Publishers Weekly just gave this glowing endorsement to Paul McAuley's forthcoming novel, Cowboy Angels
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:In this gripping tale, which calls to mind both the Stargate TV series and any number of spy thrillers, scientists have discovered a way to travel between alternate universes. The United States in the universe that calls itself the Real wants to bring other versions of itself into a Pan-American Alliance, in effect a series of American client states. Adam Stone, a retired agent specializing in covert missions through the gate, is called back to the field when his ex-partner, Tom Waverly, apparently goes rogue and begins killing different versions of Eileen Barrie, a noted mathematician, in a series of alternate universes. While tracking down Waverly, Stone discovers a byzantine plot to subvert governments across the multiverse. McAuley (The Quiet War) provides nonstop action, a believably damaged hero, and a complex set of mysteries that will keep the reader breathlessly turning pages. (Jan.)
I just LOVE that cover!
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Sounds fascinating, and man, that is one kick ass, take me home now, cover.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you say so. We worked on that a lot, through quite a few iterations (some more literal, some more impressionistic).
ReplyDeleteLou, who is the artist you used on this one? I plan on posting soon on art on forthcoming books and would love to post about this one and link here and to the artist as well.
ReplyDeleteThank you for asking. The artist is Sparth, who also did the previous two McAuley books for us.
ReplyDeleteAh yes, thanks! I knew it looked familiar and should have put two and two together. Paul McAuley is hopefully thrilled, he's had a great run of covers.
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