Book Preview: The 500
I’m such a big fan of the Reagan Arthur imprint that I co-host the Reagan Arthur Books Challenge with Julie of Booking Mama. I have to admit that, here lately, I haven’t kept up with the books as much as I’d like to, so I want to spotlight one that you won’t want to miss. The 500 by Matthew Quirk will be published on June 5 and the early buzz is outstanding. Here’s the publisher’s description:
A gripping thriller debut, set deep in the heart of the world’s most powerful political arena
A year ago, fresh out of Harvard Law School, Mike Ford landed his dream job at the Davies Group, Washington’s most powerful consulting firm. Now, he’s staring down the barrel of a gun, pursued by two of the world’s most dangerous men. To get out, he’ll have to do all the things he thought he’d never do again: lie, cheat, steal-and this time, maybe even kill.
Mike grew up in a world of small-stakes con men, learning lessons at his father’s knee. His hard-won success in college and law school was his ticket out. As the Davies Group’s rising star, he rubs shoulders with “The 500,” the elite men and women who really run Washington — and the world. But peddling influence, he soon learns, is familiar work: even with a pedigree, a con is still a con.
Combining the best elements of political intrigue and heart-stopping action, THE 500 is an explosive debut, one that calls to mind classic thrillers like The Firm and Presumed Innocent. In Mike Ford, readers will discover a new hero who learns that the higher the climb, the harder — and deadlier — the fall.
Doesn’t that sound good? Be sure to check out the exciting trailer!
Sounds really good. Thanks.
the trailer is fun! i’ll keep an eye out for the book!
Oh, this one looks SO good!! Thanks for pointing it out!
Oh my gosh! I must read this ONE! Thrillers are in top 3 fave genres! Thanks for letting us know about this great debut
That does sound promising! I will have to check it.
i’m going to be clever and wait for you to read it and review it first
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Can’t wait for this one. It’s being compared to THE FIRM.
Now that is my kind of book!
I’m really looking forward to this one. I have an advance copy and hope to get to it soon.
this does sound good I have to say I have also been impressed with Reagan Arthur and some other small imprints as well – they really have a knack for picking great books, and so I have started following imprints as well as authors. I’ll look for this one in June for sure.
This book sounds great! Will definitely be on the look out for it
Oh, this does sound good, and like something that would make for a great audio! Glad you shared this with us, Kathy!
Love politcal books and love the author’s name
This sounds like one my husband could enjoy!
I really need to start reading this!
Sounds like a good summer read. I’ve read a few Reagan Arthur books and they are good.