{"product_id":"9780063252165","title":"The Lightning Rod : A Zig \u0026 Nola Novel","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lightning Rod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Brad Meltzer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Nola is the most accomplished kicker of ass since \u003cem\u003eThe Girl with the Dragon Tattoo\u003c\/em\u003e.” —A. J. Finn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZig and Nola are back—in the hugely entertaining, highly anticipated follow-up to Brad Meltzer’s #1 \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling thriller \u003cem\u003eThe Escape Artist\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat’s the one secret no one knows about you?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArchie Mint has a secret. He’s led a charmed life—he’s got a beautiful wife, two impressive kids, and a successful military career. But when he’s killed while trying to stop a robbery in his own home, his family is shattered—and then shocked when the other shoe drops. Mint’s been hiding criminal secrets none of them could have imagined.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile working on Mint’s body before his funeral, mortician “Zig” Zigarowski discovers something he was never meant to see. That telling detail leads him to Mint’s former top secret military unit and his connection to artist Nola Brown. Two years ago, Nola saved Zig’s life—so he knows better than most that she’s as volatile and dangerous as a bolt of lightning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollowing Nola’s trail, he uncovers one of the U.S. government’s most intensely guarded secrets—an undisclosed military facility that dates back to the Cold War and holds the key to something far more sinister: a hidden group willing to compromise the very safety and security of America itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrouble always finds her…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe’s the lightning rod.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e“\u003cem\u003eThe Lightning Rod\u003c\/em\u003e is my favorite Brad Meltzer novel—so far—and that’s high, high praise. The book is a one-of-a-kind thrill ride with half a dozen memorable characters. My personal favorite is Zig, but Waggs, Roddy and Nola aren’t far behind.”\u003cbr\u003e“Enigmatic and mysterious, Nola is a force. Great plotting. Great characters. \u003cem\u003eThe Lightning Rod\u003c\/em\u003e is Meltzer at his finest.” \u003cbr\u003e\"Nola Brown is one of recent fiction's all-time great characters, and Meltzer's subtle pacing and narrative charm mean we can't take our eyes off her for a single moment—trust me, this is a terrific, compelling, unputdownable thriller.\"\u003cbr\u003e“Meltzer is back with another twisting, suspense-filled story, and so too is his prized protagonist, Nola, who remains as fascinating as ever…[Meltzer’s plot] moves at breakneck speed…Bottom line: this is Meltzer’s best work to date, and the sky is the limit for this series moving forward.”\u003cbr\u003e“[An] exciting sequel. . . . Meltzer makes his leads emotionally plausible. One hopes Zig and Nola will be back soon.”\u003cbr\u003e“There are few authors who do dialogue that is as sharp and witty as Brad Meltzer does in \u003cem\u003eThe Lightning Rod\u003c\/em\u003e... The characters, plot, pace, and premise work together like a well-rehearsed orchestra. Meltzer is a master storyteller and a superb wordsmith.”\u003cbr\u003e“No other A+ author whips up better dialogue... But it’s his characters who most excite and engage. Nola and Zig will pull you into a story as entertaining as any by David Baldacci. And Nola is the most accomplished kicker of ass since \u003cem\u003eThe Girl with the Dragon Tattoo\u003c\/em\u003e.”\u003cbr\u003e\"Government secrets fuel Meltzer’s exciting \u003cem\u003eLightning Rod\u003c\/em\u003e...a rip-roaring, energetic thriller that begins on a high note and only accelerates….Meltzer… strikes gold again.\"\u003cbr\u003e“Meltzer likes his conspiracy stories, and he puts a lot of work into them, but he seems to love his characters just as much. Zig and Nola are two of his strongest characters, and it feels like there are plenty more stories to be told about them.”\u003cbr\u003e\"Meltzer is a master and this is his best. Not since \u003cem\u003eThe Girl with the Dragon Tattoo\u003c\/em\u003e have you seen a character like this. Get ready to meet Nola. If you've never tried Meltzer, this is the one.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780063252165\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"William Morrow","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":41157101879502,"sku":"9780063252165","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/9780063252165.jpg?v=1652154427","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780063252165","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}