[Quinn 04] - The Silenced

and the Jonathan Quinn seriesTHE CLEANER “Brett Battles makes a grand entrance into the thriller scene with this unputdownable spy novel. The Cleaner has it all: exotic locales, James Bondian derring-do, and ingenious plot twists that will keep you sweating all the way till the end.” —TESS GERRITSEN, New York Times bestselling author “This book is a pure delight. Protagonist Jonathan Quinn is a unique and welcome addition to the world of crime fiction. The Cleaner is a brilliant and heart-pounding thriller; I’m on the edge of my seat, awaiting future installments of Quinn’s adventures.” —JEFFERY DEAVER, New York Times bestselling author “An emotionally tense tale of espionage and betrayal from a new author who writes with assurance and sophistication, The Cleaner’s teeth-gritting action is an auspicious debut for the talented Brett Battles.” —PERRI O’SHAUGHNESSY, New York Times bestselling author “Hypnotically gripping, The Cleaner moves with the speed of an assassin’s unerring bullet. From Colorado to Vietnam and Germany, this ripping-good read will leave anyone who loves suspense not only happily satisfied but eager for Battles’s next thriller.” —GAYLE LYNDS, New York Times bestselling author “Brett Battles is a compelling new voice in the thriller genre. The Cleaner combines the best elements of Lee Child, John Le Carré, and Robert Ludlum. Deftly plotted, perfectly paced, and expertly executed … Jonathan Quinn is a character worth rooting for. Battles is a master storyteller. Find a comfortable chair and plan to stay up late. You won’t be able to put it down. A stellar debut.” —SHELDON SIEGEL, New York Times bestselling author “The Cleaner is a terrific novel. It features a compelling plot, thrilling action, and an unforgettable cast of characters. This debut novel is a powerful read.” —ROBERT K. TANENBAUM, New York Times bestselling author “Globetrotting suspense, intriguing characters, and a plot that ricochets like a bullet, Battles’s first novel is definitely in the running for best thriller debut of the year.” —Daily Record (U.K.) “A page-turner … Quinn [is] a compelling protagonist.… Admirers of quality espionage fiction can look forward to a new series worth following.” —Publishers Weekly “Battles hits for extra bases in his first novel. The Cleaner is a tightly written page-turner, filled with tradecraft and offering as much action as a James Bond film … a wild ride.” —Booklist THE DECEIVED “Breakneck pacing, colorful locales, and dizzying plot twists make the Quinn series a welcome addition to the political thriller genre. —Publishers Weekly “Plenty of globetrotting nonstop action, plot twists, tight writing, whiz-bang high-tech devices … derring-do will always find an audience.” —Booklist “A successful sequel to The Cleaner. Highly recommended.” —Library Journal (starred review) “Complex and believable.” —Deadly Pleasures SHADOW OF BETRAYAL “The best word I can use to describe his writing is addictive. Razor-sharp prose bites deep, cuts to a raw nerve, and leaves you … craving more. Just don’t say I didn’t warn you.” —JAMES ROLLINS, New York Times bestselling author “Battles has established himself as one of today’s best thriller writers, right up there with Lee Child, Barry Eisler, and Thomas Perry. His writing is smooth and perfectly paced. His ‘cleaner’ is eminently believable as well as a hero worth caring about. I look forward to many more years of Brett Battles’s books on my nightstand.” —Deadly Pleasures “As in [Battles’s] previous two Jonathan Quinn novels, the action is heart-pounding, gripping, and always engaging.” —Tucson Citizen “An absolute pleasure to read. Battles has a true gift for writing thrillers and this book should put him on everyone’s list.… From page one this is a perfect summer read.” —Crimespree magazine “[A] plot so downright clever it’s a wonder somebody hasn’t tried something similar in real life. Start Shadow of Betrayal early in the day, or be prepared for a later-than-usual bedtime.” —Bookpage “Battles keeps the reader hooked to the last sentence. Shadow of Betrayal is a wonderful thriller.” —www.iloveamystery.com