Hawk - Softcover

Brian Neary

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0615291945 ISBN 13: 9780615291949

Publisher: Self, 2009

Synopsis

Iran’s horrific retaliation against the U.S. was expected. But nothing like this. The Hawk novel is so believable and so frightening you'll find yourself peeking through the curtains at night before you turn out the lights. If you’re a fan of Flynn or Ludlum or Child, Hawk is your brand of page-turner. In Chapter I, the Secretary of State calls Europe "a pack of meat hogs who never gave a crap about us in the first place.” Neary’s narrative is often consciously irreverent, the villains so drenched in political motivation and personal agenda you’ll think you just heard them this morning on Instagram or X. His research is meticulous; bombed-out alleys of Nahr Ibrahim Beirut; the human stench in Hamas tunnels beneath Palestine Square; the veiled intentions of Islam; the brothels in Israel that ‘don’t exist.’ Hawk is a rich and literate canvas; it’s heroes are flawed and recognizable; a choice between death, honor, heart, and country; the solution resting on the shoulders of Joseph Quentin Hawk, a rookie CIA agent and former collegiate wrestling star perpetually frustrated by his own stubborn non-conformity. You’ll recognize the actors likely to be cast as the double male leads. The beautiful spy with the turquoise eyes fits several of Hollywood’s most intriguing beauties. Readers are already suggesting the role of the deranged “Orphan of Beirut” could be Oscar material. It's a great read. With a sequel to follow.

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About the Author

BRIAN NEARY writing credits/awards:

Finalist San Diego Book & Writing Awards - Action/Thriller Category "Hawk"

Winner Hollywood Screenplay Award "Legend"

Golden Eagle Award - Writer - "Happiness"

KLAC Writers Award - "Springfield Protest"

Rolling Stone Magazine Hot 100 Writers Award "Fool in Love with You."

BMI Most Air Play Award "Lovers"

SFMOMA Solo Calligraphy Award "Let the Sun Shine In"

LA Times Home Magazine cover story "California Designers"

U.S.Postage stamp co-design with Sister Corita Kent "Thoreau"

Brian Neary began his literary career in Los Angeles as an English teacher but eventually left academia to become a four decade impresario influencing all parts of the entertainment industry.

----As a cable exec - he co-founded the cable network E! Entertainment, selling the fledgling company to Time/Warner for $12 million, while acting as the channel's first VP of Production

----As a TV writer - numerous comedic and dramatic writing credits, among them SNL, General Hospital, Owen Marshal, Hawaii 50 and Late Night.

----As a composer - writer/producer of two #1 Billboard hits, numerous gold records, named to Rolling Stone's Hot 100 producers. Created more than 80 single recordings by a wide range of artists including Kenny Rogers, Olivia Newton John, Quincy Jones, Eric Clapton, Dionne Warwick and James Ingram.

----As a live show producer - Paul McCartney's Wings over Hollywood Show; the road show of The Wiz; producer/director of The Funny You Should Ask comedy show for HBO.

----As a journalist - staff writer for Lifestyle Magazine, contributor to LA Times, R&R and People.

----As a graphic designer - serigraph art sold throughout the world; U.S. Postage stamp co-design with Sister Corita Kent; LA Times honoree as California designer, culminating in a personal installation at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

----As a video game designer - created "Slammin" a multi player Sony PlayStation game.

----As a screenwriter - recently honored with the prestigious Hollywood Screenplay Award for the feature screenplay 'Legend.'

----As a nerd - a degree in English from Loyola University and an MBA from USC.A Member of WGAw, ASCAP, BMI.

Brian lives with his wife Karen in Carlsbad, California where he's working on the next Quentin Hawk adventure.

Edition details

• Publisher: Self
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0615291945
• ISBN 13: 9780615291949
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1