From d7a90843eb5d86a9c60de2d6f0fc763cc9603362 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: PAE Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:20:24 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] staging: 548f00c8-4352-4753-92d4-91ba26a19eb4_01.md task=548f00c8-4352-4753-92d4-91ba26a19eb4 --- ...548f00c8-4352-4753-92d4-91ba26a19eb4_01.md | 23 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 23 insertions(+) create mode 100644 projects/book-marketing-agency/staging/548f00c8-4352-4753-92d4-91ba26a19eb4_01.md diff --git a/projects/book-marketing-agency/staging/548f00c8-4352-4753-92d4-91ba26a19eb4_01.md b/projects/book-marketing-agency/staging/548f00c8-4352-4753-92d4-91ba26a19eb4_01.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e17b393 --- /dev/null +++ b/projects/book-marketing-agency/staging/548f00c8-4352-4753-92d4-91ba26a19eb4_01.md @@ -0,0 +1,23 @@ +FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE +October 10, 2024 + +**"Midnight Code" Debuts at No. 3 on NYT Bestseller List** + +*Tech thriller by former CIA analyst marks first-week sales of 45,000 copies.* + +NEW YORK -- "Midnight Code," a debut novel by former CIA analyst Marcus Hale, debuted at No. 3 on The New York Times bestseller list for combined print and e-book fiction. The book, published by HarperCollins, explores cybersecurity threats through a narrative drawn from Hale's 15 years in intelligence. It sold 45,000 copies in its first week across major retailers. + +The novel details a rogue AI hacking global infrastructure, blending Hale's expertise with fictional suspense. Industry analysts note its timely release amid rising concerns over data breaches, with early reviews praising its technical accuracy. + +"This isn't just a story—it's a wake-up call based on threats I've seen firsthand," Hale said. "Readers deserve to understand these risks without the jargon." + +Pre-orders surged after endorsements from cybersecurity firms, and the audiobook version ranks in Amazon's top 10. Foreign rights have sold to publishers in five countries, with a U.S. book tour scheduled for November. + +"Midnight Code" is available in hardcover ($28.99), e-book ($14.99) and audiobook formats through major retailers including Amazon, Barnes & Noble and independent bookstores. Hale will appear at the Miami Book Fair on Nov. 15. + +ABOUT MARCUS HALE: Marcus Hale is a former CIA analyst with 15 years of experience in counterintelligence and cybersecurity. "Midnight Code" is his first novel. He lives in Virginia. + +MEDIA CONTACT: +Zara Thompson +zara@crimsonleafmarketing.com +(212) 555-0198 \ No newline at end of file