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CAPITAL CODE by Kim Stanley Robinson First Serial, British, Translation, Audio, and Performance: Ralph Vicinanza, Ltd., 212-924-7090	December Fiction
The multiple Hugo and Nebula Award-winning, critically acclaimed, best-selling author of the Mars Trilogy and The Years of Rice and Salt launches an exciting new trilogy with CAPITAL CODE in which science, ethics and global warming reach the boiling point in a near future Washington, D.C. Robinson's name has become synonymous with realistic and broad-reaching scientific speculation. Now, in CAPITAL CODE, he moves closer to real life with a book only he could write, delving into upcoming breakthroughs in biomedical science that could change the destiny of the human race forever-- and the responsibilities, both moral and otherwise, that come with such advances. Robinson takes us into the belly of the beast in and around the nation's capital. There is no bigger business than that of manipulating the future of the human race, and everyone wants a piece of the action… In CAPITAL CODE, we meet not only the working scientists making the discoveries, but also the policy makers from places like the NIH and the NSF who allocate research funds and mediate tricky issues of intellectual property, government officials, venture capitalists, and industrial spies.
DEFENDER, THE by Bill Mesce First Serial, British, Translation, Audio, and Performance: John Hawkins & Associates, Inc., 212-807-7040	October Fiction
From the award-winning author of Officer of the Court, acclaimed as "brilliantly evocative," by The Boston Sunday Globe, THE DEFENDER is another World War II courtroom thriller that propels Harry Voss back into a quest for justice. November 1944: A young lieutenant is court-marshaled for disobeying an order during combat, and there's only one man he trusts to act as his defense counsel-- childhood friend Lt. Colonel Harry Voss. But as the battle lines blur across Europe, so, too, do the boundaries of friendship as an alternate truth emerges that could radically change the trial's verdict. What really happened that day on Hill 399? And what secret is Harry determined not to reveal, as he defends his friend? In his most enthralling and gripping novel to date, Bill Mesce combines compelling characters with the rich military history and penetrating insight for which he is renowned.
EXACT SAME MOON, THE: Fifty Acres and a Family by Jeanne Marie Laskas Performance: Blauner Books Literary Agency, 212-772-0573	November Nonfiction
"Jeanne Marie Laskas is a wonderful writer, smart as they come, and a real joy to read" --Annie Dillard "Truly happy endings are rare, and to read about two extremely likable people making their dreams come (mostly) true means a pleasurable read indeed," raved Newsday about Laskas' poignantly tender debut, Fifty Acres and a Poodle, her true-life tale of ditching the big city to make a life-on-the-farm dream come true. Now, with her trademark wit and extraordinary wisdom, Laskas returns to chronicle the birth of an entirely unanticipated passion. From failed conception to adoption, Laskas recounts her heartwarming, heartfelt, and-- sometimes-- heartbreaking journey toward becoming a mother, aided and abetted by a cast of hilarious old and new characters. For anyone who has ever dreamed of becoming a parent-or for those who merely want to read about it, THE EXACT SAME MOON confirms Laskas' reputation as a writer with heart and soul-- and the courage to pursue her dreams. Jeanne Marie Laskas writes the "Significant Others" column for the Washington Post Magazine. When she's not working on her next book, to be published by Bantam in 2004, she, her husband Alex, and their two daughters tend the goats, sheep, horses, mules and other animals at Sweetwater Farm in Scenery Hill, Pennsylvania.
FATAL TIDE by Iris Johansen First Serial, British, Translation, and Performance: Jane Rotrosen Agency, 212-593-4330	September Fiction
The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dead Aim and No One to Trust and proven master of suspense raises the bar yet again with a thriller of mythological proportions. Guaranteed to captivate her millions of fans, FATAL TIDE, is a pulse-pounding tale of a high-stakes hunt for the legendary sunken island of Marinth and its treasure trove. Only one oceanographer has ever come close to locating the treasure trove, and now he's dead. He left behind one confidant: Melis Nemid. Melis has spent a lifetime securing herself from the nightmares of her past, and now vicious gold-diggers are threatening the only comfort she's ever found-- her Caribbean island home and the company of her two beloved dolphins. Whoever is after Marinth is prepared to leave a wake of destruction in pursuit. The only one with the resources to help Melis is Jed Kelby, a trust-fund playboy, ex-SEAL, and fellow oceanographer. But even he could be after the "X" on the treasure map and might prove more dangerous than the deadly opportunists he's supposed to protect Melis from. Iris Johansen has more than nine million copies of her books in print. She is under contract with Bantam for six more novels.
GIVEN UP FOR DEAD: America's Heroic Stand and Surrender at Wake Island by Bill Sloan Performance: Jim Donovan Literary, 214-696-9411	October Nonfiction
Before Manila, before Singapore, before Doolittle's Raiders, before Guadacanal and Iwo Jima, there was Wake Island. GIVEN UP FOR DEAD tells us the virtually forgotten, hour-by-hour story of the first Americans-- under-armed Marines and civilian construction workers- to face a Japanese invasion of America's frontier in the Pacific, the Solomon Islands airbase at Wake. It happened just five short hours after Pearl Harbor and, as in Ghost Soldiers, those who survived the 16-day battle faced the horror of years as prisoners of war of the Japanese. Except for those who remember the 1942 film, few know of the heroism or suffering of these men. Bill Sloan, who interviewed all the fighters still living, has created an incredible window on America's first land battle in Asia since the Spanish American War and the horrendous path these men traveled from their surrender to Japan's defeat four years later. Bill Sloan is the author of twelve books. A lifelong journalist, Sloan spent a decade as an investigative reporter and feature writer for the Dallas Times Herald.
LAST CITADEL: A Novel of the Battle of Kursk by David L. Robbins British, Translation, Audio, and Performance: William Morris, 212-586-5100 (p), 212-246-3583 (f )	September Fiction
From the best-selling author (War of the Rats: A Novel of Stalingrad) who, the Denver Post raves, "delivers historical thrillers with the punch of a full metal jacket," comes another gripping story set in Russia during World War II. In LAST CITADEL, David L. Robbins delivers his "pitch-perfect blend of fiction and history," this time about the epic tank Battle of Kursk: the decisive clash of steel that destroyed Germany's crucial Panzer forces and paved the way for the Russian counter-offensive all the way to Berlin. Against the Russians comes a mighty Nazi armada, including the new Mark VI Tiger tank, equipped with an enormous .88 cannon. Slow and devastating, the indestructible Tigers fall under the command of a man recruited into the SS. He is a thin Spaniard who once fought bulls in crowded arenas, whose insides are being worn away by a bullet wound and whose soul is aflame with a killing fire. As this remarkable story of men and arms, of loyalty and treachery, unfurls, Robbins propels us into the choking steel confines of a tank in battle, into the drama of guerilla fighters and into the betrayals of one man on the German side and another on the Russian. Rushing relentlessly toward one final, breathtaking battle scene set in a field of sunflowers, LAST CITADEL is gripping, panoramic, and unforgettable-- lingering on long after the last gun sounds. Bantam's hardcover commitment to Robbins extends to another work of historical fiction, The Redball Express, which we will publish in 2004.
MURDER STONE, THE by Charles Todd Audio and Performance: Jane Chelius Literary Agency, Inc., 718-499-0236	November Fiction
The award-winning author heralded by The Washington Post Book World for his "ability to weave an atmosphere thick with melancholy and longing, one that showcases sympathetic characters brilliantly" adds a new string to his literary bow. THE MURDER STONE is Charles Todd's first stand-alone novel, one that is no less haunting than his acclaimed Inspector Rutledge series. In a nerve-shattering tale of retribution set during World War I, a bereaved granddaughter must confront the emotional demons of her past as she attempts to uncover the truth behind the mysterious-- some say cursed-- "murder stone" at the bottom of her family's garden. What secrets died with her brothers on the war ravaged fields of France? And what was the true nature of her grandfather's feelings towards her? With chilling emotional precision and savage insight, Todd once again "raises the stakes…to new and nearly unbearable levels" (The New York Times Book Review). Three of of the Inspector Rutledge novels have been named New York Times Notable Books. Bantam will publish the seventh Inspector Rutledge mystery, A Cold Treachery, in Fall 2004.
PLACE OF HIDING, A by Elizabeth George First Serial, British, Translation, and Performance: Trident Media Group, 212- 333-1500	September Fiction
With over eight million copies in Bantam print and eleven instant bestsellers to her credit, The New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth George, acclaimed as the "queen of the mystery genre" by The Chicago Tribune, takes her mastery of psychological suspense to unprecedented new heights with a mesmerizing new tale of darkness, despair, and deceit. In her new novel, forensic scientist Simon St. James and his wife Deborah travel to a wintry island in the English Channel, where the specter of World War II hovers over its inhabitants… and where there is no safe haven for those who owe a debt to the dead. No other mystery writer commands the kind of reader loyalty and review attention Elizabeth George has won over the course of eleven Bantam bestsellers. When it comes to portraying the powerful, sometimes murderous passions of the heart, Elizabeth George has no peer. Her last novel, A Traitor To Memory, proved no exception, hitting #1 on the bestseller lists of the Independent Bestseller List, The Boston Globe, The Washington Post, The LA Times, Ingram, Amazon.com and The Dallas Morning News as well as appearing on nine further national top-ten bestseller lists, including The NY Times, within weeks of its release. Bantam will publish Elizabeth George's highly anticipated anthology of female crime writing, Crime From The Mind Of A Woman, in 2004.
SICKENED: A Child's Story by Julie Gregory, Forward by Marc D. Feldman, M.D. Performance: LitWest Group, 415-647-6964	October Nonfiction
A searing memoir of a childhood filled with bizarre and painful medical procedures in pursuit of phantom diseases-- and the mother who made them all necessary- SICKENED is invaluable testimony as the first trade book to be published by a survivor of Munchausen Syndrome. Munchausen By Proxy (MBP) is a psychiatric disorder in which a person (almost always the mother) invents or induces symptoms in her child in order to attract the interest and attention of medical professionals. Throughout her childhood, Julie Gregory was continually X-rayed, medicated, and operated on, in the vain pursuit of an illness that was only in her mother's mind. Julie Gregory not only survived, she escaped the powerful orbit of her mother's madness and rebuilt her identity as a vibrant, healthy young woman. Fierce and funny, scathing and poetic-and ultimately deeply compassionate, SICKENED is both an inspiring story of survival and American Gothic at its best, a memoir that captures the compelling powerful narrative of A Child Called It and A Girl Interrupted. An internationally known speaker, writer, and advocate for abused children, Julie Gergory has an educational website about MBP that is an unique resource for professionals and families. Marc D. Feldman, M.D., is an international expert on Munchausen Syndrome and Munchausen By Proxy and has worked with Julie Gregory personally.
WITH THIS PUZZLE I THEE KILL by Parnell Hall First Serial, British, Translation, Audio, and Performance: Donald Maass Literary Agency, 212-757-7755	December Fiction
More cryptic crime and killer conundrums for the Puzzle Lady in the fourth installment of the hit series the Dallas Morning News raves as "fun from the first page!" It looks like wedding bells again for the much-married Cora Felton when distinguished widower Raymond Harstein II moves into town and makes a play for the Puzzle Lady. That is, until the mail brings cryptic crossword puzzles which, when deciphered, warn Cora off the match. Or do they? As the puzzles keep coming, a killer's game must be played in earnest, and it's up to the Puzzle Lady to solve the riddle-- if anyone is going to live to make it to the altar! Parnell Hall's mysteries have been nominated for the Edgar, the Shamus, and the Lefty Awards. He lives in New York City, where he is at work on his next Puzzle Lady mystery, which Bantam will publish in 2004.
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AFTER BREAST CANCER by Hester Hill-Schnipper, LICSW Audio and Performance: Lynn C. Franklin Associates Ltd., 212-868-6311	October Nonfiction
When initial treatment for breast cancer ends, women embark on a new path: the difficult task of learning to be a survivor. This book is an indispensable guide to the many problems they face and the difficult choices they must make. AFTER BREAST CANCER is an emphatic, practical, and comprehensive guide to the full range of issues-- physical, psychological, logistical, human-- that women face as they learn to reshape their lives as survivors. From post-treatment side effects to concerns about sexuality and intimacy, from medical choices to relationship problems, from the home front to the workplace, this is the book women need in order to remake their lives and rediscover the capacity for joy. Hester Hill Schnipper brings a unique expertise to her subject: not only her many years as an oncology social worker and the creator of a highly respected support program for women with breast cancer, but her own experience as a breast cancer survivor.
GRAND CRUSADE, THE: Book Three of The DragonCrown War Cycle by Michael Stackpole Audio and Performance: Ricia Mainhardt, 718-434-1893	December Fiction
The author of multiple bestselling Star Wars novels, Michael A. Stackpole is quickly becoming a force to be reckoned with all on his own. The DragonCrown War Cycle has hooked straight into the heart of the fantasy market. In this final volume, the hope of the future, the thief Will Norrington, prophesied to bring down the evil Chytrine and redeem the world, is dead in the heart of a fiery volcano. Was Will really The Norrington of prophecy or is there another? Were Will's actions up until now sufficient to fulfil his fate? One thing is clear: a divided alliance lacks power. And with once united factions squabbling over the future, this may be exactly the opening Chytrine needs to seize control for once and all. Will's friends and comrades remain true to his cause. Maybe this small band of heroes can carry on the work he started. Michael Stackpole is at work on next big fantasy series for Bantam: a triology based around the concept of Cartomancy, which is the magic of map-making.
PUSHING 30 by Whitney Gaskell Translation and Performance: Ethan Ellenberg Literary Agency, 212-431-4554	October Fiction
Smart and witty, PUSHING 30 introduces a fresh new voice. Whitney Gaskell has written an extremely funny romance for the Helen Fielding and Sophie Kinsella set. Ellie Winters is the consummate good girl. She washes her make-up off every night, no matter how tired she is, mails her Christmas cards every Thanksgiving weekend without fail, and has called into work sick only once when it wasn't really true. She lives her life the way she and everyone else thinks she should live it, until she starts dating Ted Langston. He's charming, good looking, a successful director of an all-news network--and he happens to be twice Ellie's age. Now, in the days leading to her 30th birthday, Ellie's life is turned upside down. She falls out with her best friend and loses her job as a litigator at a prestigious law firm. She has major questions about whether Ted is the right one for her given their age gap. Will Ted want a family at his age? Will his established friends accept her? He has an ex-wife-how will she deal with her? Whitney Gaskell grew up in Syracuse, New York and is a graduate of Tulane Law School. For several years she was a reluctant lawyer before writing her first novel, PUSHING 30. Whitney Gaskell now lives in Texas with her husband.
SPIN STATE by Christine Moriarty British, Translation, and Performance: The Vines Agency, 212-777-5522	October Fiction
In the cutting-edge tradition of William Gibson and Neal Stephenson, Christine Moriarty is a spectacular new talent who spins murder, politics, and cyber-romance into a dazzling first novel. SPIN STATE launches Christine Moriarty as the next rising star of cyberpunk. Major Catherine Li is a UN Peacekeeper and the highest ranking genetic construct in the corps-quite a coup at a time when it is virtually illegal to be a full-bred clone. But, Li harbors a dark secret: neither her name, her face, nor her bloodlines are her own. Born on the impoverished and brutal mining planet of Compson's World, Li has spent a lifetime concealing the truth of her genetic origins. When one of her missions goes spectacularly awry, Li is sent back to Compson's in an attempt to restore her shaky reputation. Her assignment: to find out the truth behind the death of Hannah Sharifi, a famous scientist unexpectedly killed in a mining explosion. Sharifi, too, is a clone-and Li's identical genetic twin. When Li learns that Sharifi has been murdered, she must navigate a world where everyone is hiding secrets. Who can she trust? The gruff mine boss Haas? Her own commander, the enigmatic General Nguyen? Or her would-be lover Cohen, who runs a vast interplanetary network of illegal artificial intelligence? SPIN STATE is a compelling tale of one woman's quest to wrest a startling truth out of chaos-and finally face her own inner demons. Christine Moriarty lives in Utah and is a world traveler who has trained horses for cattle ranches and hunting operations and worked as a ranch hand, backcountry guide, freelance editor and an environmental lawyer.
X PRESIDENT, THE by Phillip Baruth First Serial, British, Translation, Audio, Performance: John Hawkins & Associates, 212-807-7040	November Fiction
"The West Wing" of books, with a twist. A stunning, engaging, and original look at America's relationship with that ultimate of father figures, the President of the United States, THE X-PRESIDENT is impossible to categorize, impossible to put down and THE must read for politicos, thriller fans, alternate history junkies, and satire lovers alike. It is the year 2055, and Sal Hayden, official biographer of one particularly controversial aging ex-president, is entrenched in the presidential library to review the legacy of this complicated man. It's a dream assignment-- until the library is taken over by a mysterious Special Ops team, and Sal is summoned into a high security clearance meeting from which the former president himself is excluded. Her assignment: to travel back in time to 1963 and attempt to alter the future by subtly changing the past. Thus begins a truly unique adventure that is a masterpiece of extensive research joined to deft political analysis and realistic characters. It is a delicate and thoughtful melding of the political and personal that touches the very heart of what it means to be president, and what a president means to America. Philip Baruth, a commentator on Vermont Public Radio, is a professor of English at the University of Vermont. His previous works include the short fictions The Dream of the White Village and The Millennium Shows.
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AUTUMN BRIDGE by Takashi Matsuoka First Serial, Audio, and Performance: Candace Fuhrman Literary Agency, 415-674-7654	October Fiction
People magazine made Cloud Of Sparrows a "Page-Turner of the Week" and declared, "The adventure-chasing spirit of James Clavell lives in this triumphant debut novel... This is a riveting read." Now, in AUTUMN BRIDGE, the same epic storytelling and emotional power combine in a tale of love and adventure set amidst a world on the edge of revolution. From the warring clans of medieval Japan to the golden streets of nineteenth-century San Francisco, a story is woven of ghostly lovers, political conspiracy and bloody revenge, as generations of the noble Okumichi family seek out their extraordinary destiny. For the legions of fans who were captivated by Cloud Of Sparrows, and for readers discovering Takashi Matsuoka for the first time, the vivid historical narrative power and emotional depth of AUTUMN BRIDGE will be an unforgettable experience, confirming Matsuoka as an extraordinary storyteller. Takashi Matsuoka was born in Japan and raised in the United States. He lives in Honolulu, Hawaii, where he was employed at a Zen Buddhist temple before becoming a full-time writer. Cloud Of Sparrows has been licensed in fourteen countries and was a featured Alternate of the Literary Guild and Book-of-the-Month Club.
CHILD IS BORN, A, Completely Revised 4th Edition by Lennart Nilsson First Serial, Second Serial, Translation, Audio, and Performance: Albert Bonniers Forlag (Sweden), + 46 8 696 83 47 (f)	September Nonfiction
Almost 40 years after the first appearance of this extraordinary book, the new edition of A CHILD IS BORN brings revolutionary photographic technology and artistry to an international favorite. Packed with 400 breathtaking never-before-seen color photographs and all new text, this groundbreaking journey from fertilization to birth is the essential gift for all new parents-to-be and grandparents who treasure the original. Using a new ultrasound technique and advanced fiber optics that produce three-dimensional images at an extremely high resolution, Lennart Nilsson brings the drama and magic of pregnancy and birth to life, alongside authoritative advice for expectant parents. With text by longtime collaborator, Dr. Lars Hamberger, and nearly four hundred new photographs that detail every stage of development, this beloved classic is an essential resource for the entire family. Lennart Nilsson, long considered the world's leading medical and scientific photographer, has contributed to Life, Time, National Geographic, and other leading magazines worldwide. Lars Hamberger is Professor and Chairman of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Gothenburg University in Sweden and heads a laboratory and university clinic that is one of Europe's leading centers for research in human reproduction.
DEVIL'S BANKER, THE by Christopher Reich British, Translation, and Performance: Arthur Pine Associates, 212-265-7330	September Fiction
"There has been no shortage of writers aspiring to be the John Grisham of Wall Street… Reich deserves the Grisham Mantle." -- The New York Times In today's violent, unpredictable world, it's money that oils the wheels of terror. So, when British and American intelligence agencies stumble onto a terrorist plot of awesome dimensions, the only way to thwart it is to follow the money… wherever it may lead. From deep within Langley's Counter-Terrorist Command Center, the world's financial systems can be monitored with astonishing precision. But America's newest and most sophisticated intelligence arm is not designed to predict stock market collapses: it's there to uncover the terrorist plots before they're executed. Because modern terror is a costly business. And right now, business is good. So good that an anonymous mastermind is moving huge sums around the globe in preparation for one world-shattering act. And for ex-Marine Nick Neumann and British intelligence agent Sarah Churchill, that means following the money trail-from the lawless bazaars of Pakistan's Northwest frontier to Paris's most prestigious banking houses, from the deserts of Saudi Arabia to the backstreets of Munich-in a deadly race to prevent an unimaginable catastrophe. With a plot fueled by an insider's expertise, the New York Times bestselling author of The First Billion, The Runner and Numbered Account, is right on the money when it comes to thrilling his legion of fans.
LORD JOHN AND THE PRIVATE MATTER by Diana Gabaldon First Serial, British, Translation, Audio, and Performance: Scovil Chichak Galen Literary Agency, 212-679-8686	November Fiction
Lord John Grey is one of the most fascinating and enigmatic characters to emerge from Diana Gabaldon's phenomenally bestselling Outlander saga. LORD JOHN AND THE PRIVATE MATTER (set amid the gentleman's clubs and brothels of London in 1757) makes him the hero of a new novel of intrigue and mystery. On a bright June day, Lord John Grey emerges from London's Beefsteak Club, his mind in turmoil. A nobleman and a high-ranking officer in His Majesty's Army, Grey has just witnessed something shocking. But his efforts to avoid a scandal that might destroy his family are interrupted by something still more urgent: the Crown appoints him to investigate the brutal murder of a comrade in arms, who may have been a traitor. Obliged to pursue two inquiries at once, Major Grey finds himself ensnared in a web of treachery and betrayal that touches every stratum of society-- and threatens all he holds dear. From the bawdy-houses of London's night-world to the drawing-rooms of the nobility, from the blood of a murdered corpse to the thundering seas of the East India Company, Lord John pursues the elusive trails of a vanishing footman and a woman in green velvet, who may hold the key to everything he values. Bantam Dell has a multibook commitment to Diana Gabaldon: in addition to two more Lord John novels, under contract are another novel in the "Outlander" series, two contemporary mysteries, and an anthology of collected stories from this New York Times bestselling author with over four million books in print
MISSION FLATS by William Landay First Serial, British, Translation, Audio, and Performance: The Martell Agency, 212-317-2672	September Fiction
A sensation last year as publishers vied for international rights, MISSION FLATS is a mesmerizing debut crime novel of blistering intensity in the bestselling tradition of Scott Turow and Dennis Lehane. Ben Truman, second generation Chief of Police in Versailles, Maine, keeps his most precious childhood memory-- an old home movie of his mother-locked in a drawer. It captures a time of innocence, when nothing could destroy a boy's happiness. Years later, something did. And Ben will do anything to prevent that day from resurfacing-at all costs. When a Boston district attorney is found brutally murdered on Ben's turf, he refuses to play the hick; he can't let go of the case; he can't let his retired father think he is too well-educated to do his own dirty work. But when Ben follows the few fragile leads to the highest echelons of the Boston Police Department, he is trapped in the dangerous battleground of urban drug wars, where the ghosts of past crimes haunt all cops and buried secrets lie waiting to be unearthed at a price few can afford to pay. A complex and harrowing tale of suspense and the burdens of the past, MISSION FLATS heralds the arrival of a brilliant, uncompromising, and electrifying new voice. A former DA, William Landay holds degrees from Yale and Boston College of Law School. He lives in Boston, MA with his wife and infant son. Bantam will publish his next novel of suspense in 2005.
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IS THAT A MOOSE IN YOUR POCKET? by Kim Green British, Translation, and Performance: Victoria Sanders & Associates, 212-633-8811	November Fiction
City girl meets mountain man in this charming story about finding love in the most unlikely places! First-time author Kim Green gives us an irresistible urban-girl-in-the-backwoods caper that offers love and laughs for the contemporary neurotic woman in all of us. Jen Brenner may not exactly be happy, but at least she's living in San Francisco, the hippest of all hip cities. A thirty-something editor, Jen has a spa-obsessed Jewish mother and a history of dating men who are seeking their inner child. Then, in the blink of an eye, she's passed over for a promotion. No sooner than you can say "latte doppio," Jen ditches her cosmopolitan life for a job as an investigative reporter in the wilds of Meredith, Montana. Soon Jen is coping with non-designer coffee, ugly footwear, and her investigation of a possible environmental crime. Most unsettling of all is the sudden rash of handsome, available men who are interested in her phone number. As Jen pursues truth, justice, and an unpolluted future, she struggles to cope with this dizzying influx of testosterone. Does she end up with her attractive but maddeningly irresponsible ex? The dangerously hunky (but still-married) father of a ten-year old girl? The nice Jewish environmental lawyer that any mother would love? When it comes to happily ever after, match.com has nothing on this fresh, funny debut from a winning new voice in women's fiction. Kim Green is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in many print and online publications including Los Angeles Magazine and ivillage.com.
IT'S A MIRACLE 3: Extraordinary Real-Life Stories based on the PAX-TV series It's A Miracle Selected by Richard Thomas Performance: Clearlake Productions Inc. (L.A.), 310-441-9425 (f) and Questar Inc. (Chicago)	September Nonfiction
The third heartwarming and inspirational collection of true-life amazing miracles, from the popular PAX TV series It's A Miracle, hosted by Richard Thomas. This is just what people want-- and need-- right now: true stories of wonder and awe to lift the spirit and get them through the tough times…stories to celebrate…stories that comfort. In this wonderful volume of miraculous accounts, Richard Thomas, host of this crowd-pleasing series, has selected dozens of all-new stories. Each will touch your soul and strengthen your spirit. Answered prayers… amazing rescues… remarkable medical recoveries… inspiring reunions... heartwarming animal stories... everyday wonders… all are to be found here in a book that is a true testament to the human spirit-a reading experience that is eye-opening, heartrending, and impossible to forget. Richard Thomas is a highly respected and much-beloved actor. In addition to his Emmy-winning portrayal of John-Boy on the TV series "The Waltons," he has appeared in countless other movies, TV shows, and plays. UK and ANZ rights for IT'S A MIRACLE books 1 & 2 have been bought by Thorsons.
MAN OUT OF TIME by Michael Hogan Performance: Artists & Artisans, 212-924-9619	October Fiction
If Holden Caufield had been a middle-class Catholic boy from Hartford, CT, had gone to law school and been hired by a big Manhattan firm, he'd be in as much trouble as the unnamed protagonist is in this sadly funny first novel of life and lost love in the Big City. Our hero takes on the toughest challenge of his young adulthood when he begins work at a cutthroat law firm in high-stakes New York City. Late for his first day of work, he quickly discovers the difficulty of making the transition from school and adolescence to the corporate working world, which is filled with lawyers who will test his patience and determination, women who will test his loyalty, friends who will test his views of his own self-worth, and the irresistible temptation of alcohol. Armed with intelligence, an acerbic wit, and only a vague inkling of his true abilities, this young man navigates the frustrating course of adulthood where he discovers the truth about justice, beauty, and the type of man he was truly meant to be. A brilliant novel, MAN OUT OF TIME, is by a fresh new voice in fiction, Michael Hogan. An attorney, Michael Hogan is also a professional artist and screenwriter. He lives in Lakewood, Ohio.


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