Who Is the Real Animal? ANIMAL by Munish K

Contact: Elena Stokes, Founding Partner Brianna Robinson, Wunderkind PR elena@wunderkind-pr.com brianna@wunderkind-pr.com 917-887-0784 845-825-0180 Movie rights for ANIMAL have been acquired by Lonetree Entertainment with Tony Eldridge—known for producing The Equalizer feature film franchise for Sony Studios with Denzel Washington—attached as Producer. Who is the real animal? ANIMAL By Munish K. Batra M.D., FACS and Keith R.A. DeCandido “Animal is a brilliant and ferocious thriller. A tale of hideous inhumanity and very rough justice. Highly recommended! ––Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of Ink “A cinematic, fast-paced ride!” ––Raymond Benson, national bestselling author of The Black Stiletto series and the James Bond novels “Animal by Munish Batra and Keith DeCandido is a book you will never forget. It takes you into a world of shadows that you knew existed but did not want to admit. It is a book every animal lover absolutely must read. I promise you it will grab hold of you and not let go; it will inspire you, it will anger you and it will live uneasily in your mind for a long time. ––David Fisher, New York Times bestselling author of Lincoln’s Last Trial "Animal is an absolute must read that you won't be able to put down. This captivating story will change the way you think about justice and man's inhumanity." --Jeffrey Foskett, guitarist and singer for The Beach Boys A portion of the proceeds from ANIMAL will go to The Humane Society, as well as a number of other animal sanctuaries. Bursting onto the publishing scene this January 2021, debut novelist, renowned surgeon and humanitarian Munish K. Batra M.D., FACS, along with acclaimed author Keith R.A. DeCandido, will thrill readers with the new page-turning psychological thriller ANIMAL (WordFire Press; Hardcover; January 5, 2021; $25.99; ISBN: 978-1-68057-163-9). Perfect for both animal rights activists and fans of Dexter, ANIMAL is a thought-provoking, pulse-pounding novel that will engross and enthrall. With movie rights for ANIMAL snapped up by Lonetree Entertainment and with Tony Eldridge attached as Producer, this debut is sure to be on everyone’s radar! Eldridge, who describes Dr. Batra as “the next Michael Crichton,” is known for producing The Equalizer feature film franchise for Sony Studios with Denzel Washington and is currently at work on the upcoming The War Magician movie with Benedict Cumberbatch for Studio Canal. Dr. Batra, who has been featured in People, The Los Angeles Times, and on The Oprah Winfrey Show, was galvanized into action by the animal abuse atrocities he witnessed when he was traveling the world volunteering his medical services. Together, Batra and DeCandido wanted to write a novel that would make people wonder: is murder ever justifiable when protecting the innocent? About the book: Two grisly murders are committed at a meatpacking plant by a person wearing a cow mask…not long after the CEO of a water park is brutally killed by someone wearing an orca mask. Interpol Agent An Chang believes these are the latest acts of a ruthless serial killer he has been chasing for more than twenty years, a killer who targets those who harm innocent animals. Elephant poachers in Chad, Russian big-game hunters of endangered species, dog fighters in Atlanta, European food execs who gorge ducks to make paté, gorilla hunters in the Congo, ivory merchants in China. Those who torture animals are not safe… Working with two California detectives, Chang races to unmask the killer, even as the killer’s spree becomes more deadly. But the killer’s motives and history are far deeper and more complex than anyone realizes, and the truth of his rampage leads Chang on a wild chase from the streets of Shanghai around the globe. About the Authors: Munish K. Batra’s cosmetic practice is one of the busiest in the nation, and Dr. Batra has been featured in People, The Los Angeles Times, and many other national media outlets, as well as on The Oprah Winfrey Show. He is active in developing multispecialty medical practices that put patient care and the doctor-patient relationship at the center of health care. Dr. Batra is currently collaborating with Keith R.A. DeCandido on other fiction projects, and is also working on a nonfiction book called Medical Madness. He also enjoys Brazilian jiu-jitsu, yoga, and meditation. His wife Pooja and their three young children, Ayaan, Kairav, and Kiara, offer him constant encouragement and support. Keith R.A. DeCandido is the award-winning, best-selling author of more than fifty novels, almost a hundred short stories, a smattering of comic books, and a ton of nonfiction. Some of it is in thirty-plus licensed universes (Star Trek, Alien, Doctor Who, Marvel Comics, Supernatural, World of Warcraft, Cars, Resident Evil, The X-Files, Orphan Black, etc.), others in worlds of his own creation, from fantastical police procedurals in the fictional cities of Cliff's End and Super City to urban fantasies in the somewhat real cities of New York and Key West. Authors Dr. Munish Batra and Keith DeCandido are available for interview: here are some topics they can discuss! • Dr. Batra came up with his idea for ANIMAL while traveling in China and encountering the mistreatment of animals in open-markets there. He can expand on this experience and why it was so important to highlight animal cruelty in his novel. • Every occurrence of animal cruelty dramatized in ANIMAL is based on documented real-world events. This includes the use of gorilla hands as ash trays, capturing of dogs as food in Asia, training methods of orcas in North America, and more. DeCandido can discuss his experiences doing research for the book. • Dr. Batra drew on his experience as a plastic surgeon to make certain scenes in ANIMAL more realistic. Dr. Batra can discuss how he translated his own medical experiences into writing that would appeal to readers. • DeCandido has a deep background writing police procedurals and is also a martial artist. He can discuss how these experiences have informed both the writing of the three detective characters of Halls, Chang, and Skolnick, as well as the killer's own martial arts background. • In the Acknowledgements, Dr. Batra mentions that the novel stemmed from a confluence of experiences, including his young son’s choice not to eat meat at an early age. Dr. Batra can discuss how his family has helped to inspire and support his writing. • ANIMAL posits the question: can a serial killer’s actions ever be justifiable when he is defending innocent victims? DeCandido can talk about how the authors tackled this ethical dilemma in the novel. • Dr. Batra originally wanted to study writing in college, but ended up pursuing medicine instead. Dr. Batra can discuss how he made time for his writing while working as a renowned plastic surgeon in San Diego. • Throughout ANIMAL, readers have access to multiple perspectives, including the reactions of multiple victims. DeCandido can discuss how he wove these different viewpoints into a cohesive plotline. • Aside from being a renowned plastic surgeon and author, Dr. Batra spends time practicing Brazilian jiu-jitsu and yoga. Dr. Batra can discuss how these hobbies help his creative process. • Though ANIMAL is Dr. Batra’s debut, he and DeCandido already have plans for a number of other novels. Dr. Batra is also working on a nonfiction book, Medical Madness. Both authors can give us an idea about what they plan on releasing next! ANIMAL by Munish K. Batra M.D. and Keith R.A. DeCandido | WordFire Press On-Sale Date: January 5, 2021 | Hardcover |ISBN: 978-1-68057-163-9| $25.99| 258 pages Trade paperback | $15.99 | ISBN 978-1-68057-161-5 | Ebook $4.99. ISBN 978-1-68057-162-2 Audiobook information pending • Visit www.animalthebook.com to find out more about the book! • Book is now available for pre-order! .

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