BORDERS HOSTS AMERICA’S TOP THRILLER WRITERS DURING ‘THRILLERFEST’ IN NYC
Twelve Blockbuster Thriller Authors Sign This Summer’s Hottest Reads on July 12th
WHY: In the wake of the runaway success of such titles as The DaVinci Code, a new genre of popular fiction was embraced my millions of Americans. Now the top names in the industry will converge this July in Manhattan for the second annual Thrillerfest Conference organized by ITW (International Thriller Writers).
WHAT: Today’s bestselling authors team with talented thriller newcomers to bring readers the most gripping novels for the steamy summer reading season.
WHEN: Thursday, July 12th, 2007 from 6-8 PM
WHERE: BORDERS at 461 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10022
Phone: 212.980.6785; Fax: 212.980.0529
WHO: MEET THE BESTSELLING AUTHORS THRILLING READERS AND CRITICS ALIKE:
Tasha Alexander (A Poisoned Season): “Alexander has vividly captured Victorian mores, and the society intrigues are fascinating.” — Nashville Tennessean
Brett Ellen Block (The Lightning Rule): “Brett Ellen Block evokes summer 1967 and the Newark race riots in this darkly told tale…Block deftly blends racial prejudice, police politics and family dynamics in an expertly plotted novel that reminds us that human nature never changes.” — USA Today
Sean Chercover (Big City, Bad Blood): “(Chercover’s) varied life experiences no doubt contribute to the gritty romanticism with which he portrays both his characters and the Chicago streets they inhabit.” — Associated Press
Kathryn Fox (Without Consent): “…Fox keeps the suspense high, the down-under prose fun and her readers guessing, making this a captivating thrill ride with a great kicker.” — Publishers Weekly
James Grippando (Lying with Strangers): “Packs a punch....The book races on at breakneck pace.” — Philadelphia Inquirer
Andrew Gross (The Blue Zone): “A spine-chilling mystery with a thrilling twist.” — Cosmopolitan
Timothy Hallinan (A Nail Through the Heart): “A well-crafted narrative that moves quickly and convincingly toward a satisfying conclusion. Dark, often funny and ultimately enthralling.” — Kirkus
Philip Hawley, Jr. (Stigma): “In addition to containing a boatload of action and suspense, Stigma is a smart thriller, probing interesting questions about where we draw the boundaries of medical science.” — Chicago Sun-Times
Andrea Kane (Dark Room): With complex characters and a suspenseful plot, Kane has created a winning romantic suspense novel that will add to her acclaim and attract new fans.” — Booklist
Michele Martinez (Cover-Up): “Entertainment that’s just right for the beach.” — Washington Post
James Rollins (The Judas Strain): “There’s no time to catch your breath… Relentless action in spectacular places…” — Kirkus
Jonathan Santlofer (Anatomy of Fear): “(Santlofer) has illustrated the book with well over a hundred drawings that add an intriguing new dimension...The author’s drawings and his insights into an artist’s mind are refreshingly new, and he keeps things moving at a jaunty clip.” — Washington Post