New Releases by Brendan DuBois

In the quiet charm of New England, a shocking truth washes ashore. When retired Department of Defense analyst and local columnist, Lewis Cole, stumbles upon a harrowing scene--a drowned migrant woman and her child--he is thrust into the middle of a thriving human smuggling operation on the coasts of New Hampshire and Maine. Appalled by the discovery and determined to unveil the hidden machinery of this inhumane trade, Lewis navigates the choppy waters of local politics, high emotions, and escalating violence. The undertow of the crisis grows stronger when various parties--ranging from migrant rights advocates to immigration opponents, government agencies, and news media--capitalize on the situation, each spinning the narrative to their advantage. The lines blur between right and wrong, pulling Lewis deeper into the conflict. His pursuit of justice pushes him into a deadly crossfire, forcing him into the shadowy world of human smuggling and threatening his very life. His investigative journey ends where it began, alone on the frosty Atlantic waters, battling the waves of despair and violence that surge from the far corners of the globe. He''s not just fighting for his survival, but for those who are fleeing death in their homeland. Will he be able to save them all, or die trying? Terminal Surf is the next unputdownable installment in the Lewis Cole Series by New York Times bestselling author Brendan DuBois. An action-packed thriller perfect for fans of James Patterson and Michael Connelly.

In the midst of a high-stakes murder case, Lewis Cole finds himself caught between loyalty and the pursuit of justice. When Felix, Lewis Cole''s friend and a former enforcer for the Boston mob, stands accused of a brutal murder, the retired Department of Defense analyst must jump to action. The evidence of the homicide seems undeniable: witnesses claim to have seen Felix at the location, the murder weapon is linked to him, and his fingerprints are all over the crime scene. But Lewis refuses to believe his friend is guilty. Driven by unwavering faith in Felix''s innocence, Lewis makes it his mission to free him. However, his quest takes an unexpected turn when two FBI agents reveal a disturbing truth--unless Felix is released from prison within three days, he will be murdered behind bars. With time ticking away and the FBI closing in, Lewis must navigate a treacherous path alone, racing to clear his friend''s name before it''s too late. Storm Cell is a gripping crime fiction thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Brendan DuBois masterfully weaves a tale of trust, betrayal, and deadly secrets that will leave you questioning everything.

In this #1 New York Times bestseller, Alex Cross is gravely injured and only his partner and friend John Sampson can keep him safe . . . and get justice. For the first time, John Sampson is on his own. The brilliant crime-solving duo of Washington, DC’s, Metro PD and the FBI has a proven MO: Detective Alex Cross makes his own rules. Detective John Sampson enforces them. When military-style attacks erupt, brutally sidelining Cross, Sampson is sent reeling. The patterns are too random—Sampson’s friend, his partner, his brother—have told him. Don’t trust anyone. As a shadow force advances on the nation’s capital, Sampson alone must protect the Cross family, his own young daughter, and every American, including the president.

From the bestselling author of The President Is Missing, an undercover CIA officer has seven days to save her country—and her family—from the world’s most dangerous double-agent. Agent Amy Cornwall excels at working from the shadows—until a botched field operation reveals dark dealings between her bosses and an informant. And a hidden plot by a terrorist genius that could kill thousands of Americans. Among them: her husband and daughter. She has to go dark. The Division wants to erase her. And they know every detail about her identity, her history, and her family. Agent Cornwall''s countdown has begun.

From the New York Times bestselling author of The President Is Missing, America has elected its most brilliant president ever, but he’s also a psychopath—and about to start a world war with our most dangerous enemy. US President Keegan Barrett has swept into office on his success as Director of the CIA. Six months into his first term, he devises a clandestine power grab with deadly consequences. Barrett personally orders CIA agents Liam Grey and Noa Himel to execute his plan, but their loyalties are divided. The CIA serves at the pleasure of the president, yet they’ve sworn to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic. When the threat comes directly from the Oval Office, that’s where the blowback begins. “Pure Patterson… Blowback asks us to imagine what would happen if a narcissistic psychopath were elected to the White House [and] to experience the terror of the world hanging in the balance at a moment when only a handful of determined patriots can save us.” –Ron Charles, Washington Post

Attorney Kyle Foster hated his job and was bored with his wife Carol and life in general. One night he fell into the temptations of the forbidden pleasures offered in the Dark Web and started poking around… until the Dark Web poked back.

Sullivan County, Georgia. One historic lake house. Seven murder victims. Two versions of the truth.... When Army Rangers posted to the local base are implicated in a major crime, the investigating team is led by Major Jeremiah Cook. Sheriff Emma Williams has never worked a multiple homicide, and Cook knows it. And the evidence doesn''t fit the secrets he is learning. Unless Cook can convince the locals that the recent crimes are part of a larger mystery, this outsider may never unlock the truth. -- adapted from jacket

Het uitlekken van de affaire van de Amerikaanse president aan het eind van zijn eerste termijn brengt zijn herverkiezing in gevaar, zeker als ook nog eens de first lady spoorloos verdwijnt.

Our 240 page Issue No11, Fall 2019 edition of Mystery Tribune is a must-have featuring Brendan DuBois, SJ Rozan, William Soldan, and more. Issue No11: Fall 2019 features A curated collection of short fiction including stories by Brendan DuBois, SJ Rozan, Ewa Mazierska, Nick Kolakowski, Richie Narvaez, Todd Robinson, Chris McGinley, and William R. Soldan. Interviews and Reviews by Daniel Kraus, Scott Adlerberg, Tobias Carroll, Kristen Lepionka, and Charles Perry. Art and Photography by Jessica Almeida, Sergey Nehaev, and more. This issue also features a preview of the new graphic novel Rivers of London Volume 7: Action at a Distance by Ben Aaronovitch (Author), Andrew Cartmel (Author), and Brian Williamson (Illustrator). NY Times Bestselling author Reed Farrel Coleman has called Mystery Tribune “a cut above” and mystery grand masters Lawrence Block and Max Allan Collins have praised it for its “solid fiction” and “the most elegant design”. An elegantly crafted quarterly issue, printed on uncoated paper and with a beautiful layout designed for optimal reading experience, our Fall 2019 issue will make a perfect companion or gift for avid mystery readers and fans of literary crime fiction.

Our 240 page Issue No9, Spring 2019 edition of Mystery Tribune is a must-have featuring Brendan DuBois, Andrew Bourelle, Greg Herren, Kevin Egan and Brian Silverman among others. Issue No9: Spring 2019 features A curated collection of short fiction including stories by Brendan DuBois, Andrew Bourelle, Greg Herren, Kevin Egan, Brian Silverman, E.A. Aymar, J.B. Stevens, Tom Larsen, and Tim Bemis. Interviews and Reviews by Jasper Fforde, Tracy Clark, Tori Eldridge, Isabella Maldonado, Tobias Carroll, and Charles Perry. Art and Photography by Montserrat Diaz, Sabrina Fattal, Valentin Duciel and more. This issue also features a preview of the new The Bone Parish Vol. 1 graphic novel by Cullen Bunn and Jonas Scharf. NY Times Bestselling author Reed Farrel Coleman has called Mystery Tribune “a cut above” and mystery grand masters Lawrence Block and Max Allan Collins have praised it for its “solid fiction” and “the most elegant design”. An elegantly crafted quarterly issue, printed on uncoated paper and with a beautiful layout designed for optimal reading experience, our Spring 2019 issue will make a perfect companion or gift for avid mystery readers and fans of literary crime fiction.

In her career as an Army intelligence officer, Amy Cornwall has seen haunting sights half a world away. None compare to the chilling scene at her Virginia home. It is empty. A phone rings with a terrifying ultimatum: locate and liberate an unnamed captive in forty-eight hours, or her kidnapped husband and ten-year-old daughter are dead. Now, and in open defiance of Army Command, Amy must employ every lethal tactic she has to save them. To succeed, she must discover not only who dispatched her on this mission, but why. Without her family, she''s dead anyway.

The conclusion to Brendan DuBois''s Dark Victory alien-invasion trilogy. Bestselling and award-winning author Brendan DuBois proves that even in the most desperate of times, there are still men and women alive who will take up weapons to defend what is theirs. More than ten years ago, the alien Creepers arrived in Earth’s orbit and started a war that was a slaughter for humanity. Nuclear weapons detonated in the atmosphere destroyed all electronic devices, asteroids dropped into oceans and lakes swamped cities with artificial tsunamis, and the nearly invulnerable Creepers arrived on Earth, going forth from their dome bases to attack civilians and military units at will. Sixteen-year-old Randy Knox, a newly minted lieutenant in the U.S. Army, has been fighting the Creepers since he was twelve. He has seen friends, family members and fellow soldiers killed by the Creepers, and he is tired of war. At one point, it seemed the war was over when the aliens’ orbital battle station had been destroyed. But a second Creeper orbital battle station has arrived. The war no longer seems to be over, and while returning to his home unit, Randy’s convoy is ambushed. Separated from his fellow soldiers and his K-9 companion Thor, Randy faces the ultimate horror of every American serviceman: to become a prisoner of war of the aliens. At the publisher''s request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management). About prequel, Red Vengeance: “Forced into a two-front war fighting both the attacking creepers and saboteurs within his own ranks, Randy learns how far he will go to protect those he loves and defeat the Creeper menace. Red Vengeance is a worthy follow-up to Dark Victory and excellent and entertaining stand-alone. If you like action science fiction you will enjoy Brendan DuBois’ latest.”—Daily News of Galveston County About prequel, Dark Victory: "DuBois (Resurrection Day) has written a great series opener for a range of readers. The adolescent characters make this an especially solid choice for teens with an interest in apocalyptic and disaster fiction."—Library Journal "Ambitious . . . nail-biting suspense and satisfyingly complex characterization . . . the contrast between DuBois’s world and our own is stark and well drawn."—Publishers Weekly "A page-turner of an alien invasion novel with fine world-building and characterization. DuBois writes with a strong hand, keeping the fighting and military side of things gritty. From the weapons to the people, Dubois gets it right."—Steve Miller, cocreator of the best-selling Liaden Universe® series About Brendan DuBois: "Dubois gives the reader both exquisite suspense and deeply realized characters."—Booklist "Brendan DuBois is a fine novelist and easily the best short-story writer of his generation."—Lee Child, New York Times best-selling author.

"The mysterious George has lots of clout, and the Negotiator has to make some exceptionally sharp and unexpected deals in his quest for payback. DuBois wraps up his clever tale with a few nifty twists. Readers will hope for a sequel."—Publishers Weekly For the Negotiator, calling 911 isn''t an option. The Negotiator has built a lucrative business on his talent for moving valuable merchandise with no questions asked. As a successful entrepreneur in the criminal underground, he''s learned that it''s good for business—and for his health—to keep gunplay off the table as much as possible. But when a deal that promises to deliver a massive payday leads to a bloodbath, he''s forced into a no-holds-barred mission for vengeance. And for the Negotiator, when the stakes of a deal are life and death, gunplay is definitely back on the table. Praise for Brendan DuBois: "Surprises keep coming until the last page, where we''re let in on a vast, circular plot reminiscent of Grisham—and worthy of him."—Booklist "A taut, suspenseful thriller."—Library Journal "DuBois throws in a pleasing final surprise."—Kirkus Reviews "[DuBois] writes a mean novel."—Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine

Our 240 page Winter 2018 anniversary issue of Mystery Tribune is a must-have! This volume features short fiction from enduring voices such as Shamus award winner Brendan DuBois to notable literary authors including Dan Fiore. Long-time British actor and author Hugh Fraser whose portrayal of Dr. Hastings in Poirot TV series captured the hearts of many viewers has also written a refreshing story for Mystery Tribune which is included in this collection. A curated collection of photography from European and American artists, along with interviews with iconic comic illustrator Rick Geary on Billy The Kid, bestselling author Nick Petrie, Noir Comics legend Sean Phillips and some of the best voices in mystery and suspense are among the other highlights. The issue features: Stories by Brendan DuBois, J. Todd Scott, Nick Kolakowski, Dan Fiore, Brian Silverman, David Rachels, and Hugh Fraser. An essay on Psychopaths in crime fiction by Elena Avanzas Alvarez. Interviews and Reviews by Rick Geary, Nick Petrie, Tom Sweterlitsch, James Anderson, and Sean Phillips. Photography by Małgorzata Sajur (Poland) and Ashley Joncas (U.S.) and more... An elegantly crafted quarterly issue, printed on uncoated paper and with a beautiful layout designed for optimal reading experience, our Winter 2018 issue will make a perfect companion or gift for avid mystery readers and fans of literary crime fiction.

From two-time Shamus Award winner Brendan DuBois comes the sequel to Dark Victory. A terrifying and original tale of teens who are fighting to save their lives . . . and the future of planet Earth. U.S Army Sergeant Randy Knox is sixteen, and already a seasoned veteran. He is an alien killing prodigy who has eradicated more of the invading Creepers than anyone can keep track of. But Randy is also a high school student struggling with geometry. And he is a young man whose heart is being pulled in two directions by two very different girls. One, Abby Monroe, a straightforward warrior. The other, Serena Coulson, dangerous and mysterious. Randy, with the help of Serena’s strange brother, alien interpreter Buddy Coulson, has convinced a Creeper base to surrender. After a decade of conflict, misery, and the death of millions of humans, it finally seems that the war may come to an end. But then the surrender effort turns into a bloody ambush. More disturbing, Buddy and Serena Coulson arrive, having escaped torture and interrogation at the hands of a C.I.A. operative. It begins to dawn on Randy that, as much as he doesn’t want to believe it, the powers-that-be may not want the war to be over. Now, as Randy’s hodge-podge military unit makes a desperate stand at a remote outpost, young Sergeant Randy Knox learns just how far he will go to protect those he loves—and what it takes to save humanity from total alien domination. About prequel, Dark Victory: "DuBois (Resurrection Day) has written a great series opener for a range of readers. The adolescent characters make this an especially solid choice for teens with an interest in apocalyptic and disaster fiction."—Library Journal "Ambitious . . . nail-biting suspense and satisfyingly complex characterization . . . the contrast between DuBois’s world and our own is stark and well drawn."—Publishers Weekly "A page-turner of an alien invasion novel with fine world-building and characterization. DuBois writes with a strong hand, keeping the fighting and military side of things gritty. From the weapons to the people, Dubois gets it right."—Steve Miller, cocreator of the best-selling Liaden Universe® series About Brendan Dubois: "Dubois gives the reader both exquisite suspense and deeply realized characters."—Booklist "Brendan DuBois is a fine novelist and easily the best short-story writer of his generation." --- Lee Child, New York Times best-selling author. **

This family has a very dark secret-but even with a retired NYPD cop next door, they can''t hide from danger forever . . . The Sanderson family has been forced into hiding after one of them stumbled upon a criminal plot. Or so they think. No one will answer their questions. And the terrifying truth may come too late . . . . BookShotsLightning-fast stories by James Patterson Novels you can devour in a few hours Impossible to stop reading All original content from James Patterson

ORIGINAL TRADE PAPERBACK. From two time Shamus Award winner Brendan DuBois comes a terrifying and original tale of a world populated mostly by teens, who are fighting to save their lives . . . and the future of planet Earth. A decade ago, the alien Creepers came to Earth, dropping asteroids to drown our coastal cities, detonating nuclear weapons overhead to destroy our communications, power and computer systems, and to set up their network of killer stealth satellites to kill anything on our planet that used modern technology. In a matter of days, Earth was driven back to a nineteenth century existence. Then the war really began, as the Creepers descended and set up domed bases that were impervious to everything save a nuclear bomb. For ten years then, the battered and surviving members of humanity have fought against the Creepers and their mechanized exoskeletons, until something unexpected has happenea chance for victory. Sixteen-year-old Randy Knox has the usual problems of a teenage boy: getting along with his father, dating his sweetheart, and trying not to fail his junior year of high school. But Randy also has other demands on his time, as a sergeant in the N.H. National Guard, attached to the U.S. Army, and fighting the invading Creepers. Randy has dim memories of a time of electric lights, laptop computers, television screens and above all, plenty of food at every meal. On his twelfth birthday, he enlisted in the Army to carry on the fight, since most of the worldu0090s adults have been killed off and itu0090s up to the younger generations to serve. But now, as a veteran of the Creeper war and with his K-9 partner Thor, Randy has learned to focus on the essentials: the best way to kill a Creeper, scrounge through abandoned buildings for old canned goods, and to avoid being turned into _barbecue bait.î He has earned the Bronze Star, two Purple Hearts, and the Combat Infantryman Badge. Endless war is all he knows. But now change has drastically come to his life. The current President of the United States has announced that scattered remnants of the Air Force have destroyed the Creeperu0090s Orbital Base, ensuring victory over the alien invaders. Those surviving Creepers on the Earthu0090s surface will be hunted down and exterminated, as a weary and wary population celebrates victory. Yet Randy is assigned a new mission: to escort a secret representative from the Governor of New Hampshire to the nationu0090s capital, to meet with the President. And at the last moment, a fellow teen soldierÊthe beautiful Serena Coulson and her mute younger brother BuddyÊare assigned to join Randy. This secretive mission proves to be the most dangerous assignment of his life, as Randy tries to protect his charges from rampaging Creepers and criminal humans. And as he fights to reach the capitol with a vital mission, Randy learns that all of his skills in combating aliens may not be enough to survive the dark conspiracies of his fellow humans. At the publisher''s request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management). About Dark Victory: "DuBois (Resurrection Day) has written a great series opener for a range of readers. The adolescent characters make this an especially solid choice for teens with an interest in apocalyptic and disaster fiction."ÊLibrary Journal "Ambitious . . . nail-biting suspense and satisfyingly complex characterization . . . the contrast between DuBoisu0090s world and our own is stark and well drawn."ÊPublishers Weekly "A page-turner of an alien invasion novel with fine world-building and characterization. DuBois writes with a strong hand, keeping the fighting and military side of things gritty. From the weapons to the people, Dubois gets it right."ÊSteve Miller, cocreator of the best-selling Liaden Universeu0091 series

Ex-intelligence analyst Lewis Coleis already in deep trouble for using his unique skills to save a friend. Still, he can''t resist when a former girlfriend, Paula, asks him to locate her missing fiance. But he soon discovers that successful lawyer Mark Spencer''s life is not what it appears. His hometown has never heard of him, and his employer won;t discuss him. Then Paula is nearly abducted, and Lewis must take her on the run only steps ahead of the police. As Lewis risks his life to unravel Marks''s past and protect Paulam deceptive clues and treacherous witnesses pull him deeper into a decades old tale of betrayal and obsession. And his every move fuels a sadistic killer who can''t wait to settle scores and teach Lewis a lesson in shattering loss.

In what promises to be the mystery anthology of 2014, Fiction River Special Edition: Crime features stories from some of the biggest names in mystery. From a twisted tale of greed by masterful writer Kate Wilhelm to a dark tale of murder and betrayal by Shamus-award winner Brendan DuBois, Crime covers the entire gamut of the mystery genre-cozy to noir. New York Times bestselling author Julie Hyzy joins Edgar-award winner Doug Allyn and several others to create one of the strongest (and most diverse) anthologies of the season."[Fiction River] is one of the best and most exciting publications in the field today. Check out an issue and see why I say that."-Keith West, Adventures Fantastic"Fiction River is off to an auspicious start. It''s a worthy heir to the original anthology series of the 60s and 70s. ... It''s certainly the top anthology of the year to date."-Amazing Stories on Fiction River: Unnatural Worlds"Editor Dean Wesley Smith has compiled an outstanding volume of time travel stories, no two alike. I highly recommend it."-Adventures Fantastic on Fiction River: Time Streams "A sugary Christmas treat for those who love romance." -Publisher''s Weekly on Fiction River: Christmas Ghosts"The beloved Victorian Christmas ghost storytelling tradition continues to thrive in modern day, and this multi-genre anthology of short stories is proof. Cuddle up next to a crackling fire with some holiday music playing softly in the background, and lose yourself in eight amazing Christmas stories by a gang of super-talented, cross-genre authors. Not only are they heartwarming, but they incorporate mystery, science fiction, romance and ghosts! A few tend to be more animated than others, but each one is special, and guaranteed to jingle someone''s bells."-RT Book Reviews on Fiction River: Christmas Ghosts

"I read everything Brendan DuBois writes. Science fiction, fantasy, mystery, it doesn''t matter. He''s one of the best." --- Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Hugo award-winning author * * * Hundreds of years after the War of the World devastated humanity, only one nation is still thriving in North America: the Empire of the Nunavit, also known as the Empire of the North, where Canada once stood. From this Empire, young Sire Armand de la Couture travels south with his father by airship on a trading mission to a city-state called Potomick, which was once the capitol of the world''s greatest empire, known as Amerka. There, among the ruins of buildings and museums, he comes upon a sacred site, a temple of a bearded, brooding man, sitting on a throne, looking out upon a rectangular pond. The man is known as Father Abram, and centuries ago, the stories say, he once freed the slaves. He is now worshipped and offerings are left at his feet, for the oppressed people of Potomick pray that a new Father Abram will arise and free the slaves once again. Armand soon returns to the safety and comfort of his Empire, but takes a critical look at his Empire''s society, where indentured servants work for families to work off debts decades old, and Armand begins to ask questions. But soon Armand catches the attention of his Empire''s security forces, and he is forced to make a terrible decision: to betray his noble family and the Empire that has raised him, or to fight for those who have no voice, who are slaves in name and in deed, struggling to survive in the Empire of the North. In this stunning debut work of a three-novel series, award-winning winner author Brendan DuBois sets a new world among the ashes of the old, where the humanity-long struggle between freedom and slavery takes place in the ancient lands once known as Canada and America...

From award-winning mystery author Brendan DuBois comes this unique and inside view of America''s favorite gameshow, "Jeopardy!" As a lifelong reader, fan of trivia and watcher of "Jeopardy!," DuBois tried twice to become a contestant on this Emmy-award winning show. But the third time proved to be a charm as he successfully auditioned for the program, and flew from his rural New Hampshire home to Los Angeles to tape his appearance and go head-to-head among some of the smartest people in America. Along the way he reveals information such as: -- The best way to prepare as a contestant. -- Important websites you should visit, and books you should read. -- What''s it like to be "behind the stage" as the show is taped. -- And hey, what''s Alex Trebek really like? This humorous, self-deprecating, informative and suspenseful book will provide even the most casual "Jeopardy!" viewer with a unique look at America''s most well-known gameshow. His appearance on "Jeopardy!" proved to be one of the most thrilling and unforgettable moments in his life, and this affectionate tale is a tribute to the people who make the show work. Author''s note: This book is not authorized by "Jeopardy!," CBS, Sony Television or any other entity associated with "Jeopardy!" CBS, Sony Television and "Jeopardy!" are all registered trademarks, and this work is not intended to infringe on any of these trademarks or associated rights.

A week is a long time in politics, but six days can destroy democracy... It should be the happiest days for former special forces agent Drew Connor. Out walking in New Hampshire''s White Mountains with his girlfriend Sheila Cass, he has butterflies in his stomach and an engagement ring in his pocket. Then a thunderstorm hits, and they take shelter in what Sheila thinks is a relay station for a state utility. But when Drew enters the building, he realizes they have stepped into something far more sinister. Bullet-proof checkpoints. Telephone hotlines. A sign by a map that reads INTERNMENT CENTERS. And on a whiteboard a large, handwritten message: CASE SHILOH: ON 9/19 WE TAKE HER BACK! Drew''s instinct is to get Sheila out as quickly as possible, and when they stop at a general store, and the police open fire without asking questions, his worst fears are confirmed. Someone wants them dead for what they have seen. And as Drew and Sheila discover, they have stumbled on a plot to kill the president and overthrow the American government, a plan that is to take place in just six days time. With the conspirators claiming they are terrorists on the run, Drew knows it is going to be hard enough just to stay alive, let alone put a stop to this most deadly of political schemes... By the award-winning author of RESURRECTION DAY and TWILIGHT, SIX DAYS is a ''what-if'' thriller of chilling credibility, a terrifying tale of what can happen when power games are mistaken for politics, and paranoia for patriotism. REVIEWS "The whole shebang is as American as apple pie and handguns in the classroom. Of course there''s an almighty conflagration at the climax, but DuBois shapes a tight sentence and the plot crackles along." -- Sunday Age newspaper "A well-paced, exciting "what-if" thriller." -- Irish Independent newspaper ..".DuBois injects such pace into his writing that the story rips breathlessly along." -- Birmingham (UK) Post

Introducing his famed series character, Lewis Cole, DEAD SAND by Brendan DuBois tells the tale of the mysterious murder of a teenage waitress at at beach resort in New Hampshire. Lewis Cole, a retired research analyst from the Department of Defense and a magazine columnist, travels down some mean streets indeed as he puzzles out not only the teenage girl''s murder, but his own place in life after nearly being killed while working for the DoD.This work also includes an author''s introduction and afterward, going into great (and sometimes humorous) details of what it was like to finally have his first novel published.REVIEWS"DuBois'' urgent writing style, sense of place, and obvious love of his native coast make for a stirring and vividly active tale that kept this reader turning page after page to savor it all." -- Mae Woods Bell, The Sunday Telegram (NC)"DEAD SAND is tightly written and plotted with all the skill of an assassination." --- Focus on Denver"DuBois'' characters are amply fleshed out and his pacing is superb." --- Bruce Lawrason, Indianaoplis StarABOUT THE AUTHORBrendan DuBois of New Hampshire is the award-winning author of sixteen novels and more than 120 short stories. His novel, "Resurrection Day," won the Sidewise Award for Best Alternative History Novel of the Year. He is also a one-day "Jeopardy!" game show champion.His short fiction has appeared in Playboy, The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, Ellery Queen''s Mystery Magazine, Alfred Hitchcock''s Mystery Magazine, and numerous other magazines and anthologies including "The Best American Mystery Stories of the Century," published in 2000 by Houghton-Mifflin. Another one of his short stories appeared in in "The Year''s Best Science Fiction 22nd Annual Collection" (St. Martin''s Griffin, 2005) edited by Gardner DozoisHis short stories have twice won him the Shamus Award from the Private Eye Writers of America, and have also earned him three Edgar Allan Poe Award nominations from the Mystery Writers of America. Visit his website at www.BrendanDuBois.com.

"The 21st Christmas mystery in the series that have elements of crime and mystery, are set during the Christmas season, and are at least partially set in the Mysterious Bookshop"--Publisher information.

For years UN peacekeepers have been deployed to war-torn regions of the world from Rwanda to Serbia and Congo to East Timor. Now it''s America''s turn. Samuel Simpson is a young, idealistic journalist from Canada. Seeking adventure, he volunteers to become a records keeper for a UN war-crimes investigation team at work in upper New York State. Months earlier, a crippling terrorist attack against the United States resulted in its cities being emptied, its countryside set afire, and its government shaken to its knees. In the aftermath of this attack, a virtual civil war broke out, until UN peacekeepers arrived to establish an uneasy peace. While Samuel and his team travel through the New York countryside, searching for evidence of an atrocious war crime, he promptly realizes that death is quick to strike from any farmhouse, road corner, or rest area. Even more chillingly, he begins to suspect that there is a traitor in his team, trying not only to conceal important evidence, but working to betray and kill them all, including the woman he loves. Award-winning author Brendan DuBois paints a disturbing and poignant portrait in this smart, fast-paced thriller, Twilight.