Ice Cold Kill

Brief Description: "Daria Gibron is a woman with a deadly past and an uncertain future. A former Shin-Bet agent now in exile in the U. S. and under the protection of the F. B. I., she works primarily as an interpreter. But Daria is a thrill junkie who can't resist the occasional freelance job as an operative--a habit that has left her with a trail of corpses behind her, and a few still living, very dangerous, high-powered enemies who would stop at nothing to get revenge. En route to an impromptu meeting with an old contact from her days in the Israeli Secret Service, Daria gets an unexpected and anonymous tipoff that she's about to walk into an ambush. Unsure who is after her, or why, she slips away from her followers and soon learns that she's been set up--and set up good. Someone has linked her to a much sought-after terrorist, and now all the resources of the U. S. intelligence community are being marshaled against her. As she tries to escape the ever-tightening snare laid out for her, someone else is using the operation against her as a distraction to hijack a very dangerous, highly guarded shipment. Now the only person who can keep this shipment from falling into terrorist hands is the one person they chose to set up as a diversion. Daria Gibron is many things--trigger-happy, resourceful, focused, and extremely dangerous --but the one thing she isn't is anybody's fool"--Marc Notes: ; 8; Daria Gibron is a woman with a deadly past and an uncertain future. A former Shin-Bet agent now in exile in the US and under the protection of the FBI, she works primarily as an interpreter. But Daria is a thrill junkie who can't resist the occasional freelance job as an operative - a habit that has left her with a trail of corpses behind her, and a few still living, very dangerous, high-powered enemies who would stop at nothing to get revenge.. Review Quotes: PRAISE FOR DANA HAYNES " ""Ice Cold Kill""[A] strong, complicated plot as believable as any real-life terrorist threat. Daria is destined to become a favorite in the growing arsenal of female thriller leads. She combines brains and experience to craft unbeatable strategy, and she has the requisite combat skills to quash any agent in her path as well as a witty, moderately well-adjusted (under the circumstances) perspective that's sure to charm."--"Booklist "(starred review) "Enough intelligence agencies, bad guys, and gruesome viruses for a month of nonstop massacres. When Haynes runs out of guns and knives to put in the hands of superheroine Daria, he turns oxygen tanks into missiles for her to launch..."--"Kirkus Reviews"" """Ice Cold Kill" is exciting, inventive, and chillingly plausible. I thoroughly enjoyed it--this book is a blast!" --Meg Gardiner, author of "Ransom River" "A superb thriller. Dana Haynes has crafted a brilliant tale, brimming with well-drawn characters, clever action set pieces, and shocking twists. You won't want to put this story down until you've turned the last page."--Boyd Morrison, international bestselling author of "The Midas Code" and "The Roswell Conspiracy" "Dana Haynes's" Ice Cold Kill" is a twisting, complex thriller featuring a former Israeli intelligence officer who learned her trade from the worst and does it the best. A terrific, compelling book!"--Jamie Freveletti, "New York Times" bestselling author of "Dead Asleep" and "Robert Ludlum's The Janus Reprisal"" " "Breaking Point" "The large cast of compelling characters, nonstop action, and realistic feel of the investigation make this novel a standout... A thrill ride."--Associated Press "A top-notch, tension-packed technothriller."--"Booklist" (starred review) "Spine-tingling...a page-turner."--"Book Page""A well-written...white-knuckle thriller."--"Library Journal " "Jaw-dropping... There is mystery, action, suspense, death, and romance from beginning to end."--Bookreporter.com "[A]drenaline-filled...edge-of-your-seat thrills."--Shelf Awareness "Crashers" "Outstanding! "Crashers" combines the ferocious action you usually see on a movie screen with a fascinating look at the way a major airline crash is investigated.""--"Phillip Margolin, "New York Times "bestselling author of "Supreme Justice"" ""You absolutely must read "Crashers." I literally couldn't put this book down. Dana Haynes is a gifted writer who grabs you on page one and doesn't let you go until the final page."--Nelson DeMille, "New York Times "bestselling author of "The Lion" "Strong characters, gruesome crash details, and the ticking countdown to another attack make this novel an explosive mix of "24 "and "CSI.""--"USA Today"" ""Dana Haynes delivers big-time with "Crashers," a spectacular, timely, un-put-downable, near-perfect thriller whose every page sizzles with action, intrigue, information, and intelligence. If you're a thriller fan, or even just a lover of fine writing and terrific story-telling, do yourself a big favor and buy this book."--John Lescroart, "New York Times "bestselling author of "Damage"" ""This""is a thriller that lands a rare and satisfying hat trick: The action sequences hit hard, the characters are idiosyncratic while still feeling like real people, and the 'snappy' dialogue actually snaps."--"Kirkus Reviews" "Filled with excitement and knowledge of NTSB procedures and problems. Highly recommended."--"Library Journal" (starred review) "Haynes's compelling first thriller takes familiar elements--a mysterious airplane crash, a bent FBI agent, a deadly female spy--and mixes them with the world of National Transportation Safety Board aviation disaster investigations... The forensic details fascinate. Haynes nicely integrates several subplots involving terrorism. The slam-bang crash landing of a conclusion will leave readers anxiously awaiting the promised sequel."--"Publishers Weekly" "Lively and fast moving... generates plenty of tension. A solid debut."--"Booklist" "A supersonic jet of a thriller, loaded with compelling detail and page-turning suspense and action!"--Jeff Abbott, "New York Times "bestselling author of "Trust Me" "Imagine an entire season of "24 "crammed into a single book. That's what you get with "Crashers," a fast-paced, twisty thriller that's just begging to be made into a movie."--April Henry, "New York Times" bestselling co-author of "Face of Betrayal" and "Hand of Fate" "This is a book for adrenaline junkies; it grabs you by the frontal lobes right at the outset, and doesn't let go until the last page."--BookPageReview Quotes: PRAISE FOR DANA HAYNESReview Quotes: "Ice Cold Kill"Review Quotes: "Breaking Point"Review Quotes: Jaw-dropping There is mystery, action, suspense, death, and romance from beginning to end."Review Quotes: "Crashers"Review Quotes: A supersonic jet of a thriller, loaded with compelling detail and page-turning suspense and action!--Jeff Abbott, New York Times bestselling author of Trust Me on CrashersBiographical Note: DANA HAYNES spent more than twenty years as a journalist and editor at several newspapers in Oregon before working as the Public Affairs Manager for Portland Community College. He is the author of the acclaimed thrillers "Crashers," "Breaking Point," "Ice Cold Kill, " and "Gun Metal Heart." He lives in Portland, Oregon, and is the communications director for the city's mayor. Publisher Marketing:"Grabs you on page one and doesn't let you go until the final page!" -Nelson DeMille on "Crashers" Daria Gibron is a woman with a deadly past and an uncertain future. A former Shin-Bet agent now in exile in the U. S. and under the protection of the F. B. I., she works primarily as an interpreter. But Daria is a thrill junkie who can't resist the occasional freelance job as an operative-a habit that has left her with a trail of corpses behind her, and a few still living, very dangerous, high-powered enemies who would stop at nothing to get revenge. En route to an impromptu meeting with an old contact from her days in the Israeli Secret Service, Daria gets an unexpected and anonymous tipoff that she's about to walk into an ambush. Unsure who is after her, or why, she slips away from her followers and soon learns that she's been set up-and set up good. Someone has linked her to a much sought-after terrorist, and now all the resources of the U. S. intelligence community are being marshaled against her. As she tries to escape the ever-tightening snare laid out for her, someone else is using the operation against her as a distraction to hijack a very dangerous, highly guarded shipment. Now the only person who can keep this shipment from falling into terrorist hands is the one person they chose to set up as a diversion. Daria Gibron is many things-trigger-happy, resourceful, focused, and extremely dangerous -but the one thing she isn't is anybody's fool. "Ice Cold Kill "is an espionage spy thriller from Dana Haynes. Review Citations:

Publishers Weekly 01/21/2013 pg. 48 (EAN 9781250036933, Mass Market Paperbound)

Publishers Weekly 01/21/2013 pg. 48 (EAN 9781250009630, Hardcover)

Kirkus Reviews 02/01/2013 (EAN 9781250009630, Hardcover)

Booklist 02/15/2013 pg. 33 (EAN 9781250009630, Hardcover) - *Starred Review

Shelf Awareness 04/09/2013 (EAN 9781250009630, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  Haynes, Dana Dana Haynes was, for more than twenty years, a journalist and editor at several newspapers in Oregon. He works for a local community college and lives in Portland, Oregon. He is the author of the thrillers "Crashers "and "Breaking Point".