Halo of Power
by Jeremy D. Holden
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Pub Date 5 Mar 2019 | Archive Date 11 Mar 2019
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Description
What if ten unelected people controlled the destiny of all of us?
What if they already do?
In the third Mal Thomas novel, Mal teams up again with the enigmatic billionaire Huw Hudson in a life-or-death battle against a shadowy organization that seeks to control untold wealth and power – and destroy the world’s great democracies and religions.
After the apparent assassination of the Dalai Lama, and in order to keep a promise to His Holiness, Mal, accompanied by a mysterious Buddhist monk, embarks on a journey that takes him from Costa Rica to Nepal to the Bahamas to the Bay of Naples, ultimately leading him into a fight for the lives of those he holds most dear.
In a fast-moving and often sardonic narrative, author Jeremy Holden will have you fascinated by the extraordinary nature of the challenges that confront Mal and his friends as they launch a massive global campaign to tackle one of the great issues of our time – while seeking to counter the sinister forces at work against them.
Halo of Power provides a window into the often-murky world of global business and finance, as well as showcasing the influence of social media-driven mass persuasion.
A sequel that also works as a standalone novel, Halo of Power is the latest in Jeremy Holden’s critically acclaimed Mal Thomas series of mystery novels.
A Note From the Publisher
Jeremy D. Holden is the author of the Mal Thomas series of mystery novels, which to date includes the critically acclaimed novels Sea of Doubt (2016) and Valley of Time (2017), and the forthcoming Halo of Power, set for release in March 2019. An award-winning creative professional and accomplished author, Jeremy has earned many of the advertising industry’s top honors, including the prestigious “Gold Effie” (the Golden Globe of the ad world). His first book, Second That Emotion: How Decisions, Trends, and Movements Are Shaped [Prometheus Books, 2012], explores how movements are created in the political, cultural, and commercial realms, and received attention from national media outlets, including Fast Company, The Huffington Post, CNN, and NPR. A UK native, Jeremy currently lives and works in Raleigh, North Carolina where he is President and Chief Strategy Officer of Clean, an award-winning integrated branding agency. He also teaches at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the School of Media and Journalism. A popular speaker and facilitator, Jeremy has run workshops with fellow authors Malcolm Gladwell and Professor Dan Ariely.
Halo of Power [Clean Publishing, ISBN 978-0-9978970-2-9] will be available in paperback ($10.95 USD) and e-book ($3.99 USD) editions wherever books are sold as of March 2019.
Advance Praise
“Heartily recommended for those who enjoy mystery, thrillers, suspense, and spiritual or religious themes.”
-- RosepointPublishing.com praise for the first Mal Thomas novel, Sea of Doubt
“A web of conflict, both internal and external, is addressed in this intelligent and imaginative narrative.”
-- Foreword Clarion praise for the first Mal Thomas novel, Sea of Doubt
“An understated genre tale that should engage readers with its smart, lighthearted tone.”
-- Kirkus Reviews praise for the second Mal Thomas novel, Valley of Time
“Holden does an absolutely brilliant job of creating interesting three-dimensional characters that carry the story to new levels.”
-- TheQuirkyBookNerd.wordpress.com praise for Sea of Doubt
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9780997897029 |
| PRICE | US$10.99 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
8stitches9lives �, Reviewer
Halo of Power is the third novel in the critically-acclaimed Mal Thomas Mystery series, and having read each of them in rapid succession I feel strongly that this is the best instalment yet. Each can be read as a standalone without any issues whatsoever, but to get the most out of the series I recommend reading them chronologically. The plot is, as always, interesting and excitement-filled; it'll also keep readers guessing until the final pages. It's exceptionally well-paced, and our protagonist, Mal, is a charismatic, affable and determined individual who goes on many an adventure throughout the series, and this instalment is no exception.
This has to be the most topical and intriguing outing to date, and the places he visits are varied and exotic. Together Mal and friends team up against a shadowy secret organisation in the hopes of restoring transparency. It brings to bear thought-provoking societal issues about who really is in charge and the dark forces that often can be at play without the knowledge of the general population. In interviews about the this third book, Mr Holden has stated that at the time of planning the final reveal the Me Too movement was just gathering pace, which very much inspired him to mould the powerful team necessary to combat these evil doers. He also introduces the theme of feminism, which was most welcome, and the satirical humour was a nice touch, too.
Many thanks to Clean Publishing for an ARC.
