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Hey, all!

I've just discovered that my debut novel (the supervillainous sci-fi action-thriller Fid's Crusade) has been selected as a finalist for the 2018 BookLife Prize. To celebrate, I've decided to make the eBook available for free on Amazon from 11/5/2018 to 11/9/2018.

** FID'S CRUSADE **

For more than two decades, the sight of Doctor Fid's powered armor has struck terror into the hearts of hero and civilian alike. But when a personal tragedy motivates the veteran supervillain to investigate a crime, a plot is uncovered so horrific that even he is taken aback.

Haunted by painful memories and profound guilt, Doctor Fid must race against time if he is to have any hope of confronting the approaching threat. Every battle takes its toll...but the stakes are too high for retreat to be an option.

Read the supervillainous action-thriller that critics have called "immediately engaging", "ridiculously fun", and "a solid foundation for a new series!"



Fid's Crusade is available at Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C92PMDH ), as is the sequel, Behind Distant Stars ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G95MZ2S ).



PRAISE FOR FID'S CRUSADE

"A powerful bad guy with moral standards who's well rounded and highly entertaining"
- Kirkus Reviews

"...manages to meld the intrigue of an action thriller, technical geekdom of sci-fi, cadence and form of classic writers, and the fun of graphic novels."
- JPFlo (Amazon Reviewer)

"Brainy, snarky Doctor Fid is as likeable as a supervillain gets. This book offers an energetic, ridiculously fun storyline that will feel like the 'adult' version of Despicable Me"
- The BookLife Prize

"David H Reiss presents a humorous and intelligently-written take on the superhero genre that's well grounded in adult thriller and conspiracy fiction (...) Overall, I'd definitely recommend Fid's Crusade as an innovative homage to superhero fiction that elevates storytelling for the modern age."
- Readers' Favorite

"Fid’s Crusade by David H. Reiss is one of the most refreshing and lively takes on the superhero genre I’ve seen in years. His title character’s crusade is colorful, compelling, and takes wonderfully unexpected turns, and the novel delivers an impressive emotional punch (to go along with the super-powered ones). It stands easily alongside other character-driven superhero novels like Austin Grossman's Soon I Will Be Invincible, Carrie Vaughn's After the Golden Age, and Paul Tobin's Prepare to Die!."
- Hugo award-winning author Tim Pratt