Patrick Lee | |
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Born | July 17, 1976 |
Occupation | Novelist |
Nationality | American |
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Patrick Lee (born July 17, 1976) is an American author. He has written seven novels. His first three books comprise a trilogy centered on Travis Chase, an ex-convict who becomes involved in events surrounding highly advanced technology on Earth. [1] His following three books feature a protagonist named Sam Dryden, a former soldier who encounters high-tech problems that border on the supernatural. [2] [3]
Lee's first book, The Breach, was chosen for IndieBound's Indie Next List in January 2010, [4] and reached USA Today's bestseller list the same month. [5]
IndieBound is a marketing movement for independent bookstores launched in 2008 by the American Booksellers Association. With resources targeted for "indie" booksellers, it promotes fiscal localism. IndieBound's curated reading lists include the Indie Next List and the Indie Bestseller List.
A bestseller is a book or other media noted for its top selling status, with bestseller lists published by newspapers, magazines, and book store chains. Some lists are broken down into classifications and specialties. An author may also be referred to as a bestseller if their work often appears in a list. Well-known bestseller lists in the U.S. are published by Publishers Weekly, USA Today, The New York Times, and IndieBound. The New York Times tracks book sales from national and independent bookstores, as well as sales from major internet retailers such as Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble.
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