US publishing deal for Matt Hilton

Matt Hilton's UK deal was revealed a few days ago, and now the US rights have been sold. From Publisher's Lunch:

Matt Hilton's DEAD MEN'S DUST, about an ex-military officer hunting for a serial killer who may have taken his brother, to David Highfill at William Morrow, for publication in June 2009, plus two more Joe Hunter thrillers, by George Lucas at Inkwell Management (US).