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Cover art for THE SADNESS OF THE SAMURAI
FICTION
Released: May 22, 2012
Kirkus Star THE SADNESS OF THE SAMURAI
by Victor Del Arbol
"A literary page-turner."
A deftly plotted thriller that combines narrative momentum with literary ambition. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE HELIOS CONSPIRACY
FICTION
Released: Feb. 28, 2012
Kirkus Star THE HELIOS CONSPIRACY
by Jim DeFelice
"A breezy and informative FBI thriller with personality to burn."
Wisecracking, rule-breaking FBI special agent Andy Fisher (Threat Level Black, 2005) returns to investigate the murder of his long mooned-over ex-girlfriend Kathy, brainy point person behind potentially life-changing solar-energy technology. Read full book review >
Cover art for ANGELMAKER
FICTION
Released: March 20, 2012
Kirkus Star ANGELMAKER
by Nick Harkaway
"Top-notch."
A bang comes at the door, and with it an offer that one shouldn't refuse but must. Read full book review >
Cover art for EXIT PLAN
FICTION
Released: April 4, 2012
Kirkus Star EXIT PLAN
by Larry Bond
"Iran's nuclear ambitions are prominent in the news. That makes this novel a perfectly timed, first-class read."
A fast-moving military thriller that grabs the reader's attention and holds on tightly. Read full book review >