While investigating a double homicide in an isolated northern Wisconsin town, Special Agent Patrick Bowers uncovers a high-tech conspiracy that twists through long-buried Cold War secrets and targets present-day tensions in the Middle East. A pulse-pounding thriller that explores the rippling effects of the choices we make!

While investigating a double homicide in an isolated northern Wisconsin town, FBI Special Agent Patrick Bowers uncovers a high-tech conspiracy that twists through long-buried Cold War secrets and targets present-day tensions in the Middle East. In his most explosive thriller yet, bestselling author Steven James delivers a multi-layered storytelling tour de force that not only delivers pulse-pounding suspense but also deftly explores the rippling effects of the choices we make. The Queen is a techno-thriller that will leave you breathless, offered by the author Publishers Weekly calls a "master storyteller at the peak of his game."

Critically acclaimed author Steven James has written more than thirty books, including Story, A Heart Exposed, and the bestselling Patrick Bowers thriller series. He is considered one of the nation's most innovative storytellers and versatile authors, and is a contributing editor to Writer's Digest. Steven lives in Tennessee with his wife and three daughters.

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Author: Steven James
Submitted: June 17, 2011

    Tell us a little about yourself.  I grew up in love with stories. When I was young, my uncle always told us campfire tales at family reunions or get togethers. I remember always looking forward to those times, and eventually, I began to make up and tell stories of my own.

    What was your motivation behind this project?  In this 5th installment of the Patrick Bowers series, I knew I needed to wrap up some of the storylines, but also introduce some new narrative threads that will lead into the next book. Since beginning this series, I’ve fallen in love with the characters, and it’s been fascinating to see their transformations as each book moves forward.

    What do you hope folks will gain from this project?  Since I write thrillers, I’m always trying to touch people on an emotional level. That deep personal engagement in the story is what satisfies me and really draws readers in.

    How were you personally impacted by working on this project?  The Queen really satisfied a lot of the questions I’ve had about the development of the characters. In the book, I explored the concept of forgiveness: What does it mean to forgive others? What does it mean to forgive yourself? Asking these questions really helped me understand how forgiveness plays out in my own life.

    Anything else you'd like readers / listeners to know:  The books in the series: The Pawn, The Rook, The Knight, The Bishop, The Queen, are not for the timid. I don’t hesitate to explore evil and try to honestly portray the fractured nature of man. If you’re squeamish, you may shy away from the graphic nature of some of the scenes in these books, however, if you really like psychological suspense, I think you’ll enjoy the series.

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