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+FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  
+October 10, 2024  
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+**'Midnight Code' Thriller Tops Amazon Charts in First Week**  
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+*Author Elena Vasquez's debut novel sells 50,000 copies since Tuesday launch.*  
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+NEW YORK -- Elena Vasquez's debut thriller "Midnight Code" reached No. 1 on Amazon's overall bestseller list just seven days after its release by HarperCollins. The novel, set in a Silicon Valley cybersecurity crisis, has drawn early praise from tech reviewers. Vasquez, a former NSA analyst, signed a two-book deal earlier this year.  
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+The book details a hacker's plot to expose corporate secrets, blending real-world encryption techniques with fictional espionage. Industry analysts note its timely release amid rising data breach reports, with pre-orders exceeding 20,000 units.  
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+"This story comes from years of seeing vulnerabilities ignored in boardrooms," said Vasquez. "It's not just fiction—it's a wake-up call for how fragile our digital world really is."  
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+HarperCollins reported strong independent bookstore orders, with initial print run of 75,000 copies already in distribution nationwide. Early reviews on Goodreads average 4.7 stars from 2,500 readers.  
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+"Buyers are responding to the authenticity," said HarperCollins editor Mark Reilly. "Vasquez nails the tech without overwhelming the plot."  
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+"Midnight Code" is available in hardcover ($28), ebook ($14.99) and audiobook formats through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, IndieBound and major retailers. Vasquez will appear at the Miami Book Fair on Oct. 20.  
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+ABOUT ELENA VASQUEZ: Elena Vasquez is a former NSA cybersecurity analyst and author based in Austin, Texas. "Midnight Code" is her first novel. She holds a master's degree in computer science from MIT.  
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+MEDIA CONTACT:  
+Zara Kline  
+zara@crimsonleafmarketing.com  
+(212) 555-0198