Join us on October 23rd for two great authors – Adam Sikes, author of The Underhanded who is a former para-military black ops CIA professional originally from Burlington, and Danielle Trussoni, whose most recent book is The Puzzle Box.
Sikes’ journey to reading and writing began when he was a toddler. However, becoming an author was an unorthodox journey. He credits his grandparents and parents for wanting to be a marine and served around the world both in and out of war zones. After ten years in the Marines, he worked as a consultant for a time, and then was recruited by the CIA to be a paramilitary operations officer. After conducting activities in Central Asia, the Middle East, East Africa, and Europe, all the while continuing his drive to write, he evolved ultimately into his love, professional writing.
This novel, The Underhanded, will hit the shelves in April 2024. His debut novel, Landslide, was released on 20 September 2022. The sequel to Landslide is in progress … His collaborations have included co-authoring the non-fiction book Open Skies: My Life as Afghanistan’s First Female Pilot with Niloofar Rahmani, among others.
Professor William Dresden has found solitude in the south of France to grapple with his troubled past—a neglected upbringing, failed romances, the recent thrashing of his life’s work in academia, and a witness to genocide, along with other secrets. But when an adrift MI6 officer, Adeline Parker, calls and insists on a meeting, she reveals shocking information about his family.
“The latest by Adam Sikes, The Underhanded, is a ripped-from-the-headlines thriller that left me awed and at the edge of my seat. It’s a suspenseful mix of historical intrigue and present-day repercussions. It reminded me of the spy craft and nerve-rattling storytelling of Ken Follett and John le Carré. A must-read for all thriller fans . . . don’t miss it!”
—James Rollins, New York Times best-selling author of Tides of Fire
“The Underhanded is the perfect book for those who love a good conspiracy that’s rooted in historical context and aligns with current events. It goes deep down the rabbit hole of secret cabals influencing events and sacrificing innocent people to further their cause. It also includes family drama that goes well beyond what most people can imagine, deplorable villains who do despicable things and a likeable protagonist whose evolution and development is a sight to behold. And then lastly, it’s filled with pulse-pounding action and gasp-out-loud twists. Everything a discerning thriller fan could want, packaged within an intriguing novel that’s well written with good pacing and entertains while it makes you think about the state of the world and who’s really pulling the strings.”
—Steve Netter, Best Thriller Books
To read more about The Underhanded, click here.
When: 10/23 at 7pm, refreshments + book signings at 8pm
Where: Union Church Connection Room
485 Columbus Ave
Books for sale by Parkside Books
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