Scorch by Marc Paoletti
Scorch tells the story of Hollywood special effects man and ex-Navy SEAL David Cole, who is forced to relive the horror of war when a trained killer from his past, hired by a ruthless film producer, tries to murder him by burning him alive. The killer isn't successful, but the attack does take the life of Cole's son. Framed for the crime, Cole uses his knowledge of F/X and urban warfare to hunt the men responsible. But as Cole's ravaged body deteriorates, so does his grip on reality--transforming his grief and drive for justice into violent insanity. It's only a matter of time before Cole becomes a threat to friend and foe alike, which is nothing compared the ultimate price he could pay."Lean, mean and relentless. On the set and on the page, Paoletti is the real deal." -- Marcus Sakey, author of The Blade Itself
"Scorch is intense, gripping and non-stop. Paoletti has created a first-rate thriller from top to bottom." -- Brett Battles, author of The Cleaner
"Scorch combines action, suspense, and wonderful, true-to-life characters. Watch out, this debut is only the beginning." -- Dana Kaye, Crimespree Magazine
After years as an award-winning journalist and advertising copywriter, Marc Paoletti decided to focus his energy and passion on fiction of a different sort. Scorch draws upon his experiences as a Hollywood pyrotechnician, when he blew things up for movies and television shows. His short fiction has appeared in numerous anthologies alongside such authors as Stephen King and Irvine Welsh, and recently he received an honorable mention in Ellen Datlow's The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror, and was nominated for a Pushcart Prize. His next novel, The Last Vampire, is co-written with Patricia Rosemoor and forthcoming from Del Rey.Subscription
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