*PRAISE FOR I AM PILGRIM* "I Am Pilgrim is a twelve-course meal of a thriller. A breathtaking accomplishment of a debut." -- Gregg Hurwitz, New York Times bestselling author of TELL NO LIES "''I Am Pilgrim'' is [a] gripping debut novel, which pits a brilliant intelligence operative against an equally brilliant terrorist. Weighing in at over 600 pages, you get your money''s worth and more with this thriller." -- Brad Thor, #1 New York Times bestselling author of DEAD FALL "Hayes delivers muscular prose, sniper-round accurate dialogue and enough superb and original plotting to fill three volumes. He balances it all with the dexterity of the accomplished storyteller that he so obviously is. I Am Pilgrim is simply one of the best suspense novels I''ve read in a long time." -- David Baldacci, #1 New York Times bestselling author "This murder mystery/spy thriller grabs you from the first sentence and won''t let you out of its grip.
A brilliant American secret agent and forensics expert is in a race against the clock to stop a terrorist with a plan to destroy the United States. Please fasten your seat belt." -- Kate White, New York Times bestselling author of EYES ON YOU "Dude, freak out. That''s my new Gone Girl. Gone Girl was the last book that I couldn''t put down. Seriously, email me when you read it. You''ll be five chapters in, and you''ll look up and be like, ''Dude!''" -- Jimmy Fallon "Mr. Hayes''s globe-trotting book has more kicks, twists and winks than anything of its dusty genre has provided in a long time.
You will be happily surprised to find a new thriller franchise with brains to match its brawn.The most exciting desert island read of the season.a big, breathless tale of nonstop suspense." -- Janet Maslin, The New York Times "[A] powerful and formidably researched globe-spanning thriller." -- Publisher''s Weekly "Debut novelist Hayes brings well-refined storytelling chops to.[good] entertainment for readers with a penchant for mayhem, piles of bodies and a lethal biochemical agent or two." -- Kirkus Reviews "The pages fly by ferociously fast. Simply unputdownable.
" -- Booklist "Part murder mystery, part globe-hopping spy adventure, this page-turner by screenwriter Hayes will have you anticipating the inevitable movie." -- Entertainment Weekly "Once you start this taut and muscular thriller, you won''t be able to put it down." -- Library Journal, starred review "Massive in many senses, but none more so than its ability to exert a vice-like grip on the reader.Destined to be spy thriller of the year." -- Irish Independent "I Am Pilgrim is a 21st century thriller: a high concept plot, but with finely drawn protagonists. The plot twists and turns like a python in a sack. Thestyle is visceral, gritty and cinematic.A satisfying and ambitious book, written with skill and verve.
" -- The Times (UK) "The strongest [thriller] in years . a taut, global trek . a long and perfect pilgrimage. (Grade: A)" -- Cleveland Plain Dealer "I am Pilgrim is a great, gripping thrill ride of a novel (that still feels grounded in reality). If you''re looking for an action thriller/spy story for the beach, Pilgrim is a winner." -- The Hollywood Reporter "Exhilarating.Hayes masterfully guides readers through an incredibly elaborate, drum-tight plot." -- Newsday "I AM PILGRIM has all the elements of a blockbuster thriller.
" -- Denver Post "An intriguing, multi-perspective thriller. the story made me almost miss my subway stop." -- People Magazine "Tom Clancy meets Robin Cook in a thriller that should find a place in many beach bags this summer." -- Kirkus "Pilgrim turns out to be the most fascinating thriller hero I''ve encountered since Trevanian''s legendary Nicolai Hel. Bracing, blisteringly original, and hopefully not the last time we see both Hayes and Pilgrim." -- Providence Journal "Pick of the Week.gripping debut thriller. " -- Boston Globe "I was impressed with the confidence of Hayes'' narrative voice and the complexity in his plotting, both of which make the violence and the tradecraft details thoroughly believable (and probably real).
" --Milwaukee Journal Sentinel "A wicked game of cat and mouse that will keep you twisting and turning. Definitely the best thriller of the year! This is THE book!" -- Star Tribune.