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 Justice is as fast as a bullet…

As I lie in bed with Amanda, ignoring another late-night call from my ex, a shot rings out in the New York night and a beautiful starlet dies outside the city’s most popular nightclub. This is the kind of story I was born to chase—but I never dreamed this story began over a hundred years ago.

Suddenly another life is taken, the bullet fired from one of the deadliest guns ever made. Both victims are highly controversial, their murders more like public executions. My search leads me into the twisted world of The Boy a world defined by a demented code of honor and shocking, long-buried secrets of the world’s most infamous outlaw.

When this assassin realizes I’m getting too close to the truth, uncovering the past could jeopardize everything I care about. Because in his world there’s a fine line between good and evil, and the difference between innocence and guilt depends on who’s holding the gun.…
“His exciting plot grabs readers from the first page.”

—Oline Cogdill, Sun-Sentinel

“One of the best thrillers of the year…guaranteed to leave readers breathless.”

—Press & Sun-Bulletin

“A suspenseful and shocking tale that will leave readers clamoring for the next Henry Parker novel.”

—Library Journal

“One of the great new voices in the genre.”

—Crime Spree Magazine

Nominated for “Best First Novel” by the Strand Critics Circle

Nominated for “Best First Mystery” by Romantic Times magazine

The MarkRight as I’m about to die, I realize all the myths are fake. There’s no white light at the end of the tunnel. My life isn’t flashing before my eyes. All I can think about is how much I want to live.

I moved to New York City a month ago to become the best journalist the world had ever seen. To find the greatest stories never told. And now here I am–Henry Parker, twenty four years old and weary beyond rational thought, a bullet one trigger pull from ending my life.

I can’t run. Running is all Amanda and I have done for the past seventy two hours. And I’m tired. Tired of knowing the
truth and not being able to tell it.

Five minutes ago I thought I had the story all figured out. I knew that both of these men–one an FBI agent, the other an assassin–wanted me dead, but for very different reasons.

If I die tonight–more people will die tomorrow.
“A gripping page-turner you won’t be able to stop reading.”

—James Patterson

“A stellar performance…Pinter’s a wizard at punching out page-turning action.”

—Publishers Weekly

“From the opening sentence to the exhilarating conclusion, Pinter’s debut thriller gets the reader’s heart racing.”

—Library Journal (starred review)

“This is a terrific thriller…an action-packed, on the run investigative tale.”

—Midwest Book Review
Upcoming Appearances

Monday, April 28th
Festival of Mystery
Mystery Lovers Bookshop
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May 1st-3rd
Oklahoma Writers
Federation Conference
Midwest City, OK

June 6th-8th
CrimeFest
Bristol, UK

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Thanks for stopping by. Here you’ll find information about my Henry Parker novels, THE GUILTY and THE MARK, as well as other fun stuff. Take a look around, then drop me an email.

News flashes

Film rights to THE MARK have been optioned–who do you see playing Henry Parker? THE MARK has been nominated for “Best First Novel” by the Strand Critics Circle!

I spoke with Galley Cat about my editing and writing career. Read part 1 of my interview with Writer Unboxed. Then check out Part 2. The Press & Sun-Bulletin calls THE GUILTY, “a must-read for mystery fans”. THE MARK has been nominated for “Best First Mystery” by Romantic Times magazine!

THE GUILTY gets rave reviews from Publishers Weekly and Library Journal. Check out my first video blog. The Lincoln Journal-Star on THE MARK: “think ‘The Fugitive’ colliding with ‘The Sopranos’”. THE MARK is selected for Lance Storm’s Book Marks book club. Join the club here!. View cover art and release dates for foreign editions of THE MARK. Then watch the UK trailer!

Read some recent interviews at the “What’s New” page.