Most Popular Books by Chris Mooney

Science has never been more crucial to deciding the political issues facing the country. Yet science and scientists have less influence with the federal government than at any time since the Eisenhower administration. In the White House and Congress today, findings are reported in a politicized manner; spun or distorted to fit the speaker''s agenda; or, when they''re too inconvenient, ignored entirely. On a broad array of issues-stem cell research, climate change, missile defense, abstinence education, product safety, environmental regulation, and many others-the Bush administration''s positions fly in the face of overwhelming scientific consensus. Federal science agencies, once fiercely independent under both Republican and Democratic presidents, are increasingly staffed by political appointees and fringe theorists who know industry lobbyists and evangelical activists far better than they know the science. This is not unique to the Bush administration, but it is largely a Republican phenomenon, born of a conservative dislike of environmental, health, and safety regulation, and at the extremes, of evolution and legalized abortion. In The Republican War on Science , Chris Mooney ties together the disparate strands of the attack on science into a compelling and frightening account of our government''s increasing unwillingness to distinguish between legitimate research and ideologically driven pseudoscience.

Bestselling author Chris Mooney uses cutting-edge research to explain the psychology behind why today’s Republicans reject reality—it''s just part of who they are. From climate change to evolution, the rejection of mainstream science among Republicans is growing, as is the denial of expert consensus on the economy, American history, foreign policy and much more. Why won''t Republicans accept things that most experts agree on? Why are they constantly fighting against the facts? Science writer Chris Mooney explores brain scans, polls, and psychology experiments to explain why conservatives today believe more wrong things; appear more likely than Democrats to oppose new ideas and less likely to change their beliefs in the face of new facts; and sometimes respond to compelling evidence by doubling down on their current beliefs. Goes beyond the standard claims about ignorance or corporate malfeasance to discover the real, scientific reasons why Republicans reject the widely accepted findings of mainstream science, economics, and history—as well as many undeniable policy facts (e.g., there were no “death panels” in the health care bill). Explains that the political parties reflect personality traits and psychological needs—with Republicans more wedded to certainty, Democrats to novelty—and this is the root of our divide over reality. Written by the author of The Republican War on Science, which was the first and still the most influential book to look at conservative rejection of scientific evidence. But the rejection of science is just the beginning... Certain to spark discussion and debate, The Republican Brain also promises to add to the lengthy list of persuasive scientific findings that Republicans reject and deny.

Everything changed when scientists discovered the drug. It looked like the cure for aging, but all progress comes with a price tag. Now, eternal youthfulness will be paid for by the blood of the innocent. The blood of “carriers” is the most valuable commodity on earth. When treated with a new wonder drug, it cures disease, increases power, and makes the recipient a virtual superman. It also makes the carriers targets. Young people with the right genes are ripped from their families and stashed in “blood farms.” Ellie Batista became an LAPD officer specifically to fight this evil as a member of the Blood Squad, but her ambitions are thwarted—until the day she and her partner are ambushed during a routine stop. The resulting events plunge her into an undercover world more dangerous than she could have ever imagined. Because a madman has found a way to increase the potency of the blood to levels previously unimagined. As he cuts a bloody swath through the already deadly world of blood cartels, Ellie is the only hope to stop him before the body count explodes.

In his famous 1959 Rede lecture at Cambridge University, the scientifically-trained novelist C.P. Snow described science and the humanities as \"two cultures,\" separated by a \"gulf of mutual incomprehension.\" And the humanists had all the cultural power -- the low prestige of science, Snow argued, left Western leaders too little educated in scientific subjects that were increasingly central to world problems: the elementary physics behind nuclear weapons, for instance, or the basics of plant science needed to feed the world''s growing population. Now, Chris Mooney and Sheril Kirshenbaum, a journalist-scientist team, offer an updated \"two cultures\" polemic for America in the 21st century. Just as in Snow''s time, some of our gravest challenges -- climate change, the energy crisis, national economic competitiveness -- and gravest threats -- global pandemics, nuclear proliferation -- have fundamentally scientific underpinnings. Yet we still live in a culture that rarely takes science seriously or has it on the radar. For every five hours of cable news, less than a minute is devoted to science; 46 percent of Americans reject evolution and think the Earth is less than 10,000 years old; the number of newspapers with weekly science sections has shrunken by two-thirds over the past several decades. The public is polarized over climate change -- an issue where political party affiliation determines one''s view of reality -- and in dangerous retreat from childhood vaccinations. Meanwhile, only 18 percent of Americans have even met a scientist to begin with; more than half can''t name a living scientist role model. For this dismaying situation, Mooney and Kirshenbaum don''t let anyone off the hook. They highlight the anti-intellectual tendencies of the American public (and particularly the politicians and journalists who are supposed to serve it), but also challenge the scientists themselves, who despite the best of intentions have often failed to communicate about their work effectively to a broad public -- and so have ceded their critical place in the public sphere to religious and commercial propagandists. A plea for enhanced scientific literacy, Unscientific America urges those who care about the place of science in our society to take unprecedented action. We must begin to train a small army of ambassadors who can translate science''s message and make it relevant to the media, to politicians, and to the public in the broadest sense. An impassioned call to arms worthy of Snow''s original manifesto, this book lays the groundwork for reintegrating science into the public discourse -- before it''s too late.

Determined to raise an independent daughter, Mike defies his overprotective wife and is horrified when their child disappears, a situation that culminates in a search for answers when the only suspect becomes terminally ill.

Climate change, the energy crisis, nuclear proliferation - many of the most urgent problems of the twenty-first century require scientific solutions, yet America is paying less and less attention to scientists. For every five hours of cable news, ...

CIA operative Steve Conway sets out to steal an advanced combat uniform that renders a soldier virtually invisible but finds himself targeted by sinister forces that may come from inside the CIA itself.

Instant New York Times Bestseller! “She was the best mother in the world,” said Princes William and Harry at Diana’s 10-year memorial. “Entertaining and persuasive,” (Publishers Weekly) this is the first big book about the private Diana, the mother of two princes. “Royal fans will devour this well-paced biography that gives new insight into the House of Windsor. You’ll tear through it by sundown and walk away thinking about the Princess of Wales and her two sons with new perspective .” –Men’s Journal From the moments William and Harry are born into the House of Windsor, they become their young mother’s whole world. I’ve got two very healthy, strong boys. I realize how incredibly lucky I am, Diana reminds herself every morning. But even the Princess of Wales questions, Am I a good mother? Diana’s faced with a seemingly impossible challenge: one son destined to be King of England and another determined to find his own way. She teaches them to honor royal tradition, even while daring to break it. “Sometimes I’d like a time machine…” Diana says as William and Harry grow up, never imagining they’d have less than a lifetime together. Even after she’s gone, her sons follow their mother’s lead—and her heart. As the years pass and William and Harry grow into adulthood and form families of their own, they carry on Diana’s name, her likeness, and her incomparable spirit. “James Patterson applies his writerly skills to real-life history with novelistic style” (People) in this deeply personal and revealing biography of the world’s most storied family, from the world’s #1 bestselling author.

Discover “the stories America needs to hear” (Admiral William H. McRaven, US Navy (Ret.)) with these moving and powerful recollections of war, told by the men and women who lived them. Walk in my Combat Boots is a powerful collection crafted from hundreds of original interviews by James Patterson, the world’s #1 bestselling writer, and First Sergeant US Army (Ret.) Matt Eversmann, part of the Ranger unit portrayed in the movie Black Hawk Down. These are the brutally honest stories usually only shared amongst comrades in arms. Here, in the voices of the men and women who’ve fought overseas from Vietnam to Iraq and Afghanistan, is a rare eye-opening look into what wearing the uniform, fighting in combat, losing friends and coming home is really like. Readers who next thank a military member for their service will finally have a true understanding of what that thanks is for.

A psychopath called the Sandman delights in slaughtering families and obliterating neighborhoods--and catching it all on a sophisticated network of surveillance cameras. Detective Jack Casey, a former FBI profiler whose life was shattered by an unspeakable crime, knows the Sandman wants him to witness the mass murders. Now in a race to save the next family, Jack must face his own inner demons.

James Patterson and Matt Eversmann, #1 bestselling coauthors of Walk in My Combat Boots, powerfully present the frontline heroes who work to save our lives every day: E.R. Nurses. \"The compassion, the work ethic, and the selflessness of nurses ... are given the respect they deserve and captured beautifully here.\" -Sanjay Gupta, MD, neurosurgeon and chief medical correspondent, CNN \"James Patterson''s account of the twilight world between life and death that nurses inhabit is one of the most moving things I have ever read.\" -Sebastian Junger, author of Freedom and The Perfect Storm Around the clock, across the country, these highly skilled and compassionate men and women sacrifice and struggle for us and our families. You have never heard their true stories. Not like this. From big-city and small-town hospitals. From behind the scenes. From the heart. This book will make you laugh, make you cry, make you understand. When we''re at our worst, E.R. nurses are at their best.

In this riveting thriller, a female police officer discovers that the serial killer she''s tracking is a psychopath from her past--and she''s next on his list. Absolutely gripping suspense.--Michael Connelly.

Chris Mooney''s gripping eShort Falling introduces the conflicted hero Malcolm Fletcher. ''Remember this rule: Under no circumstances are you to go anywhere alone with Malcolm Fletcher'' When Marlena is transplanted from the safety of her FBI forensic lab to a field mission in the Cayman Islands, she has no idea that she will soon find herself a crucial part of an operation to bring in the FBI''s third most wanted man. And when the operation goes awry, and those charged with protecting her seem to break all the rules, Marlena finds herself face to face with the man she has been hunting - and alone. Will Malcolm Fletcher prove himself to be the remorseless, audacious killer the FBI have marked him as, or is he something far more complicated? This nerve-shredding self-contained story will enthral readers, as they - like Marlena - fall under the spell of Malcolm Fletcher, Chris Mooney''s irresistibly complex new character, in this tantalising prequel to The Killing House, out on 16th August. Fans of Tess Gerritsen, Karin Slaughter and Michael Connelly will love Chris Mooney. Falling''s hero Malcolm Fletcher is set to feature in Mooney''s upcoming series that is sure to be as much of a success as The Secret Friend and The Dead Room. Praise for Chris Mooney: ''If you want a thriller that will chill your blood, break your heart and make your pulse race, Chris Mooney is your man'' Mark Billingham ''A scary breakneck ride'' Tess Gerritsen ''A wonderful writer . . . Compelling, thrilling and touching'' Michael Connelly ''Harrowing, gripping, haunting, gut-wrenching and beautifully written'' Harlan Coben ''It will keep you up past your bedtime'' Karin Slaughter

Ten years ago CSI Darby McCormick investigated a sinister child abduction case. Today, the missing child is back from the dead and holding his family hostage. He makes only one demand. Bring me Darby McCormick. Charlie Rizzo has his family at gunpoint and when Darby arrives to defuse the scene, she finds him horrifically mutilated. What happened to him and just where has Charlie Rizzo been held all these years? Darby faces the toughest case of her career and, as the body count rises, one that will bring her into great personal danger and leave her in fear of losing her mind, if not her soul. For the Soul Collectors are the monsters from your worst nightmares.

Meet Chris and Elliott. Both are hard working American students in high school. Both live normal lives like everyone else. Ya, right. After being accepted into one of the most prized private schools in Japan the two find themselves involved in an adventure that will rock the rest of their lives. Not only are the two not your average students, they are both exceptional martial artists with powers passed down for centuries, powers that both shock and baffle their exchange family’s daughter, Yui. Add a little humor, a pinch of romance and a butt load of martial arts action and you’ve got one of the greatest martial arts epics of all time.

Nine a.m. on a freezing January morning. Darby McCormick queues for the metal detectors at Boston Police Headquarters. A man at the front pulls out a 9mm handgun, fires into the air and takes a woman hostage. In his bag, is a block of plastic explosive. Throughout the city, homes, offices and cars, have been rigged to explode. Every three hours. Until he gets what he wants. And he wants Darby to be his mouthpiece. She has no choice. But as she pieces together the sinister conspiracy that the bomber wants exposed, she understands that no one will walk away unharmed.

Four years ago, Theresa Herrera''s ten-year-old son was abducted. The police found little evidence and the case went cold. Then a woman comes forward and promises to reunite Theresa with Rico - but only if Theresa is prepared to pay a very high price indeed.

The conversation, sometimes heated, about the influence of Christianity on the writings of J.R.R. Tolkien has a long history. What has been lacking is a forum for a civilized discussion about the topic, as well as a chronological overview of the major arguments and themes that have engaged scholars about the impact of Christianity on Tolkien''s oeuvre, with particular reference to The Lord of the Rings. The Ring and the Cross addresses these two needs through an articulate and authoritative analyses of Tolkien''s Roman Catholicism and the role it plays in understanding his writings. The volume''s contributors deftly explain the kinds of interpretations put forward and evidence marshaled when arguing for or against religious influence. The Ring and the Cross invites readers to draw their own conclusions about a subject that has fascinated Tolkien enthusiasts since the publication of his masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings.

An investigation into climate change and increasingly dangerous hurricanes from the New York Times–bestselling author of The Republican War on Science. A leading science journalist delves into a red-hot debate in meteorology: whether the increasing ferocity of hurricanes is connected to global warming. In the wake of Katrina, Chris Mooney follows the careers of leading scientists on either side of the argument through the 2006 hurricane season, tracing how the media, special interests, politics, and the weather itself have skewed and amplified what was already a fraught scientific debate. As Mooney puts it: “Scientists, like hurricanes, do extraordinary things at high wind speeds.” Mooney—a New Orleans native, host of the Point of Inquiry podcast, and author of The Republican Brain—has written “a well-researched, nuanced book” that closely examines whether we as a society should be held responsible for making hurricanes even bigger monsters than they already are (The New York Times). “Mooney serves his readers as both an empiricist who gathers data and an analyst who puts it into context. The result is an important book, whose author succeeds admirably in both his roles.” —The Plain Dealer “Engaging and readable . . . Mooney catches real science in the act and, in so doing, weaves a story as intriguing as it is important.” —Los Angeles Times Book Review “Mooney has hit upon an important and controversial topic, and attacks it with vigor.” —The Boston Globe “An absorbing, informed account of the politics behind a pressing contemporary controversy.” —Kirkus Reviews

''One of the best thriller writers working today'' Lee Child ''If you want a thriller that will chill your blood, break your heart and make your pulse race, Chris Mooney is your man'' Mark Billingham A KILLER WATCHES. A TOWN WAITS. Fear grips a town in Colorado as a murderer targets entire families in their own homes. As police and the FBI struggle to contain the situation, they bring in forensic investigator and serial killer expert Darby McCormick. What she finds is a brutal and elusive predator who stays one step ahead of their investigation. As Darby navigates the blood-ties and broken promises that divide the locals, she knows that all the while the killer is watching, waiting and circling his next target: her. She must not only meet evil - and somehow survive - but also be prepared to face this small town''s dark heart... * * * Praise for Chris Mooney: ''Chris Mooney is a wonderful writer. Compelling, thrilling and touching'' Michael Connelly ''Harrowing, gripping, haunting, gut-wrenching and beautifully written'' Harlan Coben ''A compelling story that will keep you up past your bedtime'' Karin Slaughter ''A scary, breakneck ride with thrills that never let up'' Tess Gerritsen ''An exceptional thriller writer. I envy those who have yet to read him'' John Connolly

Fear grips a town in Colorado as a murderer targets entire families in their own homes. As police and the FBI struggle to contain the situation, they bring in forensic investigator and serial killer expert Darby McCormick. What she finds is a brutal and elusive predator who stays one step ahead of their investigation. As Darby navigates the blood-ties and broken promises that divide the locals, she knows all the while the killer is watching, circling his next target: her. She must not only meet evil and survive, but also be prepared to face this small town''s dark heart.

Experience a heart-pumping and thrilling tale of suspense! Originally published in THRILLER (2006), edited by #1 New York Times bestselling author James Patterson. In this captivating Thriller Short, bestselling writer Chris Mooney weaves a tale that completes a picture originally drawn in his debut thriller, Deviant Ways. That book’s hero, Malcolm Fletcher, became a fan favorite, an enigmatic hero who deals with themes of loss, retribution and how justice all depends on one’s interpretation. Don’t miss any of these exciting Thriller Shorts: James Penney’s New Identity by Lee Child Operation Northwoods by James Grippando Epitaph by J. A. Konrath The Face in the Window by Heather Graham Kowalski’s in Love by James Rollins The Hunt for Dmitri by Gayle Lynds Disfigured by Michael Palmer and Daniel Palmer The Abelard Sanction by David Morrell Falling by Chris Mooney Success of a Mission by Dennis Lynds The Portal by John Lescroart and M. J. Rose The Double Dealer by David Liss Dirty Weather by Gregg Hurwitz Spirit Walker by David Dun At the Drop of a Hat by Denise Hamilton The Other Side of the Mirror by Eric Van Lustbader Man Catch by Christopher Rice Goodnight, Sweet Mother by Alex Kava Sacrificial Lion by Grant Blackwood Interlude at Duane’s by F. Paul Wilson The Powder Monkey by Ted Bell Surviving Toronto by M. Diane Vogt Assassins by Christopher Reich The Athens Solution by Brad Thor Diplomatic Constraints by Raelynn Hillhouse Kill Zone by Robert Liparulo The Devils’ Due by Steve Berry The Tuesday Club by Katherine Neville Gone Fishing by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child

They risk their lives every day to protect and serve our homes, families and communities. Here is \"a notable collection of heartfelt stories from the front line told with honesty and compassion\" (Kirkus). \"Walk the Blue Line is the book that the law-enforcement community has been waiting for. These stories showcase the courage, the hurt, the anger and the joy that can be found in every officer''s DNA--and above all, their commitment to making difficult situations a little bit better.\" --Jim Pasco, Executive Director, National Fraternal Order of Police Protect These men and women are our eyes. Our ears. Our protectors. Those who wear a badge, doing their best to help people. Serve These cops serve their communities. They serve their country. They''re in the business of saving lives--even at the risk of their own. Defend These patrol officers and K9 handlers, sheriffs and detectives, reveal what it''s really like to wear the uniform, to carry the weight of the responsibility they''ve been given. This is a calling. This is the job.

She came to find her friend. Instead she found a killer. Serial killer expert Darby McCormick gets a call from FBI Agent Jackson Cooper, who has been contacted by a woman who''s been in hiding for twenty years. She was one of the only survivors of a murderer who has been carving a dark path across America for decades. Cooper believes he may have tracked this psychopath to the wilds of Montana. Now, he needs Darby''s help to bring him in. But when she arrives Cooper has vanished without a trace. Something is very wrong - and as the trail goes cold, Darby is all alone in a strange town, stalked by an unseen predator who wants to add another victim to his collection... (Praise for Chris Mooney) ''One of the best thriller writers working today'' Lee Child ''Chris Mooney is a wonderful writer. Compelling, thrilling and touching'' Michael Connelly ''Harrowing, gripping, haunting'' Harlan Coben ''It will keep you up past your bedtime'' Karin Slaughter ''A scary, breakneck ride with thrills that never let up'' Tess Gerritsen

Booksellers and librarians are superheroes, saving lives every single day. Here are their amazing, inspiring true stories as told to the greatest storyteller of our time, James Patterson. To be a bookseller or librarian... You have to play detective. Be a treasure hunter. A matchmaker. An advocate. A visionary. A person who creates \"book joy\" by pulling a book from a shelf, handing it to someone and saying, \"You''ve got to read this. You''re going to love it.\" Step inside The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians and enter a world where you can feed your curiosities, discover new voices, find whatever you want or require. This place has the magic of rainbows and unicorns, but it''s also a business. The book business. Meet the smart and talented people who live between the pages--and who can''t wait to help you find your next favorite book.

In his 2005 bestseller, The Republican War on Science, journalist Chris Mooney made the case that, again and again, even overwhelming scientific consensus has met immovable political obstacles. And, again and again, those obstacles have arisen on the right—from the Bush administration, from coalitions of Republicans and from individually powerful Republicans. As the new paperback edition announces, Mooney’s book, “brings this whole story together for the first time, weaving the disparate strands of the attack on science into a compelling and frightening account of our government’s increasing unwillingness to distinguish between legitimate research and ideologically driven pseudoscience.” Looking for a Fight: Is There a Republican War on Science? started life as a ‘book event’—an online, roundtable-style critical symposium on Mooney’s work, hosted at Crooked Timber (crookedtimber.org). Eight contributors offered reviews, discussion and critical commentary. And Mooney responded to his critics.

In this extraordinary work of non-fiction, we hear the unforgettable stories of everyday heroes who look after our families, our friends and ourselves in the most challenging circumstances imaginable Around the clock, ER nurses dedicate their lives to helping us when we need it most. This book puts names and faces to these men and women who are there for us whenever we need them, who fight for our lives and never give up. Through numerous interviews with frontline healthcare staff, James Patterson and Matt Eversmann, acclaimed and bestselling co-authors of Walk in My Combat Boots, reveal why nurses do what they do.

Fascinado por el éxito de un desconocido método de adelgazamiento, Bobby McManus, un joven enfermo de obesidad mórbida, se pone en manos de un implacable preparador para «volver a sentirse un hombre». El precio a pagar, sin embargo, se presume demasiado caro...

A collection of thirty tales of suspense features contributions from Heather Graham, Lincoln Child, Denise Hamilton, Michael Palmer, Douglas Preston, Alex Kava, Michael Palmer, and John Lescroart.

Featuring North America''s foremost thriller authors, Thriller is the first collection of pure thriller stories ever published. Offering up heart-pumping tales of suspense in all its guises are thirty-two of the most critically acclaimed and award-winning names in the business. From the signature characters that made such authors as David Morrell and John Lescroart famous, to four of the hottest new voices in the genre, this blockbuster will tantalize and terrify. Lock the doors, draw the shades, pull up the covers and be prepared for Thriller to keep you up all night.

Cuando la presa se convierte en cazadorTodo comenzó un día cualquiera para aquellas tres adolescentes de Belham, Massachusetts. Ellas iban a pasar un día como cualquier otro, en el bosque bebiendo cerveza y fumando. Todo iba bien, hasta que presenciaron aquella escena. Ellas no estaban preparadas para ver algo así, les arrancó la inocencia de cuajo, quebró su amistad, y se convirtió en un reguero de sangre y dolor, mucho dolor... Han pasado veinticinco años desde que ocurriera aquello, y el secuestro de Carol Cranmore, una adolescente de Belham, ha puesto en guardia a la policía y al FBI. Estos últimos, creen saber a lo que se enfrentan, un nuevo ataque de un asesino en serie, posiblemente el mismo que llevan buscando más de veinticinco años... conocido como El Viajero. Solo existe una persona que haya sido capaz de escapar de las garras de este asesino, pero su estado es tan deplorable que apenas puede que ayuda a la investigación que están llevando a cabo. Darby McCormick, miembro del Departamento de Policía de Boston, es acosada por los fantasmas del pasado, y asumirá este caso como algo personal. Intentara encontrar y salvar a Carol, aunque le cueste la vida en el intento... Mientras tanto, Carol despierta en una celda oscura. Está asustada, no sabe donde está...oye gritos a lo lejos...gritos de mujeres encerradas como ella. Pero de vez en cuando suena un zumbido, y todas las celdas se abren. Carol cruza el umbral, bajo la atenta mirada de un sádico asesino, dispuesto a dar rienda suelta a sus fantasías mas perversas. Se inicia una caza que solo tiene dos reglas básicas: esconderse o morir.

A Darby McCormick le han propuesto la investigación de un nuevo caso. Se trata de la desaparición y posterior asesinato de dos jóvenes universitarias: Emma Hale, hija de un poderoso magnate y alumna de primer curso en Harvard, cuyo cuerpo fue hallado a orillas del río, y Judith Chen, una estudiante ejemplar que se costeaba sus estudios con su trabajo en una cafetería. Nada parece relacionar ambos crímenes, salvo la causa de la muerte, un disparo en la nuca... y que las dos llevaban una estatuilla de la Virgen dentro de sus bolsillos. Darby se incorporará a la recién creada CSU, Unidad Especial de Científicos Forenses, donde deberá trabajar codo con codo con el inspector Bryson, un hombre hosco y reservado. En el curso de sus indagaciones toparán con Malcolm Fletcher, un ex agente federal perseguido por la ley que podría ser la clave para dar con el paradero del homicida. La doctora McCormick tendrá que actuar contrarreloj, puesto que una nueva joven acaba de desaparecer y quién sabe cuánto tiempo puede pasar antes de que corra la misma suerte que sus predecesoras...

Es ist nichts Geringeres als eine medizinische Sensation: Durch die Entdeckung eines neuen Wundermittels kann der Alterungsprozess des Menschen aufgehalten werden! Wer das Medikament regelmäßig nimmt bleibt nicht nur ewig jung, er ist auch schöner und stärker als »normale« Menschen. Doch die neue Wunderdroge hat einen Haken: Man braucht dazu das Blut von Menschen, deren DNA eine besondere Sequenz aufweist. Oft werden diese »Träger« entführt und in Blutfarmen gefangen gehalten. Schon ihr ganzes Leben lang hat LAPD-Officer Ellie Battista diesen Praktiken den Kampf angesagt, doch dann bekommt sie es mit einem Gegner zu tun, der sie tief in die dunkelsten Abgründe der Blutkartelle lockt ...

Lélegzetelállító, szívfacsaró és csodálatos könyv. – Bill Clinton, az Egyesült Államok 42. elnöke Kivételes. Igazán intim, bennfentes nézőpont. – Richard Engel, az NBC News vezető külföldi tudósítója Mindenkinek hallania kell ezeket a történeteket. – William H. McRaven, az USA haditengerészetének nyugalmazott admirálisa A legbátrabb amerikai katonák mondják el, mit éltek meg, brutális őszinteséggel, ahogyan rendszerint csak bajtársaik előtt tárulkoznak ki. Ezek az emberek Vietnámban, Irakban vagy Afganisztánban harcoltak. James Patterson, a világ első számú bestsellerírója és Matt Eversmann, az USA hadseregének nyugalmazott főtörzsőrmestere több száz interjút készített, ezekből állt össze a Bevetésen című gyűjtemény. Eversmann főtörzsőrmester abban a Ranger egységben szolgált, amelynek sztoriján A Sólyom végveszélyben című Ridley Scott-film alapul. Mit jelent egyenruhát viselni, bevetésre menni, elveszíteni egy barátot, és milyen érzés hazajönni – ezekre a leírhatatlan pillanatokra világítanak rá ezek a beszámolók. Legközelebb, ha valaki köszönetet mond egy katonának azért, amit a hazáért tett, e könyvet elolvasva tényleg tudni fogja, mit is köszön. „James Patterson Amerika egyik legcsodásabb elbeszélője, emellett elsőrangú riporter is. Eversmann-nel gyűjtötte össze a hazánkat védő bátor férfiak és nők történeteit, ahol minden egyes szereplő a bátorságot testesíti meg. Olvassák el ezt a könyvet, és még jobban fogják tisztelni azokat, akik a hadseregünkben szolgálnak!” – Chris Wallace, a FOX News Sunday műsorvezetője „A harcnak nehéz értelmet adni. Valószínűleg azért, mert sok szempontból nincs értelme. James Pattersonnak és Matt Eversmann-nek a katonákról adott kendőzetlen ábrázolása telitalálat. A személyes harci élményekről szóló történetek mindegyike egyedi, mesterkéletlen és őszinte. Isten áldja meg őket, egytől egyig!” – Peter Dawkins nyugalmazott dandártábornok, az USA hadserege „Színes és hiteles portré a mai katonaéletről... Elsöprő erejű. Ez az építő jellegű gyűjtemény egyaránt visszaadja a katonaélmények hullámhegyeit és -völgyeit.” – Publishers Weekly „Lendületes és feszültséggel teli... Ebben az átfogó, mindvégig lebilincselő gyűjteményben a szerzők az elmúlt ötven év amerikai katonai akcióinak teljes spektrumát felölelik, Vietnámtól az afganisztáni és iraki konfliktusokig... Megragadó beszámoló az amerikai katonák háborúk előtti, alatti és utáni élményeiről.” – Kirkus „Rendkívül jól megírt... A Bevetésen mindenkinek kötelező olvasmány kellene, hogy legyen. Ezek a történetek bizonyítják, hogy a »legnagyszerűbb nemzedék« kitétel nem korlátozódik csak a második világháború időszakára. Azok, akik jelenleg is egyenruhát hordanak, méltó utódai azoknak az amerikai katonáknak, tengerészeknek, repülősöknek és tengerészgyalogosoknak, akik a nemzet történelme során együttesen ontották a vérüket a szabadság oltárán.” – Army Magazine „A háború közeli bemutatása az egyéni történetek faliszőnyege, ami olyan fájdalmasan nyers, valószínűtlenül vicces és teljes mértékben emberi, mint maguk a katonák. James Patterson és egykori Ranger bajtársam, Matt Eversmann zseniálisan szőttek egy olyan képet, ami éppoly magával ragadó, mint amennyire szórakoztató.” – Stanley A. McChrystal, nyugalmazott tábornok, az USA hadserege James Patterson a világ bestsellerszerzői közé tartozik, és Alex Cross megteremtője több maradandó fiktív hőst alkotott, mint bármely más ma élő regényíró. Floridában él a családjával. Matt Eversmann húsz év szolgálat után vonult nyugdíjba a szárazföldi hadseregtől. Utolsó beosztásaként egy gyalogosszázad főtörzsőrmestere volt a 10. hegyi hadosztályban az iraki hadjárat idején. Pályafutása közel felét a 75. Ranger ezredben töltötte, és tagja volt a Task Force Rangernek (Ranger Csapásmérő Erő), A Sólyom végveszélyben című filmben halhatatlanná tett egységnek. Eversmann és családja West Palm Beachen él, ahol saját tanácsadó cégét, az Eversmann Advisoryt vezeti. Chris Mooney tizennégy thriller nemzetközileg elismert bestseller szerzője. Az Amerikai Krimiírók Szövetsége Edgar-díjra jelölte Remembering Sarah című regényéért. Kreatív írást tanít a Harvardon.

Als forensisch specialist Darby McCormick een oproep krijgt om naar de plaats delict te gaan, treft ze een van de gruwelijkste taferelen aan die ze ooit heeft gezien. Maar het forensisch bewijs is nog verontrustender: iemand heeft de moord vanuit het bos geobserveerd ¿ en de moordenaar is twintig jaar eerder tijdens een schietpartij om het leven gekomen. Hoe dieper Darby graaft, hoe meer angstaanjagende zaken er aan het licht komen. De hoofdverdachte staat bekend als een seriemoordenaar, met een verleden dat nog schokkender is dan zijn misdaden. Is het mogelijk een identiteit te stelen? Of zijn er dood gewaande mannen die in Darby¿s voetstappen treden? De grens tussen de levenden en de doden is nooit dunner geweest¿

DARBY MCCORMACK WAS IN HIGH SCHOOL WHEN SHE FIRST ENCOUNTERED THE KILLER: SOMEONE MURDERED A WOMAN IN THE WOODS WHERE DARBY AND HER TWO BEST FRIENDS WERE PARTYING. HIS RACE TO SILENCE THE WITNESSES WAS SURE-FOOTED AND VIOLENT-BUT SOMEHOW DARBY SURVIVED. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS LATER, DARBY IS A CRIME-SCENE INVESTIGATOR FOR THE BOSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND A CHILLING CASE-A WOMAN''S LATE-NIGHT ABDUCTION-HAS HER UNCOVERING STRANGE LEADS TO MISSING WOMEN, PAST AND PRESENT. AS FORENSIC CLUES LEAD HER CLOSER TO A PSYCHOPATH CALLED THE TRAVELER, DARBY MUST FINALLY RESOLVE THE NIGHTMARE OF HER PAST AND COME FACE-TO-FACE WITH A KILLER WHO IS DETERMINED TO KEEP THE MISSING-AND THE HORRORS THEY ENDURED AT HIS HANDS-FROM EVER COMING TO LIGHT. शाळकरी डर्बी मॅककॉर्मिथ आणि तिच्या दोन खास मैत्रिणी. जंगलात पार्टीचा बेत आखतात. पार्टीसाठी प्रत्यक्ष जंगलात पोहचतातही. पण तिथं एक जीवघेणा थरार त्यांची वाट पाहत असतो. कुणीतरी खुनशी मारेकरी एका बाईचा खून करतो. या खुनाची साक्षीदार असलेली डर्बी आणि तिच्या मैत्रिणी कसाबसा जीव वाचवून पळतात. या घटनेच्या तब्बल पंचवीस वर्षानंतर डर्बी एक धाडसी पोलीस अधिकारी झालेली असते. तिच्याकडं एका हत्यासत्राची सुत्रं सोपवली जातात. मध्यरात्री गायब होणाऱ्या बायका आणि त्यांचा मागमूसही मागं न ठेवणाऱ्या एका सायको किलरला शोधण्याचं काम सुरू होतं. आणि त्याचवेळी तिला भविष्यातलं अराजकही थांबवायचं असतं. या शोध मोहिमेत डर्बीचा वर्तमानकाळ तिच्या भुतकाळातल्या अनुभवांशी थरारक नाळ जोडू लागतो.

It''s been eighteen years since Mary Kelly vanished from a snowy hillside in Boston. It was Darby McCormick''s first case. It was her first failure. At long last the prime suspect - disgraced priest Richard Byrne - has agreed to break his silence. But he''ll only talk to her. Darby returns home expecting to hear a confession. What Byrne tells her is far more disturbing. And she doesn''t have long to act, because it soon becomes clear that someone will do anything to keep this cold case on ice . . .