L A T E S T   N E W S

DECEMBER 2009 :: My short story "The
Eleventh Hour " is in the newly released
The Mammoth Book of Time Travel Romance, published by Running Press.

Read an excerpt >>

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OCTOBER 2009 :: Be on the lookout for my new and exciting, sexy and thrilling NIGHTSHADE duology, out in 2011 from Berkley Books under the new pen name Rachel Connor (website forthcoming). These books will have the same feel as COUNTDOWN, only they're urban fantasy rather than futuristic. More info to come!

R E V I E W S   F O R   C O U N T D O W N

"This book starts off fast and never looks back as it throws its gutsy protagonists into a do-or-die scenario. Memorable and scary, this first-person novel is a roller-coaster ride of the first magnitude!" —Romantic Times BOOKclub Magazine - 4-1/2 star Top Pick

“COUNTDOWN to one of the most intense thrill rides with mind-blowing twists and turns at every corner. Michelle Maddox weaves danger, excitement, and heat that will leave you breathless.” —Cheyenne McCray, USA Today bestselling author

"Think love child of The Running Man and The Matrix...Even if Sci-fi is not your general preference, this book is a must read!" —Bitten By Books

"There wasn’t a wasted word or a dull moment in this entire book. With the intricate plot and steamy romance you are in for the twisted thrill ride of your life." —Simply Romance Reviews

"It was fast-paced, a thrill of a run and a great love story all combined into one. It was like nothing I’ve ever read before" —Ramblings on Romance

"Wow! This is one exhilarating read! Michelle Maddox's COUNTDOWN is a perfect choice for readers who crave the unusual and daringly innovative in a romance. COUNTDOWN adds elements of science fiction and suspense in a taut, tension-filled plot that keeps the reader guessing until the last page."
—Merrimon Book Reviews

“Author Michelle Maddox has a new fan in me. BRAVA!” —Huntress Reviews

"COUNTDOWN is a fast-paced futuristic thriller with many twists and turns. It will keep you guessing until the last page. A fantastic, quick read!"
—Fresh Fiction

“Told in the first person by kick-ass heroine Kira, Maddox’s suspenseful tale offers some of the same attraction as RUNNING MAN (1999) and Suzanne Collins’ forthcoming HUNGER GAMES (2008), with nonstop action and interesting protagonists who face untenable choices.” —Booklist