Spartan X - Paperback

by Christopher Hinz (Author)

A shapeshifting alien -- code name Spartan -- reaches Earth with dire plans for civilization. Corbet Tomms, a freespirited loner troubled by psychic visions, is recruited by a secret agency to hunt down the creature. With the help of his no-nonsense FBI handler, Aggie Rittenhouse, Corbet tracks the murderous alien. But he soon realizes that Spartan is at the heart of his most terrifying vision, one that portends global disaster. Spartan must be found before it activates a freakish weapon that will forever alter what it means to be human.

Author Biography

Website: www.christopherhinz.com Christopher Hinz is an author of speculative fiction - novels, comic books, screenplays and more. His first novel, LIEGE-KILLER, was published originally by St. Martin's Press. This acclaimed science-fiction thriller won the Compton Crook Award for Best First Novel and earned a nomination for the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer. LIEGE-KILLER begins the Paratwa Saga, which continues with ASH OCK and concludes with THE PARATWA. Comic books include "Gemini Blood" (with artist Tommy Lee Edwards) and "Dead Corps" (with artist Steve Pugh) for DC Comics, and "Blade" for Marvel Comics, also with Pugh. Screenplays bought and/or optioned include "Binary," which is based on LIEGE-KILLER. Hinz has worked as a TV technical director, newspaper staff writer, picture framer and turret-lathe operator. He has played in rock bands, modeled dioramas and designed and marketed an auto racing board game. He resides in Berks County, Pennsylvania. chinz@christopherhinz.com