William P. Wood

Pressure Point William P. Wood

Description for Sales People: Companion book: Wood s Sudden Impact (Feb. 14) also features Pressure Point s protagonist detectives Nye and Tafoya and their powerhouse teamwork. New designs: Each backlist will be redesigned with exciting covers to appeal to both established and new generations of readers. International success: Wood s books have been translated into several foreign languages including French, Spanish, Japanese, German, Greek, and Polish. Film: Wood s nonfiction title, The Bone Garden (Turner, May 14), has been featured in multiple books and on the Geraldo Rivera Show and The Discovery Channel. Most of Wood s novels have been optioned for motion pictures and two were produced. Rampage (June 14) was filmed by Academy Award winning director William Friedkin (The French Connection, The Exorcist, Killer Joe) for Miramax and Paramount. It starred Michael Biehn (The Terminator, The Abyss). His novel Broken Trust (Sept. 14) starred Tom Selleck and Academy Award nominee Marsha Mason. The screenplay was written by Joan Didion and John Gregory Dunne. Insider s perspective: As a deputy district attorney who handled thousands of criminal cases, ranging from disturbing the peace to murder, Wood gives readers an accurate, inside look into his genre of writing."Review Quotes: Gripping . . . bleeds with tension and suspense! Steve Martini, bestselling author, for Quicksand Wood, a former prosecutor, really shows his expertise of writing about the legal system with this spellbinding, gripping novel. The Best Reviews Wood clearly knows the inner workings of the judicial system. Publishers Weekly William P. Wood, a former prosecutor, knows well how to surprise and engross us. Vincent Bugliosi, Author of Helter Skelter A natural storyteller! Norman Katkox, Author of Blood and Orchids What Joseph Wambaugh did for law enforcement, William P. Wood will do for the judiciary. Tulsa World"

Contributor Bio:  Wood, William P, Jr WILLIAM P. WOOD is the bestselling author of nine novels and one nonfiction book. As a deputy district attorney in California, he handled thousands of criminal cases and put on over 50 jury trials. Two of Wood s novels have been produced as motion pictures, including Rampage, filmed by Academy Award winning director William Friedkin (The French Connection, The Exorcist, Rules of Engagement), and Broken Trust, filmed by Jane Fonda Films with the screenplay by Joan Didion and John Gregory Dunne. Wood s books have been translated into several foreign languages. He lives in Sacramento, California.