New Releases by Duane Swierczynski

An out-of-work reporter travels back to the 1970s where he has a chance to stop a murder in this hard-boiled science fiction mystery. “Fashioning an unholy mash-up of Back to the Future, The Time Machine, and Twelve Monkeys, Swierczynski shows once again that when it comes to pulp velocity, pop culture savoir-faire, and storyteller bravado, he’s settling all the standards.” —Megan Abbott, author of The Song Is You and Bury Me Deep Winner, 2011 Anthony Award Mickey Wade is out of work, out of time, and quite possible out of his mind. Mickey Wade is a recently-unemployed journalist who lucked into a rent-free apartment—his sick grandfather’s place. The only problem: it’s in a lousy neighborhood—the one where Mickey grew up, in fact. The one he was so desperate to escape. But now he’s back. Dead broke. And just when he thinks he’s reached rock bottom, Mickey wakes up in the past. Literally. At first he thinks it’s a dream. All of the stores he remembered from his childhood, the cars, the rumble of the elevated train. But as he digs deeper into the past, searching for answers about the grandfather he hardly knows, Mickey meets the twelve-year-old kid who lives in the apartment below. The kid who will grow up to someday murder Mickey’s father . . . “Swierczynski cleverly melds the thriller and fantasy elements (especially the notion of nonlinear time), producing a thoroughly readable, suspenseful romp that evokes John D. MacDonald’s pulp classic The Girl, the Gold Watch & Everything.” —Booklist “Duane Swierczynski is one of the best thriller writers in America, and probably my favorite. I blazed through Expiration Date in one sitting and I loved it.” —James Frey, New York Times–bestselling author of Bright Shiny Morning and A Million Little Pieces

Steve Dark is in retirement. Two years ago, as a member of elite crime squad Special Circs, he came close to putting an end to a psychopath''s killing spree. But not close enough. In revenge, the killer destroyed Dark''s family. Dark quit, vowing that he''d never go back. He''d seen enough carnage and death. But now the killer''s back. The same psychopath who has shot, raped, maimed, poisoned, burned, strangled and tortured 50 people - the man who took away Dark''s family. And Special Circs are convinced that only Dark can stop him. Is Dark prepared to risk everything - his new life - to once more hunt a monster?

The X-Men feel the birth of a single mutant child is the last hope for the mutants'' survival and are willing to go to any lengths to protect her from Bishop, who believes the baby will destroy them all.

General Adult. Indulging in harmless flirting with the pretty blonde he meets in a Philadelphia airport bar, a married Jack Eisley is stunned when she tells him that she has poisoned his drink and will only give him the antidote if he remains close to protect her from the relentless assassin, double-crossing spy, eccentric crime scene cleaners, and other perils threatening her life. Reprint. 17,500 first printing.

His money stolen and his battered carcass left for dead, getaway driver Lennon is on a mission to find out who is responsible--and to get back his loot. A dirty cop, the Russian and Italian mobs, the mayor''s hired gun, and a musician maneuver for position as this novel twists and turns toward its conclusion.

The Big Book o'' Beer is a lavish colour celebration of The Greatest Beverage on Earth, with numerous photographs and little-known facts. Duane Swierczynski takes readers around the world and through 10,000 years of history to answer all beer-related questions. Subjects include History (what is mead anyway?), Crafts and Gear (transform empties into dazzling arts and crafts), Science (why don''t they teach this stuff in chem class?) and Arts and Entertainment (with beloved beer spokesmodels like Spuds McKenzie). Along with a recipe for beer ice cream, there are sections on classic cheap beers, rules of drinking games, guidelines for brewing your own and all the froth on Canadian beer.

Instead of another boring martini book or the umpteenth swinging cocktail tome, here is the world''s first practical guide to booze. Simply flip to the occasion, and drinkers''ll find the perfect libation! All drinks come complete with recipes, secrets and tips.Chock-full of recipes for margaritas, eggnog, White Russians, Gin Rickeys, Harvey Wallbangers, Hot Toddys, Jungle Juice, Sex on the Beach, Monica''s Blue Dress and 175 other favourites, The Perfect Drink for Every Occasion is the only bar book that home bartenders will ever need.

Godzilla is back... in an all-new ongoing series! Duane Swierczynski and Simon Gane launch this ultimate action-movie blockbuster, ushering in a new era of monster battles. Ex-special forces tough-guy Boxer is a man with a grudge and vows to end the terror of Godzilla, no matter what. He assembles a top notch team to take down monster-sized threats... at $7 billion a bounty. What starts as a vendetta could become a lucrative business for Boxer... if he can live past day one!

Meanwhile, back in the present . . . In the aftermath of the "Messiah Complex" war, Cyclops took a leap of faith and allowed his son Cable to disappear into the time stream with the first new mutant birth since "M" day - and the future of the dwindling mutant population - tucked under his arm. Weeks later, he still waits for a sign, however small, that he made the right decision. With evidence pointing to the fact that Bishop has jumped into the timestream and is hot on Cable''s trail, the X-Men''s unquestioned leader is about to make one final power move to protect the fate of mutantkind - one that he might come to regret. Collects Cable #6-10 and King-Sized Cable.

The devastating conclusion to Swierczynski & Gane''s monster epic is here! Godzilla is battered and beaten but not down for the count... yet his most fearsome foe ever still stands before him! With the end of the world near, Boxer has one final decision to make: to kill or not kill Godzilla!

Having tasted serious defeat-- and having been branded outlaws by the world''s governments-- Boxer and his crew scramble to catch up to Godzilla before he destroys Seattle! There''s just one major obstacle in the way... Mothra!

Boxer is ready to settle the score with Godzilla, and assembles his "Monster Kill Crew," a group of highly-trained weirdos, each with their own private grudge against the kaiju. As we get to know these mercenaries the team stocks up on all the equipment they''ll need to take down their first bounty-- ANGUIRUS!

It''s the day Boxer has been waiting for... the opportunity to avenge his daughter in a showdown with Godzilla. At the exact worst moment though, the government and their secret weapon step in to take matters into their own hands. You know what they say about ''''best laid plans...''''

Boxer and his team decide it''s time to turn their sights to the big game-- Godzilla! But, a perfect plan goes awry when a billionaire adventurer gets his hands on Mechagodzilla and the world''s governments have branded them outlaws. Nothing will stop Boxer from avenging his daughter and getting revenge on Godzilla though! Collects Godzilla #5-8.

Duane Swierczynski and Simon Gane launch this ultimate action-movie blockbuster, ushering in a new era of monster battles. Ex-special forces tough-guy Boxer is a man with a grudge and vows to end the terror of Godzilla, no matter what. He assembles a top-notch team to take down monster-sized threats... at $7 billion a bounty. What starts as a vendetta could become a lucrative business for Boxer... if he can live past day one! Collects Godzilla #1-4.

The end is NIGH! Space Godzilla and other interstellar enemies arrive on Earth and they''re here to stay... and destroy humanity! Boxer, with his team decimated, realizes just how over his head he is. There''s only one possible ally he can turn to... his greatest enemy, Godzilla!

Earth is ravaged by the Space Monsters! With Earth''s kaiju trapped on Monster Island, the planet is seemingly doomed. Until Boxer decides to undo all of his hard work and stage the biggest prison break of all time!