Ridley Pearson reads from his new thriller The Risk Agent ($25.95). Rich with the atmosphere of Shanghai and crackling with tension-filled suspense, Pearson's latest introduces two compelling new characters — and heralds the start of a brilliant new series. Ridley Pearson is the author of more than two dozen novels, including the New York Times bestsellers In Harm’s Way, Killer Summer, Killer View and Killer Weekend, and many books for young readers including those with Dave Barry.