Fast paced espionage thriller kept me engaged.
A romantic Paris getaway turns into an espionage nightmare when retired CIA agent Mac Dekker’s lover, Ava Attal, a former Mossad operative, vanishes mid proposal. Of course he is forced to plunge back into the spy world to find her and avert a massive terror plot hatched by a prince of Qatar.
Lots of action and a frantic race through some of the most beloved landmarks in Paris as Mac tries to find Ava and thwart the disruption of a unique peace accord. These spies are quite clever and handy with weapons as they hack into computers and interrogate those who have information. I liked both Mac and Ava, but as always, some of the ancillary characters fall dead by the wayside the closer the good guys get to their objective. I liked the detail about the city and the luxury that the truly rich prince enjoyed. The love story between Mac and Ava is secondary to their high stakes pursuit to preclude a terrible disaster. Seems like the spy world is a cold hearted world and we may see another installment featuring these characters given the conclusion. The writing is excellent.
I was able to listen to the audio book while also following along in the e-book ARC, both provided by the publishers. The narrator, Paul Michael, had a fantastic voice and excellent command of French with the accent to match. His fluency, flow, and rhythm enhanced the story along with his.dramatic flair. Listening made the novel so much more of an immersive experience.
This is the second in the series but the first I have read. No issue.
Genre and tags - Paris, spy thriller, Qatar prince, nuclear bomb, Mossad, CIA
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