"Jet-propelled. . . this twisting, stealthily plotted story...weaves a tangled and ingeniously enveloping web...[with a] killer twist for the end."

-The New York Times

"There's a new John Grisham in town . . . Masterfully told and thoroughly engrossing."

-People magazine,
"Critic's Choice"

"Last year belonged to Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code . . . This year's first contender for Page Turner of the Year is Joseph Finder's Paranoia . . a terrific tale . . . riveting . . . [Finder keeps] the story hurtling along . . . The corporate thriller just got an upgrade."

-USA Today

"A built-for-speed thrill ride . . .Mr. Finder, who has written nonfiction about the intelligence world, brings an authoritative-seeming knowledge of trade-craft to his fast-paced, first-person tale of techno-espionage . . . edgy and knowing."

-The Wall Street Journal

"The archetype of the thriller in its contemporary form. . . late in the book we discover how completely we have been fooled, and with real escapist pleasure."

-The New Yorker

"Finder's detailed portrayal of the Machiavellian world of the mega-corporation and its high-stakes intrigue...keeps the pages turning."

-New York Times Book Review

"Edge of your seat action . . . You'll think twice about who's watching you at work!"

-Washington Post

"A high-octane thrill ride . . . Surprisingly gripping."

-San Francisco Chronicle

"Riveting. . . Perhaps the finest of the contemporary thriller novelists, Finder is reminiscent of Michael Crichton, only with more character development and less slavish attention to detail. . . In the case of "Paranoia," he's an expert on suspenseful storytelling that is at once slick and substantive. . . . You may think you've read one mystery too many. Find Finder and you'll think again.

-Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

"An entertaining story about modern corporate espionage and the price of success in the business world . . . part cautionary tale, part satire, and part coming-of-age chronicle . . . 'Paranoia' has at its heart a clear view of what a good man needs to do to find his soul."

-Boston Sunday Globe

"Kudos to Joseph Finder . . . In Finder's lively prose, even his thumbnail sketches come alive. . . It may go without saying that in a thriller of this quality, just about everyone has a story that's other than it first appears. What sets "Paranoia" apart from others of its genre is not only Finder's fun, chatty prose, but also his command of the setting. A former Sovietologist, the author knows his spy stuff -- and has researched well the ins and outs of post-Enron corporate security. . . .In a way, it's an intellectual puzzle that he has shaped into a thriller."

-Boston Globe

"An exciting, breathless thriller that doesn't slow down until he has nailed that last, surprising twist in Paranoia. . . . the premise is so well executed, the action so exhausting and the characters so realistically shaped. . . . In just his fourth novel, Finder firmly joins the elite group of today's outstanding thriller writers. … Finder keeps the energy high and the situations plausible…. Just when Paranoia seems to be on a predictable path, Finder pulls a twist that is the perfect capper.… a superior modern thriller."

-Sun-Sentinel (Orlando)

"Combining nail-biting suspense with state-of-the-art technology, it's sure to become one of the hotter books this year. . . . Joseph Finder excels in keeping the reader guessing until the last sentence, literally."

-Dallas Morning News

"Paranoia is a cleverly nuanced suspense story. It builds slowly and relentlessly, developing character and plot, creating intrigue. . . . Fresh, original and without cliche, this is a cerebral, contemporary thriller that ends with a wrenching twist followed by a supple extra turn."

-Boston Herald

"A superbly plotted page turner."

-Albany Times-Union

"A rocketing plot. Here it is, readers, the perfect thriller for the post-Enron/Martha Stewart era."

-New Orleans Times-Picayune

This novel is the real deal: a thriller that actually will keep readers up way past their bedtimes. . . . Relentless suspense . . . A first-rate surprise ending packs a wallop . . . The most entertaining thriller of 2004.

-Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Fun . . .movie-ready . . . twists aplenty . . .the fear of seeing Cassidy exposed as a spy . . . provides more chills than any ghoul with a chain saw. A-"

-Entertainment Weekly

For anyone who loves thrillers, here's one little prediction: you just may miss a night's sleep with Joseph Finder's "Paranoia" early in the New Year.

-Janet Maslin
from The New York Times on CBS News Sunday Morning,
December 20, 2003

Finder's latest is a fun read with a hip narrator, an engaging story set in a world rarely seen in thrillers, and great suspense. Highly recommended for all popular fiction collections.

-Starred Review in Library Journal

Imaginative and original, this is a gripping thriller with three characteristics too rare in the genre: humor, heart and good writing.

-Detroit Free Press

"A superbly edgy read . . . fraught action scenes worthy of the best heist movies . . . in "Paranoia" Finder mines a rich vein of scary entertainment. . . grab[s] readers by their throats the way "The Da Vinci Code" did.

-New York Daily News

"Page-turning perfection . . . dead-on dialogue . . . palpable tension . . . Finder has that rare knack for instantly pulling the reader into the story and then tops that with surprises within surprises."

-Cleveland Plain Dealer

"Terrific . . . riveting. . . practically redefines the high-stakes, high-tech thriller. It's the best novel of its kind since Michael Crichton's Disclosure . . ."

-Providence Journal-Bulletin

"Fast, funny, and very, very topical."

-Toronto Globe and Mail

"Go along for the ride -- it's worth it."

-Associated Press

"A terrific thriller . . . expertly paced and full of suspense and surprises."

-San Jose Mercury-News

"A guaranteed hit . . . every page is filled with suspense . . . well written and hip with smart dialogue."

-Don Ermen,
Ottawa Sun

"The quintessential voice of the contemporary thriller . . . St. Martin's Press believes Paranoia will be The First Blockbuster of 2004. As a reviewer, I'd have to agree. It's damn good. . . Don't keep yourself in suspense, buy the book. It's worth the money."

-PopMatters

The best thriller I've read in years . . . sets the standard in my mind for the way high-tech thrillers should be. Joseph Finder has put together a really tremendous book, and I liked PARANOIA so much I might go see the movie when it comes out . . . I actually stayed up 'til 3:30 A.M. one Saturday night while my wife slept next to me, feverishly finishing off the read I'd started just the evening before.

-Geek.com

The novel Paranoia begins with one of the most tantalizing premises I've read in some time. . . It's worth commending Finder for his insight into the technology world. His background is more in Russian literature and spy things, not in programming. Yet, the tech world he creates is as true to life in Silicon Valley as books like Po Bronson's The First 10 Million is the Hardest and Douglas Coupland's Microserfs. Technology is a wonderful domain for a novelist to work within, and we should be glad he came in from the cold to check it out.

-Slashdot.org

"Paranoia is an incredibly clever novel. I love Joseph Finder's writing, and this time, he surpasses himself with some of the best dialogue and characterizations I've read in a long time. The plot is reminiscent of a classic Cold War spy story, but it's set in a modern, high-tech corporation, complete with espionage, moles, double agents, and the spy who wants to come in from the cold. If there's such a thing as an instant classic, this is it."

---Nelson DeMille, author of Up Country

"One of those all-too-rare but absolutely unforgettable books that rewrites the rules for contemporary thrillers. Finder's loyal fans have long known what a terrific writer he is, but with Paranoia he has written what is destined to be a classic of suspense fiction. Paranoia is a knockout --- a fresh, original, and compelling novel that is impossible to put down."

---Daniel Silva, author of The Confessor

"The real thing --- a sleek, hip, and fast-paced thriller that gets its hooks in you from the very first page. It's a terrific combination of nail-biting suspense, great characters with depth and real heart, and a fresh, original voice."

---Lisa Scottoline, author of Dead Ringer

"Crisp, hard, funny, and smart."

---Robert B. Parker, author of Back Story

"Oh yeah, this is good, really good. Sharp, wicked, funny, exciting. I've been saying for years that the best, most imaginative writing is being done in the genres of crime and suspense. Joseph Finder's Paranoia is proof positive."

---Andrew Klavan, author of True Crime

"Combines a fresh voice, terrific characters, and high-octane suspense. Finder catapults himself into the front ranks of contemporary thriller writers."

---Harlan Coben, author of No Second Chance

A fast-paced ride through the inner workings of corporate espionage, Joseph Finder's finely plotted novel of secret agendas and corruption unfolds in an expert fashion. . .Finder (High Crimes, The Zero Hour) knits clandestine situations and corrupt politics into a gripping story with plenty of twists. Scenes play out with a hip, rollicking energy that propels the plot along with breakneck speed. Though deceptively simple, this suspense tale works on several levels, with the crime element often taking a backseat to more personal matters. Moral dilemmas and questions of professional ethics are subjects not often explored in run-of-the-mill thrillers, but Finder's shrewd understanding of conflicted human nature helps elevate Paranoia above most books in the genre.

-Tom Piccirilli,
The Barnes & Noble Review

"I can't wait to hand sell this to my customers."

Mitchell Kaplan,
Books and Books, Coral Gables, FL

"I loved it... I hope Mr. Finder is a fast writer because I want another one from him right now!"

Susan Wasson,
Bookworks, Albuquerque, NM

"If you pick up Paranoia and think you'll just read a few pages to see if you like it - forget it…The writer's voice is fresh and his story is addictive."

Sally Lindsay, Vice President,
Koen Book Distributors, Inc.

Reviewer: jeanne-scott from woodbridge, va
5 stars
(Amazon Top 500 Reviewer)
What if they really are watching your every move!!!...and who are "they"?
Joseph Finder creates a novel drenched in tension and emotion. Adam Cassidy is a young man working in the high tech industry when he is drawn into a web of intrigue and paranoia. He is blackmailed into industrial espionage and once he has crossed the line, the way back is a maze of right and wrong, good and bad and sheer raw emotion. Adam must decide which side is right and which side is wrong and sometimes the differences are negligible. When he stands on the edge of his newly created life, and both sides are closing in, how will he make the right decision?
While he deals with this situation, on the home front, his father, a bitter ill tempered man, is terminally ill. He has a penchant for refusing reasonable help, badmouthing his son and allowing his situation to deteriorate.
This is a rapid paced, emotionally charged novel that barely leaves you room to breathe, and you will never be sure who knows what is really going on. Intense, fascinating and pure surprise!!

Reviewer: Frank J. Konopka from Shamokin, PA
5 stars
(Amazon Top 500 Reviewer)
Books that keep me up way past my bedtime to finish always rate 5 stars! This excellent, well-written thriller kept me turning the pages long after I should have been asleep, but I kept saying to myself "Just one more chapter!" It's a roller coaster thriller of corporate espionage and betrayal that's almost ripped from today's headlines, and the action just keeps you barrelling along with its protagonist. Just when you think the plot is going in a certain direction there's a curve thrown at you, and often you don't know which way is "up", but that's one of the things about this book that I liked. A reader should never become too complacent: an author must keep him or her "on their toes". Finishing the book was very satisfying, and I look forward to more novels from this author, who is new to me.

Reviewer: Valerie MacEwan from NC -- United States
4 stars
Joseph Finder's latest, is due out on January 20. Finder, author of High Crimes, The Zero Hour and more, is the quintessential voice of the contemporary thriller. This is due in no small part to his expertise in espionage and international affairs. He writes for The Washington Post, The New Republic, and The New York Times , to name a few. A member of the Association of Former Intelligence Officers, a summa cum laude Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Yale, with a Masters in Russian Studies from Harvard, the man is no slacker.

St. Martin's Press believes Paranoia will be The First Blockbuster of 2004. As a reviewer, I'd have to agree. It's damn good. The main character gets a 5 on a 1 to 5 scale because he's a smart ass and as clever as he is funny. I'm partial to smart asses. The attention grabbing quotient of the plot gets a 5 for both speed and efficiency. The gory-ness level is a 2. Not a lot of blood, guts, and gore but Adam does get a smack or two.

The basic plot of Paranoia? Adam Cassidy, young, sarcastic, sharp high-tech guy gets blackmailed into committing corporate espionage. He either cooperates or he goes to jail. Corporate Security trains Cassidy, feeds him insider information, and he rises to the top level of the competitor's food chain. Or so he thinks. Drives a Porsche, gets a corporate luxury apartment, works as personal assistant to the CEO, falls for a beautiful woman ... is it all as it appears? Who can he trust? Who will he betray? Can he even trust himself? Where does survival begin and where do ethics and morality end? Don't keep yourself in suspense, buy the book. It's worth the money.

Reviewer: Konrad from OFallon, MO United States
5 stars
(Amazon Top 1000 Reviewer)
Joseph Finder's latest should put him on the bestseller list. He's at his peak with his 'Big Business' thrillers just as Grisham was years ago with his legal thrillers. You'll gain a whole new perspective on the world of high-tech as you rush to the end of this highly enjoyable thriller. Keep up the good work Joe.

Highly recommended.