The Asset

- Ripped from the Headlines: With shady backroom deals, tenuous relationships with Chinese attaches, and a self-serving government all too concerned with controlling and spinning the narrative, Mike Lawson has proven himself to be one of the premier political thriller authors working today.- A Terrifying New Villain: The Asset introduces a new villain—forged in the same mold as Ella, the fan-favorite villain from the Edgar nominated novel, House Witness. Mysterious and cutthroat, this new villain is sure to delight fans as Joe DeMarco's greatest nemesis yet.- Stellar Reviews: Year in and year out, Mike Lawson's books are showered with starred reviews, high praise, and five-star reviews. Last year's novel, Untouchable, sits at 4.6 stars with over 300 reviews on Amazon, and the previous book, Kingpin, is at 4.7 stars with over 600 reviews.- For Greaney and Hurwitz Fans: Joe DeMarco belongs in the same conversation as Orphan X and The Grey Man, and with plenty of backlist to highlight, new readers will happily devour this long-running series.- Atlantic Crime is Killing It: After a buzzy launch, a yearlong trade and consumer-facing promotional campaign—including extensive digital advertising, special offers, giveaways, influencer outreach, and more—and an Edgar Award win, Atlantic Crime is off to a great start. As the imprint continues to grow, you can expect more thrilling promotions and quality crime stories that will have readers on the edge of their seats.

Mike Lawson is a former senior civilian executive for the US Navy. He is the Edgar Award-nominated author of more than fifteen novels starring Joe DeMarco and three novels with his protagonist Kay Hamilton.