Bestselling Author Robert Liparulo Wins Acclaim For Thriller The 13th Tribe

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“The author of Comes a Horseman ushers in an exciting new series with this action-packed and intricately plotted spiritual thriller that should appeal to fans of Frank Peretti and Oliver North.”
–Library Journal

“Liparulo (Comes a Horseman) opens the Immortal Files series with a bang … Not everyone will get or care about the scriptural framework, though it will resonate for the biblically literate, but every reader is in for roller-coaster action, competently done, with a late-breaking major plot curve that leaves the door open for more.”
–Publishers Weekly

“A fantasy-thriller with overt (but not overly intrusive) Christian themes, this novel pits Jagger Baird, a deeply troubled former Army Ranger, against a band of immortals. … Baird is a complex character—when we first meet him, he’s mired in self-pity (with an added layer of self-loathing) over the recent death of a close friend—and his returning to his faith is a key element of the plot. The book can be read as a story of a man’s spiritual transition, or it can be read as a fast-paced thriller with fantasy elements. Either way, it’s a success.” –Booklist

Robert Liparulo is the bestselling author and Hollywood screenwriter of both Adult and Young Adult thrillers, including Comes a Horseman, Germ, Deadfall, Deadlock, and the Dreamhouse Kings YA adventures in schools across America. Now comes The 13th Tribe, Liparulo’s premier book in the Immortal Files series acclaimed by trade publications and bestselling authors alike.

Frank Peretti, bestselling author of This Present Darkness, says, “We authors are always looking for the next Great Idea for a story, and I think Robert Liparulo has found it…he has created environments with an eye for detail and whatever is fascinating, peopled them with characters who are walking mysteries, then drawn from scripture and history to weave situations in which trouble just has to happen. Result: a great read!”

Ted Dekker, bestselling author of Forbidden and the Circle series calls The 13th Tribe,“a tale that is both skin-tinglingly supernatural and thought-provokingly real. Packed with high-tech gadgetry, action and heart . . . Read this novel!”

SYNOPSIS: The 13th Tribe by Robert Liparulo

Their story didn’t start this year . . . or even this millennium.
It began when Moses was on Mount Sinai, and the 12 tribes of Israel famously worshipping a golden calf through pagan revelry. Many received immediate death for their idolatry, but 40 were handed a far worse punishment—endless life on earth.
This group of immortals became the 13th Tribe, and they’ve been trying to earn their way into heaven ever since—by killing sinners. Though their logic is twisted, their brilliance is undeniable. Their wrath is unstoppable. And the technology they possess is beyond anything mere humans have ever seen.
Jagger Baird knows nothing about the Tribe when he’s hired as head of security for an archaeological dig on Mount Sinai. The former Army ranger is still reeling from an accident that claimed the life of his best friend, one of his arms and rocked his own faith.
The Tribe is poised to execute their most ambitious attack ever and the lives of millions hang in the balance. When Jagger’s wife and son are caught in the crossfire, he’ll stop at nothing to save them. But how can one man stand against an entire tribe of immortals?
There’s only way to find out…by delving into Robert Liparulo’s The 13th Tribe.
See more about the author and his books at RobertLiparulo.com and Facebook.com/LiparuloFans

Robert Liparulo lives in Colorado with his wife and four children. He can discuss:
•   How his protagonist and the 13th Tribe are related to current world events, including the “inner person” and the correlation/similarities of revolution and vigilantism.
•   Breaking news of the day, including high-tech warfare and how it can be hijacked.
•   How his background as a longtime journalist and son of an Air Force officer impacts the way he raises his children in a complex and dangerous world—and how he justifies the violence in his books and screenplays to his family.

About Robert Liparulo
Bestselling author and screenwriter Robert Liparulo is no stranger to the suspense market with his critically acclaimed thrillers optioned by Hollywood producers, in addition to peer authors Steve Berry and Michael Palmer calling his work “inventive” and “brilliantly crafted.” Liparulo takes pride in novels that feature non-stop action, characters of depth and tomorrow’s technology. And he delivers that again with his highly anticipated 2012 release The 13th Tribe.
His best selling adult thrillers include Comes a Horseman, Germ, Deadlock, and Deadfall.
Prior to writing The 13th Tribe, Liparulo’s hit young adult series Dreamhouse Kings was devoured and praised by school librarians, teachers, parents and boys and girls across America.
“Before diving into the Dreamhouse Kings, I read a lot of young adult fiction,” says the father of four. “It was disturbing how many YA stories pit adults verses kids; either the parents are absent or abusive. I think it’s a cheap crutch. All stories need tension and doing it that way is easy, but I don’t think it reflects the majority of families.”

Now Liparulo explains how The 13th Tribe marks somewhat of a departure from his previous stories:

“Growing up the son of a military officer, I got to see and meet people all over the world,” he says. “I got to see how the same we are. As different as our cultures are, we are really one and I think that’s important for a writer to understand.”
Liparulo traveled extensively for The 13th Tribe, even to Mount Sinai in Egypt, which is featured prominently in the book.

“My previous adult thrillers were heavy on action, adventure and the fight between Good and Evil—but light when it came to acknowledging God’s influence in the world and in the lives of my characters,” Liparulo explains.

“The result is The 13th Tribe—a very special story that marks my first true foray into a faith-filled supernatural thriller.

“The 13th Tribe can be summed up in two words: immortal vigilantes. But, really, it goes much deeper. It’s a story filled with action, cutting-edge technology and complex characters—the kind of book I like reading.

“I hope you enjoy it and find it both entertaining and thought-provoking. No, forget that. I hope it blows your socks off.”

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