Book Promo: Fool’s Errand

Fool’s Errand from Jeffrey S. Stephens is a clever,
upbeat story about long buried family secrets,
the complex relationship between a young man and his father,
and an adventurous hunt for both hidden treasure and difficult truths.

Years after the death of his gangster father, a young man
discovers a letter that sends him reluctantly defying the
mob as he races to locate a hidden treasure.

The love between a father and a son can be both complicated and compelling, especially when the father is a charming rogue. “Blackie” Rinaldi had ties to the mob, and his only son has done all he can to avoid the pitfalls of his father’s chosen path. But when an enigmatic letter hinting at a cache of stolen money surfaces six years after Blackie’s untimely death, the younger Rinaldi is forced to confront his father’s colorful past.

An international treasure hunt ensues, with surprising twists and engaging characters. Fool’s Errand from Jeffrey S. Stephens, author of the popular Jordan Sandor series, is an entertaining story of family ties and a parent’s never-ending influence.

Blackie’s son follows a series of clues from the mean streets of New York to the Las Vegas Strip, and ultimately to the South of France. Along the way, he is confronted by dangerous mobsters, dishonest relatives, suspicious friends, a mysterious woman and the risks of a journey his father may or may not have planned for him.

With the ideal balance of humor and heart, adventure and romance, Fool’s Errand features compelling, relatable characters and a fast-paced narrative that will keep readers guessing as each new secret is revealed.

Author Jeffrey S. Stephens lives in Greenwich, Connecticut. He is also the author of the Jordan Sandor espionage thrillers, beginning with Targets of Deception and, most recently, Rogue Mission. He is also the author of the recent thriller, Crimes and Passion, the first in a planned series featuring Lieutenant Robbie Whyte.

Amazon Reviews

“While Fool’s Errand brings elements of The Maltese Falcon (one of my all-time favorite films), Goodfellas, and even a dash of old-school detective thrillers and serial films, this tale is fully current. It’s a great read and a worthy weekend escape from real life. It doesn’t insult anyone’s beliefs or intelligence. It’s smart, it’s sharp, and it will make a strong movie in the right creative hands. I picked up Fool’s Errand and read it through, cover to cover, in a day. Stephens’ prose is brisk and clean, to the point, and entertaining as it keeps you turning pages. Fool’s Errand is a fun, satisfying read, full of heart and surprises.”  — PJ Media

“Told in the first person, this engaging mystery is both plot-and character-driven. Moving from past to present is deftly handled, and the mystery presented seems both plausible and intriguing. Love of family, albeit a flawed one, is key.”  — Kirkus Reviews

For more information, please visit www.jeffreystephens.com.

Fool’s Errand
Publisher: Post Hill Press
ISBN-13: 978-1642937381
ISBN-10: 164293738X
Available from Amazon.com

Book Review: Rogue Mission by Jeffrey S. Stephens

available for pre-order

Rogue Mission —
Possibly The Deadliest Assignment
Yet For CIA Super-Spy Jordan Sandor

In the newest thriller by bestselling author Jeffrey S. Stephens, CIA agent Jordan Sandor is on a mission that blends non-stop suspense, intrigue and danger.

Rogue Mission (Post Hill Press, April 26, 2016) takes readers on a mission more complex and with more at stake for Sandor than any he has ever faced. From Bermuda to the United Kingdom, from France to the deserts of Iraq, Jordan must face down villains both known and unknown, recognized and hidden, as he struggles to prevent the deaths of tens of thousands of innocent people.

Needing help as never before, Sandor calls upon his usual group of talented associates, as well as top CIA analyst Beth Sharrow, a former lover still willing to risk her life and career to help Sandor. The action begins on the first page and does not end until the explosive climax.

About the Author

Jeffrey S. Stephens is the author of the Jordan Sandor series, which also includes Targets of Deception, Targets of Opportunity and Targets of Revenge. A native of the Bronx, Stephens now lives with his wife Nancy in Greenwich, Connecticut, where they raised their two sons, Graham and Trevor.

Rogue Mission: A Jordan Sandor Thriller
By Jeffrey S. Stephens
On sale April 26, 2016
Post Hill Press
Hardcover $26.00
ISBN: 9781618688132

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Book Signing To Celebrate Launch of Jordan Sandor’s Fourth Thriller!

Thursday, April 28th  5:30 – 7:30 PM

Celebrate at:

Elm Street Books
35 Elm Street
New  Canaan, CT
203-966-4545

Rogue Mission is available for pre-order in Barnes & Noble, Amazon, bn.com and fine bookstores everywhere.  Direct Links: Amazon: http://bit.ly/rogue-mission-amazon  and BN: http://bit.ly/rogue-mission-barnesandnoble

Reviews:

Kirkus Review (excerpt): “…The story unfolds with clipped efficiency, without the stagy encounters that slow down many such thrillers, and the large cast of characters is skillfully drawn.”

Robert K. Tanenbaum, New York Times Bestselling novelist: “As current as today’s headlines, Rogue Mission is a taut, well-paced thriller with action that begins on the first page and does let up until the last.  The fourth Jordan Sandor novel by Jeffrey Stephens, this story is not to be missed.”

Jack Du Brul, New York Times Bestselling Author of the Philip Mercer action adventure novels, including The Lightning Stones: “I fear that the plot of Rogue Mission will be a headline in the near future. Jeff Stephens has penned a terrific, timely and taut thriller and we should all hope a hero like Jordan Sandor is out there for when it comes true.”