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The Last Spymaster paperback is here
It's small enough for your backpack, briefcase, or purse, and a bargain at only $6.99. Order your copy of the award-winning THE LAST SPYMASTER now from your favorite independent, chain store, or online.
If you love adventure, you'll love this great story. After all, Library Journal named it one of the top five thrillers of the year. |
Congratulations, Gayle! THE LAST SPYMASTER wins honors & awards
"Novel of the Year," Military Writers Society of America
"2006 American Author Medal" — American Authors Association
Chicago Tribune — One of the best crime novels of the year
Just when you thought that the classic CIA-centered Cold War espionage thriller (of the sort practiced at the highest level by Charles McCarry and Robert Littell) had been displaced by the current crop of spy books set in Iraq and Afghanistan, along comes the superbly gifted Gayle Lynds to prove you wrong.
Library Journal— one of the 5 best thrillers of the year
Lynds, the reigning queen of espionage fiction, resuscitates the Cold War spy novel with this thrilling tale about the hunt for an escaped
agent convicted of treason.
January Magazine — best of 2006 crime fiction
Lynds is very good at her job: her narrative skills and her character creation engine are as high-octane as they come.
BookBitch.com — favorite thrillers of 2006
International spy thrillers are a rare breed ever since the end of the Cold War (if it really ended...) and ones with characters are rich as these, a storyline as plausible yet frightening as this, are even more rare. |
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An exclusive Authorlink Video Interview
Gayle talks
with Auhorlink at the recent Santa Barbara, CA Writers Conference. Doris Booth conducted the interview in late June 2007 at the Doubletree Hotel in Santa Barbara, CA during the highly successful Santa Barbara Writers' Conference. (more) |
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"Aping" Her Betters
Here's a piece Gayle wrote about her struggle to break into publishing
thrillers. It appeared in the Huffington Post, the Writer Magazine, and
will appear in a forthcoming anthology. (more) |
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Test Your Spy-Q
Ever wanted to be a spy? You're not alone. Americans are applying to the CIA at higher rates than ever before. For fun, step into the World of Espionage and test your Spy-Q — ten questions with answers, and your personal score. Enjoy! |
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Step into the fascinating world of THE LAST SPYMASTER
Sometimes the best way to judge whether you'll enjoy a book is to know what other readers think. We've added several more opinions for you to check out, with gratitude to readers John Butler, Frank Cotter, Linda Rischoni, Mike Capobianco, Danny Brooks, Bruce Hearn, Mary Barnard, Keith P. Radbi ll, and Linda Wise.
 Listen to an excerpt of THE LAST SPYMASTER audiobook
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Win Your Own Autographed Copy
You can have your own autographed hardcover copy of THE LAST SPYMASTER plus other new prizes. Just sign Gayle's guestbook. Everyone has a chance to win. If you've already signed, you don't have to again. But remember, sending her a comment in the "comments box" won't get you into the drawing. You must fill out the sign-up box. Don't worry — no one else will have your name, email address, or mailing address. We know how to keep a secret. |
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Your Own Autographed Bookmarks — Free
We saved some of these great bookmarks to give to those of you who
infiltrate GayleLynds.com regularly. You can have up to 5 for The Last
Spymaster, and up to 5 for The Coil. We're running out of Coil bookmarks, so place your order now:
 1. A stamped, self-addressed envelope
2. Instructions for each bookmark, detailing to whom you want it autographed, or simply for Gayle to sign her name
3. Double check that you have enough stamps on your return envelope.
4. Mail to:
The Coil Bookmarks
2026 Cliff Drive, Suite 101
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
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| Gary Frank Wins His Own Spy Legend
Astute reader Gary Frank correctly answered the four questions in The Last Spymaster quiz, and then he won the blind drawing over some two dozen other great readers who also answered the questions correctly. He won a KGB identity badge, socks with hidden pockets, a USSR jersey, a Czech map case, and several other prizes.
Did you take the quiz, too? Here's a briefing to bring you up to date, with not only the questions but the answers: |
What is Raina's son's name?
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Kristoph Maas |
| What is the name of the Director of Central intelligence (DCI)? |
Bobbye Johnson |
| What is the name of the dog who plays a major part of an action sequence in the book? |
Houri |
| What is the first name of the weapons dealers wife? |
Emmi |
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Check out our photo page
We've added a few new photos. Enjoy. |
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Take your own personal photo tour of THE LAST SPYMASTER — a thriller in pictures.
Part of the thrill in a thriller is reading where all of this dangerous business of espionage takes place. Take an exciting visual trip through THE LAST SPYMASTER. Bon voyage! |
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Top 15 Spy Novels
The erudite Peter Cannon of Publishers Weekly, the bible of the publishing industry, has compiled a list of 15 top spy novels. It's a terrific list, and sure to raise some thoughtful — and even heated — discussion.
1. John le Carre, THE SPY WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD (1963)
2. Robert Ludlum, THE BOURNE IDENTITY (1980)
3. Frederick Forsyth, THE DAY OF THE JACKAL (1971)
4. Ian Fleming, THE SPY WHO LOVED ME (1962)
5. Graham Greene, THE QUIET AMERICAN (1955)
6. Len Deighton, THE IPCRESS FILE (1962)
7. Ken Follett, THE EYE OF THE NEEDLE
8. Gayle Lynds, MASQUERADE (1996)
9. Joseph Finder, THE MOSCOW CLUB (1991)
10. Helen MacInnes, ABOVE SUSPICION (1939)
11. John Buchan, THE 39 STEPS (1915)
12. Norman Mailer, HARLOT'S GHOST (1991)
13. Daniel Silva, THE UNLIKELY SPY (1996)
14. Erskine Childers, THE RIDDLE OF THE SANDS (1903)
15. Colin MacKinnon, MORNING SPY, EVENING SPY (2006) |
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Help Headshear Climb the Soundclick
Charts
In THE LAST SPYMASTER, you'll find a mention of the latest tune
from the new group Headshear. Their music is a fresh,
cutting-edge amalgam of rock and jazz and classical.
And here's a secret — Headshear is the band of
Gayle's step-daughter, Deirdre Lynds. Deirdre is a graduate
of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Her major?
Composition. Another secret — Gayle listens to
their music while working. She loves it. And you can
listen, too. Just
click here. Or help Headshear climb the charts by
going to www.soundclick.com,
where you can download songs and vote for your favorites. |
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Ever Wonder About the
Artist Behind Our Website?
Artist/designer Greg Stephens is the
creative graphic force whose innovative ideas have given
GayleLynds.com a rich visual personality reflective
of her books. (more) |
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THE COIL in Paperback |
Named one of the Best Thrillers of 2004 by
Readers Read.com, Deadly Pleasures magazine
and The Mystery Bookstore Los Angeles. |
| "Spellbinding" — Chicago Sun-Times |
| "Lynds knows how to propel her people into action" — New York
Times |
| "She has joined the deified ranks of spy thriller authors like Robert Ludlum
and John LeCarre." — BookPage |
A BookPage
"Notable Title"
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Read the opening chapters |
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You can get the scoop about brand-new thrillers first!
If you love thrillers, you'll love The ITW Thriller Readers' Newsletter. This monthly sneak peek relates the latest hot titles not only from major thriller authors but from new writers, some of whom will be tomorrow's stars. Sponsored by International Thriller Writers, Inc.(ITW), it's a feast of reading possibilities as well as chock full of news from the thriller world. By the way, ITW was cofounded by Gayle and David Morrell; both are copresidents. |
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