Half Life
Paul H.B. Shin
Publisher:
Fiery Seas Publishing, LLC
Genre:
Thriller * Release
Date: September 6, 2016
About the Book:
The year
is 1997. North Korea is suffering from a devastating famine that has shaken the
foundation of the ruling class. A series of high-profile defections to the West
has led the reclusive country's leadership into the grasp of paranoia.
Nuclear
scientist Han Chol-Soo is on a tenuous diplomatic mission to the United States.
There he is forced to embark upon a high-stakes pursuit after his wife
disappears with their newborn son. Paralyzed with fear at the repercussions of
her decision, Han turns to his colleague Park Jun-Young for help -- a man that
he suspects is an intelligence operative. He soon regrets his decision as Park
cuts a swath of mayhem in the name of helping Han, and the chase forces Han to
confront the harsh realities of his home country.
Half Life Reviews:
“Half
Life is a terrific novel. Right from the start you'll be drawn into many dark
worlds—politics, espionage, and North Korea—and it will keep you on the edge of
your seat right until the last page. Paul H.B. Shin’s authenticity and style
cannot be missed.” –Dale Brown, New York Times bestselling
author of Starfire (William Morrow)
“A gripping,
taut espionage thriller, Half Life is enriched by the love story at its core
and the refusal to give simple answers. I loved it.” –Robert
Ferrigno, bestselling & award-winning author of Heart of the Assassin
(Scribner)
“Paul H.
B. Shin wraps an engaging tale of espionage and intrigue around a failed
marriage in his new international thriller, Half Life. With sure-footed prose
and vivid characterization, Shin takes readers inside the paranoid
claustrophobia of North Korea’s political world, where even high-ranking
diplomats live in constant fear. With North Korea's nuclear arms program as a
backdrop, the eminently believable and thoughtful plot will have readers
wondering if they're looking at tomorrow's news. A well-wrought debut.” –Jim
DeFelice, #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of American Sniper (William
Morrow)
About the Author:
Paul H.B.
Shin’s debut novel follows a career as an award-winning journalist for more
than 20 years, most recently for ABC News. He previously wrote for the New York
Daily News. He was born in South Korea and lived in London during his
childhood. He now lives in Brooklyn, New York.
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