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FINALLY IN ENGLISH: THE THRILLER THAT HAS RIVETED READERS THROUGHOUT THE SPANISH-SPEAKING WORLD In 2012, Killing Pythagoras was selected as a Finalist for the Planeta Prize, the most valuable literary award in the world after the Nobel Prize for Literature (€601,000 / $800,000) In May of 2013, one month after being published on Amazon, it became the bestselling ebook in Spanish in the world, holding the #1 spot for five consecutive months In June of 2013, after offers from publishing houses in Europe, the Americas, and Asia, Mauri Spagnol, the second largest editorial group in Italy, was awarded publishing rights In October of 2013, Killing Pythagoras appeared in print form in Spain. It is currently being translated into numerous languages, and in 2014 will be published in a dozen countries In December of 2013, Killing Pythagoras appears in English for the first time Killing Pythagoras is a thriller that will keep readers on the edge of their seats from the prologue to the final page. Based on real historical events, the novel is an extraordinary combination of intrigue, romance, and action. Synopsis: The venerable philosopher Pythagoras, one of the most powerful political figures of his time, is preparing to name a successor from among his grand masters when a string of murders rocks the Pythagorean community. The killings, each more baffling and unpredictable than the last, gradually unveil the workings of a dark and powerful mind, more formidable than that of Pythagoras himself. Egyptian investigator Akenon and the enigmatic Ariadne work to identify the murderer while at the same time coming to terms with their own tumultuous relationship. The challenge they face is one in which the ghosts of the past are interwoven with the sinister threats of the present: a challenge from which it seems impossible they will escape alive. Killing Pythagoras, based on real-life historical events, will plunge readers into an apparently unsolvable mystery. Readers will unearth cryptic clues and come face to face with some of the most unnerving characters ever to appear in the pages of fiction: Glaucus the Sybarite, the gruesome Boreas, the vengeful Cylon, and above all, the mysterious stranger who wields his prodigious capabilities to sow death. Media: “Crime, mystery, and romance in a fast-paced action novel.” HISTORIA NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC “Maximum excitement and fun; [the author] achieves a compelling mix of strong elements.” ONDA CERO RADIO “A fast-paced historical thriller that transports us to the cradle of civilization among intrigues and passion.” LA VANGUARDIA “An edge-of-your-seat narrative driven by suspenseful action, it succeeds in creating a tense atmosphere in the face of the deadly threat that attempts to destroy the main characters.” QUÉ LEER Literature Blogs: “A supremely interesting novel that surprised and hooked me, by an author who expertly juggles the tension and suspense up to the last second. Highly recommended.” LEER ES VIAJAR “…it has all the ingredients necessary in a book to hook you: crime, mystery, love, action… I loved it. I didn’t know there was a sequel and I’m very happy to hear there is! I can’t wait to read it.” MARIÁNLEEMÁSLIBROS “The meticulous detail with which the era is recreated gives the novel incredible realism… While the novel is fast-moving from the beginning, the pace accelerates even more toward the end, creating an action-packed finish.” ADIVINA QUIÉN LEE “The novel hooks you from the first page to the last. The plot is so intricately woven it’s hard to put down once you begin.” AL RICO LIBRO
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Spanish / English Marcos Chicot nació en Madrid en 1971. Está casado y tiene dos hijos: Lucía (2009) y Daniel (2012). Es licenciado en Psicología Clínica, en Psicología Laboral y en Económicas. Escribió su primera novela -Óscar- en 1997. En 1998 escribió Diario de Gordon, con la que ganaría el Premio de Novela Francisco Umbral. Dos años más tarde escribió una novela juvenil que fue reconocida con el Premio Internacional Literario Rotary Club. Ha quedado finalista en premios de relato y de novela como el Max Aub, el Ciudad de Badajoz, el Juan Pablo Forner y el Premio Planeta. El reconocimiento del público y la crítica le llegó de la mano de El asesinato de Pitágoras (2013), que en el año de su publicación fue el ebook en español más vendido del mundo, y que tras mantenerse varios años en los primeros puestos se ha convertido en el ebook en lengua española más vendido de todos los tiempos. En papel se ha publicado en una veintena de países, y ha recibido el "Premio per la Cultura Mediterranea" 2015 como reconocimiento a su labor de difusión cultural. Por este mismo libro, la ciudad de Crotona ha concedido al autor la distinción "Encomio Solemme" (Alabanza Solemne). En 2014 publicó el thriller La Hermandad, y en el año 2016 fue galardonado como Finalista del Premio Planeta con su novela histórica El asesinato de Sócrates. Es miembro de la organización Mensa -asociación internacional de superdotados-, y dona el 10% de lo que obtiene con sus libros a fundaciones de ayuda para personas con discapacidad. Para más información relacionada con los años dedicados a El asesinato de Pitágoras, se puede leer "La historia detrás de la novela" aquí: http://www.marcoschicot.com/es/el-ase... Puedes leer más sobre Marcos Chicot o contactar con él en: www.marcoschicot.com Marcos Chicot was born in Madrid, Spain, in 1971. He has a BA in clinical and occupational psychology as well as in economics. He wrote his first novel, Oscar, in 1997. In 1998, he wrote Gordon's Diary, which won the Francisco Umbral Award. Two years later, he wrote a novel for young readers that won the Rotary Club International Literary Award. He has been a finalist in short story and novel contests such as the Max Aub Award, the City of Badajoz Prize, the Juan Pablo Forner Award, and the Planeta Prize. His most recent novels are historical thrillers which combine fiction with real characters and events. He donates ten percent of the profits from his books to NGOs for people with intellectual disabilities, and he is profoundly grateful to his readers for making this possible. He has been married since 2007 and has two children: Lucía (2009) and Daniel (2012). For more information about the years he spent researching and writing Killing Pythagoras, you can read the story behind the novel here: http://www.marcoschicot.com/en/killin... You can read more about Marcos Chicot or contact him at: www.marcoschicot.com
