A graduate of the Masters writing program at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Alma Katsu worked briefly in advertising and PR before moving into the intelligence world, working as a senior analyst for several US agencies, including the CIA and the American equivalent of GCHQ. She was also a regular contributor to the Huffington Post. Alma Katsu lives in the Washington, DC area. To find out more, visit her website almakatsubooks.com
I was really grabbed by the narrative voice and I was fascinated by the story - what a story! -- Charlaine Harris, bestselling author of the True Blood series This story resonates with spirit, blending myth with reality, tragedy with triumph, the pages oozing with passion into a compelling saga. Sharp as a broken piece of glass, crisply plotted, way ahead of anything and everything in the pack. -- Steve Berry, bestselling author of The King's Deception Engrossing ... this thrilling conclusion is a can't-miss entry for fans who have followed Lanny's journey from 1800s New England to contemporary times. And it's utterly impossible to put down. * Booklist * A satisfying finale to an intense and spellbinding series... The Descent is a haunting, unforgettable tale of love, passion and humanity. RT Book Reviews * RT Book Reviews * The Descent is a masterful conclusion to what may be one of the best trilogies I've ever read. Alma Katsu's lyrical writing style makes The Taker trilogy one of those series that lingers in your mind long after you have finished reading it ... highly recommended! * freshfiction.com *