SPLICER: A Jake Scarne Thriller

FIVE-STAR AMAZON REVIEW: "Clever writing style combined with knowledge of multiple

disciplines. I have every intention of reading all of this authors books. Pure entertainment."

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Mysterious illnesses devastate a fishing village and a monastery in the U.S. and Canada. Government attempts to prevent panic are unraveling. All indications point to a religious fanatic. But Jake Scarne, called to active duty by the military, is not so sure. He teams with an old friend, and an unusual but brilliant scientist at the C.D.C., to track down a madman bent on revenge and glory.***IF YOU LIKE HARD-BOILED ACTION, MEMORABLE VILLAINS AND TWISTY PLOTS, THE JAKE SCARNE THRILLERS NEVER DISAPPOINT!" (John Crudele, New York Post); "A LAWRENCE DE MARIA TITLE GIVES YOU MORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCK THAN JUST ABOUT ANYTHING IN THE BOOK MARKETPLACE TODAY." (Florida Weekly); "A MASTER OF THRILLER DIALOGUE." (Washington Independent Review of Books); "WHILE DE MARIA MAY HAVE BEEN AN AWARD-WINNING FINANCIAL REPORTER, HE'S AN AWFULLY GOOD FICTION WRITER AS WELL." (Naples Daily News)

INTERNATIONAL ACCLAIM

GREAT BRITAIN

THE END OF US (Cole Sudden Thriller): "Great bunch of characters and fast paced. Enjoyable."

HOPE (Jake Scarne Thriller): "Another brilliant read in an ever-increasing catalogue of great stories."

SISTER (Alton Rhode Mystery): "Brilliant characters, a terrific storyline and would recommend this author without any misgivings. Kept me enthralled from beginning to the end."

FRANCE

A JAKE SCARNE ACTION THRILLER BOX SET: "Good paced stories with interesting characters. Enjoyed and will read more. Would definitely recommend. Look forward to more by author."

GERMANY

ALAS, PARIS (Thriller): "I have read many of De Maria's books, and find them unfailingly entertaining. Engaging dialogue, venues with enough descriptive detail to interest experienced travelers, scenes played out with gastronomic expertise, all while partnering with attractive and attentive characters of both sexes. And finally, for me, the writing in Chapter 14 was perfection.

INDIA

THE VIRON CONSPIRACY (Jake Scarne Thriller): If you enjoy conspiracy theories, this is the book for you. Well written plot and characters, fast paced, detailed mystery.

SPAIN

ALL RHODES LEAD TO MURDER (Box Set): "I have just finished the 5-volume series, and wished there were more."