WINNER OF THE "NATIONAL INDIE EXCELLENCE AWARD" FOR BEST SCIENCE FICTION (2021)
Professor Kilmer, a renowned historian of war and diplomacy, is collected from his home and whisked off to Washington. Thrust into the highest levels of government as an adviser to the President, the young historian must come to terms with the seemingly impossible, figure out how to navigate a world where not everything is as it appears, and use all the skills and knowledge he has acquired in his life to help save humanity from a conflict of truly epic proportions. A genre-breaking novel that re-examines the human condition and masterfully blends some of the most compelling themes in literature: war & peace, strategy & serendipity, love & friendship, courage & fear, the bounds of possibility, and the limits of imagination. Replete with mysteries that will compel you to keep turning the pages, powerful moments that will stop you dead in your tracks, and insights that will change the way you understand and navigate the world. Most of all... a journey you will not forget.
Review
WINNER OF THE "NATIONAL INDIE EXCELLENCE AWARD" FOR BEST SCIENCE FICTION (2021)
"Malhotra's debut novel merges science fiction, mystery, and thriller into [a] high-stakes examination of the nature of humanity... Malhotra writes with clarity and urgency... Both exciting and deeply thoughtful, this blend of history, diplomacy, politics, and interplanetary conflict will delight readers who are looking for a little more depth in their wars of the world."
-- BookLife Reviews (by Publishers Weekly )
"A gripping tale of ultimate conflict... A shocking debut from a master of non-fiction, showing us that Deepak Malhotra can do it all. Highly recommended."
-- Hugh Howey, New York Times bestselling author of Wool and Beacon 23
" The Peacemaker's Code is much more than a captivating and awe-inspiring novel. It is also an extremely insightful guide to how we might address our deep divisions and resolve the world's most difficult conflicts. "
-- Jonathan Powell, former Chief of Staff to UK Prime Minister Tony Blair; chief British negotiator on Northern Ireland; founder of Inter-Mediate; author of Talking to Terrorists
" The Peacemaker's Code is a stunning genre-bending debut novel that grabs you from the first page and continues to shock and thrill until the climactic conclusion. Whether you are a fan of thrillers, sci-fi, romance, or mystery, you will enjoy The Peacemaker's Code ."
-- Daryl Morey, President of the Philadelphia 76ers; 2019 NBA Executive of the Year; Co-founder of the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference
About the Author
Deepak Malhotra is a professor at Harvard Business School, and the award-winning author of Negotiation Genius and Negotiating the Impossible. He is an advisor to CEOs across the globe, and to governments that are trying to negotiate an end to intractable armed conflicts. In 2020, Deepak launched a new course at Harvard, entitled War & Peace: The Lessons of History for Strategy, Leadership, Negotiation, Policy and Humanity. Also in 2020, Deepak was named Business School "Professor of the Year" by Poets & Quants.