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“This book is a pure
delight. Protagonist Jonathan Quinn is a unique and welcome addition to the
world of crime fiction. Author Battles’ The
Cleaner is a brilliant and heart-pounding thriller; I’m on the edge of my
seat, awaiting future installment of Quinn’s adventures.”
— Jeffery Deaver, New York Times bestselling author of The Bone Collector
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“Brett Battles makes
a grand entrance into the thriller scene with this unputdownable spy novel. The Cleaner has it all: exotic locales,
James Bondian derring-do, and ingenious plot twists that will keep you sweating
all the way till the end.”
— Tess Gerritsen, New York Times bestselling author of The Bone Garden
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“Quinn [is] a
compelling protagonist…Admirers of quality espionage fiction can look forward
to a new series worth following.”
— Publishers Weekly
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“It’s always great to
discover a new writer who can turn a genre on its ear. Brett Battles’s The Cleaner proves the case. Part
Raymond Chandler, part Clive Cussler, part Robert Ludlum, here is an
international thriller chocked full of action, taut with suspense, and laced
with a fair amount of humor and romance. An exciting debut by a major new
talent…I look forward to seeing what comes next!”
— James Rollins, New York Times bestselling author of The Judas Strain
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“Battles spins a
tense tale of betrayal and revenge in The
Cleaner.”
— San Diego Union-Tribune
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“Battles hits for
extra bases in his first novel…Tightly written…Filled with tradecraft and
offering as much action as a James Bond film…A wild ride.”
— Booklist
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“Battles’
plot-twisting agility bodes well for future installments.”
— Charleston Post-Courier
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“Battles has a real
gift for action and this is tremendously fun…This book is a winner.”
— Crimespree Magazine
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“An espionage
thriller at an impressively high level of skill and polish…[Battles] is a very
promising writer in this genre and I think all who read this first book will
certainly look forward to more.”
— Sullivan County Democrat
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“The Cleaner is one of the most enjoyable thrillers I’ve read in a
while. It has all the elements necessary—an unrelenting pace, likeable heroes,
despicable bad guys with evil plots and mayhem aplenty. Can’t wait for the next
one.”
— Wichita Falls Times Record News
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“Battles presents a
complex plot and has a knack for mixing dialogue and action.”
— Kirkus Reviews
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“An emotionally tense
tale of espionage and betrayal from a new author who writes with assurance and
sophistication, The Cleaner’s
teeth-gritting action is an auspicious debut for the talented Brett Battles.”
— Perri O’Shaughnessy, New York Times bestselling author of Keeper of the Keys
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“Brett Battles is a
compelling new voice in the thriller genre. The
Cleaner combines the best elements of Lee Child, John le Carré, and Robert
Ludlum. Deftly plotted, perfectly paced, and expertly executed, Battles takes
his readers on a joyride from the U.S. to Vietnam to post-Cold War Berlin.
Jonathan Quinn is a character worth rooting for. Brett Battles is a master
storyteller…Plan to stay up late. You won’t be able to put it down. A stellar
debut. Highly-recommended.”
— Sheldon Siegel, New York Times bestselling author of Judgement Day
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“Hypnotically
gripping, The Cleaner moves with the
speed of an assassin’s unerring bullet. From Colorado to Vietnam and Germany,
this ripping-good read will leave anyone who loves suspense not only happily
satisfied but eager for Battles’ next thriller.”
— Gayle Lynds, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Spymaster
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“The Cleaner is a terrific novel. It features a compelling plot,
thrilling action, and an unforgettable cast of characters. This debut novel is
a powerful read.”
— Robert K. Tanenbaum, New York Times bestselling author of Escape
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“Brett Battles is a
master thriller writer. Jonathan Quinn is simply the most compelling
protagonist to debut in a decade. No thriller fan can afford to miss this
rip-roaring experience.”
— John Ramsey Miller, author of Too Far Gone and Upside Down
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“The Cleaner has it all: fast action, terrific characters, and
exotic locations all combined in a roller-coaster plot…Brett Battles might be a
newcomer, but he writes like an old hand. This is one terrific book!”
— John Gilstrap, author of Nathan’s Run