Half
Life
Paul
H.B. Shin
Publisher: Fiery Seas Publishing,
LLC
Genre: Thriller
Release Date: September 6, 2016
About the Book:
The year is 1997. North Korea is
suffering from a devastating famine that has shaken the foundation of the
ruling class. A series of high-profile defections to the West has lead the
reclusive country's leadership into the grasp of paranoia.
Nuclear scientist Han Chol-Soo is
on a tenuous diplomatic mission to the United States. There he is forced to
embark upon a high-stakes pursuit after his wife disappears with their newborn
son. Paralyzed with fear at the repercussions of her decision, Han turns to his
colleague Park Jun-Young for help -- a man that he suspects is an intelligence
operative. He soon regrets his decision as Park cuts a swath of mayhem in the
name of helping Han, and the chase forces Han to confront the harsh realities
of his home country.
Half
Life Reviews
“Half Life is a terrific novel.
Right from the start you'll be drawn into many dark worlds—politics, espionage,
and North Korea—and it will keep you on the edge of your seat right until the
last page. Paul H.B. Shin’s authenticity and style cannot be missed.” –Dale
Brown, New York Times bestselling author of Starfire (William Morrow)
“A gripping, taut espionage
thriller, Half Life is enriched by the love story at its core and the refusal
to give simple answers. I loved it.” –Robert Ferrigno, bestselling &
award-winning author of Heart of the Assassin (Scribner)
“Paul H. B. Shin wraps an engaging
tale of espionage and intrigue around a failed marriage in his new
international thriller, Half Life. With sure-footed prose and vivid
characterization, Shin takes readers inside the paranoid claustrophobia of
North Korea’s political world, where even high-ranking diplomats live in
constant fear. With North Korea's nuclear arms program as a backdrop, the
eminently believable and thoughtful plot will have readers wondering if they're
looking at tomorrow's news. A well-wrought debut.”
–Jim DeFelice, #1 New York Times
bestselling co-author of American Sniper (William Morrow)
About
the Author:
Paul H.B. Shin’s debut novel
follows a career as an award-winning journalist for more than 20 years, most
recently for ABC News. He previously wrote for the New York Daily News. He was
born in South Korea and lived in London during his childhood. He now lives in
Brooklyn, New York.
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