One of the greatest things about becoming a published author is meeting other like-minded folks. And I have to say, one of the most likable like-minded folks I've met is Nate Kenyon, whose first book, Bloodstone, came out roughly at the same time as my first.

Now, Nate has a new one out called The Reach, and he's managed quite a feat with it: he earned a starred review in Publishers' Weekly. This is enviable from my point of view, because PW has been the toughest on me of any of the trade mags--so, way to go, Nate.

A short teaser from Nate's website:

Over 98% of the human genome is considered ‘junk DNA,’ sequences for which no function has yet been identified. Some scientists believe these sequences were once functional copies of genes that have since lost their protein-coding ability.

But what if those genes were simply dormant, and could become active with the proper trigger? And what if one of them, once awakened, made the carrier capable of things previously considered the stuff of legend—literally, the power of mind over matter?

Sounds great, eh? If you like creepy reads (and you know I do), go pick up a copy of The Reach and read it right now.