indispensable strategic consultation, covert operations and trial testimony that laid the foundation for the continuing investigation and indictments that followed.
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Reviews

[Mike · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting. Very interesting. For most of the time period mentioned in the book, I was a treasurer for three politicians, helped train the treasurers for at least two other politicians, and was the treasurer for Alaska Right to Life.

In all these positions, I either met the people referenced in this book or became very aware of them. Interestingly, I used to see the names of some of the main donors over and over again, more so donating to the politicians than to Alaska Right to Life.

I've mixed emotions about the story I've just completed. You see, I liked and respected these people. I firmly believe, agreeing with the author, that they didn't enter politics to become corrupt. They were good people who were corrupted by both power and money.

I recommend this book, first for every Alaskan, and then for all Americans who consider character and integrity in politics to be of paramount importance.

[Nola · Rating 1 out of 5]

Boy, did this book leave me feeling slimy. I was sorry I chose to read it.

[Taddow · Rating 4 out of 5]

I burned right through this book. It was a good read.

[Julie Coghill]

might be a good read