{"product_id":"the-lightning-rod-a-zig-nola-novel-isbn-9780062892416","title":"The Lightning Rod: A Zig \u0026 Nola Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e Bestseller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Nola is the most accomplished kicker of ass since \u003cem\u003eThe Girl with the Dragon Tattoo\u003c\/em\u003e.” —A. J. Finn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZig and Nola are back—in the hugely entertaining, highly anticipated follow-up to Brad Meltzer’s #1 \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling thriller \u003cem\u003eThe Escape Artist\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat’s the one secret no one knows about you?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArchie Mint has a secret. He’s led a charmed life—he’s got a beautiful wife, two impressive kids, and a successful military career. But when he’s killed while trying to stop a robbery in his own home, his family is shattered—and then shocked when the other shoe drops. Mint’s been hiding criminal secrets none of them could have imagined.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile working on Mint’s body before his funeral, mortician “Zig” Zigarowski discovers something he was never meant to see. That telling detail leads him to Mint’s former top secret military unit and his connection to artist Nola Brown. Two years ago, Nola saved Zig’s life—so he knows better than most that she’s as volatile and dangerous as a bolt of lightning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollowing Nola’s trail, he uncovers one of the U.S. government’s most intensely guarded secrets—an undisclosed military facility that dates back to the Cold War and holds the key to something far more sinister: a hidden group willing to compromise the very safety and security of America itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrouble always finds her…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe’s the lightning rod.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“[A] character-rich adventure… With entangled family tragedies that go back several years and childhood traumas that extend into the present, the plot of \u003cem\u003eThe Lightning Rod\u003c\/em\u003e overflows—and thrills.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Government secrets fuel Meltzer’s exciting \u003cem\u003eLightning Rod\u003c\/em\u003e...a rip-roaring, energetic thriller that begins on a high note and only accelerates….Meltzer… strikes gold again.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSun Sentinel (Florida)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“As close to perfect as a thriller can get. Nola and Zig make for an appealing, polished pairing, a key component in making \u003cem\u003eThe Lightning Rod \u003c\/em\u003eterrific in all respects.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eProvidence Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Zig and Nola are back in this fast-moving thriller laced with blood and wit… The characters are delightful… There’s plenty of clever dialogue and details... A smart crime package, both funny and serious.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Nola Brown is one of recent fiction's all-time great characters, and Meltzer's subtle pacing and narrative charm mean we can't take our eyes off her for a single moment—trust me, this is a terrific, compelling, unputdownable thriller.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLee Child\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“There are few authors who do dialogue that is as sharp and witty as Brad Meltzer does in \u003cem\u003eThe Lightning Rod\u003c\/em\u003e... The characters, plot, pace, and premise work together like a well-rehearsed orchestra. Meltzer is a master storyteller and a superb wordsmith.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNelson DeMille\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Meltzer likes his conspiracy stories, and he puts a lot of work into them, but he seems to love his characters just as much. Zig and Nola are two of his strongest characters, and it feels like there are plenty more stories to be told about them.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“[An] exciting sequel. . . . Meltzer makes his leads emotionally plausible. One hopes Zig and Nola will be back soon.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Meltzer is back with another twisting, suspense-filled story, and so too is his prized protagonist, Nola, who remains as fascinating as ever…[Meltzer’s plot] moves at breakneck speed…Bottom line: this is Meltzer’s best work to date, and the sky is the limit for this series moving forward.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eReal Book Spy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A throat-clenching masterpiece of suspense-and damned ingenious to boot. My jaw dropped once more--and so will yours.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJames Rollins on The Escape Artist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Stellar...With its remarkable plot and complex characters, this page-turner not only entertains but also provides a fascinating glimpse into American history.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review) on The Escape Artist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Gripping... a true page-turner.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal (starred review) on The Escape Artist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Enigmatic and mysterious, Nola is a force. Great plotting. Great characters. \u003cem\u003eThe Lightning Rod\u003c\/em\u003e is Meltzer at his finest.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKarin Slaughter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eThe Lightning Rod\u003c\/em\u003e is my favorite Brad Meltzer novel—so far—and that’s high, high praise. The book is a one-of-a-kind thrill ride with half a dozen memorable characters. My personal favorite is Zig, but Waggs, Roddy and Nola aren’t far behind.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJames Patterson\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“No other A+ author whips up better dialogue... But it’s his characters who most excite and engage. Nola and Zig will pull you into a story as entertaining as any by David Baldacci. And Nola is the most accomplished kicker of ass since \u003cem\u003eThe Girl with the Dragon Tattoo\u003c\/em\u003e.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA. J. Finn\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eThe Escape Artist\u003c\/em\u003e has a magic trick up its sleeve. Part Lisbeth Salander, part \u003cem\u003eHomeland\u003c\/em\u003e's Carrie Mathison. One of the most memorable characters I've read in years. Look out—Nola's coming. This is Meltzer in peak form.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLisa Scottoline\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Highly entertaining... Meltzer keeps the action crackling... There's no escaping the solid storytelling of \u003cem\u003eThe Escape Artist\u003c\/em\u003e.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOline Cogdill, South Florida Sun-Sentinel\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eThe Escape Artist\u003c\/em\u003e is Brad Meltzer's best book in years... Meltzer weaves a stellar tale of history, government-insider knowledge, and thrills... the rare novel that one wants to read fast while also needing to go slow to savor every word.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJeff Ayers, Associated Press\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Brad Meltzer has done it again! \u003cem\u003eThe Escape Artist\u003c\/em\u003e is an exciting, cutting-edge thriller you will not be able to put down. If you love twists, tension, and tons of amazing characters, treat yourself to this gripping tale by one of the absolute best in the business.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrad Thor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Meltzer is a master and this is his best. Not since \u003cem\u003eThe Girl with the Dragon Tattoo\u003c\/em\u003e have you seen a character like this. Get ready to meet Nola. If you've never tried Meltzer, this is the one.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHarlan Coben on The Escape Artist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eThe Escape Artist \u003c\/em\u003eis a slingshot of a novel. Brad Meltzer expertly pulls it back and lets it go, propelling the unlikeliest of heroes forward in a high stakes, high tension thriller that never lets you catch your breath. My advice: Buckle up!\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMichael Connelly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This novel is like a launched torpedo slashing through 400 pages of deep water before reaching impact. Enjoy one of the best thriller rides ever.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDavid Baldacci on The Escape Artist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Morrow Paperbacks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889801556197,"sku":"NP9780062892416","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062892416.jpg?v=1730231935","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-lightning-rod-a-zig-nola-novel-isbn-9780062892416","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}