Queen, The: A Patrick Bowers Thriller - Hardcover

James, Steven

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0800719204 ISBN 13: 9780800719203

Publisher: Revell, 2011

Synopsis

While investigating a double homicide in an isolated northern Wisconsin town, FBI Special Agent Patrick Bowers uncovers a high-tech conspiracy that twists through long-buried Cold War secrets and targets present-day tensions in the Middle East.

In his most explosive thriller yet, bestselling author Steven James delivers a multi-layered storytelling tour de force that not only delivers pulse-pounding suspense but also deftly explores the rippling effects of the choices we make.

The Queen is a techno-thriller that will leave you breathless, offered by the author Publishers Weekly calls a "master storyteller at the peak of his game."

About this title

From the Author:

Growing up in Wisconsin, I had heard about the ELF (extremely low frequency) station in the northern part of the state. As I was researching The Queen, I discovered that there was a lot more to it than I'd previously heard about. This secret communications base became integral to the story as I developed it.
Originally, I'd intended to write an isolated book that occurred with a sniper during a snowstorm. Didn't quite work out like that. But it does snow, and someone does get shot, so at least I was right about that much.
I hear from many fans that the assassin in this book, Alexei Chekov, is their favorite villain in the entire series. I have to admit that he is one of my favorites as well.
This was my most complex and intricate story that I had written up until that time. The Queenwon or was nominated for more awards than any of my other novels.

From the Inside Flap:

While investigating a mysterious double homicide in an isolated northern Wisconsin town, FBI Special Agent Patrick Bowers uncovers a high-tech conspiracy that ties together long-buried Cold War secrets with present-day tensions in the Middle East.

In his most explosive thriller yet, bestselling author Steven James delivers a pulse-pounding, multilayered storytelling tour de force that will keep you guessing.

The Queen is the latest Patrick Bowers thriller from the author Publishers Weekly calls a "master storyteller at the peak of his game."|Critically acclaimed author Steven James has written four other award-winning Patrick Bowers novels as well as many works of nonfiction. He has a master's degree in storytelling and has taught writing and creative storytelling on three continents. He lives near the Blue Ridge Mountains of Tennessee with his wife and three daughters.

About this edition

• Publisher: Revell
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0800719204
• ISBN 13: 9780800719203
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 528