- Publisher: Somerton Press
- Available in: Paperback. Kindle
- ISBN: 979-8986259109
- Published: August 12, 2022
In this twisty, stylish thriller from J.B. Manas, a reclusive writer with the power to read memories is forced by a mysterious stranger to steal government secrets that could send the West back into the dark ages.
The Mirror Man
HE COULD SEE EVERYONE’S PAST BUT HIS OWN
Julian Black avoids people. Tormented by the ability to experience their most intimate, painful memories with a single touch, he reluctantly begins using his skill to assist tenacious Philadelphia police detective Lela Mars. But his life is soon upended when he’s captured by an equally gifted man claiming to be from his past—a suave master thief who can make people forget.
Now this mysterious stranger is ordering Julian to obtain a vital government secret that could shift the balance of world power. With Lela Mars as his only ally, Julian faces an impossible choice: Comply or pit his wits against the world’s most secretive and deadly crime organization.
The Mirror Man is a stylish, twisty thriller that recalls the danger, charm, and wit of Hitchcock classics such as North by Northwest and To Catch a Thief, and the high-octane adventure of the James Bond novels and films.
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Advance Praise for The Mirror Man
“In The Mirror Man by J.B. Manas, one man can read memories and the other can make you forget. When the memory of a kidnapped scientist is tied to state secrets that could impact the balance of global powers, no expense is spared to retrieve it. This is the battle in which we find Julian Black and Sebastian Blaine. From opposite sides of the Atlantic, these two are on a collision course, but only one of them is aware of the other. Manas has married a modern spy thriller with speculative elements and old-school hints of Hitchcockian crime noir to establish a genre-busting, white-knuckle novel that will keep you turning the pages.”
AgentPalmer.com
“THE MIRROR MAN includes all the essential elements of successful suspense story writing—high stakes, conflict, drama, quick pacing, red herrings, cliff hangers, and a satisfying ending… Connections between characters are well-defined and robust—with one association in particular coming as a complete surprise… A complex and intriguing plot, an abundance of action and outstanding characterization make THE MIRROR MAN a compelling read.”
Indie Reader
Advance Reader Reviews (from BookSirens):
“A beautiful blend of sci fi and thriller!”
“… so many surprises and twists and turns that I never knew what was going to happen next. I enjoyed the book so much that I was sad when the book ended. The ending was so surprising….”
“Julian Black is a wickedly well-crafted character that drives this story… Now he’s a pawn in a game that has no easy choices to make… A gorgeous, fun time. Highly recommended.”
“… a great blend of science-fiction & international thriller… The action was exciting and as I got further into the book it got harder and harder to put down.”
“… A definite page turner… The characters were well developed, and you can’t help but become interested in learning as much as you can about their past. Lots of great references, and written very colorfully – Philadelphia, Paris, London, you could visualize the locations. The story also had terrific plot twists.”
“I really enjoyed this book. The premise was unique and well thought out… The story is fast paced and the characters are believable. It was hard to put down once I started…”
“I thoroughly enjoyed this book’s great twists and turns. I read it in five days and couldn’t put it down.”
“… An enjoyable, fast-paced spy thriller with lots of action and science fiction elements… The glamourous London locations of the Shard and the London Eye add a little Ian Fleming flair.”