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A retired CIA operative in small-town Maine tackles the ghosts of her past in this fresh take on the spy thriller from New York Times bestselling author Tess Gerritsen.
Former spy Maggie Bird came to the seaside village of Purity, Maine, eager to put the past behind her after a mission went tragically wrong. These days, she’s living quietly on her chicken farm, still wary of blowback from the events that forced her early retirement.
But when a body turns up in Maggie’s driveway, she knows it’s a message from former foes who haven’t forgotten her. Maggie turns to her local circle of old friends—all retirees from the CIA—to help uncover the truth about who is trying to kill her, and why. This “Martini Club” of former spies may be retired, but they still have a few useful skills that they’re eager to use again, if only to spice up their rather sedate new lives.
Complicating their efforts is Purity’s acting police chief, Jo Thibodeau. More accustomed to dealing with rowdy tourists than homicide, Jo is puzzled by Maggie’s reluctance to share information—and by her odd circle of friends, who seem to be a step ahead of her at every turn.
As Jo’s investigation collides with the Martini Club’s maneuvers, Maggie’s hunt for answers will force her to revisit a clandestine career that spanned the globe, from Bangkok to Istanbul, from London to Malta. The ghosts of her past have returned, but with the help of her friends—and the reluctant Jo Thibodeau—Maggie might just be able to save the life she’s built.
From the Publisher
ASIN : B0C2F4V6BM
Publisher : Thomas & Mercer
Accessibility : Learn more
Publication date : November 1, 2023
Language : English
File size : 4.5 MB
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 341 pages
ISBN-13 : 978-1662515118
Page Flip : Enabled
Book 1 of 3 : The Martini Club
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Customers find this thriller engaging with well-developed characters, particularly noting the older protagonists, and appreciate its intelligent writing and excellent narration. Moreover, the book maintains a fast-paced narrative throughout, with customers noting there are no moments of boredom, and they enjoy the varied locations. Additionally, they consider it a fantastic start to a new series, with one customer highlighting how the complex scenes in exotic places are vividly described.