The Surface Beneath

by Dennis Quiles

New novel pits former naval intelligence officer against legendary assassin The Surface Beneath by Dennis Quiles follows a lone agent’s dangerous struggle fueled by his desire for revenge and redemption GENEVA, Ill. – The Surface Beneath by Dennis Quiles features a former government agent who uncovers a vast conspiracy that threatens his life and the future of the country. When former naval intelligence officer Jack Steel accepts a safe deposit box key from the hands of dying FBI Special Agent Kathy Stevens, he had no idea where it might lead. Bitter and alone, he is consumed with the desire to avenge his mother’s assassination and his father’s tragic death. But the key, and the clues it reveals, soon help Jack realize that he would have to look back into his past to fully comprehend and fulfill his present. Before long, Jack discovers a 40-year-old secret and conspiracy that could bring down not only a presidential candidate but the very foundations of the U.S. intelligence system. Outgunned and overmatched, he must now escape the clutches of the FBI, the Department of Homeland Security and one of the world's most dangerous and elusive assassins. “The book accentuates how we all carry skeletons in our closets that sooner or later are bound to be disclosed,” Quiles says. “It reveals how the will of an individual fueled by the desire for vengeance will force him to challenge his own destiny by doing the right thing, while facing the most dangerous and devious enemies.” Intended for fans of espionage and psychological suspense, the book aims to take readers into the world of high-level intelligence and security. Inspired by the author’s 30-year career in protection services, the novel features detailed descriptions of advanced surveillance techniques, high-tech urban warfare, elusive strategies and more. The Surface Beneath is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels.

456 pages, Paperback

First published September 27, 2011

About the author

Dennis Quiles earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and a master’s degree in business administration. A US military veteran and a veteran of the protection business, he is the director of global security services for one of the world’s largest multinational corporations. Quiles and his wife have three children and currently live in Illinois.

Reviews

[Lya Ramos · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. I felt like I was watching a high quality Hollywood action movie in my head. The book needed some work around the edges with grammar and such but the story is soo captivating that I didn't even notice the editing mistakes. There are mysteries that keep us wondering like how did Marilyn Monroe really die.This book has an awesome story that includes problems we face everyday, making it more appealing and interesting. I can't wait to read his second book!!

[Martin · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is extraordinary story that kept me engaged with every page I turned. The book reveals a story about a journal that was written by Marilyn Monroe back in the fifties. Inadvertently forty years later a burned out PI finds the trail of the book which contents threaten the aspirations of a presidential candidate who is willing to kill for it. For those of us who love action and the adrenaline rush this is the right reading material to keep you at the edge of your seat. I highly recommend it.

Martin