Atticus - Paperback

by J. B. Manas (Author)

WITHIN ONE MAN'S PAST LIES THE WHOLE WORLD'S FUTURE A lone British World War II pilot crash lands in a modern Pennsylvania town with no memory of who he is or the world-changing secret he possesses. When he's rescued by rookie female cop Marti Coldwater, the two find themselves relentlessly pursued by government agents and a mysterious Nordic assassin. On the run with a stranger who's displaying increasingly shocking abilities and may be friend or foe, Marti is thrown into a world of highly classified government programs and astonishing alien secrets, including one that now threatens humanity itself. In this riveting sci-fi thriller from J.B. Manas, co-author of The Kronos Interference, stakes and tension are high as a stranger arrives with no memory and a deadly secret that could wipe out the entire human race. The Kronos Interference earned a starred review from Kirkus Reviews, who named it to their Best of 2012, calling the book "impressively original" and a "tour de force." Atticus follows Manas's penchant for writing fast-paced fiction that blends history, science, and adventure into a fun, twisty thrill-ride-this time from the suburbs of Bucks County, Pennsylvania to the volcanic hills of Iceland.

Author Biography

J. B. Manas is a Philadelphia-based author of fiction and nonfiction. He is the author of the sci-fi thriller, Atticus, and co-author of The Kronos Interference, named to the "Best of 2012" by Kirkus Reviews, which gave the book a starred review, calling it "impressively original" and "[a] tour de force." His nonfiction books (written as Jerry Manas) on leadership lessons from history, science, and the arts have been translated into eight languages and course-adopted in universities worldwide. Manas is an avid movie buff, pop culture maven, popular comic con speaker, art lover, world traveler, songwriter and guitarist, technology geek, wine connoisseur, and an armchair philosopher-all of which make their way into his writing at one time or another. In the fiction arena, he enjoys writing fast-paced, sci-fi adventure thrillers infused with historical secrets, scientific discoveries, and exotic locales. A longtime fan of both Hitchcock and Spielberg, he has an affinity for balancing his stories with suspense, humor, and a touch of mystery. Manas writes out of his home in suburban Philadelphia, where he lives with his wife, daughter, and dog Kayla, an American Dingo rescued from the swamps of South Carolina. He is a member of the Authors' Guild, International Thriller Writers (ITW), and the Association of Former Intelligence Officers (AFIO). Visit his Website at www.jbmanas.com or connect with him on Twitter @jb_manas. Don't forget to subscribe to his mailing list for blog posts, book updates, special announcements and more!