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Past

An American businessman is imprisoned in Turkmenistan for a crime he did not commit.  Who was responsible for framing him and will he be able to clear his name?  Read The Expendable Man in print or on your e-reader.

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Present

Coming soon.  Two mystery novels that take place in Albany, NY.

Making the Grade:  Shannon Lynch is promoted to detective grade on the Albany Police Department.  Then her past catches up with her in ways she never could have foreseen. Coming Spring 2012.

In the Game:  A retired cop is convinced a prominent Albany dentist is a serial killer.  Can Jake Barnes prove his case or will Dr. Johns get away with yet another murder?

Read the prologue  to Making the Grade on my author’s page at Goodreads.com.

 

Future

Short stories by Peter Pollak.  Soon available on this website.

About

   

About Peter G. Pollak

What is important for readers to know about me as a writer?

I first thought about writing fiction as a teenager, but for years did nothing to act on that desire, other than take a creative writing elective as an undergraduate. At times I would get an idea for a story or a novel and spend a few hours putting words on paper and later storing words on my computer. When I stopped working fulltime a few years ago, I began to wonder whether any of those fragments were worth trying to finish.

After reviewing several options, I made a commitment to myself to finish the story that now exists as The Expendable Man. It took me six months to complete a first draft and another six months to whip it into its current shape (with the help of 5 volunteer editors).

Some writers spend months and even years trying to reach perfection. I’m not one of those writers. It’s not that I’m anxious to foist onto the world something that could be better, but I think I’m capable of recognizing at what point the price one has to pay to strive for perfection is no longer equal to the value achieved.

Thus, The Expendable Man became available early in 2011. Meanwhile I’m working on other projects. To keep track of my progress and to read about developments in the world of self-publishing, you can subscribe to a RSS feed of my Blog “Write or Wrong” or follow me on Twitter.

 

Peter G. Pollak, June 2011

 

Interviews with Peter Pollak

#1: Interview by Morgen Bailey, June 28, 2011/updated 5/10/2012.
#2: Interview by Mike Angley, July 1, 2011.
#3: Interview by Mark Tierno, March 4, 2012.
#4: Interview by Carolyn Arnold, March 25, 2012

News & Events

   

Peter G. Pollak

  • will be doing a book signing at Ukazoo in Towson MD, Saturday June 16 from 1 to 4 PM. He will have copies of both The Expendable Man (2011) and his latest Making the Grade (2012) available.

  • will be giving a talk entitled “Self-Publishing: What’s in it for Readers and for Writers” July 17 for Friends of the Speculator Library at 7 P.M. Details to follow.

  • was the guest of author Mark Anthony Tierno, author of Maldene, March 4, 2012. You can listen to a recording of the interview @ http://www.maldene.com/author-talk.

  • was interviewed by Carolyn Arnold of Celebrating Authors. Here’s the link: http://celebratingauthors.blogspot.com/2012/02/interview-with-peter-g-pollak.html

Looking for a Speaker or Author Interview?

Use the contact form on this website to invite Peter to speak to your bookclub or organization. If he can’t come in person, he’ll be there via the Internet.

In the Game

   

When Jake Barnes retired from the Middleport, CT Police Department, he couldn’t get one case out of his head.  Then the man he suspects is a serial killer, is in the paper again in connection with another death.  In the Game is the story of one man’s pursuit of the case no one else cared about.

Check out the first Chapter of In the Game. Click here to download.

Making the Grade

   

Now Available in All Formats:

When Shannon Lynch gets promoted to detective grade in the Albany (NY) Police Department, her past catches up with her in ways she never could have predicted.  Will Shannon be able to keep her job or will a slippery murderer and a felon just out on parole crash her dreams?

How to Obtain a Copy of Making the Grade

The Expendable Man

   

What is The Expendable Man about?

The Expendable Man tells the story of an American businessman who runs afoul of ruthless government officials who are not above sacrificing his liberty to cover up their mistakes.

It’s easy to obtain a copy of The Expendable Man for your IPad, Kindle, Nook or to read on your computer.

You can obtain a copy for the IPad by searching on the book’s title in the IPad library. Same for Kindle on Amazon.com and for the Nook at BarnesandNoble.com.

Search on the title or my name to obtain a print copy of The Expendable Man from Amazon or Barnes & Noble.

You can also purchase a print copy from the CreateSpace E-Store @ https://www.createspace.com/3537375

Or, you can purchase the novel in any of half a dozen digital formats on my Smashwords page.

Check out the first Chapter of The Expendable Man. Click here to download.

 

 

 

Bookstores carrying The Expendable Man:

Do you frequent an independent bookstore? Ask the store owners to use the contact page to obtain copies for and/or to invite Peter to speak to your book club, organization or meeting.

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The Expendable Man has received more than a dozen positive reviews on Amazon.com. Here are a few quotes:
  • This book moves along, keeping the reader engaged throughout. I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys books about espionage and intrigue.”

  • “Pollak’s novel led me along quietly until I found myself completely involved in the characters and the outcome.”

  • “As a thriller enthusiast, I found The Expendable Man to be a “great read”. It has an intriguing plot and fast-paced action – just the right ingredients to keep you hooked on the story.”

  • “I was hooked by page 3 and making comparisons to John LeCarre. Fast-paced, very believable dialogue, intriguing concept, especially about the gene therapy. I liked the many levels and layers of involvement, from government, to the medical community. Highly recommend it.”

  • “There’s something in here for everyone. It’s a combination of a political thriller and international spy novel with a touch of science fiction. The plot is complex, with a fair amount of twists and turns, but the author does a great job of making it easy to follow. A great book for your next vacation or summer reading.”

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I encourage all readers to review The Expendable Man at the Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Goodreads and other websites.

Thank you.

Peter G. Pollak

 

Where to buy…

Copies of The Expendable Man can be found in the following book stores:

Antigone Books, 411 North 4th Avenue, Tucson, AZ | 520-792-3715
The Bookies, 4315 E Mississippi Ave | Denver, CO 80246 | 303-759-1117
The Book House, Styvesant Plaza, Albany, NY | 518.489.4761
The Open Door, 128 Jay Street, Schenectady, NY | 518.346.2719
Mysteries on Main Street, 144 W. Main, Johnstown, NY | 518.736.2665

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If your favorite independently owned bookstore doesn’t carry Pollak’s books, ask them to order them using the contact form on this website.

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Prefer to read books on an e-reader?

Pollak’s novels are available for the Kindle, Nook, IPad, Sony Reader, Kobo and in other formats.

For the Kindle, visit Amazon.com and search on Peter Pollak.

For the Nook, visit BarnesandNoble.com and search on Peter Pollak.

For the IPad, Sony Reader, Kobo or other formats visit the Smashwords website and search on Peter Pollak.

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