Brett Battles lives in Los Angeles and is the author of two acclaimed novels in the Jonathan Quinn series: The Cleaner, which was nominated for a Barry Award for Best Thriller and a Shamus Award for Best First Novel, and The Deceived. He is at work on the fourth book in the series.
“Breakneck pacing, colorful locales and dizzying plot twists make
the Quinn series a welcome addition to the political thriller
genre.”—Publishers Weekly
“Plenty of globetrotting, nonstop action, plot twists, tight
writing, whiz-bang high-tech devices, tradecraft, and a surfeit of
dangerous women.” —Booklist
“Highly recommended….Lots of tradecraft.”—Library Journal, starred
review
“Jonathan Quinn is a unique and welcome addition to the world of
crime fiction.”—Jeffery Deaver
“A fast-paced spy thriller. Quinn is one part James Bond, one part
Jason Bourne.” —Nashville Book Worm
Freelance "cleaner" Jonathan Quinn is hired to make a body disappear. When he discovers that the victim is a friend, Quinn violates the first rule of his profession and becomes personally involved. Quinn, female ally Orlando, and apprentice Nate travel to Singapore to prevent an assassination and rescue an innocent woman. Lots of tradecraft and a growing relationship between Quinn and Orlando make this a successful sequel to The Cleaner. Highly recommended. Copyright 2008 Reed Business Information.
"Breakneck pacing, colorful locales and dizzying plot twists make
the Quinn series a welcome addition to the political thriller
genre."-Publishers Weekly
"Plenty of globetrotting, nonstop action, plot twists, tight
writing, whiz-bang high-tech devices, tradecraft, and a surfeit of
dangerous women." -Booklist
"Highly recommended....Lots of tradecraft."-Library Journal,
starred review
"Jonathan Quinn is a unique and welcome addition to the world of
crime fiction."-Jeffery Deaver
"A fast-paced spy thriller. Quinn is one part James Bond, one part
Jason Bourne." -Nashville Book Worm
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