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A pitch-perfect adventure, filled with nuance and dire exploits. Take a breath, hang on, and enjoy the ride with this smart and clever heroine. Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author
Fans of J.T. Ellison and Julie Clark will be riveted by this exhilaratingly sharp thriller from a New York Times bestselling author and former spy. This taut, action-packed thriller introduces unforgettable heroine Helen Warwick, a highly skilled CIA assassin trying to navigate retirement, settle into a normal life, and reconnect with her family . . . in the midst of mortal combat.
Retirement isnt easy for a former CIA assassin. For fifty-five-year-old Helen Warwick, it may be impossible. Even Helens family doesnt know the true nature of the work shes done for decadesthe secret black ops, the sanctioned executions. But her plan to spend time reconnecting with her grown children has just been blown upalong with her sons houseby hired killers. Why is she being targeted nowand by whom?
Years of eliminating the nations enemies one sniper bullet at a time have earned Helen powerful adversaries. Then there are mysterious new foes, including a psychopath dubbed The DaVinci Killer, who wages a twisted war with a rival serial killer to turn murder into art. And when he sets his sights on Helen, she may very well become his next exhibit.
From homegrown spies to Russian mafia hitmen, Helens ghosts dont just hauntthey kill. And staying alive long enough to make up for the past, and protect those closest to her, will take every ounce of skill she possesses . . .
Genre: Thriller
Fans of J.T. Ellison and Julie Clark will be riveted by this exhilaratingly sharp thriller from a New York Times bestselling author and former spy. This taut, action-packed thriller introduces unforgettable heroine Helen Warwick, a highly skilled CIA assassin trying to navigate retirement, settle into a normal life, and reconnect with her family . . . in the midst of mortal combat.
Retirement isnt easy for a former CIA assassin. For fifty-five-year-old Helen Warwick, it may be impossible. Even Helens family doesnt know the true nature of the work shes done for decadesthe secret black ops, the sanctioned executions. But her plan to spend time reconnecting with her grown children has just been blown upalong with her sons houseby hired killers. Why is she being targeted nowand by whom?
Years of eliminating the nations enemies one sniper bullet at a time have earned Helen powerful adversaries. Then there are mysterious new foes, including a psychopath dubbed The DaVinci Killer, who wages a twisted war with a rival serial killer to turn murder into art. And when he sets his sights on Helen, she may very well become his next exhibit.
From homegrown spies to Russian mafia hitmen, Helens ghosts dont just hauntthey kill. And staying alive long enough to make up for the past, and protect those closest to her, will take every ounce of skill she possesses . . .
Genre: Thriller
Praise for this book
"A pitch-perfect adventure, filled with nuance and dire exploits. Take a breath, hang on, and enjoy the ride with this smart and clever heroine." - Steve Berry
"A breathless thrill ride from the explosive opening scene, Second Shot delivers both high action and a twisted murder mystery. Helen Warwick is a refreshingly mature heroine who uses her extensive experience and sharp wits to turn the tables on all who come gunning for her. Definitely a series to watch!" - Sara Driscoll
"Sharp as an assassin's bullet, Second Shot is a must-read for every spy novel enthusiast out there!" - Lisa Jackson
"A breathless thrill ride from the explosive opening scene, Second Shot delivers both high action and a twisted murder mystery. Helen Warwick is a refreshingly mature heroine who uses her extensive experience and sharp wits to turn the tables on all who come gunning for her. Definitely a series to watch!" - Sara Driscoll
"Sharp as an assassin's bullet, Second Shot is a must-read for every spy novel enthusiast out there!" - Lisa Jackson
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