News - Book Launches

News - Book Launches

PARIS MATCH by Stuart Woods
August 11, 2014

PARIS MATCH, the 31st Stone Barrington novel received a positive review in Publisher’s Weekly. The review calls the book “intriguing,” and says “as always, Wood’s knack for natural nimble dialogue move the plot along.” Putnam will publish the book October 7, 2014.

A PERFECT LIFE by Danielle Steel
July 23, 2014

Booklist pronounces A PERFECT LIFE “another sudsy glitz-and-glamour love story from the inimitable Steel; her fans will love it.” Blaise McCarthy must face the truths of her life when her blind daughter comes home to life with her. Her new caretaker, a young man named Simon, challenges both women to face their fears and move forward. Delacorte Press published the book on July 22, 2014.

THE EMPTY QUARTER by David L. Robbins
July 21, 2014

As part of the Kindle First program, David’s pulse-quickening military thriller leapt to become #2 in the Kindle Store as of July 21st. Thomas & Mercer’s release date is August 1, 2014.

A COLDER WAR by Charles Cumming
July 21, 2014

Library Journal says of Charles Cumming’s book, “This fast-paced thriller is full of twists, turns, and surprises. With well-developed, complex characters and plenty of details about spycraft, it's a perfect summer read for fans of Stella Rimington and John le Carré” St. Martin’s Press publishes the hardcover August 5, 2014.

MEN: NOTES FROM AN ONGOING INVESTIGATION by Laura Kipnis
July 21, 2014

Laura Kipnis’ MEN received a starred, boxed review in Publishers Weekly. “Kipnis’ gifts are on full display in this irresistible collection of essays, in which she weaves together complex and penetrating insights about gender into provocative treatises…Kipnis has given us a necessary, and often witty, book that shows a brilliant, agile mind at work.” Metropolitan Books will publish the book on November 18, 2014.

DIRTY WORK by Gabriel Weston
July 14, 2014

Gabriel Weston was recently interviewed by Publisher’s Weekly in advance of the book’s U.S. publication. The book has already been published the UK where it received a rave review in the Guardian, which called it “a bold, brave and utterly gripping read.” Little Brown will publish the book in the U.S. on August 12, 2014.

YOU’RE NOT MUCH USE TO ANYONE by David Shapiro
July 14, 2014

Adelle Waldman, author of THE LOVE AFFAIRS OF NATHANIEL P. described YOU’RE NOT MUCH USE TO ANYONE as “deliciously capture[ing] the plight of the early twenty-something liberal arts major set adrift in a world not especially congenial to his or her particular skill set. It's a very fun and surprisingly poignant read.”

GHOST MONTH by Ed Lin
July 14, 2014

In a starred review, Library Journal said of GHOST MONTH, "Taiwan’s traditions play a major role in Lin’s category-defying thriller that manages to be both funny and profound. Lin writes with strong literary overtones and delivers a bang-up finale sure to keep readers engaged well past lights out." Soho Crime will publish the book on July 29, 2014.

LATITUDE ZERO by Diana Renn
July 14, 2014

Publisher’s Weekly describes LATITUDE ZERO as "[A] twisty thriller . . . it evolves from murder mystery to globe-trotting intrigue, with plenty of false leads and red herrings to keep readers guessing." Tessa is one of the last people to speak with Juan Carlos, the young Ecuadorian cycling superstar. When he is found dead, of a presumed accident, it’s up to her to uncover the truth. Viking Juvenile published the book on July 3, 2014.

BOY ON ICE: The Life and Death of Derek Boorgaard by John Branch
June 24, 2014

BOY ON ICE received a starred review in Publishers Weekly. The review calls it “tense and exciting as a hockey game,” and says that “Branch captures the sorrow and anguish of a young athlete’s career collapsing…and asks piercing questions about violence in sports.” The book originated as series by the Pulitzer Prize winning author John Branch in the New York Times. Norton will publish the book Oct. 1, 2014.