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Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter

March 20109780446570992 INT'L C $14

Fantasy/Horror Grand CentralOpen Market

Seth Grahame-Smith, author of the New York Times bestsellingPride and Prejudice and Zombies, follows up that phenomenonwith this Goodwin/McCullough-style epic of our greatestpresident, revealing for the first time his secret lifelong battle withthe undead. Using the journal as his guide, Seth hasreconstructed the true life story of our greatest president for thefirst time, while uncovering the role vampires played in the birth,growth, and near-death of our nation.

Seth Grahame‐Smith


Deliver Us From Evil

April 20109780446566322 INT'L C $16

Grand CentralOpen Market

Following the success of his latest #1 spring blockbuster FirstFamily, David Baldacci returns with a new thriller for spring 2010:a brand new thriller featuring returning characters Shaw andKatie James from The Whole Truth. "A sophisticated plotter...[Baldacci] makes an eloquent case for the very real threat ofperception management."—Publishers Weekly

David Baldacci


God Never Blinks : 50 Lessons for Life's LittleDetours

April 20109780446570985 INT'L B $14

Grand CentralOpen Market, Excluding Europe, Exclusive Asia

Already an internet phenomenon, these wise and insightfullessons and stories by popular newspaper columnist and PulitzerPrize finalist Regina Brett are destined to become theinspirational book of the year. Brett takes the 50 lessons andexpounds on them in essays that are deeply personal yet willstrike a chord with anyone who has ever gone through toughtimes. “Regina Brett’s book, GOD NEVER BLINKS, providespractical insights that can change the world.”—Deepak Chopra

Regina Brett


Men and Dogs

April 20109780316096287 INT'L B $14

Little, BrownOpen Market

Now in international B-Format, a new novel from the author of theNew York Times bestseller Girls in Trucks—a hilarious andmoving novel about a prodigal daughter's quest to reckon withher father's long-ago, unsolved disappearance. "Katie Crouchspeaks in a funny, spiky, highly original voice that carries areader happily along through this charming novel."—MarkChildress, author of One Mississippi and Crazy in AlabamaAlso available: Girls in Trucks, PB, $13.99, 9780316002127

Katie Crouch


Without Mercy

April 20109780758247438 INT'L C $16

Fiction Kensington BooksOpen Market, Excluding Europe

From international bestselling author Lisa Jackson comes a newthriller that goes behind the doors of an exclusive academy with aterrifying secret…Ever since her father was stabbed to death in ahome invasion, Jules has been plagued by nightmares. Her half-sister, Shaylee, has had her own difficulties. When Jules learnsthat Shay is be sent to the Academy, she follows as a teacher.But behind the Academy’s idyllic veneer lurks an evil force on abrutal and terrifying mission. Jules becomes the next target of abloodthirsty killer without limits, without remorse, without mercy…

Lisa Jackson


Innocent

May 20109780446566339 INT'L C $16

Fiction Grand CentralOpen Market

International C-Format. The sequel to the landmark bestsellerPresumed Innocent. INNOCENT continues the story of RustySabich and Tommy Molto who are, twenty years later, pittedagainst each other in a riveting psychological match after themysterious death of Rusty's wife. Scott Turow's books have soldmore than 25 million copies world-wide and have been adaptedinto one full length film and two television miniseries."Spellbinding...The suspense is relentless...Surprise followssurprise...The work of a profoundly gifted writer" —The New YorkTimes on Presumed Innocent (9780446359863, MM, $7.99,4/10).

Scott Turow


Miracle on the 17th Green

May 20109780316084741 INT'L B $12


James Patterson's classic novel about life, love, family,miracles... and golf, now repackaged for a new generation ofreaders. Travis McKinley is an ordinary family man living andissatisfying life until he sudden gains the golfing skills he hadonly dreamed about that catapults him into the PGA SeniorOpen. And with his wife, children,and a live television audiencewatching, a miracle takes place on the 17th green that willchange Travis, and his family, forever. International B-Format.View all of JAMES PATTERSON's available adult titles in ourPopular Fiction backlist.

James Patterson, Peter de Jonge


WAR

May 20109780446566483 INT'L C $16

TwelveOpen Market, Excluding EU & Switzerland

The New York Times bestselling author of The Perfect Stormgives readers a breathtaking insight into the truths of war—thefear, the honor, and the trust among men. His on-the-groundaccount follows a single platoon through a 15-month tour of dutyin the most dangerous outpost in Afghanistan's Korengal Valley.Through the experiences of these young men at war, he showswhat it means to fight, to serve, and to face down mortal dangeron a regular basis. International C-Format.

Sebastian Junger


The Prince of Mist

May 20109780316091084 INT'L B $11.99

LB Young ReadersOpen Market, Excluding Europe, Exclusive Asia

A YA novel from bestselling Shadow of the Wind author CarlosRuiz Zafon. It is war time, and the Carver family decides to leavethe city to settle in a small coastal town. But from the momentthey cross the threshold of their new home, strange things beginto happen. Soon children Max and Alicia and their friend Rolandfind themselves in an adventure of sunken ships and enchantedstatues that will change their lives forever. International tradepaperback.

Carlos Ruiz Zafón


What the Dog Saw : And Other Adventures

May 20109780316084659 INT'L MM $7.99

Back BayOpen Market

Now in international mass market, the very best and mostfamous of #1 New York Times bestselling author MalcolmGladwell's New Yorker pieces are collected in a brilliant andprovocative anthology.OUTLIERS, $7.99, Int'l MM, 9780316056281BLINK, $7.99, Int'l MM, 9780316057905THE TIPPING POINT, $7.99, Int'l MM, 9780316679077

Malcolm Gladwell


Hollywood Moon

September 20109780446548519 MM $7.99

Grand CentralOpen Market

Now in mass market, Joseph Wambaugh, 'master of the modernpolice novel' (Michael Connelly) and author of the bestsellersHollywood Station and Hollywood Crows, is back with anothergripping novel about the LAPD. Dana Vaughn and "Hollywood"Nate Weiss are investigating a series of attacks on women, whileFlotsam and Jetsam persue who they think are mere pettycriminals. No one suspects that they might be involved insomething bigger, more high-tech, and much more illegal.

Joseph Wambaugh


A Change in Altitude : A Novel

May 20109780316072595 INT'L MM $7.99

Fiction Back BayOpen Market, Excluding Europe, Exclusive Asia

The new novel about the fragility of a young marriage from one ofour greatest chroniclers of the mysteries of the human heart.Twenty-eight-year-old Geraldine travels to Kenya with her newhusband James with the intent of staying a year. In a dizzyingmulticultural city, she struggles to maintain her balance as well asher sense of self. Her marriage, and her understanding of theworld, are shaken to the core. Invited on a climbing expedition toMt. Kenya, the newlyweds are caught up in a horrific accident.

Anita Shreve


Private

May 20109780446571500 INT'L C $16

Grand CentralOpen Market, Excluding Europe

The newest James Patterson thriller: A brutal murder, a NFLgambling ring, and 18 unsolved homicides threaten to stump theworld's most talented investigation team. Patterson is the authorof the two most popular detective series of the past decade,featuring Alex Cross and the Women's Murder Club, and he haswritten numerous other #1 bestsellers. "Patterson's novels aresleek entertainment machines, the Porsches of commercialfiction, expertly engineered and lightning fast."—PublishersWeeklyView all of JAMES PATTERSON's available adult titles in ourPopular Fiction backlist.

James Patterson and Maxine Paetro


The Lion

June 20109780446566391 INT'L C $16

Fiction Grand CentralOpen Market, Excluding Europe, Exclusive Asia

#1 New York Times bestselling author Nelson DeMille deliversthe much-anticipated sequel to The Lion's Game. John Corey,former NYPD Homicide detective and special agent for the Anti-Terrorist Task Force, is back. And, unfortunately for Corey, so isAsad Khalil, the notorious Libyan terrorist otherwise known as"The Lion." "The Lion" is a killing machine once again loose inAmerica with a mission of revenge, and John Corey will stop atnothing to achieve his own goal —to find and kill Khahil.

Nelson DeMille


Robert Ludlum's (TM) The Bourne Objective

June 20109780446563635 INT'L C $16

Fiction Grand CentralOpen Market, Excluding Europe, Exclusive Asia

Jason Bourne is back in this new novel in Robert Ludlum'sbestselling series written by New York Times bestselling authorEric Van Lustbader. Jason turns the tables in his pursuit ofArkadin, a brilliant Russian assassin who had hunted Jason inThe Bourne Deception. He wants to trap him and bring him downin much the same way Arkadin sought Bourne. But revenge cancause great psychological devastation. Has this become toopersonal for Bourne? Will this hunt be Bourne's downfall?

Eric Van Lustbader


Wrong : Why experts* keep failing us‐‐and howto know when not to trust them...

June 20109780316093293 INT'L C $16

Little, BrownWorld

A surprising and groundbreaking book that investigates whyexperts are so often wrong—and what any person ororganization can do to become better at selecting, interpreting,and acting on expert advice. WRONG is a probing explorationabout why this happens and what we can do to make sounderdecisions. Combining business, science, history, and psychology,WRONG has a cross-category appeal and a nearly limitlesspotential audience. And we're 100% sure of that. International C-Format.

David H. Freedman


Portrait of an Addict as a Young Man : AMemoir

June 20109780316097680 INT'L B $11.99


Available in international B-Format. A masterful, harrowingmemoir of an addict's free fall. After several years representing agrowing list of acclaimed writers, literary agent Bill Clegg went ona two-month crack binge that cost him his family, his career, andhis status. PORTRAIT OF AN ADDICT AS A YOUNG MAN is anutterly compelling narrative—sometimes lyrical, sometimes gritty,and always disarmingly honest. We can be grateful that BillClegg is now firmly back in the world, offering this terrifying,beautifully written cautionary tale.

Bill Clegg


Eclipse (Media Tie‐in)

June 20109780316091190 INT'L MM $7.99

LB Young ReadersOpen Market, Excluding Europe, Exclusive Asia

Soon to be a major motion picture starring the talent of KristenStewart and Robert Pattinson and directed by David Slade (30Days of Night, Hard Candy), coming May 2010.Eclipse, Int'l MM, $7.99, 978-0-316-09119-0Eclipse, TP (includes fold-out poster), $12.99978-0-316-08736-0Eclipse Official Movie Companion, $18.99,978-0-316-08737-7

Stephenie Meyer


Night's Nice

June 20109780316102421 INT'L PB $7.99

Children's Picture Book LB Young ReadersWorld

A lulling, rhythmic reissue of this timeless children's classiccaptures the magic and wonder of nighttime by Caldecott-winningauthor & illustrator team Ed and Barbara Emberley. NIGHT'SNICE will lull little ones to sleep with its soothing, sing-song textand picturesque, stunning nightscapes throughout. Now ininternational trade paperback.

Ed Emberley & Barbara Emberley


The EARTH Book

June 20109780316102438 INT'L PB $6.99POB NF PIC LB Young Readers

World

An eco-friendly picture book that celebrates our Earth andintroduces the youngest of readers to the concept of 'goinggreen. 'Equally whimsical and heartfelt, this sweet homage to ourbeautiful planet is sure to inspire readers of all ages to do theirpart in keeping the Earth happy and healthy.

Todd Parr


I Can Be Anything!

June 20109780316102445 INT'L PB $6.99

Children's Picture Book LB Young ReadersWorld

A little boy contemplates all the interesting and exciting things hecould be when he grows up. This exuberant book offers upeverything from a paper plane folder to a puppy dog holder.Newbery-Award winning author Jerry Spinelli's simple andcharming rhymes are accompanied by illustrator Jimmy Liao'sfantastical illustrations.

Jerry Spinelli & Jimmy Liao


Swimsuit

June 20109780446566490 INT'L MM $7.99

Grand CentralOpen Market, Excluding Europe

James Patterson's scariest novel since Kiss the Girls and AlongCame a Spider, now in international mass market. In SWIMSUIT,#1 bestselling author James Patterson unleashes his mostdiabolical killer ever—a monster with a taste for beauty. Syd, abreathtakingly beautiful supermodel on a photo shoot assignmentin Hawaii, disappears. Fearing the worst, Syd's parents come toHawaii to investigate for themselves, never expecting the horrorthat they ultimately discover...View all of JAMES PATTERSON's available adult titles in ourPopular Fiction backlist.

James Patterson, Maxine Paetro


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