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TERRORISTS HAVE BUILT AN H-BOMB THEY HOPE WILL SPARK A WORLD WAR!Morrigan, a mysterious and rich terrorist puppetmaster, is financing a plot that will restore a reeling Caliphate to glory.Every major intelligence agency in the West is frantically hunting for the bomb.In America, Cole Sudden, the ace of a secret C.I.A. assassination unit, is cooling his heels. The agency, worried about his recent notoriety, has forced him to take a leave of absence. The proud agent is considering making it permanent, and devoting himself to his successful novel writing. Besides, he has a new girlfriend -- one of the richest women in the world!But with Armageddon looming, it's all hands on deck at the C.I.A. And that means Cole Sudden is back in action!***PULITZER-NOMINEE LAWRENCE DE MARIA HAS ANOTHER WINNER IN COLE SUDDEN, AN ASSASSIN WORKING IN AN OBSCURE C.I.A. UNIT EVEN THE AGENCY WORRIES ABOUT! (John Crudele, New York Post)***A LAWRENCE DE MARIA TITLE GIVES YOU MORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCK THAN JUST ABOUT ANYTHING IN THE BOOK MARKETPLACE TODAY. (Florida Weekly)***A MASTER OF THRILLER DIALOGUE. (Washington Independent Review of Books)***WHILE DE MARIA MAY HAVE BEEN AN AWARD-WINNING FINANCIAL REPORTER, HE'S AN AWFULLY GOOD FICTION WRITER AS WELL. (Naples Daily News)INTERNATIONAL ACCLAIMGREAT BRITAINTHE END OF US (Cole Sudden Thriller): Great bunch of characters and fast paced. Enjoyable.HOPE (Jake Scarne Thriller): Another brilliant read in an ever-increasing catalogue of great stories.SISTER (Alton Rhode Mystery): Brilliant characters, a terrific storyline and would recommend this author without any misgivings. Kept me enthralled from beginning to the end.FRANCEA JAKE SCARNE ACTION THRILLER BOX SET: Good paced stories with interesting characters. Enjoyed and will read more. Would definitely recommend. Look forward to more by author.GERMANYALAS, PARIS (Thriller): I have read many of De Maria's books, and find them unfailingly entertaining. Engaging dialogue, venues with enough descriptive detail to interest experienced travelers, scenes played out with gastronomic expertise, all while partnering with attractive and attentive characters of both sexes. And finally, for me, the writing in Chapter 14 was perfection.INDIATHE VIRON CONSPIRACY (Jake Scarne Thriller): If you enjoy conspiracy theories, this is the book for you. Well written plot and characters, fast paced, detailed mystery.SPAINALL RHODES LEAD TO MURDER (Box Set): I have just finished the 5-volume series, and wished there were more.