Avery Mann is a former diplomat and think tank director who lived in a European castle, engaging some of the greatest minds of the planet. He remains connected to many secrets and loves to share the mystery of them in his novels.Avery Mann is the pen name for Bruce Janigian, a distinguished international lawyer who advises governments and international organizations and who authors relatively dull non-fiction documents, while his alter ego has all the fun. Janigian was formerly legal counsel to his Pulitzer Prize winning author/playwright cousin, William Saroyan. Janigian is a Fulbright Professor of Law and USA Representative in the European Academy of Arts and Sciences."A promising and undeniably engrossing novel... Mann knows how to deliver an espionage story..."Suspense and intrigue with a rich historical backdrop, even more prominent than in Mann's debut thriller (Angel Landing, 2013)"- ​​​​​​Kirkus ReviewsReaders who like games and gamesmanship...adventure, insights into modern diplomacy and intrigue will especially like this book- ​​​​​​James B. Ellsworth, Amazon Vine VoiceThe author takes on some of the biggest issues of today wrapped in a riveting historical mystery- ​​​​​​Michael Bobelian, author of Children of ArmeniaCritical acclaim from the Independent Daily:"Bravo.""A Saroyan-meets-le Carré-meets-Pope Benedict-meets-Saint Gregory mystery.""From the first chapter this book lifts off and soars far above much of today's commonplace scribbling. It is complex in concept but highly explanatory leaving the reader with a sense of understanding. It is deeply rooted in esoterica and history, so that it stimulates enjoyment and learning, simultaneously.""This is Janigian's second Avery Mann - Mark Jamison Thriller: The first, Angel Landing was a near equal to Persona Non Grata, but not quite as enwrapping. Janigian obviously has come to master his craft and, in this book, feels freer to open his experiences and mind to his readers. Bravo."Read more about this authorRead less about this author