Cotton Malone, a contract agent of Magellan Billet, is in Venice on temporary assignment to covertly observe a $20 million financial transaction destined for North Korea . . . until it goes wrong. Cotton quickly learns that the theft of the $20 million is of less concern to his superiors than the top secret documents stolen from the US Treasury Department by a disgruntled … [Read more...] about The Patriot Threat is another Steve Berry winner
Author Interviews
When adventure calls—an interview with Hawaii writer Laurie Hanan
When is it okay to lie? That’s a question writer Laurie Hanan has contemplated since she was a child. For this interview, the author of the Louise Golden mystery series talked about that question and her latest release, “Stairway to Heaven.”“Everyone knows we aren't supposed to tell lies,” said Hanan. “Nobody likes a liar. I consider myself an honest, open, truthful person. … [Read more...] about When adventure calls—an interview with Hawaii writer Laurie Hanan
Shannon Baker hits environmental issues in new Nora Abbott mystery
Shannon Baker is the author of the Nora Abbott mystery series. For this interview, Baker, who was chosen by the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers as their 2014 Writer of the Year, discussed the latest book in the series and how a friend’s work with the Grand Canyon Trust inspired her.“All the books in the Nora Abbott series involve some kind of environmental issue,” said … [Read more...] about Shannon Baker hits environmental issues in new Nora Abbott mystery
Double Agatha winner Leslie Budewitz discusses new series
Leslie Budewitz has, in her relatively short career as a writer, racked up some impressive credentials. For this interview, the national bestselling author and winner of two Agatha Awards, talks about food, cats, dogs, and one of her favorite places, Seattle.“I fell in love with the Pike Place Market in Seattle first as a college student, and later as a young lawyer working … [Read more...] about Double Agatha winner Leslie Budewitz discusses new series
NYT bestseller Laurie R. King discusses Dreaming Spies
Sherlock Holmes is hot today. From TV and movies to novels and short stories, the famous sleuth remains ever-popular with readers and writers. Historical-fiction novelist Laurie R. King also caught the bug to write about the famous detective, but chose a different path. In this interview, the Edgar-winning author talks about her latest novel, “Dreaming Spies.”The path … [Read more...] about NYT bestseller Laurie R. King discusses Dreaming Spies