Andy Marino wuchs im Norden des Bundesstaates New York auf und verbrachte seine Kindheit mit dem Erschaffen von Legosteinfreibeuter-Schlachten und dem Zeichnen detaillierter Karten von imaginären Videospielen. Stark beeinflusst von J.R.R. Tolkien begann er bereits im Alter von elf Jahren mit dem Schreiben seines ersten Romans. Nach seinem Englischstudium an der NYU widmete sich Marino der Belletristik und ließ sich für seinen Roman UNISON SPARK von der manipulativen Macht sozialer Netzwerke inspirieren.
Die halbe Welt ist Mitglied bei Unison, einem sozialen Netzwerk, das einen besser kennt als man sich selbst. Doch Zugang zu diesem Programm hat nur der Teil der Bevölkerung, der auf der Sonnenseite der Welt lebt. Als Ambrose Truax, der Sohn des Unison-Schöpfers, in den Teil seiner Stadt gelangt, in dem die weniger Glücklichen leben, rettet ihn das Mädchen Mistletoe vor einem Überfall. Die beiden bemerken sehr bald, dass ihre Verbindung tiefer reicht - und sie eine Vergangenheit teilen, die ihnen nur in ihren Träumen zugänglich ist.
Varian Fry, an American war correspondent, set up a secret refuge escape system in Marseilles to get leading artists and intellectuals out of occupied France.
The story follows the Hoffmann family as they escape Berlin following an assassination attempt on Hitler. Their desperate flight forces them to leave Father behind, exposing him to the dangers of the Gestapo. This gripping narrative explores themes of sacrifice, survival, and the harrowing choices faced during a tumultuous time in history.
In this thrilling sequel, readers are immersed in a high-stakes plot centered around the daring mission to confront a notorious historical figure. The narrative combines intense action with real-life events, bringing to life the challenges faced by those involved in this audacious scheme. As the characters navigate danger and moral dilemmas, the story explores themes of courage and resilience in the face of evil.
Set against the backdrop of Stalingrad in the summer of 1942, the story follows Artem as martial law is imposed with the Nazi advance looming. Concerned for his older brother, a soldier in the Red Army, Artem grapples with fear and uncertainty as his family prepares to evacuate. The narrative captures the tension of war and the impact it has on family bonds and personal safety in a city on the brink of conflict.
* "A high-tech, twisted Breakfast Club for the social media age." -Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewWilliam Mackler is about to go on the road trip of a lifetime. After winning a contest-and nearly dying in the process-he becomes the proud owner of Autonomous, a driverless car that knows where you want to go before you do. #Worthit! To sweeten the deal he gets to pick three friends to go with him on a cross-country trip-his best friend, Daniel; Daniel's girlfriend, Melissa; and the girl next door Christina. For William, a reckless adrenaline junkie, this is the perfect last hurrah for him and his crew before they go their separate ways after graduation. But Autonomous is more than just a car without a steering wheel. It's capable of downloading all of the passengers' digital history-from the good, to the bad, to the humiliating. The information is customized into an itinerary that will expose a few well-kept secrets, but it will also force William to face some inner demons of his own. This funny, tense, action-packed thriller combines topical social-media-privacy stakes with jaw-dropping high-tech action for a road trip saga like no other.
From Andy Marino, author of The Plot to Kill Hitler series, comes another
fast-paced historical thriller chronicling one family's desperate bid to
escape the deadly Chernobyl disaster.
From a new star in horror fiction comes a terrifying novel of obsession,
greed, and the shocking actions we'll take to protect those we love, all set
in a small town filled with dark secrets.
Set in 1962, the story follows Chip Carter, the son of an Alcatraz guard, who inadvertently discovers a prison escape plan. Fearing his father's involvement, Chip feels compelled to assist the prisoners while seeking the truth behind the conspiracy. This gripping narrative explores themes of loyalty, fear, and the moral dilemmas faced by a young boy caught between his family's legacy and the quest for justice.
