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Derek Haas. A Silver Bear Thriller. Now a new dad, the infamous Silver Bear finds himself staying up late for feedings and changing diapers—all while leading the double life of a contract killer. The struggle is not with his conscience. He enjoys his gig.

But a child forces him to weigh selfishness versus safety. Continue his line of work, and he’ll always wonder if he’s putting his child’s life at risk. His partner, Risina, serves as his fence. Like Columbus, she’s good at her job and likes doing it. An unusual take on working motherhood…When the next assignment comes in, both Columbus and Risina are surprised to find that the mark is another assassin: a brash, young killer named Castillo.

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Castillo is an assassin on the rise. Even Columbus is impressed by his tenacity and talent—and as he closes in on his target, he realizes that Castillo is a younger version of himself. It’s almost like looking in a mirror.

Castillo has even studied Columbus’s work. But Columbus’s assignment is clear: kill the young man. However, Castillo learns that his hero and unwitting mentor has a family—a revelation with enormous ramifications.

Praise for A Different Lie“An unflinching little gem of a story: violent, dark, and unrelentingly entertaining.” - Kirkus Review, (Starred Review)“Haas’s absorbing fourth thriller featuring the contract killer known as Columbus (after 2. Dark Men) tests the proposition expressed in the book that 'lies are popular and truth is the uninvited guest who spoils the party.' The well- constructed conclusion packs a powerful punch.” - Publishers Weekly“Columbus’ charm and dark humor offer a refreshing break from the sociopathic- assassin mold, and Haas’ gutwrenching tale moves at breakneck speed. Pairs nicely with Jeff Lindsay’s Dexter series and Shane Kuhn’s The Intern’s Handbook.” - Booklist.

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The left hand can't know what the right hand is doing. Austin Clay is that right hand, executing missions that would be disavowed by his own government were he ever to be compromised. His team consists of only his trusted handler and himself.

His missions are among the most important and dangerous in U. S. history. Clay is sent to track down a missing American operative, a man who was captured outside of Moscow, in the Russian countryside. Soon he discovers the missing officer is only the beginning of the mission, and finds himself protecting a desperate woman who believes a mole has penetrated the top levels of the U. S. government, throwing the international balance of power into jeopardy.

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With blistering pace, international intrigue, and a high- stakes plot that spans continents, THE RIGHT HAND introduces a new hero, from the novelist whose work the New York Times Book Review has proclaimed "devastatingly cool."Praise for The Right Hand“Haas has crafted a lean and mean tale laced with wit, mordant insight and, at perfectly judged moments, flashes of sharp prose. He paces his tale with crack action scenes that, however well they read on the page, may soon have film directors calling “Action!” These high- octane scenes, however, never detract from Haas’ canny plotting, which is capped by a final, unexpected twist and a poignant fade- out. It’s not the game, but how well you play it, and Haas plays it very well indeed.” - Kirkus Reviews“Forceful, cinematic scenes show off the lean grace of Haas's prose. Cleverly placed plot twists and spycraft details help make this a standout. Readers will hope to see a lot more of Clay.” - Publisher's Weekly (starred review)“Derek Haas knows how to capture your attention with his first sentence and keep you in his thrall until his final words.

The Right Hand is impossible to read in small bites. You devour it like a shark, hungry for more until you've swallowed every gob of flesh, every drop of blood.

Haas doesn't know how to write a boring page; The Right Hand, like a triple shot of espresso, will keep you up all night, eyes darting back and forth, wondering how it's all going to end.” - David Benioff, author of CITY OF THIEVES and THE 2. TH HOUR“Vivid and cinematic.

A roller coaster of a novel.” - Jeff Abbott, New York Times bestselling author of Adrenaline and The Last Minute“Haas spins a riveting page- turner with just the kind of sharp dialogue one would expect from someone who writes for the movies. Readers will want to see more of Austin Clay.” - Booklist“These are the type of thrillers I really enjoy - fast- paced with lots of believable action. He's already been nominated for one Barry Award. Other nominations are surely to follow.” - Deadly Pleasures Magazine“A one session rocket of a thriller.” - Financial Times, Best Books of 2. Austin Clay is a refreshing addition to the world of literary spies—a compassionate, complex character who makes mistakes and yet still succeeds in his field. With any luck, The Right Hand is just the beginning of Austin Clay’s exploits. Thriller fans will eagerly await his return.” - Jen Forbus, Shelf Awareness“The novel begins literally with a bang and never lets up.

His writing manages to be both economical and evocative. Pure genius.” - The Dallas Morning News“A lean, no- nonsense plot starts on a high arc as ‘The Right Hand’ swiftly progresses to its plausible, and quite poignant, finale.” - Florida Sun Sentinel. The Silver Bear - Columbus - Dark Men. Now available! For the first time ever, all three Silver Bear books have been collected into one e- book: The Assassin Trilogy. Praise for The Assassin Trilogy“Devestatingly cool.” - The New York Times Book Review. A Silver Bear Thriller. In stores now! Columbus has retired.

Or so he thinks. He and his lover, Risina, a mysterious rare- book dealer, have fled to a tiny Italian coastal village where no one knows their names. And yet Columbus has trouble letting go. Watch Chronic Online (2017) there.

His paranoia is justified when one day, he notices a suspicious man following him, and within days, he's back in Chicago trying to figure out why his old fence has been kidnapped and maybe even killed. The ransom note left behind demands Columbus by name. The Silver Bear must now sever this last link with his dark past if he and Risina are to ever have hope at a new life.

Yet Risinia seems to show a remarkable knack for the kill herself…and perhaps there won't be a chance for turning back. Praise for Dark Men“The assassin who calls himself Columbus and plies his trade in a devastatingly cool series by Derek Haas is back.

This preening narcissist is also a consummate craftsman, and it’s a pleasure to watch him go up against an adversary with a modus operandi even more diabolical than his own.” - The New York Times“Haas's solid third Silver Bear thriller.. Haas keeps readers guessing throughout.” - Publisher's Weekly“Haas brings his cold, canny professional hit man back in this cold, canny thriller.

Intricate and fascinating. Heartless Columbus offers cold comfort on dark nights.” - Kirkus Reviews“When push comes to shove, the bullets don’t just fly. They find their targets.” - New Jersey Star Ledger“It’s the perfect choice for fans of pulp fiction. A pulpy gem. Haas’ kinetic prose moves this fast- paced story right along and makes it the escapist fun to while away a holiday afternoon.” - The Hollywood Reporter.

A Silver Bear Thriller. He told you not to like him. To get close to Columbus, the Silver Bear, means death.

Exactly whose death remains to be determined in this highly anticipated new thriller. Recouping in Europe after losing his fence and best friend during his mission to assassinate his father, Columbus now finds his reverie interrupted by multiple assassins searching for the elusive Silver Bear.