OT: The Bestseller Job by Greg Cox

[Greg Cox]

Can't resist pointing out that that Amazon has finally posted the cover of my upcoming LEVERAGE novel, based on the very fan-friendly TV series . . ..

And, yeah, there may be a Trek joke or two in the book.

Age of the geek, baby!

 

[Defcon]

I'm only an on-and-off viewer of Leverage, but will definitely check out your and Keith's contributions.

 

[Greg Cox]

Thanks for posting that! A very snazzy cover, if I do say so myself!

 

[Miss Lemon]

Congrats Greg, that cover looks very snazzy indeed!

I'm afraid I've never even heard about this TV series. You'd probably say it's a must-see.

 

[Lonemagpie]

Congrats Greg, that cover looks very snazzy indeed!

I'm afraid I've never even heard about this TV series. You'd probably say it's a must-see.

It *is* a must-see, the modern Mission Impossible with more laughs. Or, if you prefer, Hustle done with a lot more verve and action.

 

[Greg Cox]

Congrats Greg, that cover looks very snazzy indeed!

I'm afraid I've never even heard about this TV series. You'd probably say it's a must-see.

The show is in its fourth season, but it's very accessible so feel free to jump aboard. It's basically about a team of crooks and con artists who run elaborate scams to help out people who have been screwed over by the system:

"The rich and powerful take what they want. We steal it back for you."

And, yeah, the scifi jokes fly fast and furious sometimes, as well as guest-spots by some of our favorite genre actors. Did I mention that both Wil Wheaton and Jeri Ryan play recurring characters, and that some guy named Frakes has directed several eps?

(Wil plays an outlaw hacker, btw. Jeri plays a sexy grifter who helps the Leverage crew out on occasion.)

 

[Timewalker]

Will have to see if it becomes available after I straighten out my cable issues with the landlord (it's supposedly included with my rent, but it seems the previous tenant ran off with the cable box...).

 

[nightwind1]

I'm only an on-and-off viewer of Leverage, but will definitely check out your and Keith's contributions.

That's a very distinct cover.

 

[Defcon]

Thanks for posting that! A very snazzy cover, if I do say so myself!

You're welcome.

In case anyone is wondering, these are the covers for the other two Leverage novels:

The Zoo Job by Keith R.A. DeCandido

The Con Job by Matt Forbeck

 

[Christopher]

They're all kind of generic and not at all plot-specific, but I think the one on Greg's book looks the best. It has the best team pose, composition, and background.

 

[Greg Cox]

Well, I admit to being biased, but I really like my cover, too. The red-and-white color scheme strikes me as very eye-catching.

 

[Miss Lemon]

The red-and-white color scheme strikes me as very eye-catching.

So is that girl's dress.

 

[Greg Cox]

The red-and-white color scheme strikes me as very eye-catching.

So is that girl's dress.

That would be "Sophie Deveraux" (NOT her real name), failed actress and notorious con artist . . . .

 

[Sho]

Gotta hope it will live up to its title, I guess?

 

[Greg Cox]

Gotta hope it will live up to its title, I guess?

Please admire the cheeky way I got "Bestseller" onto the cover in big letters!

For the uninitiated: all Leverage titles are "The [Something] Job." My book involves a scam set in the world of big-time published, so . . . .

 

[Christopher]

My favorite Leverage episode title is "The Bottle Job" -- which was a bottle show (limited to standing sets to save money) revolving around a scam to save a bar. So it's a dual-meaning, punny title, and one of those meanings is metatextual!

 

[Greg Cox]

My favorite Leverage episode title is "The Bottle Job" -- which was a bottle show (limited to standing sets to save money) revolving around a scam to save a bar. So it's a dual-meaning, punny title, and one of those meanings is metatextual!

I believe the title of Matt's book has a double meaning--in that it's about running a con at a convention.

 

[Christopher]

^And of course you're hoping your title has a double meaning...

 

[Greg Cox]

^And of course you're hoping your title has a double meaning...

You betcha!

 

[Greg Cox]

If you'll indulge me a bit of self-promotion, this book finally went on sale yesterday!

And, yes, there may be a Star Trek reference or two . . . .