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We live hectic times, but if you’re looking for an escape there’s no better way than to dive into a good book. Dark Vector has been out since February, and the response has been terrific! More Tru Miller is on the way, but I’ve also got a couple of other big announcements on the horizon. Stay tuned to my newsletter for the latest!
If you’ve read Dark Vector a review would be much appreciated. If not, get your copy today!
I recently was lucky enough to visit the beaches of Normandy on the 81st Anniversary of D-Day. We’ve all seen the movies and read about the acts bravery that occurred so many years ago, but a first-hand account brings it all together in vivid detail. Highly recommended!
(L: Omaha Beach R: a gun emplacement at Pont du Hoc)
If you’re a fan of action thrillers like I am, you’re probably looking forward to the latest Scot Harvath novel by Brad Thor, Edge of Honor – out today. Brad never fails to entertain, and judging by the early reviews this is the best Harvath book yet. This time Harvath is fighting a threat from within, a conspiracy that reaches to the highest levels of the American government. Edge of Honor is not to be missed!
I had a terrific time at ThrillerFest in New York City. Caught up with readers, aspiring writers, editors, and agents. I also enjoyed spending time with my fellow authors. Here I’m with Simon Gervais, who’s next installment in the terrific Elias series, Elias Enigma, is available next week.
On June 2nd only, The Perfect Assassin will be featured in a Kindle Popular Reads promotion. If you haven’t read my first novel, and the introduction to the David Slaton series, there won’t be a better chance!
Christine Palmer, a young American doctor sailing solo across the Atlantic, makes an incredible discovery—a man narrowly clinging to his life in the frigid waters. But there is much more to this desperate survivor than meets the eye.
David Slaton is a Kidon—a highly-trained and dangerous assassin. Yet the Kidon is both the hunter and the hunted, and soon he and Christine are in grave danger. Can they win in a race against time?
Thrillerfest in New York City is right around the corner, and I’ll attend from Jun 19-21. I’ll be taking part in a panel discussion on Saturday morning at 8:00. Hope to see a lot of thriller readers (and writers) in attendance.
Dark Vector is flying high. Readers have been highly enthusiastic about this new angle on my David Slaton series. The perfect assassin is taking on a protégé, young Tru Miller.
When an experimental Russian aircraft goes missing in Siberia, the result of an attempted defection, Miller is in the right place at the right time. He’s sent deep into the frigid Russian wilderness to rescue the pilot.
For those who’ve read Dark Vector a review is always appreciated. If you haven’t had the chance to, check out Dark Vector.
I have to admit, I had reservations about the concept of this series. The novel The Day of the Jackal, by Frederick Forsyth, is one of the most iconic thrillers of all time, and its unique plot is rooted in the 1960’s. This television series is a contemporary update, and in my opinion the authors pulled it off as well as they could have. Certain plot element have changed, but there are scenes that draw heavily from both the book, and also the original film version starring Edward Fox. The supporting characters are also solid. With another season in the works, it will be interesting to see where the writers take this highly stylistic adaptation.
I’d like to thank so many readers who’ve provided feedback on Dark Vector. The addition of Tru Miller to David Slaton’s universe has received overwhelmingly positive reviews, and more will be on the way.
If you’ve read Dark Vector, a review on Amazon or Goodreads would be greatly appreciated.
If you haven’t had the chance to, check out Dark Vector.
I’ll be attending two conferences this year. Thrillerfest takes place in New York City from June 19-21. It’s a great venue for meeting your favorite thriller writers, and particularly relevant for those who aspire to write. Bouchercon will be in New Orleans from September 4-6. It’s the publishing industry’s biggest event, and you can’t go wrong spending a few days in The Big Easy. I also have a very special appearance scheduled in New Orleans—stay tuned for more.
