Dead Man Switch - Hardcover

"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 clich s. An excellent follow-up to Cold Barrel Zero, this is a standout thriller."--Kirkus Reviews "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 "Matthew Quirk has created a tale that provides absolute nonstop action."--Suspense Magazine "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 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 "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 "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 "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 "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 "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