Brett Battles was born and raised in southern California. Though he still makes California his home, he has traveled extensively, including trips to Vietnam and Germany - two locations that play prominent parts in his debut thriller The Cleaner.

His next novel, The Deceived, will be available June 24th, 2008.

Learn more at: brettbattles.com

 

"It's always great to discover a new writer who can turn a genre on its ear.   Brett Battles's THE CLEANER proves the case. Part Raymond Chandler, part Clive Cussler, part Robert Ludlum, here is an international thriller chocked full of action, taut with suspense, and laced with a fair amount of humor and romance.   An exciting debut by a major new talent...I look forward to seeing what comes next!"

James Rollins, New York Times bestseller of Map of Bones and Black Order

"THE CLEANER has it all: fast action, terrific characters, and exotic locations all combined in a roller-coaster plot that's guaranteed to keep you reading till the last page. Brett Battles might be a newcomer, but he writes like an old hand. This is one terrific book!"

John Gilstrap, author of Six Minutes to Freedom

"Brett Battles is a master thriller writer. Jonathan Quinn is simply the most compelling protagonist to debut in a decade. No thriller fan can afford to miss this rip-roaring experience."

John Ramsey Miller, author of Side by Side

"Brett Battles makes a grand entrance into the thriller scene with this unputdownable spy novel. THE CLEANER has it all: exotic locales, James Bondian derring-do, and ingenious plot twists that will keep you sweating all the way till the end."

Tess Gerritsen, author of THE MEPHISTO CLUB

"Brett Battles is a compelling new voice in the thriller genre. The Cleaner combines the best elements of Lee Child, John LeCarre and Robert Ludlum. Deftly plotted, perfectly paced and expertly executed, Battles takes his readers on a joyride from the U.S. to Vietnam to post-Cold War Berlin. Jonathan Quinn is a character worth rooting for. Brett Battles is a master story teller. Find a comfortable chair and plan to stay up late. You won't be able to put it down. A stellar debut. Highly-recommended."

Sheldon Siegel, New York Times Best Selling Author of THE CONFESSION

"THE CLEANER is a terrific novel. It features a compelling plot, thrilling action and an unforgettable cast of characters. This debut novel is a powerful read."

Robert K. Tanenbaum, New York Bestselling author of COUNTERPLAY

"This book is a pure delight. Protagonist Jonathan Quinn is a unique and welcome addition to the world of crime fiction. Author Battles' THE CLEANER is a brilliant and heart-pounding thriller; I'm on the edge of my seat, awaiting future installment of Quinn's adventures."

Jeffery Deaver, author of
The Bone Collector and The Sleeping Doll