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NINE MINUTES ELEVEN SECONDS
A gripping thriller by L.V. Pederson. "Made for cinematic adaptation." — BookTrib
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The Story
When Madison Maxwell receives an unexpected job offer from Know Inc., one of Silicon Valley's most powerful tech companies, she believes a new job in a new city is her chance to finally leave the past behind.
Instead, she learns she's replacing an employee killed in a mysterious hit-and-run. Her charismatic VP boss, TJ Khan, fills her with unease she can't explain. The recurring nightmares that have haunted her since losing her father on 9/11 return. An impossible thought soon takes hold: Khan could be the terrorist who killed her father twenty years ago, now hiding in plain sight behind a new identity and his Silicon Valley success.
There is just one problem.
The official record says he died on the plane with her father that dark day.
Unable to tell whether she's losing her mind or if her worst fears are true, Madison gets closer to Khan, risking everything to obtain the proof she needs—unaware that doing so will thrust her into a far-reaching conspiracy that FBI Special Agent Markus Niles is racing to uncover—and that her unexpected job offer from Know Inc. may have been no accident.
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"Get ready for heart-pounding twists, deception and danger at every turn.
Hooks you from the first scene, delivering a shot of pure action and an emotional roller-coaster that will leave you breathless.” -- Cathy V.
"A nail-biting thriller!
It’s the kind of book that grips you tightly, leaving your heart pounding and your mind racing as you try to piece together its tangled web of intrigue. Be prepared for relentless tension. The plot races forward with the urgency of a stopwatch, and just when you think you’ve figured out where it’s heading, Pederson veers into unexpected territory. The twists are shocking, yet they don’t feel cheap or contrived—they’re the kind that make you pause, re-read a passage, and mutter, 'I did not see that coming.'" --John Kelly
"Pederson’s debut is a masterclass in narrative misdirection.
A cinematic, emotionally charged debut that reads like a cross between Homeland and The Girl on the Train. It’s a conspiracy thriller with a beating heart—and it doesn’t let go. "-- J Kromrie, Netgalley
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EDITORIAL REVIEWS
“An emotionally charged thriller that deftly weaves suspense with a profound exploration of trauma and redemption.” - Kirkus Reviews
“Knockout espionage novel exploring trauma, vengeance, and self-forgiveness” - Booklife
“Pederson’s debut novel is an irresistible terrorism thriller featuring an unlikely heroine you won’t soon forget.” - BestThrillers
“A thrilling plot, endearing characters, and clever twists and turns make Nine Minutes Eleven Seconds a novel that readers will enjoy and want to read more than once, like watching a favorite action film over and over.” – BookTrib
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EDITORIAL REVIEWS
“An emotionally charged thriller that deftly weaves suspense with a profound exploration of trauma and redemption.” - Kirkus Reviews
“Knockout espionage novel exploring trauma, vengeance, and self-forgiveness” - Booklife
“A thrilling plot, endearing characters, and clever twists and turns make Nine Minutes Eleven Seconds a novel that readers will enjoy and want to read more than once, like watching a favorite action film over and over.” -- BookTrib
“Pederson’s debut novel is an irresistible terrorism thriller featuring an unlikely heroine you won’t soon forget.” - BestThrillers
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