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title: "Dead Man Switch (John Hayes Book Series (2)) Hardcover – March 21, 2017"
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# Dead Man Switch (John Hayes Book Series (2)) Hardcover – March 21, 2017

**Brand:** matthew quirk
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- **What is this?** Dead Man Switch (John Hayes Book Series (2)) Hardcover – March 21, 2017 by matthew quirk
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                  &quot;This zippy book has the feel of a print version of an episode from Homeland. . . . The narrative moves with the speed of light.&quot;&#x2015;Jack Batten, Toronto Star&quot;Matthew Quirk has created a tale that provides absolute nonstop action.&quot;&#x2015;Suspense Magazine&quot;Matthew Quirk is a big-thriller-writing maniac. With his hallmarks of crisp prose, riveting research, and stunning action, he crafts his books so they&apos;re nearly impossible to put down. When it comes to Quirk, I follow a simple three-step plan: Buy, cancel plans, read.&quot;&#x2015;Gregg Hurwitz, New York Times bestselling author of Orphan X and The Nowhere Man&quot;A tour de force. Dead Man Switch turns the intelligence community&apos;s &apos;wilderness of mirrors&apos; into a high-speed racetrack, delivering twist after twist toward a literally explosive conclusion. More than that, Quirk shows us the human cost of living-and dying-on the gray edges of national security, and creates characters whose choices feel powerful and real.&quot;&#x2015;Joseph Finder, New York Times bestselling author of Paranoia and Guilty Minds&quot;Dead Man Switch is a one-sit read that hops from one action-filled vignette to another from first page to last. As exciting as most of the book is, the last quarter is a no-brake roll against the guard rails, and one member in particular is the subject of a revelation no one will see coming.&quot;&#x2015;BookReporter&quot;Dazzling . . . Right up to the tense finale in New York City&apos;s Rockefeller Plaza, Quirk never strikes a dull or off-key note.&quot;&#x2015;Publishers Weekly&quot;Quirk&apos;s deft plotting and superior action scenes are what make the book tick. But the author also has a nice way of getting the most out of his characters and his varied locales without falling back on clich&#xE9;s. An excellent follow-up to Cold Barrel Zero, this is a standout thriller.&quot;&#x2015;Kirkus Reviews&quot;A fine thriller . . . Quirk is a master at organizing details--smoke, a chill wind, a splash of water--to create suspense. . . . Fans of special-ops thrillers will devour this latest entry in Quirk&apos;s fiery action series.&quot;&#x2015;Booklist&quot;Thriller fans who enjoy a fast-paced, action-packed story with plenty of twists will be rooting for Hayes every step of the way.&quot;&#x2015;Library Journal&quot;Dead Man Switch is an intriguing premise, perfectly executed. Matthew Quirk writes like his heroes operate: no missteps, no mistakes, just nonstop deadly action.&quot;&#x2015;April Smith, author of the Special Agent Ana Grey thrillers
                    
                  
                
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            About the Author
          
          
            
            
              
                
                  Matthew Quirk&#xA0;studied history and literature at Harvard College. After graduation, he spent five years at&#xA0;The Atlantic, reporting on a variety of subjects, including crime, private military contractors, the opium trade, terrorism prosecutions, and international gangs. He lives in San Diego.
                    
                  
                
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## Customer Reviews

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*by E***L on Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2019*

I just discovered Matthew Quirk.  I read The Night Agent and loved it so much I bought the first book I saw that was also by him..Dead Man Switch. I was intrigued by the  title  Three quarters through the book I actually heard myself yell, "On my God." as I read in my den alone.  Great twists and turns. I knew the title was key but was shocked when it was revealed. Great time for fans of military and CIA thrillers.

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    Fast paced but pretty predictable
  

*by V***O on Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2019*

Hayes, the main character, is the standard ex-special ops guy that you see in all of these types of novels now. Ho hum. Claire is much more interesting and I would like to see the author explore her character some more. Evan Smok and Jack Reacher are way more interesting.... and not ex-special ops.

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    Dead Man Switch Delivers!
  

*by M***O on Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2017*

Fractured but undaunted.and fiercely loyal, John Hayes, hero of Cold Barrel Zero, returns in the latest suspense-filled page-turner from Matthew Quirk. Dead Man Switch is a fast paced thriller that dares the reader to put it down!  So don't!  Quirk's rapid-fire writing style combined with his attention to intricate technical detail make the reader feel like a participant rather than an observer in the impossible mission his protagonist has taken on. One is constantly forced to make judgments as characters develop, plot unfolds, and the lines between good and evil, truth and lies become harder and harder to define. Set aside a full day read for this one!

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