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The best private eye debut since Dennis Lehane’s—Cleveland Plain Dealer
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Amanda Kyle Williams has contributed to numerous short story collections and worked as a freelance writer for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. In order to lend authenticity to her Keye Street series, she studied criminal profiling under Brent Turvey, a nationally known criminologist and profiler, took courses geared to law enforcement in serial homicide investigation, worked with a PI firm in Atlanta on surveillance operations, became a court appointed process server and consulted with professionals in bond and law enforcement. Ms. Williams lives near Atlanta, and is currently at work on her second Keye Street thriller.
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THE STRANGER YOU SEEK
Delacorte Press – August 30, 2011 With Southern wit and charm and gasp-out-loud plot twists, Amanda Kyle Williams has created the thriller series for the new decade. Keye Street is chasing down bail jumpers (and dodging bullets) when she is given one last shot by the Atlanta Police Department. They need her expertise as a former FBI Profiler to bring a serial killer to justice, one who has eluded them for years and is now taunting them in the headlines. With a brilliant forensic eye, a wicked sense of humor, and twisting, edge-of-your-seat thrills, Williams introduces a brash, flawed, brilliant heroine, and gives her the first case of what promises to be a series destined to keep readers awake far into the night. Read an interview with Amanda in ITW’s The Big Thrill
Praise for THE STRANGER YOU SEEK Kirkus Best Fiction 2011 “Williams handles crime scene procedures with assurance, uses forthright language to portray a frightful killer and isn’t above injecting a bit of Southern humor into a grim situation.“—The New York Times Book Review “Williams makes her debut with an explosive, unpredictable, and psychologically complex thriller that turns crime fiction clichés inside out.“—Publishers Weekly, Starred Review “A suspenseful tale of a clever crime-solver who gets a little too close to the action. Williams creates a frightening and occasionally witty novel, perfect for those who can sleep with one eye open. Think Mary Higgins Clark with an edge.“—Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review “Williams has the makings of a winning series here, with Bantam set to publish the next two Keye Street books. This is a character-driven, nonstop thriller with flashes of wit and romance that builds to a harrowing climax; fans of the genre will want to get in at the start.“—Booklist “[Keye Street] is the best fictional female P.I. since Sue Grafton’s Kinsey Millhone. And with its shocking triple-twist climax, this is the best private eye debut since Dennis Lehane’s A Drink Before the War. Grade: A“—Cleveland Plain Dealer “A chilling treat, from creepy start to shocking finish…a smart, character-driven story with surprising twists.“—Atlanta Magazine “Keeps the suspense taut and the humor snarky, with an ending that will have you slapping your forehead over clues you missed.“—Atlanta Journal-Constitution “THE STRANGER YOU SEEK is a page-turning thrill ride from a writer with a sure hand, keen psychological insight, and a devious imagination. Keye Street is my kind of detective—complicated, savvy, flawed, and blessed with a sharply observant dark wit. A great read from a powerful new voice.“—Joshilyn Jackson, New York Times bestselling author of Backseat Saints “An exceptionally smart, harrowing, funny character-driven debut by a welcome new thriller writer.“—Karin Slaughter, New York Times bestselling author of Fallen “THE STRANGER YOU SEEK is a riveting debut with rapid-fire pacing, expert plotting, and an introduction to the memorable and winning Keye Street. Both Williams and Street should be around for the long haul, so discover them now from the start.“—Alafair Burke, author of Long Gone “Thriller author Amanda Kyle Williams hits the ground running. From its chilling first page, THE STRANGER YOU SEEK hurtles heroine Keye Street into a race against time that crosses the finish line with a satisfying twist, leaving readers breathlessly waiting for the next installment.“—New York Times bestselling author Wendy Corsi Staub “There’s a new voice in Atlanta, and her name is Amanda Kyle Williams. A dark, gritty thriller, THE STRANGER YOU SEEK is a sensational debut. Captivating, powerful and compelling, readers will relish this story’s many layers.“—Julia Spencer-Fleming, author of One Was a Soldier “The STRANGER YOU SEEK is filled with rich, evocative prose that transports you straight to the South and right into the psyche of new heroine Keye Street. She’s formidable, but poignantly human as she struggles to navigate her present while battling shadows of her past. You can almost feel the Georgia humidity when you read this book, but you definitely feel the heat when the victims of a calculating, relentless serial killer start stacking up. This book burns rubber to the end, so carve out some down time, because you won’t want to leave Keye hanging.“—PJ Tracy, international bestselling author of the Monkeewrench series “Keye Street is a kick-ass protagonist! Strap yourself in for a twisting, turning carnival ride of a plot through the New South—this is compulsive reading!“—Vicki Lane, author of The Day of Small Things “With the cracking pace and a terrific central character, this is American crime writing at its best.“—Choice (UK) |
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