William Petrocelli

The Circle of Thirteen William Petrocelli

Description for Sales People: * Sales: The hardcover edition has sold 2,300 copies LTD. * Well-connected author: As owner of the immensely popular Book Passage bookstores in San Francisco, where he has helped propel dozens of authors onto the "New York Times" bestseller list, Petrocelli has far-reaching connections in the literary world of authors, reviewers, and fellow booksellers. The hardcover edition of the book was well reviewed by several bestselling authors. * Unique perspective: Petrocelli brings a unique viewpoint in "The Circle of Thirteen" as a poverty lawyer and as former Deputy Attorney General for the State of California. * Futuristic society: "The Circle of Thirteen" uncovers a riveting multigenerational mystery over the span of 70 years, from the perspective of the witnesses starting in 2012. Review Quotes: ""The Circle of Thirteen" is a remarkable tale, nothing less than visionary account of a new world order, fascinating and provocative." --John Lescroart, NYT bestselling author of "The Thirteenth Juror" "A wonderful, uplifting thriller full of strong and unforgettable women, a book that will keep you turning the page." --Abraham Verghese, NYT bestselling author of "Cutting for Stone" "We open the door upon a world so near to our own--and yet so far. A fantastic, futuristic view of the reality that we may already have created." --Katherine Neville, "New York Times" and #1 international bestselling author of "The Fire" and "The Eight" "In "The Circle of Thirteen, "Bill Petrocelli has created a story that flashes forward and backward through time, creating a futuristic world that bears some striking similarities to today." The Circle of Thirteen" is a true celebration of the power of women in the face of great odds." --Lisa See, #1 NYT bestselling author of "Dreams of Joy "and "Snow Flower and the Secret Fan" "A unique and thoughtful thriller." --Martin Cruz Smith, NYT bestselling author of "Gorky Park "and" December 6" ""Book Passage co-owner Bill Petrocelli is making his BEA debut as a novelist with "The Circle of Thirteen" (Turner, Oct.), set in a future world threatened by a terrorist sect; the identity of its misogynistic leader will call everything the protagonist believes into question as she races to prevent a bombing. The buzz from booksellers who have read galleys of "The Circle of Thirteen" they picked up at Wi8: 'It's a really good read.'"" --PW Daily 05/22/13Biographical Note: Bill Petrocelli is the co-owner, with his wife Elaine, of the famed independent San Francisco Bay Area Book Passage bookstores. As a former Deputy Attorney General for the State of California and a poverty lawyer in Oakland, Petrocelli has long been an advocate for women's rights. "The Circle of Thirteen" is his first novel. Marc Notes: ; In 2082, a catastrophic explosion rocks the dedication ceremony of the new United Nations [building] in New York City. Security Director Julia Moro is on the job, chasing after the misogynistic leader of Patria, a long-disbanded international terrorist organization now being whispered about again on the streets. This dangerous, shadowy figure has been linked to several bombing attempts and vicious attacks on women, including the Women of Peace, an organization headed by thirteen bold women who have risked their lives to restore worldwide peace--Amazon.com.. Brief Description: "In 2082, a catastrophic explosion rocks the dedication ceremony of the new United Nations [building] in New York City. Security Director Julia Moro is on the job, chasing after the misogynistic leader of Patria, a long-disbanded international terrorist organization now being whispered about again on the streets. This dangerous, shadowy figure has been linked to several bombing attempts and vicious attacks on women, including the Women of Peace, an organization headed by thirteen bold women who have risked their lives to restore worldwide peace"--Amazon.com. Brief Description: NOW AVAILABLE IN PAPERBACKSet in a turbulent futuristic society, this provocative drama follows one woman's investigation into the dark forces unleashing chaos around the world--a thrilling ride that will mesmerize until the end. In 2082, a catastrophic explosion rocks the dedication ceremony of the new United Nations in New York City. Security Director Julia Moro is on the job, chasing after the misogynistic leader of Patria, a long-disbanded international terrorist organization now being whispered about again on the streets. This dangerous, shadowy figure has been linked to several bombing attempts and vicious attacks on women, including the Women of Peace--an organization headed by thirteen bold women who have risked their lives to restore worldwide peace. As Julia's investigation unfolds, a deep secret from her past threatens to strip her of everything she cherishes and plunge her into unrecoverable darkness. The gripping narrative weaves back and forth in time, from an act of domestic violence that created the disturbed personality of the Patria mastermind, to the two weeks leading up to the bombing at the UN, to events half a century before the bombing that directly influence it. The strong, relatable women and the unbreakable bond between them provide an emotionally grounded window into the future's unforgettable history. Review Citations:

Shelf Awareness 11/05/2013 (EAN 9781620454145, Hardcover)