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How much is one life worth? In FAKING LIFE, internationally bestselling author Jason Pinter offers a ripped-from-the-headlines thriller that asks the ultimate question--that could cost three people their careers, their souls, and even their lives. John Gillis is a lifelong bartender looking to jump-start his stagnant existence after the death of a close friend by writing a raw, unvarnished memoir. Esther is an ambitious young woman searching for career inspiration and true love and believes in John she just might have found both. Nico Vanetti is a fading literary agent, a former King of Industry, who sees John Gillis as his meal ticket back to the top. Nico knows that in entertainment whatever bleeds, leads, and so in order to reap the millions he expects from John's story he'll do whatever it takes to manipulate John's life behind the scenes--even if it means forcing him to pay with his life. FAKING LIFE is high-stakes novel of suspense that shows just how far people will go to alter reality--even if it comes at the ultimate price.
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I'm thrilled to announce that I have just agreed to a deal to publish my very first book for young readers, tentatively scheduled to be released in late summer/early fall of 2011. I've been eager to write a book for children for a very, very long time and could not be more excited about this story, and must thank my editor and new publisher who have been enthusiastic about Zeke literally from the get go. Every time I talk to people about where my love of reading came from, I always say that it grew from the books I read as a kid. And with this new series I aim to write the kind of book that I loved when I was growing up. The kind of series and characters that I hope kids with vivid, active imaginations around the world will embrace and cherish. This is for them.
Here is the official release direct from Publishers Marketplace:
Jason Pinter's ZEKE BARTHOLOMEW: SUPERSPY!, a new series about a nerdy seventh grader who is mistaken for the world's most dangerous kid spy, and must save the planet with the help of some totally impractical gadgets, a mysterious young girl, and a little bit of dumb luck, to Daniel Ehrenhaft at Jabberwocky , in a two-book deal, by Joe Veltre at The Veltre Company .
Here's why I love Zeke Bartholomew and why I think kids all over the world will too: Zeke is just like me and you. Chances are that when you were 12, you were a little like Zeke. He's not all that popular, kind of dorky, not particularly brave, not particularly skilled, and must rely on the same things you or I might if we were tasked with saving the world (that's where the dumb luck part comes in). But perhaps there is a fire inside Zeke just waiting to be sparked...
These books will be funny and full of adventure and I can't wait to share more about Zeke's world with you. There will be action, humor, and a whole lot of gadgets that seem to serve no useful purpose whatsoever (but maybe Zeke will find a use for them). Because in 2011, the fate of the world will be in the hands of a 12-year old boy who tends to get the hiccups at the most inopportune times...which means we're all in big, big trouble...

I recently went to Amazon.com and was surprised to find rampant criticism of my free ebook novella THE HUNTERS, criticism that nothing to do with the content but with the publication of the book itself. Most were upset that THE HUNTERS was not a full-length novel, others incorrectly assumed that THE HUNTERS was simply a republication of several chapters from another one of my books under a different name. Based on those incorrect assumptions, many felt the book was a "gimmick" and blasted me for "lying" to readers. This could not be farther from the truth.
Let me make this clear: THE HUNTERS is not a full novel. It is a novella, about 40-50 pages long. It takes place during one frantic night between THE FURY and THE DARKNESS.
However : THE HUNTERS has never been published anywhere previously. It is not a 'sample' from another book, or a collection of chapters from any other published book. THE HUNTERS is a wholly original work that cannot be found anywhere else, in any of my other books. I wrote it with the intention that it would be offered for free. I make this very clear in the Readers Note that accompanies the work--but it seems many did not read that section. THE HUNTERS was written so that readers who have never tried my work could get a free, unique taste, and so longtime readers could get a brand new story that fleshed out characters while offering some great suspense.
I am proud of this story. It contains perhaps my favorite Jack O'Donnell scene ever. I am surprised and saddened to hear people claim they were 'duped'. This novella is offered for free; nobody ever paid a penny for this ebook, which I put considerable effort into. If you dislike the content, fair enough, but it is and hopefully always will be free. If you enjoy THE HUNTERS, I hope you might try one of my novels. If you don't like the ebook, that is your right, but please base those criticisms on content rather than false assumptions. I happen to think it's a pretty suspenseful and even emotional story. Either way, please decide for yourself.
You can download THE HUNTERS on: Amazon Kindle Barnes & Noble Nook Sony E-reader PDF

Wishing you a happy and healthy 2010, with plenty of thrills and chills from your favorite authors (and maybe some new ones to boot). I hope you enjoyed 2009's releases of THE FURY and THE DARKNESS, as well as the free ebook THE HUNTERS. Stay tuned for even more exciting stories!
All my best,Jason Pinter

Here are my 20 favorite movies from 2000-2009 (in no particular order). To be fair I haven't seen many of the films that have won awards or been critically acclaimed, so this should more accurately be called "The 20 Best Movies That I've Actually Seen This Decade".
Enjoy the list - What are your favorite movies from the last 10 years?
--Requiem for a Dream--Gladiator--No Country for Old Men--The Hangover--Sideways--Let the Right One In--The Dark Knight--Wall-E--Crash--Lord of the Rings (all three films)--High Fidelity--American Psycho--The Bourne Supremacy--Anchorman--The Incredibles--Kill Bill (1&2)--The Departed--Finding Nemo--Traffic (doubly good because my wife and I saw this on our first date!)--Almost Famous

Starting today, you can download the FREE never-before-published Henry Parker ebook novella THE HUNTERS. This free book is available on both the Amazon Kindle and for many other ereaders and your home PC (includingthe Cooler e-reader, Sony e-reader, and the Barnes & Noble Nook)

Inside this tightly coiled package you'll get:

--THE HUNTERS: a thrilling novella that packs as much suspense and emotion into its pages as possible.

--An exclusive note from me to readers

--A "Who's Who" in the world of Henry Parker

--An exclusive excerpt from my next Henry Parker novel: THE DARKNESS.

Download THE HUNTERS for:

Amazon Kindle

PDF/Other ereaders (read this novella right from your computer screen!)

After one of the most harrowing weeks of Henry Parker's life, night has finally come. Settled in with Amanda Davies, he sleeps before preparing to chase a story alongside his mentor, Jack O'Donnell.

Meanwhile Jack sits on the other side of town, fresh out of rehab, hoping to salvage a once-great career derailed by public humiliation. This is Jack's last chance to leave his mark.

Elsewhere in the city, two killers are on the move. They are brutal, calculating, and after tonight their decade's long plan will come to fruition. But before the morning comes they have a few stops to make...

Coming November 1st

After one of the most harrowing weeks of Henry Parker's life, night has finally come. Settled in with Amanda Davies, he sleeps before preparing to chase a story alongside his mentor, Jack O'Donnell.

Meanwhile Jack sits on the other side of town, fresh out of rehab, hoping to salvage a once-great career derailed by public humiliation. This is Jack's last chance to leave his mark.

Elsewhere in the city, two killers are on the move. They are brutal, calculating, and after tonight their decade's long plan will come to fruition. But before the morning comes they have a few stops to make...

THE HUNTERS is a brand new, never-before-published novella that will be released exclusively as an ebook starting November 1st, 2009. It will be available on the Kindle, Cooler, Sony ereader, and all your favorite ereaders, as well as a digital download to read right on your computer.

I packed as much mayhem into these pages as possible, and I think you'll be shocked at just what will happen when the sun goes down...

I'm thrilled to announce that both THE FURY and THE DARKNESS have been selected as Indiebound picks for the upcoming months.
THE FURY was named an Indie Next Notable selection for November, while THE DARKNESS is an Indie Next pick, garnering the tagline "Great Reads From Booksellers You Trust".
Independent bookstores have been incredibly supportive of my books, and I can't thank them enough for this honor. Pick up a copy of THE FURY now and THE DARKNESS on November 24th at your local independent bookstore. Visit Indiebound for info on where you can find my books, as well as great reads from your other favorite authors.

Big News:
A few days ago, THE MARK became available as a free download on the Amazon Kindle for one week (through October 5th). Well, I'm thrilled to announce that for three straight days, THE MARK, has been #1 on the Kindle bestseller charts, ahead of THE LOST SYMBOL by Dan Brown!
That's right, the first Henry Parker novel is currently ahead of one of the biggest publishing events in history, and it's all thanks to the readers who spread the word and downloaded THE MARK to their Kindle, iPhone or iPod Touch. Thank you for making this happen, and I hope this book will whet readers' appetites for the other books in the Parker series. And here's the proof!

All this week at the Amazon Kindle store, you can download the first book in my bestselling, multi award-nominated Henry Parker series. And if you like it--there are many more to whet your thriller appetite!
Download THE MARK for free here: THE MARK download