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The Damascus RoadA Novel of Saint PaulJay PariniFrom the author of the international bestseller The Last Station, a superb historicalnovel of the Apostle Paul, whose tireless and epic preaching of the message ofJesus brought Christianity into existence and changed human history forever.In the years after Christ's crucifixion, Paul of Tarsus, a prosperous tentmakerand Jewish scholar, took it upon himself to persecute the small groups of hisfollowers that sprung up. But on the road to Damascus, he had some sort ofblinding vision, a profound conversion experience that transformed Paul intothe most effective and influential messenger Christianity has ever had. In TheDamascus Road novelist Jay Parini brings this fascinating and ever-controversialfigure to full human life, capturing his visionary passions and vastcontradictions. In relating Paul's epic journeys, both geographical and spiritual,he unfolds a vivid panorama of the ancient world on the verge of epochalchange. And in the alternating voice of the Gospel writer Luke, Paul's travelcompanion, scribe, and ghostwriter, a cooler perspective on his actions andbeliefs emerges -- ironic but still filled with wonder at Paul's unshakablecommitment to the Christ and his divinity.ON SALE 4/2/2019DOUBLEDAYHARDCOVER978-0-385-52278-6 27.95/ 36.95Category: FictionBISAC 1: Fiction - Historical - GeneralBISAC 2: Fiction - ReligiousBISAC 3: Fiction - LiteraryPage Count: 368Trim Size: 6-1/8 x 9-1/4Spine/Depth: 41/32Carton Count: 12Illustrations: 1 MAPMarketing and PublicityPublicist: Michael GoldsmithMarketing Contact: Hannah EnglerNational Review and Media Appearances,including NPR, op-eds, and print featuresNational Online Interviews, Reviews, andBlog CoverageLiterary, Religious, and Historical Pressand MediaSelect Author AppearancesOnline advertising on literary sites such asLitHub and Electric LitFacebook advertising targeting@PaulMovie (321k likes) and sites likePatheos.comGoodreads promotional giveawaysPromotion on the PRH verticals, includingSignatureOutreach to Christian blogs/influencersOutreach to Christian organizations, youthgroups, and meet-ups, including localorganizations like Books for the Journeyand Church ConnectionsPromotion to Book Clubs, with readinggroup guideBookseller mailing to ChristiansbookstoresA BOOK FOR ALL LOVERS OF HISTORICAL LITERARY FICTION - BELIEVERS ANDAGNOSTICS ALIKE: If you are a Christian, nothing in the book will offend you. If youare an atheist, the human drama of the religious transformation will neverthelessfascinate you.DRAMATIZES, IN FULLY REALISTIC TERMS, THE UTTERLY UNLIKELY (PERHAPSMIRACULOUS?) RISE OF CHRISTIANITY, ONE OF THE GREATEST STORIES EVERTOLD (AS IT WERE).IN SOME WAYS BOTH A ROAD NOVEL AND A BUDDY MOVIE: As the Apostle Paul(all passion and vision) and the Gospel writer Luke (a physician and cooler head) travelthe ancient world, getting into dangerous scrapes and solidifying their bond offriendship.BASED ON A FIRM FOUNDATION OF BIBLICAL SCHOLARSHIP ANDTHEOLOGICAL DOCTRINE: As readers of his excellent brief biography of Jesus know,Jay Parini is deeply grounded in the history of early Christianity, and that authenticitygraces every page of this novel.About the Author/IllustratorAuthor Residence: Middlebury, VermontAuthor Hometown: Pittston, PennsylvaniaJAY PARINI is a poet, novelist, and biographer who teaches at Middlebury College. His sixbooks of poetry include New and Collected Poems, 1975-2015. He has written eightnovels, including Benjamin's Crossing, The Apprentice Lover, The Passages of H.M., andThe Last Station, the last made into an Academy Award-nominated film starring HelenMirren and Christopher Plummer. His biographical subjects include John Steinbeck, RobertFrost, William Faulkner, and, most recently, Gore Vidal. His nonfiction works include Jesus:The Human Face of God, Why Poetry Matters, and Promised Land: Thirteen Books ThatChanged America.RightsTerritories: WorldAudio: NoBritish: YesRestriction: WorldAuthor's Previous Titles (Sales Track)Empire Of Self/Parini, Jay/TREmpire Of Self/Parini, Jay/HCEmpire Of Self (Ebk)/Parini, Jay/ELThe Last Station/Parini, Jay/TRLast Station, The (Ebk)/Parini, Jay/ELComparative Titles by Other AuthorsThe Testament of Mary/Toibin, Colm/HCThe Testament of Mary/Toibin, Colm, TRThe Kingdom: A Novel/Carrere, Emmanuel/HCReturn indicator: Full copies onlyBook Club: YesTranslation: YesAgency: GERI THOMA, 899780374184308On sale9/1610/1510/1511/092/10On sale11/122/143/17Reprint: Yes1st Serial: NoSpecial Markets:Agent: GERI THOMAPublisherAnchorDDay Gen AdultAnchorAnchorAnchorPublisherSimon & Schuster/ScribnerS&S/ScribnerMacmillan/FSGPrice US/Can. 18.00/ 24.00 35.00/ 45.00 9.99/ 17.99 16.00/ 19.00 12.99/ 13.99Price US/Can. 19.99 13.00 28.00

The Devil AspectA NovelCraig RussellON SALE 3/5/2019DOUBLEDAYHARDCOVER978-0-385-54436-8 26.95/ 35.95Category: FictionBISAC 1: Fiction - Thrillers - HistoricalBISAC 2: Fiction - Mystery & Detective - GeneralBISAC 3: Fiction - Historical - World War IIPage Count: 432Trim Size: 6-1/8 x 9-1/4Spine/Depth: 43/32Carton Count: 12Marketing and PublicityPublicist: Emma JossMarketing Contact: Lauren WeberNational Review and Media AppearancesNational Online Interviews, Reviews, andBlog CoverageThriller and Historical Press and MediaOnline advertising includingShelfAwareness.com, NetGalley,Facebook, Instagram, Goodreads.com,and CrimeReads.comFacebook and Instagram adveritisingPromotional giveaways onGoodreads.comPromotion on PRH verticals, particularlySignatureBook TrailerOutreach to mystery and thriller bloggers,social media influencers, and booksellersOutreach to mystery/thriller podcasts likeLore, The NoSleep Podcast, and LastPodcast on the LeftBook Club PromotionA terrifying novel set in Czechoslovakia in 1935, in which a brilliant youngpsychiatrist takes his new post at an asylum for the criminally insane that housesonly six inmates--the country's most depraved murderers--while, in Prague, adetective struggles to understand a brutal serial killer who has spread fear throughthe city, and who may have ties to the asylumIn 1935, Viktor Kosárek, a psychiatrist newly trained by Carl Jung, arrives atthe infamous Hrad Orlu Asylum for the Criminally Insane. The state-of-the-artfacility is located in a medieval mountaintop castle outside of Prague, thoughthe site is infamous for concealing dark secrets going back many generations.The asylum houses the country's six most treacherous killers--known to thestaff as The Woodcutter, The Clown, The Glass Collector, The Vegetarian, TheSciomancer, and The Demon--and Viktor hopes to use a new medical techniqueto prove that these patients share a common archetype of evil, a phenomenonknown as The Devil Aspect. As he begins to learn the stunning secrets of thesepatients, five men and one woman, Viktor must face the disturbing possibilitythat these six may share another dark truth.Meanwhile, in Prague, fear grips the city as a phantom serial killer emergesin the dark alleys. Police investigator Lukas Smolak, desperate to locate theculprit (dubbed Leather Apron in the newspapers), realizes that the killer isimitating the most notorious serial killer from a century earlier--London's Jackthe Ripper. Smolak turns to the doctors at Hrad Orlu for their expertise with thepsychotic criminal mind, though he worries that Leather Apron might havesome connection to the six inmates in the asylum.Steeped in the folklore of Eastern Europe, and set in the shadow of Nazidarkness erupting just beyond the Czech border, this stylishly written, tightlycoiled, richly imagined novel is propulsively entertaining, and impossible to putdown.FOR FANS OF CALEB CARR, STEPHEN KING, AND ELIZABETH KOSTOVA: TheDevil Aspect weaves the best historical horror and thriller tropes into a dark EasternEuropean setting, appealing to fans of literary horror, serial killer novels, andpsychological thrillers.MAJOR MOVIE DEAL--SONY/COLUMBIA PICTURES: Sony went wild for this as soonas it was submitted, and it is being developed by Columbia now.FOREIGN SALES PILING UP: The Devil Aspect has already been sold in the UnitedStates, U.K., Germany, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, and Denmark, plus a largeworld Spanish deal.AMERICAN DEBUT: The Devil Aspect is acclaimed Scottish novelist Craig Russell'sfirst American publication, so we have a major opportunity to launch him here.TWO-BOOK DEAL: This is the first in Doubleday's two-book contract with Russell.About the Author/IllustratorAuthor Residence: Perthshire, ScotlandCRAIG RUSSELL is an award-winning Scottish author whose books have been translatedinto twenty-five languages. His previous works include the Fabel Series of thrillers andthe Lennox Series of noir mysteries. He is the winner of the 2015 McIlvanney Prize, aswell as the 2008 Crime Writers' Association Dagger in the Library prize. A former policeofficer, he lives in Perthshire, Scotland, with his wife.RightsTerritories: US, Canada, open market (noEurope)Audio: YesBritish: NoRestriction: US,CAN,OpnMkt(no EU)Return indicator: Full copies onlyBook Club: YesTranslation: NoAgency: AEVITAS CREATIVE MANAGEMENTComparative Titles by Other AuthorsMoriarty / Anthony Horowitz / HCThe Luminaries / Eleanor Catton / HCThe Essex Serpent / Sarah Perry / HCSurrender, New York/Carr, 69780679455691On sale12/1410/136/178/16PublisherHarperLittle, BrownCustom HouseRandom HouseReprint: Yes1st Serial: YesSpecial Markets:Agent: ESMONDHARMSWORTHPrice US/Can. 26.99 27.00 26.99 30.00/ 40.00

The Handmaid's Tale (Graphic Novel)A NovelMargaret AtwoodAn instant classic when it was published in 1985, Atwood's genre-bending,dystopian story comes to life in this new, beautifully illustrated graphic novel.Margaret Atwood's best-loved novel has taken the world by storm again.Riding high on bestseller lists for months and the basis for Hulu's Emmy andGolden Globe Award-winning smash hit series, The Handmaid's Tale iseverywhere--and it's primed for a stunning new graphic novel adaptation. Thestory is iconic: In the Republic of Gilead, a Handmaid named Offred lives in thehome of the Commander, to the purpose that she become pregnant with hischild. Stripped of her most basic freedoms, (work, property, her own name),Offred remembers a different time, not so long ago, when she was valuable formore than her viable ovaries, when she was mother to a daughter she couldkeep, and when she and her husband lived and loved as equals. Darklyprescient, scathingly sarcastic, and eminently frightening, The Handmaid'sTale has only gained relevance since it was originally published, and remainsone of the most powerful, widely read stories of our times. This illustratededition is a must-have for Atwood's growing legions of fans.ON SALE 3/26/2019NAN A. TALESEHARDCOVER978-0-385-53924-1 22.95Category: FictionBISAC 1: Comics & Graphic Novels - LiteraryBISAC 2: Comics & Graphic Novels - Science FictionBISAC 3: Comics & Graphic Novels - DystopianPage Count: 240Trim Size: 6-1/4 x 9-1/4Carton Count: 12Illustrations: 4-C ILLUSTRATIONS THROUGHOUTAWARD-WINNING TV SERIES: The hit Hulu adaptation starring Elisabeth Moss wonthe 2018 Golden Globe for best television series and the 2017 Emmy for outstandingdrama. We'll be publishing right into the show's third season.CROSSOVER APPEAL: science-fiction, dystopian, and feminist themes of the novelwill appeal to readers of both adult and YA novels, and the new format will attract fansof graphic novels and manga.MAJOR BACKLIST SALES: The Handmaid's Tale original paperback, MTI paperback,and Everyman's Libarary editions have sold a combined 2 million copies to date, withover 250,000 copies sold since 2016 alone!CANONICAL CLASSIC: Since winning the Booker Prize in 1986, the novel has been astaple on syllabi and in book clubs. This new illustrated edition is poised to reach a newgeneration of impassioned readers, from high school classrooms to longtime devotees.BEAUTIFUL PACKAGE: The lavish illustrations by Renée Nault and hardcover formatmake this graphic novel a must-have for Atwood fans everywhere!STRANGER THAN FICTION: Since the 2016 election, The Handmaid's Tale has been afixture on bestseller lists and bookstore displays everywhere, alongside perennialdystopian classics 1 9 8 4 and Brave New World.About the Author/IllustratorMarketing and PublicityPublicist: Todd DoughtyMarketing Contact: Judy JacobyNational Review and Media Appearances,including NPR and print featuresNational Online Interviews, Reviews, andBlog CoverageComics, Literary, and Feminist Press andMediaExtensive outreach to social mediainfluencers; also design, illustrator, andgraphic artist communitySpecial social media giveaway promotionof original artwork by Renee NaultSpecial Tumblr push to capture a youngeraudienceNational print advertisingMajor online advertising campaignincluding sites such as TeenVogue andBustleFacebook and Instagram advertisingtargeting the author's fan base and fans ofthe Hulu seriesTrailer featuring selected illustrations,narrated by the authorFinished copy mailing to high-schoolEnglish teachers (coordinate withAcademic Marketing)Jacket blow-ups upon requestAuthor Residence: Toronto, CanadaAuthor Hometown: Ottawa, CanadaMARGARET ATWOOD, whose work has been published in thirty-five countries, is theauthor of more than forty books of fiction, poetry, and critical essays. In addition to TheHandmaid's Tale, her novels include Cat's Eye, short-listed for the 1989 Booker Prize;Alias Grace, which won the Giller Prize in Canada and the Premio Mondello in Italy; TheBlind Assassin, winner of the 2000 Booker Prize; Oryx and Crake, short-listed for the 2003Man Booker Prize; The Year of the Flood; and her most recent, The Heart Goes Last. Sheis the recipient of the Los Angeles Times Innovator's Award, and lives in Toronto with thewriter Graeme Gibson.Renée Nault is a Canadian artist, illustrator, and graphic novelist known for her vividwatercolor and ink illustrations. Her work has appeared in books, magazines, newspapers,and advertising around the world. She is a frequent illustrator for the Los Angeles Times.Please visit www.reneenault.com.RightsTerritories: US and open market (no Canada)Audio: NoBritish: NoRestriction: US, Opn Mkt (no CAN)Return indicator: Full copies onlyBook Club: YesTranslation: NoAgency: CURTIS BROWN GROUP LTD.Author's Previous Titles (Sales Track)Angel Catbird, Vol. 1/Atwood, Margaret/H.The Heart Goes Last/Atwood, Margaret/HCThe Heart Goes Last/Atwood, Margaret/TRHeart Goes Last, The (Ebk)/Atwood, Marga.Comparative Titles by Other AuthorsThe Sandman: Overture Deluxe Edition/Neil Gaiman/HCHere/Mcguire, Richard/HCThrilling Advent Lovelace And/Padua, Sydney/HCFight Club 2/Palahniuk, 79082789781616559458On sale9/169/158/169/15On sale11/1512/144/156/16Reprint: Yes1st Serial: YesSpecial Markets:Agent:PublisherDark HorseNan A TaleseAnchorAnchorPublisherVertigo/DC ComicsPantheonPantheonDark Horse BooksPrice US/Can. 14.99 26.95 16.95 11.99Price US/Can. 24.99 35.00/ 41.00 28.95/ 34.00 29.99

Honorable ExitHow a Few Brave Americans Risked All to Save Our VietnameseAllies at the End of the WarThurston ClarkeON SALE 4/30/2019DOUBLEDAYHARDCOVER978-0-385-53964-7 30.00/ 40.00Category: HistoryBISAC 1: History - Military - Vietnam WarBISAC 2: History - Military - United StatesBISAC 3: Political Science - International Relations GeneralPage Count: 448Trim Size: 6-1/8 x 9-1/4Carton Count: 12Illustrations: 16 PP OF PHOTOGRAPHS;ENDPAPERMarketing and PublicityPublicist: Emma JossMarketing Contact: Lauren WeberNational Review and Media Appearances,including NPR, op-eds, and print featuresNational Online Interviews, Reviews, andBlog CoverageHistory, Military, and Political Press andMediaSelect Author AppearancesNational print advertising in athought-leader publication such asHarper's magazine or Atlantic MonthlyFacebook and Instagram advertisingtargeting @Dunkirkmovie (664k likes),@Argomovie (404k likes), and veteransorganizationsGoodreads promotional giveawaysPromotion on PRH verticals, particularlySignatureBook trailerAcademic and Big Mouth mailing toVietnam and other War Memorialmuseums, Veterans associations, andAmerican History professors whospecialize in this time periodOutreach for promotion with historypodcasts and sites, such as Stuff YouMissed in History ClassPitch cross-promotion with VeteransorganizationsA groundbreaking revisionist history of the last days of the Vietnam War thatreveals the acts of American heroism that saved more than one hundred thousandSouth Vietnamese from communist revengeIn 1973 U.S. participation in the Vietnam War ended in a cease-fire and awithdrawal that included promises by President Nixon to assist the South in theevent of invasion by the North. But in early 1975, when North Vietnameseforces began a full-scale assault, Congress refused to send arms or aid. By earlyApril that year, the South was on the brink of a defeat that threatenedexecution or years in a concentration camp for the untold number of SouthVietnamese who had supported the government in Saigon or worked withAmericans.Thurston Clarke begins Honorable Exit by describing the iconic photographof the Fall of Saigon: desperate Vietnamese scrambling to board a helicopterevacuating the last American personnel from Vietnam. It is an image of U.S.failure and shame. Or is it? By unpacking the surprising story of heroism thatthe photograph actually tells, Clarke launches into a narrative that is both athrilling race against time and an important corrective to the historical record.For what is less known is that during those final days, scores ofAmericans--diplomats, businessmen, soldiers, missionaries, contractors, andspies--risked their lives to assist their current and former translators, drivers,colleagues, neighbors, friends, and even perfect strangers in escape. By thetime the last U.S. helicopter left Vietnam on April 30, 1975, these righteousAmericans had helped to spirit 130,000 South Vietnamese to U.S. bases inGuam and the Philippines. From there, the evacuees were resettled in the U.S.and became American citizens, the leading edge of one of America's mostsuccessful immigrant groups.Into this tale of heroism on the ground Clarke weaves the politicalmachinations of Henry Kissinger advising President Ford in the White Housewhile reinforcing the delusions of the U.S. Ambassador in Saigon, who, at thelast minute, refused to depart. Groundbreaking, page-turning, andauthoritative, Honorable Exit is a deeply moving history of Americans at alittle-known finest hour.A STORY OF AMERICAN HEROISM AT A MOMENT WE DESPERATELY NEED IT:Clarke honors the scores of individual Americans who went to extraordinarylengths--defying orders, conducting secret meetings, even flying back to Vietnam fromdistant pos

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