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Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Right as I'm about to die, I realize all the myths are fake. There's no white light at the end of a tunnel. My life isn't flashing before my eyes. All I can think about is how much I want to live. I moved to New York City a month ago to become the best journalist the world had ever seen. To find the greatest stories never told. And now here I am — Henry Parker, twenty-four years old and weary beyond rational thought, a bullet one trigger pull from ending my life. I can't run. Running is all Amanda and I have done for the past seventy-two hours. And I'm tired. Tired of knowing the truth and not being able to tell it. Five minutes ago I thought I had the story all figured out. I knew that both of these men — one an FBI agent, the other an assassin — wanted me dead, but for very different reasons. If I die tonight, more people will die tomorrow. Review:"Debut novelist Pinter turns in a stellar performance, taking to the suspense-thriller field with great confidence and greater promise. Disappointed to find that his new job with the prestigious New York Gazette is all pap pieces and obits, 24-year-old freshman journalist Henry Parker jumps at the chance to work with the paper's top reporter on a where-are-they-now look at 'the scum of New York.' Arriving at the apartment of ex-con Luis Guzman with some follow-up questions, Henry finds a scene right out of Goodfellas: a big guy pistol-whipping a terrified Guzman and his wife. Before Henry knows what's happening, the victims turn the table, the assailant is killed, and Henry is left holding the smoking gun. From there, the cub reporter goes on the run — his only ally an unsuspecting NYU coed — while trying figure out how he became wanted by the NYPD, the FBI and the mob. Though some of his situations can strain credibility, Pinter's a wizard at punching out page-turning action, and the voice of his headstrong protagonist is sure to win readers over; his wild ride should thrill any suspense junky. (July)" Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.) Review:"From the opening sentence to the exhilarating conclusion, Pinter's debut thriller gets the reader's heart racing....Pinter clearly reads thrillers, and he is able to use the best aspects of the genre to his advantage....Pinter is clearly one to watch." Library Journal (Starred Review) Review:"An excellent debut. You are going to love Henry Parker, and you're going to hope he survives the story, but you're not going to bet on it." Lee Child, New York Times bestselling author of The Hard Way Review:"A first-rate debut from an author who dares to take the traditional thriller in bold new directions." Tess Gerritsen, New York Times bestselling author of The Mephisto Club Review:"[A] stunning debut! Just when we're sure we've nailed the outcome, more surprises await. It's Front Page meets The Sopranos, with more than a little Scorsese thrown in." Jeffery Deaver, New York Times bestselling author of The Sleeping Doll and The Cold Moon Review:"A gripping page-turner you won't be able to stop reading." James Patterson, New York Times bestselling author of Cross and Beach Road Synopsis:Right as I'm about to die, I realize all the myths are fake. There's no white light at the end of a tunnel. My life isn't flashing before my eyes.
All I can think about is how much I want to live. Five minutes ago I thought I had the story all figured out. If I die tonight — more people will die tomorrow. About the AuthorJason Pinter is a novelist and editor. His next book, The Guilty, is scheduled to be published in March 2008. He lives in New York City with his wife Susan and their dog Wilson. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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