Clear your diary because this is one book you are not going to want to put down until it's finished. Once you start reading you are embroiled in the world of CIA agents, young and old with an addictive plot line, likeable characters and action aplenty. “The Spy Coast” by Tess Gerritsen is the first of two (and hopefully more) in ‘The Martini Club’ and as spy thrillers go, this is one of the best. 

 

I loved how we saw the retired agents living their lives in a completely new environment but still keeping watch over their shoulder for any retribution. The dual timelines take us back to Operation Cyrano and the reasons Maggie left the agency and how it has now come back to haunt her. 

 

The characterisation is exquisite, which matches the impeccably written dialogue and narrative, allowing the reader to form an instant endearment towards the retired agents, which is to be expected from an author as talented and well respected as Tess is.  Tess Gerritsen has her finger firmly on the crime writing pulse and has constantly since her first novel in 1987. Potential crime authors should take note of how engaging her books are, I for one am a dedicated fan and she is a must-read author for me. 

 

If only this book could have lasted forever….but I’m happy with the second best option…..and that’s the fact there will be another in ‘The Martini Club’ series! 

 

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