Secrets of State A Novel

Praise for Secrets of State
"Secrets of State is a gut-churning international thriller whose all-too-real plotline makes one contemplate the dangers of the world in which we live."-Huffington Post

"Palmer is a Foreign Service Officer himself and his experiences and knowledge provide a realistic backdrop to his novel. . . . An excellent political thriller that readers of both espionage stories and thrillers in general will enjoy."-Library Journal

"Palmer uses his knowledge of how behind-the-scenes maneuvers actually work to great effect in this involving and frightening political thriller."-Booklist
"Engaging . . . A well-written imagining of how India and Pakistan could be pushed to the brink of nuclear disaster."-Kirkus Reviews

"A very intense thriller that will bring readers to the edge of a deadly conflict between the countries of India and Pakistan. . . . [A] fantastic read."-Suspense Magazine
Praise for The American Mission

"With their intelligence and humanity, Alex and Marie are easy characters to root for-but even the bad guys are well drawn and believable. . . . This is first-rate fiction. Let's hope Palmer has a sequel in the works."-Kirkus (starred review)

"Palmer's first novel offers an insider's look at the world of American diplomats stationed in foreign countries. . . . Pair this one with John le Carré's The Constant Gardener (2001)."-Booklist

From the Hardcover edition.