The Risk Agent is a 2012 thriller novel by Ridley Pearson. The story follows former military contractor John Knox and veteran Chinese intelligence officer-turned-forensic accountant Grace Chu investigating the disappearance of Lu Hao and Clete Danner in Shanghai, despite private investigations being illegal.[1] The book was published on June 19, 2012.[1]
 First edition | |
| Author | Ridley Pearson |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Suspense, Thriller |
| Publisher | G.P. Putnam’s Sons |
Publication date | July 19, 2012 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (hardcover and paperback), e-book, audiobook |
| Pages | 432 |
| ISBN | 978-0399158834 |
Synopsis
editTo take care of his autistic brother, John Knox partners with Grace Chu to investigate the kidnapping of Knox’s old friend Clete Danner and Lu Hao, the brother of Chu’s boyfriend.[2]
Reception
editOn June 30, 2012, Jeff Ayers, for the Associated Press, said that Pearson "has created an intense and realistic thriller. The atmosphere and culture of China draws the reader into a new world."[3]
Potential film adaptation
editOn July 25, 2012, Vince Vaughn acquired the film rights to star in and produce the film adaptation with Universal Pictures distributing and Michael Lerner writing the script.[4] In 2015, Max Adams wrote the script.[5]
References
edit- ^ a b "The Risk Agent". Kirkus Reviews. June 19, 2012. Retrieved July 15, 2020.
- ^ "The Risk Agent". Publishers Weekly. April 4, 2012. Retrieved July 15, 2020.
- ^ Ayers, Jeff (June 30, 2012). "Book Review: 'The Risk Agent' crackles with suspense". Associated Press. Retrieved July 15, 2020 – via The Morning Sun.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (July 25, 2012). "Vince Vaughn Acquires Ridley Pearson's Novel 'The Risk Agent' As Star Vehicle". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 15, 2020.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (July 14, 2015). "Universal Drafts Army Gunner-Turned-Scribe Max Adams To Adapt Fallujah Memoir 'House To House'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 15, 2020.