Praise for Matthew FitzSimmons
The Slate
Proof that the fiction of hard-knuckle political intrigue can still be stranger than the truth, at least this week. Kirkus Reviews
Matthew FitzSimmons breaks out of the pack of DC novels of politics and crime with The Slate, a sobering ticking-clock(s) screen of Washington power beyond mere election fraudand he does so with strong twenty-first-century kick-ass women. While FitzSimmons spotlights evils like political corruption, human trafficking, and murder, what makes The Slate stand out is its climax core: redemption. James Grady, creator of Condor and author of The Smoke in Our Eyes
Chance
FitzSimmons hooks readers with the clone angle and then expertly mixes SF and mystery tropes till hes implicated every party in sight in some sort of crime or cover-up. A seriously playful novel of ideas. Kirkus Reviews
Constance
An Amazon Best Book of the Month: Science Fiction & Fantasy
Maybe what we need most as this bewildering summer winds down is a diverting story about an interesting futuristic topic that injects no new anxiety into our nervous brains[Constance] shines in its interstitial momentsIn between the sleuthing and the schemes for world domination and the eluding of people with guns, we are invited to grapple with genuinely thoughtful questions about the philosophical, legal, and ethical implications of cloning and scientific innovation in generalThe debates around cloning in Constance echo many of our contemporary preoccupationsskepticism of science, radical mistrust of those with opposing views, conspiracy theories. Sarah Lyall, critic, The New York Times
Full of technological surprises and ethical dilemmas, this inventive thriller hums with the electric excitement of the best 1950s science fiction. Tom Nolan, critic, The Wall Street Journal
In this timely thriller, tantalizing clues, complex motives, and shifting views of the truth flow around such issues as the relationship between money and power, the right to life, and the definition of self. FitzSimmons has upped his game with this one. Publishers Weekly (starred review)
A super-brainy high-concept dystopian tale guaranteed to reward anyone whos in the mood. Kirkus Reviews
A propulsive sci-fi thriller that questions the very nature of what makes us human. POPSUGAR
What a book! Like all the best speculative fiction, FitzSimmonss compelling thriller Constance takes elements of real science and spins them up into a novel and terrifying premise. Blake Crouch, New York Times bestselling author of Dark Matter and Recursion
Constance is a blistering, balletic readsilky-smooth world-building that effortlessly grounds a wonderful, harrowing tale of mystery, suspense, identity, friendship, and redemption. This is, for all its twists, turns, and tricks, a novel that does what a novel should do: examine what makes us human after all. Genuinely one of the best books I have read in a long, long time. Greg Rucka, New York Times bestselling author and creator of The Old Guard
Origami Man
FitzSimmons brings Gibson Vaughn and an old enemy full circle in Origami Manan intricately plotted, rapid-fire thriller guaranteed to hook you from page one. Easily the best Gibson Vaughn installment to date. Steven Konkoly, Wall Street Journal bestselling author
Matthew FitzSimmonss rapid-fire novels are loaded with twisted plots, explosive action, and dialogue that crackles with wit and emotion. His bighearted characters keep me coming back, book after book. Grab this thriller with both hands because Origami Man is a total blast. Nick Petrie, bestselling author of The Drifter
Debris Line
Matthew FitzSimmons writes the kinds of thrillers I love to read: smart, character driven, and brimming with creative action sequences. If youre not yet a fan of FitzSimmonss Gibson Vaughn series, strap in, because you soon will be. Debris Line is tense, twisty, and always ten steps ahead. Dont miss it. Chris Holm, Anthony Awardwinning author of The Killing Kind
Matt FitzSimmons continues his amazing literary feat of creating an ensemble cast of troubled heroes and shooting them through page-turning thrillers with his latest, Debris Line, continuing the fast-paced adventures of Gibson Vaughn and his crew as they battle to stay alive and find some measure of justice in this unforgiving world. The Gibson Vaughn series is on its way to being a classic franchise of thriller fiction, with a unique voice and an unusual approach that keep the stories as appealing as they are entertaining. Highly recommended. James Grady, author of Six Days of the Condor
Debris Linedoesnt waste a word or miss a twist. Its always smart, always entertaining, and populated top to bottom with fascinating and unforgettable characters. Lou Berney, author of November Road
Cold Harbor
In FitzSimmonss action-packed third Gibson Vaughn thrillerfans of deep, dark government conspiracies will keep turning the pages to see how it all turns out. Publishers Weekly
Cold Harbor interweaves two classic American tropes: the solitary prisoner imprisoned for who knows what and the American loner determined to rectify the injustices perpetrated on him. Its a page-turner that keeps the reader wonderingand looking forward to Gibson Vaughn number four. Criminal Element
There are so many layers and twists to Cold HarborFitzSimmons masterfully fits together the myriad pieces of Gibson Vaughns past like a high-quality Springbok puzzle. Crimespree Magazine
Poisonfeather
An Amazon Best Book of the Month: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Category
FitzSimmonss complicated hero leaps off the page with intensity and good intentions while a byzantine plot hums along, ensnaring characters into a tightening web of greed, betrayal, and violent death. Publishers Weekly
[FitzSimmons] has knocked it out of the park, as they say. The characters layers are being peeled back further and further, allowing readers to really root for the good guys! FitzSimmons has put together a great plot that doesnt let you rest for even a minute. Suspense Magazine
The Short Drop
FitzSimmons has come up with a doozy of a sociopath. The Washington Post
This live-wire debut begins with a promising lead in the long-ago disappearance of the vice presidents daughter, then doubles down with tangled conspiracies, duplicitous politicians, and a disgraced hacker hankering for redemptionHang on and enjoy the ride. People
Writing with swift efficiency, FitzSimmons shows why the stakes are high, the heroes suitably tarnished, and the bad guys a pleasure to foil. Kirkus Reviews
With a complex plot layered on top of unexpected emotional depth, The Short Drop is a wonderful surprise on every levelThis is much more than a solid debut; its proof that FitzSimmons has what it takes. Amazon.com, an Amazon Best Book of December 2015
Beyond exceptional. Matthew FitzSimmons is the real deal. Andrew Peterson, author of the bestselling Nathan McBride series
The Short Drop is an adrenaline-fueled thriller that has it all: political intrigue, murder, and suspense. Matthew FitzSimmons weaves a clever plot and deftly leads the reader on a rapid ride to an explosive end. Robert Dugoni, bestselling author of My Sisters Grave
