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The American Mission

By Matthew Palmer

By Matthew Palmer

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By Matthew Palmer

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By Matthew Palmer
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Apr 07, 2015 | ISBN 9780425275382

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Jun 26, 2014 | ISBN 9781101626313

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    About The American Mission

    One of NPR’s Best Books of 2014!

    After witnessing a devastating incident in Darfur, Alex Baines is stripped of his security clearance and relegated to a desk job. He’s about to resign when his former mentor—now the current Ambassador to the Congo—offers him an opportunity to start over.

    But the post isn’t what Alex imagined. The US company Consolidated Mining seems to be everywhere. When a hostage situation involving a survey team arises, Alex is sent in, finding himself in the middle of the conflict with a guerilla leader and Marie Tsiolo, a native geologist on the team.

    As violence escalates in the region, Alex struggles to balance the interests of the U.S. with the greater good of the people of the Congo—and somehow stay alive.

    About The American Mission

    “There’s the mission the public knows, and the mission we’ll never see.  Matthew Palmer knows both, which is what makes The American Mission crackle with complexity and authenticity.  What a debut.”

    —Brad Meltzer, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of The Fifth Assassin

    Global headlines come to life as intrigue and international politics collide in the Congo in this electrifying debut thriller from Matthew Palmer.

    After a devastating experience in Darfur strips Alex Baines, former rising star of the State Department, of his security clearances, he is faced with two choices: spend the rest of his career in visa-stamping limbo or move to the private sector. On the verge of resigning, he receives a call from his old mentor with an incredible opportunity to start over, restoring both his security clearances and his reputation.

    The job isn’t quite what Alex imagined it to be when he finds a shady U.S.-based mining company everywhere he turns.

    As violence in the political climate escalates, Alex struggles to balance the best interests of the United States with the fate of the Congo and its people. His loyalties are put to the test as he races to determine the right course of action. 

    About The American Mission

    “There’s the mission the public knows, and the mission we’ll never see.  Matthew Palmer knows both, which is what makes The American Mission crackle with complexity and authenticity.  What a debut.”

    —Brad Meltzer, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of The Fifth Assassin

    Global headlines come to life as intrigue and international politics collide in the Congo in this electrifying debut thriller from Matthew Palmer.

    After a devastating experience in Darfur strips Alex Baines, former rising star of the State Department, of his security clearances, he is faced with two choices: spend the rest of his career in visa-stamping limbo or move to the private sector. On the verge of resigning, he receives a call from his old mentor with an incredible opportunity to start over, restoring both his security clearances and his reputation.

    The job isn’t quite what Alex imagined it to be when he finds a shady U.S.-based mining company everywhere he turns.

    As violence in the political climate escalates, Alex struggles to balance the best interests of the United States with the fate of the Congo and its people. His loyalties are put to the test as he races to determine the right course of action. 

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    About Matthew Palmer

    Matthew Palmer is a twenty-year veteran of the U.S. Foreign Service, currently serving as the director for multilateral affairs in the State Department’s Bureau of Asian and Pacific Affairs. A life member of the Council on Foreign Relations, Palmer has… More about Matthew Palmer

    About Matthew Palmer

    Matthew Palmer is a twenty-year veteran of the U.S. Foreign Service, currently serving as the director for multilateral affairs in the State Department’s Bureau of Asian and Pacific Affairs. A life member of the Council on Foreign Relations, Palmer has… More about Matthew Palmer

    About Matthew Palmer

    Matthew Palmer is a twenty-year veteran of the U.S. Foreign Service, currently serving as the director for multilateral affairs in the State Department’s Bureau of Asian and Pacific Affairs. A life member of the Council on Foreign Relations, Palmer has… More about Matthew Palmer

    Product Details

    Category: Suspense & Thriller | Military Fiction

    Mass Market Paperback | $9.99
    Published by G.P. Putnam’s Sons
    Apr 07, 2015 | 512 Pages | 4-3/16 x 7-1/2 | ISBN 9780425275382

    Category: Suspense & Thriller | Military Fiction

    Ebook | $6.99
    Published by G.P. Putnam’s Sons
    Jun 26, 2014 | 432 Pages | ISBN 9781101626313

    Category: Suspense & Thriller | Military Fiction | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $17.50
    Published by Penguin Audio
    Jun 26, 2014 | 779 Minutes | ISBN 9780698167193

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    Praise

    “There’s the mission the public knows, and the mission we’ll never see. Matthew Palmer knows both, which is what makes this novel crackle with complexity and authority. What a debut.”—Brad Meltzer, #1 New York Times bestselling author

    “A thriller of great integrity and intelligence…I highly recommend it.”—Douglas Preston, #1 New York Times bestselling author

    “The American Mission is one of those wonderful novels, where great storytelling is woven through with the intricate detail only a knowledgeable insider can supply. I loved it!”—Iris Johansen, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Live to See Tomorrow

    “Superb!…With The American Mission, Palmer joins the exalted ranks of Follett, Forsythe, and Clancy.”—Tess Gerritsen, International Bestselling Author

    “Reminiscent of Graham Greene, Mr. Palmer is far better than John le Carre. This is the sort of book you don’t want to end.”—Gayle Lynds, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Spies

     

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