(Jonathan Quinn: book 4):  a roller-coaster ride of a global thriller that will have you hooked from page one

The Silenced

The fourth Jonathan Quinn novel takes him to Paris and London on the trail of a man known only as The Ghost. But the hunter becomes the hunted when Quinn finds that someone is stalking his family.

Attention all Jason Bourne, James Bond or Jack Reacher fans - this is the book for you! This is a thriller in every sense of the word, with double-backs and triple crosses galore. Add a razor sharp plot and you've got one hell of a ride! 
 
'Break-neck pacing, colourful locales and dizzying plot twists make the Quinn series a welcome addition to the political thriller genre.' -- Publishers Weekly 
'Battles keeps layering on the suspense until you can hardly breathe' -- Linwood Barclay 
'This book is a pure delight.' - Jeffrey Deaver 
'Who needs Lee Child when Battles is about?' -- ***** Reader review 
'Awesome - the style is crisp and the story fast paced with more twists and turns than a stream' -- ***** Reader review 
'Fabulous book, couldn't put it down' -- ***** Reader review 
'Excellent. Loved it' -- ***** Reader review 
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JONATHAN QUINN KEEPS PEOPLE'S SECRETS. NOW SOMEONE IS ABOUT TO UNCOVER HIS. 
 
Professional 'cleaner' Jonathan Quinn's latest job is a strange one: find and remove the remains of a body hidden twenty years ago inside the walls of a London building, before the building is demolished. 
 
But Quinn and his team are being watched. 
 
Suddenly caught in the crossfire between two dangerous rivals, Quinn must unravel the identity of the body and why it still poses so great a threat even in death. Because a plot stretching from the former Soviet Union to Hong Kong, from Paris to London, from Los Angeles to Maine is rapidly falling apart. 
 
And Quinn hasn't just been hired to tie up loose ends - he is one.

The Silenced, a complex, action-packed international cat and mouse game, will be catnip for thriller readers. Old and new fans will rejoice that Jonathan Quinn is back in the game -- sharper, more dangerous, and more human than ever

New York Times bestselling author John Lescroart

The Silenced is a thriller in every sense of the word, full of double-backs and triple crosses, linked by a story that moves like a fuse and characters the reader genuinely cares about. It's Battles' best book yet

Timothy Hallinan, author of the Poke Rafferty Bangkok Thrillers

A gripping read. The plot grabs you and won't let go. Quinn is as cool as ever

Meg Gardiner, author of THE LIAR'S LULLABY

Action-packed and dripping with tension, Jonathan Quinn is ready to join Gabriel Allon and Mitch Rapp in the pantheon of elite spy thriller characters. Battles is only getting better, and The Silenced is the best Quinn yet

Jason Pinter, bestselling author of THE MARK and THE FURY

Brett Battles lives in Los Angeles and is the author of three acclaimed novels in the Jonathan Quinn series - The Cleaner, The Deceived and The Unwanted. For more information visit www.brettbattles.com.

Attention all Jason Bourne, James Bond or Jack Reacher fans - this is the book for you! This is a thriller in every sense of the word, with double-backs and triple crosses galore. Add a razor sharp plot and you've got one hell of a ride! 
 
'Break-neck pacing, colourful locales and dizzying plot twists make the Quinn series a welcome addition to the political thriller genre.' -- Publishers Weekly 
'Battles keeps layering on the suspense until you can hardly breathe' -- Linwood Barclay 
'This book is a pure delight.' - Jeffrey Deaver 
'Who needs Lee Child when Battles is about?' -- ***** Reader review 
'Awesome - the style is crisp and the story fast paced with more twists and turns than a stream' -- ***** Reader review 
'Fabulous book, couldn't put it down' -- ***** Reader review 
'Excellent. Loved it' -- ***** Reader review 
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JONATHAN QUINN KEEPS PEOPLE'S SECRETS. NOW SOMEONE IS ABOUT TO UNCOVER HIS. 
 
Professional 'cleaner' Jonathan Quinn's latest job is a strange one: find and remove the remains of a body hidden twenty years ago inside the walls of a London building, before the building is demolished. 
 
 But Quinn and his team are being watched. 
 
Suddenly caught in the crossfire between two dangerous rivals, Quinn must unravel the identity of the body and why it still poses so great a threat even in death. Because a plot stretching from the former Soviet Union to Hong Kong, from Paris to London, from Los Angeles to Maine is rapidly falling apart. 
 
And Quinn hasn't just been hired to tie up loose ends - he is one.

a fast-paced and absorbing global thriller you won’t be able to put down...

The Unwanted

Jack Reacher meets Jason Bourne in this magnificent third Jonathan Quinn thriller

In this high-octane and mesmerising action thriller bestselling author Brett Battles expertly weaves together break-neck speed action with complex plot twists, exotic locations and unforgettable characters. If you like Jason Bourne, James Bond or Jack Reacher, you will not be disappointed! 
 
'A brilliant and heart-pounding thriller...This book is a pure delight.' -- Jeffrey Deaver 
'The best word I can use to describe his writing is addictive' - James Rollins 
'Break-neck pacing, colourful locales and dizzying plot twists make the Quinn series a welcome addition to the political thriller genre.' -- Publishers Weekly 
'This was a great book, really moves fast and keeps you wanting more!' -- ***** Reader review 
'Somehow, Brett Battles brings out another book that I can't put down' -- ***** Reader review 
'Brett Battles really knows how to put a story together' -- ***** Reader review 
'A sophisticated story' -- ***** Reader review 
 
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THINK OF EVERYTHING. TRUST NO ONE. 
 
Jonathan Quinn, freelance operative and professional 'cleaner', is on a mission in Ireland - purely as an observer. 
But things go wrong when a hidden assassin kills four men and suddenly Quinn has bodies to dispose of and a clue which is to lead him on an extraordinary odyssey to Africa and back. 
 
Along with his beautiful Vietnamese colleague, Orlando, Quinn is charged with finding a disappeared UN aide worker and the child she is protecting. 
 
But as soon as he finds her, she flees - and Quinn and Orlando become involved in a terror plot so insidious that it could change the world...

(Jonathan Quinn: book 2):  an addictive and action-packed global-spanning adventure that will have you gripped…

The Deceived

The explosive follow up to The Cleaner takes Jonathan Quinn to Singapore - and in a deadly race to find the truth.

Bestselling author Brett Battles takes us on a brilliantly nerve-wracking journey in this hypnotically captivating espionage thriller, jam-packed with twists and turns and fascinating characters. Fans of Jason Bourne, James Bond or Jack Reacher will not be disappointed! 
 
'Razor-sharp prose bites deep, cuts to a raw nerve and leaves you...craving more. Just don't say I didn't warn you.' -- James Rollins 
 
'Break-neck pacing, colourful locales and dizzying plot twists make the Quinn series a welcome addition to the political thriller genre.' -- Publishers Weekly 
 
'The plot kept me guessing through to the last three or four chapters. Really, really a super read. I loved it!!' -- ***** Reader review 
 
'Thoroughly enjoyed the ride' -- ***** Reader review 
 
'Great balance in story line, character development and a twist at the end that is, literally, sleep depriving.' -- ***** Reader review 
 
'A totally awesome read and highly recommended to all who enjoy a good mystery.' -- ***** Reader review 
 
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HE DISPOSES OF THE DEAD, BUT THEIR SECRETS WON'T STAY BURIED. 
 
As a professional 'cleaner', Jonathan Quinn disposes of bodies and ties up loose ends - doesn't get his hands dirty. 
But when he discovers he's been hired to vanish all traces of Steven Markoff, one of his best friends who just happened to work for the CIA, his job suddenly hits too close to home. This time, it's personal. 
 
Quinn is determined to get justice for his friend. Plus, now, Markoff's girlfriend Jenny, who had been an assistant to an ambitious Congressman, has also disappeared... 
 
Racing from the corridors of power in Washington to the bustling streets of Singapore - along with his smart, eager apprentice Nate and brilliant Orlando, his closest friend who's saved his life more than once - events quickly spiral dangerously out of control...

Brett Battles lives in Los Angeles, where he is currently at work on his third book in the Jonathan Quinn series.

(Jonathan Quinn: book 1):  a brutal, unputdownable spy novel.  You’ll be on the edge of your seat…

The Cleaner

Jonathan Quinn knows where the bodies are buried. Someone wants to add him to the pile. 
 
Cracking first thriller, introducing Jonathan Quinn, a freelance operator who 'cleans' up for anyone who is prepared to pay him enough, but this time finds himself and the shadowy organisation for which he works, the target of all the violence.

Brett Battles's debut novel has it all: exotic locations, ingenious plot twists and gritty action. If you're a fan of Jason Bourne, James Bond or Jack Reacher, what more could you want? 
 
'Brett Battles make a grand entrance into the thriller scene' - Tess Gerritsen 
'A brilliant and heart-pounding thriller' - Jeffrey Deaver 
'Catnip for thriller readers' - John Lescroart 
'The author is even better than they are telling you. None stop action delivered with outstanding pace and style' -- ***** Reader review 
'Very difficult to put down' -- ***** Reader review 
'Fast paced, believable, gripping. Can't wait to read the next one!' -- ***** Reader review 
'Buy this book and read it, you won't regret it' -- ***** Reader review 
 
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JONATHAN QUINN'S WORK COMES AFTER THE CRIME. BUT NOW THE CRIME'S COMING AFTER HIM. 
 
Quinn is a freelancer working for 'the Office', a shadowy criminal organisation. His job is to clean up crime scenes - dispose of bodies, wipe away prints - anything to help them get away with it. 
 
His latest job seems simple enough: investigate a suspicious case of arson. Until the moment a dead body turns up where it doesn't belong, and Quinn's Office handlers go strangely silent. 
 
The Office is under threat, and someone wants him dead. 
 
And if Quinn can't figure out what's going on from only a handful of clues, he'll never clean another crime scene. 
 
He'll be the crime scene.

This book is a pure delight. Protagonist Jonathan Quinn is a unique and welcome addition to the world of crime fiction. I'm on the edge of my seat, awaiting future instalments of Quinn's adventures.

Brett Battles makes a grand entrance into the thriller scene. An unputdownable spy novel. The Cleaner has it all: exotic locales, James Bondian derring-do, and ingenious plot twists that will keep you sweating all the way till the end.

Displaying an enviable gift for pacing and action, Battles's debut novel is a page-turner that may remind some readers of the cult T V spy series ALIAS... Admirers of quality espionage fiction can look forward to a new series worth following.

Brett Battles lives and writes in Los Angeles. The Cleaner is his debut novel, and he has recently delivered his second Jonathan Quinn novel, The Deceived, which will be published by Preface in 2008. He is currently at work on his third book in the Jonathan Quinn series.

Brett Battles's debut novel has it all: exotic locations, ingenious plot twists and gritty action. If you're a fan of Jason Bourne, James Bond or Jack Reacher, what more could you want? 
 
'Brett Battles make a grand entrance into the thriller scene' - Tess Gerritsen 
'A brilliant and heart-pounding thriller' - Jeffrey Deaver 
'Catnip for thriller readers' - John Lescroart 
'The author is even better than they are telling you. None stop action delivered with outstanding pace and style' -- ***** Reader review 
'Very difficult to put down' -- ***** Reader review 
'Fast paced, believable, gripping. Can't wait to read the next one!' -- ***** Reader review 
'Buy this book and read it, you won't regret it' -- ***** Reader review 
 
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JONATHAN QUINN'S WORK COMES AFTER THE CRIME. BUT NOW THE CRIME'S COMING AFTER HIM. 
 
 Quinn is a freelancer working for 'the Office', a shadowy criminal organisation. His job is to clean up crime scenes - dispose of bodies, wipe away prints - anything to help them get away with it. 
 
 His latest job seems simple enough: investigate a suspicious case of arson. Until the moment a dead body turns up where it doesn't belong, and Quinn's Office handlers go strangely silent. 
 
The Office is under threat, and someone wants him dead. 
 
 And if Quinn can't figure out what's going on from only a handful of clues, he'll never clean another crime scene. 
 
 He'll be the crime scene.

Brett Battles

Battles keeps layering on the suspense until you can hardly breathe

a cracking military conspiracy thriller that will have you absolutely gripped

Fans of Jason Bourne, James Bond or Jack Reacher will devour this high-octane, all-action thriller packed with grit, intrigue, suspense and break-neck-speed plot twists. Bestselling author Brett Battles has conjured up a heart-stopping masterpiece you won't be able to put down... 
 
'Battles keeps layering on the suspense until you can hardly breathe' -- Linwood Barclay 
'The best word I can use to describe his writing is addictive' - James Rollins 
'I was glued to each sentence as though my life depended on it' -- ***** Reader review 
'I could not put this book down' -- ***** Reader review 
'Addictively engrossing' -- ***** Reader review 
'A terrific story' -- ***** Reader review 
'Read it and you will not want to put it down....' -- ***** Reader review 
 
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SOMETIMES GOOD INTENTIONS CAN LAND YOU IN A WHOLE HEAP OF TROUBLE... 
 
When an F-18 Navy fighter careens out of the blue sky above the Mojave desert, TV cameraman Wes Stewart can see exactly what is going to happen next. Frantically, he races to the downed jet and tries to save the pilot's life. 
 
The plane explodes - and Wes escapes without harm but plunges into a murderous conspiracy. 
 
He finds himself up against the US military, the local police and someone who is tracking his every move. For, in the moments he spent with the dying pilot, Wes discovered something that could get him killed. 
 
But while he tries to untangle a web of lies and secrets surrounding the crash, another danger is stalking him. 
 
And this one he will never see coming.

Brett Battles

Praise for No Return

Battles keeps layering on the suspense until you can hardly breathe

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