The latest and greatest from J. Lee in the media.
Chanticleer Book Reviews, Short & Long List
The 2023 Short & Long List - GLOBAL THRILLER Book Awards for High Stakes Suspense
“The Global Thriller Book Awards recognize emerging new talent and outstanding works in High Stakes Thriller Fiction. The Global Thriller Book Awards is a division of the Chanticleer International Book Awards (The CIBAs)…”
See J. Lee on the lists here!
BestThrillers.com, BestThrillers Books Awards 2023
Winner, Medical Thriller of the Year
“The Deadly Deal is the story of an ordinary man whose life is suddenly turned upside down by a vast conspiracy he can scarcely comprehend…”
Check out the commendation and winners here!
Murder in Common, June Lorraine Roberts
AN INTERVIEW WITH: JUSTIN LEE
“An in-depth interview with Justin Lee that’s quite revealing about how he approaches the time and commitment necessary for his writing.”
Read the interview here!
Off The Cuff, Dietrich Kalteis
OFF THE CUFF WITH J. LEE
“Dietrich: I understand that you penned your first draft to The Deadly Deal nearly twenty years ago. Please tell us how you evolved the story?”
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The Two River Times, Jeffery Bogen
J. LEE DELIVERS BOTH SUSPENSE & INTRIGUE WITH ‘THE DEADLY DEAL’
“J. Lee’s latest thriller, “The Deadly Deal” (Moon-shine Cove Publishing, Sept. ‘23) immediately delivers action and mystery as David Centrelli,…”
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DebbiMack.com, Debbi Mack Author/Blog
AN INTERVIEW WITH THRILLER WRITER J. LEE
Today’s post is an interview with thriller author J. Lee about his latest book The Deadly Deal. This one’s also on my ever-growing TBR List. 🙂 Let’s hear from J. Lee!..
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Truths & Categories: How to Research and Represent Truth in Fiction
Award-winning author J. Lee shares his three truths and two types of research to get stories right when he writes.
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Deborah Kalb, Deborah Kalb Books
Q&A WITH J. LEE [The Deadly Deal]
J. Lee is the author of the new novel The Deadly Deal. His other novels include The Hubley Case. He lives in the Chicago area…
Read the Q&A here!
Buddy Book Club, Podcast
The Deadly Deal – J. Lee (INTERVIEW) – Episode 70
The Buddies were thrilled to welcome J. Lee, author of the newly released thriller: The Deadly Deal. The Buddies got a chance to ask J. some hard hitting questions such as: What is his go to McDonald’s order, what conspiracy theories he believes in, and they got to quiz him on his Seinfeld knowledge. They also of course asked him about his new page-turning thriller, and were even able to get him to reveal the original alternate ending. So don’t walk, run to your nearest bookstore/internets and purchase The Deadly Deal which is out today, then join us here at the Buddy Book Club.
Listen here!
Between the Lines: Books’n’Stuff, Blog
#SpotlightFeature ~ The Deadly Deal by J. Lee
“I’m pleased to share this spotlight post featuring the new release by Justin Lee. The Deadly Deal is published today in ebook and paperback by Moonshine Cove Publishing.”
See the Publication Day Feature, here!
Digital Pubbing, Sabrina Ricci
AN INTERVIEW WITH J. LEE, AUTHOR OF THE DEADLY DEAL
Read the full interview, complete with Q&A here!
INDIE CRIME SCENE, Blog
INTERVIEW WITH J. LEE, AUTHOR OF THE DEADLY DEAL
“The Deadly Deal is not your first book, but I understand it’s the first book you wrote. What can you tell us about that?..”
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Murder, Mystery & Mayhem Laced with Morality | Author, Dr. Katherine Hayes | Podcast
J. Lee - The Thrill Never Ends With Numbers Guy
View the video on Riverside or listen to the full podcast on the official website or Spotify!
BestThrillers.com, Book Review
The Deadly Deal, a Perfectly Crafted Conspiracy Thriller by J Lee
“The Bottom Line: A perfectly crafted conspiracy thriller with a truly noble hero at its core, The Deadly Deal is the twisty tale we’ve been waiting for…”
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Buddy Book Club Podcast
Episode #35, Part 2 (starts at 46:30)
Click here to check out The Deadly Deal featured on Buddy Book Club’s podcast, Episode #35, Part 2 (starts at 46:30)
D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
Some people will do anything to benefit from innovation.
“The Deadly Deal is a thriller that builds tension over a wonder drug's development; Director of Business Development David Centrelli, who is charged with seeing the novel drug to profitable distribution; and the conflicts between a devout man to whom "efficiency is a religion" and one whose mission is derailed by the sudden death of his best friend…”
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Diane Donovan, Donovan’s Bookshelf
Some people will do anything to benefit from innovation.
“The Deadly Deal is a thriller that builds tension over a wonder drug's development; Director of Business Development David Centrelli, who is charged with seeing the novel drug to profitable distribution; and the conflicts between a devout man to whom "efficiency is a religion" and one whose mission is derailed by the sudden death of his best friend…”
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Max Bowen, Citywide Blackout Blog
“The Deadly Deal” blends some real life with a high-speed story
“Seventeen years ago, J. Lee penned the first draft of his pharmaceutical-inspired thriller, “The Deadly Deal.” But when his agent tragically passed away, the manuscript was shelved, and Lee went on to other literary pursuits…”
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Marissa Decuir, Books Forward Post
Fans of Kyle Mills and Alyssa Cole will devour this twisty murder mystery scandal
“NYC Big Book and Best Book Award-winning author J. Lee is back with a tense new mystery inspired by his real-life work in the pharmaceutical industry. “The Deadly Deal” (Moonstone Cove Publishing, Sept. 12, 2023). This big pharma corruption thriller follows a junior businessman who is thrust into a world of deception and accusation when his best friend’s tragic death is exposed as a cold-blooded murder.“
It Was a Dark & Stormy Book Club Podcast/Blog
The Hubley Case, by J. Lee
“American businessman Peter Hubley lays sprawled across the floor of a Brazilian airport, cappuccino dripping down what remains of his forehead. Within an hour, his killers are dead and their bodies stolen. When an organized crime syndicate claims responsibility for the savage murder of the seemingly innocuous Hubley, questions are raised, and the case is assigned to Special Agent Nikki Benton.”
Tina Susedik, Your Book Garden Podcast
J. Lee Discusses His Debut Thriller Novel, "The Hubley Case" on Your Book Garden
“Justin Lee lives in the suburbs of Chicago. He graduated from Duke University with degrees in Engineering and Sociology and a minor in Business. In his spare time, he can usually be found playing Frisbee Golf or reading in his La-Z-Boy. The Hubley Case is his first novel…”
Jennifer Mlott, Citywide Blackout Podcast
Jennifer Mlott/The Hubley Case/Natalie Jean
“Author J. Lee walks us through the planning that went into his debut thriller, “The Hubley Case.” The book begins with the murder of American businessman Peter Hubley, and leads to a worldwide chase involving Special Agent Nikki Benton and Ben Siebert, a rebellious ex-Marine with a questionable past...”
Deborah Kalb, Deborah Kalb Books
POSTING Q&As WITH AUTHORS AND ILLUSTRATORS SINCE 2012!
“J. Lee is the author of the new novel The Hubley Case. He has worked in the engineering and marketing fields, and he lives in the Chicago area…”
J. Lee, Criminal Element
Dialogue: The Key to Writing Crime Fiction For Millennials (Written by One)
“If your name is Michael Connelly, Lee Child, or Harlan Coben, you don’t have to worry about audiences finding your books. Those guys—and the select few authors in the same category of general popularity and writing excellence—have established a brand, hooked an audience, and set themselves up for continued readership....”
The Real Book Spy Blog
THE HUBLEY CASE: An Interview with Author J. Lee
“The Hubley Case, the book that #1 New York Times bestselling author Kyle Mills called a “terrific debut,” is finally here. When an American businessman is killed in an airport, FBI Special Agent Nikki Benton is tasked with finding out why…”
Between the Lines Blog
#GuestPost from J. Lee #author of Debut Thriller The Hubley Case #Extract @JLeeauthor #TuesdayBookBlog
“I’m delighted to welcome Justin Lee with a guest post about writing and publishing his debut novel with a full time job and a young family. First, though, here’s what the book is about…”
Kathryn Notestine, Daily Herald
…The Hubley Case author is compared to Kyle Mills, Brad Thor and David Baldacci
“American businessman, Peter Hubley is executed in Sau Paulo International Airport in Brazil, and his murderers collapse in fits of seizures moments later. They're dead within minutes…”
J. Lee, Killer Nashville
Time Management for Writers
“So what’s it like to write and publish a book with a full-time job and young family?
If my experience is any indication, the glib answer is it’s not for the lazy, the easily stressed or those incapable of routine…”
J. Lee, The Hubley Case Press Release
J.LEE’S ACTION PACKED DEBUT GARNERS RAVE REVIEWS FROM NY TIMES & USA TODAY BESTSELLERS
The Hubley Case author is compared to Kyle Mills, Brad Thor and David Baldacci
Chicago, IL – Author J. Lee’s premiere thriller is already being called “a terrific debut” by New York Times bestselling author, Kyle Mills and, “A great read that fans of Kyle Mills and Michael Connelly won’t want to miss,” by USA Today bestselling author Ward Larsen.
