I first met K.J. Howe at Bouchercon Raleigh 2015 , where she was representing Thrillerfest. In the small world department, we learned that we lived within 15 minutes of each other! I am delighted at her success with her debut novel, THE FREEDOM BROKER, and know SKYJACK is going to skyrocket to the top of the charts.
Author Name: K.J. Howe
Book Title: SKYJACK
Book Genre: Thriller
Release Date: April 10, available for pre-order now
Publisher: Quercus
Synopsis: International kidnap expert Thea Paris is escorting two former child soldiers on a plane from an orphanage in Kanzi, Africa, to adoptive parents in London when the Boeing Business Jet is hijacked and forced to land on a deserted airstrip in the Libyan desert.
On the ground, Thea comes face-to-face with a former nemesis, a Sicilian don who wants something, or someone, on that plane. Her old foe imprisons her in the hangar and takes to the air with the boys and the passengers still aboard, mysteriously demanding that Thea use the resources of Quantum International to hijack a truckload of Syrian refugees bound for Budapest. He makes it clear he will return the passengers only when the truck and its contents are in his possession.
Thea, Rif, and the Quantum team must race against the clock to discover the don’s true motives before any harm comes to the two boys and their fellow passengers. Revealing a deadly conspiracy that connects the dark postwar legacy of World War II to the present, this case will bring all parties to an explosive conclusion that will decide the fate of millions across Europe and the Middle East.
About the author: K.J. Howe is the executive director of ThrillerFest and the international bestselling author of THE FREEDOM BROKER. She has spent five years researching the world of kidnap and ransom in prepratioin for the Thea Paris series. Travel and adventure rank high on her priority list. She has had the pleasure of riding racing camels in Jordan, surfing in Hawaii, ziplining in the Costa Rican jungle, diving alongside Great White Sharks in South Africa, studying modern combat in the Arizona desert, and working with elephants in Botswana. Home is in Toronto, Canada, but she is often missing in action. www.kjhowe.com
Sounds like a great thriller. Congratulations!
Thanks for stopping by Mary. Kimberly’s book will be an NYT bestseller…watch for it.
Thanks for commenting Beth. I was recently at a multi-author event with Kimberly and she had a steady stream of customers! That’s a NYT Bestseller you’re reading about, I can guarantee it.
Hi Judy, thanks for your positive thoughts. I’m grateful to have this opportunity to write books…a lifelong dream. It was so much fun being with you and the other folks from CWA. Your support is appreciated!
That book’s description grabs me. What a thrilling scenario!
Hi Beth, lovely to hear from you. I appreciate your kind words. I hope you enjoy meeting Thea Paris. I’ve spent five years researching the world of K&R in preparation for the series…and lots of travel safety info in the books. Sending good thoughts your way!