From 307727a70c9204eb6ee88e933425168bc3deb84b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: PAE Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:02:21 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] staging: c89d7471-2068-4ac5-8f16-eaaa6a8d3fa2_01.md task=c89d7471-2068-4ac5-8f16-eaaa6a8d3fa2 --- ...c89d7471-2068-4ac5-8f16-eaaa6a8d3fa2_01.md | 27 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 27 insertions(+) create mode 100644 projects/book-marketing-agency/staging/c89d7471-2068-4ac5-8f16-eaaa6a8d3fa2_01.md diff --git a/projects/book-marketing-agency/staging/c89d7471-2068-4ac5-8f16-eaaa6a8d3fa2_01.md b/projects/book-marketing-agency/staging/c89d7471-2068-4ac5-8f16-eaaa6a8d3fa2_01.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f3c277f --- /dev/null +++ b/projects/book-marketing-agency/staging/c89d7471-2068-4ac5-8f16-eaaa6a8d3fa2_01.md @@ -0,0 +1,27 @@ +FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE +October 10, 2024 + +**'Midnight Code' Thriller Tops Amazon Charts in First Week** + +*Author Elena Vasquez's debut novel sells 50,000 copies since Tuesday launch.* + +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. + +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. + +"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." + +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. + +"Buyers are responding to the authenticity," said HarperCollins editor Mark Reilly. "Vasquez nails the tech without overwhelming the plot." + +"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. + +### + +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. + +MEDIA CONTACT: +Zara Kline +zara@crimsonleafmarketing.com +(212) 555-0198 \ No newline at end of file