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A fine thriller . . . Quirk is a master at organizing details--smoke, a chill wind, a splash of water--to create suspense. . . . Fans of special-ops thrillers will devour this latest entry in Quirk's fiery action series.-- Booklist Thriller fans who enjoy a fast-paced, action-packed story with plenty of twists will be rooting for Hayes every step of the way.-- Library Journal Dazzling . . . Right up to the tense finale in New York City's Rockefeller Plaza, Quirk never strikes a dull or off-key note.-- Publishers Weekly Matthew Quirk has created a tale that provides absolute nonstop action.-- Suspense Magazine A tour de force. Dead Man Switch turns the intelligence community's 'wilderness of mirrors' into a high-speed racetrack, delivering twist after twist toward a literally explosive conclusion. More than that, Quirk shows us the human cost of living-and dying-on the gray edges of national security, and creates characters whose choices feel powerful and real.-- Joseph Finder, New York Times bestselling author of Paranoia and Guilty Minds This zippy book has the feel of a print version of an episode from Homeland. . . . The narrative moves with the speed of light.-- Jack Batten, Toronto Star Dead Man Switch is a one-sit read that hops from one action-filled vignette to another from first page to last. As exciting as most of the book is, the last quarter is a no-brake roll against the guard rails, and one member in particular is the subject of a revelation no one will see coming.-- BookReporter Dead Man Switch is an intriguing premise, perfectly executed. Matthew Quirk writes like his heroes operate: no missteps, no mistakes, just nonstop deadly action.-- April Smith, author of the Special Agent Ana Grey thrillers Coleman solidly delivers the passion of the main characters, keeping the story's tension at the fever pitch it requires...[with] his masterful handling of the characters' steely resolve in carrying out their missions. -- AudioFile Matthew Quirk is a big-thriller-writing maniac. With his hallmarks of crisp prose, riveting research, and stunning action, he crafts his books so they're nearly impossible to put down. When it comes to Quirk, I follow a simple three-step plan: Buy, cancel plans, read.-- Gregg Hurwitz, New York Times bestselling author of Orphan X and The Nowhere Man Quirk's deft plotting and superior action scenes are what make the book tick. But the author also has a nice way of getting the most out of his characters and his varied locales without falling back on cliches. An excellent follow-up to Cold Barrel Zero, this is a standout thriller.-- Kirkus Reviews

A fine thriller . . . Quirk is a master at organizing details--smoke, a chill wind, a splash of water--to create suspense. . . . Fans of special-ops thrillers will devour this latest entry in Quirk's fiery action series.-- Booklist Thriller fans who enjoy a fast-paced, action-packed story with plenty of twists will be rooting for Hayes every step of the way.-- Library Journal Dazzling . . . Right up to the tense finale in New York City's Rockefeller Plaza, Quirk never strikes a dull or off-key note.-- Publishers Weekly Matthew Quirk has created a tale that provides absolute nonstop action.-- Suspense Magazine Coleman solidly delivers the passion of the main characters, keeping the story's tension at the fever pitch it requires...[with] his masterful handling of the characters' steely resolve in carrying out their missions. -- AudioFile A tour de force. Dead Man Switch turns the intelligence community's 'wilderness of mirrors' into a high-speed racetrack, delivering twist after twist toward a literally explosive conclusion. More than that, Quirk shows us the human cost of living-and dying-on the gray edges of national security, and creates characters whose choices feel powerful and real.-- Joseph Finder, New York Times bestselling author of Paranoia and Guilty Minds Matthew Quirk is a big-thriller-writing maniac. With his hallmarks of crisp prose, riveting research, and stunning action, he crafts his books so they're nearly impossible to put down. When it comes to Quirk, I follow a simple three-step plan: Buy, cancel plans, read.-- Gregg Hurwitz, New York Times bestselling author of Orphan X and The Nowhere Man This zippy book has the feel of a print version of an episode from Homeland. . . . The narrative moves with the speed of light.-- Jack Batten, Toronto Star Dead Man Switch is a one-sit read that hops from one action-filled vignette to another from first page to last. As exciting as most of the book is, the last quarter is a no-brake roll against the guard rails, and one member in particular is the subject of a revelation no one will see coming.-- BookReporter Dead Man Switch is an intriguing premise, perfectly executed. Matthew Quirk writes like his heroes operate: no missteps, no mistakes, just nonstop deadly action.-- April Smith, author of the Special Agent Ana Grey thrillers Quirk's deft plotting and superior action scenes are what make the book tick. But the author also has a nice way of getting the most out of his characters and his varied locales without falling back on cliches. An excellent follow-up to Cold Barrel Zero, this is a standout thriller.-- Kirkus Reviews

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Matthew Quirk studied history and literature at Harvard College. His book The 500 has been translated into twenty languages. He spent five years writing and reporting for the Atlantic and now lives outside Washington, DC. Peter Coleman is an audiobook narrator whose works include Cold Barrel Zero and Shooting Scars, among others. He has seen the country in two theatrical tours, performed in forty states, and acted in well over a hundred screen projects, including short films, feature films, and web shows.

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