Saturday, 28 December 2019

Book Review: The Brightest Fell by Nupur Chowdhury


Book Review


Basic Details:

Book Title: The Brightest Fell
Subtitle:
Author: Nupur Chowdhury
Genre: Fiction/Suspense
Part of a series? No
Order in series:
Best read after earlier books in series?
Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/48676844-the-brightest-fell

Overall score:

I scored this book 5/5

Short Summary of the book:

In this book, we meet a brilliant young scientist by the name of Jehan Fasih. Jehan detests violence and has tried to create a drug which will remove the violent streak in humanity. However, the drug has side-effects and is far from perfected when the government wants to force him to put it to use on alleged terrorists. What follows is a story of intrigue, suspense and betrayal. Jehan is forced to take matters in his own hands and in doing so betray his mentor. Can he succeed and avoid bloodshed, misuse of powers and tyranny?
This book is also a story about love, loyalty and the goodness in people.

What I liked about the book:

This was a fabulous book which made it difficult to put it down. The start appeared boring. Boy, was I mistaken, within the first few pages suspense and intrigue picked up and I was no longer able to put it down. There went my Saturday morning, I only got out of bed around one pm, having finished the book.

What I didn’t like about the book:

I absolutely loved the book.

My favourite bits in the book:

I loved how Jehan was able to manipulate those who were used to manipulating others and come out on top.

My least favourite bits in the book:

There were no bits I disliked.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

As far as I am aware this book stands on its own. However, the author has also written another book, ‘A flight of broken wings’, which was another one I really enjoyed reading.

What books could this be compared to and why?

It is difficult to compare this book to any others. The book contains bits of the best in a lot of other books and I can certainly recommend it.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

Children
No
Young Adult
Possibly
Adult
Yes

If you like stories about intrigue, love, loyalty, suspense and betrayal, this book may be the book for you.

I look forward to reading more books by this author.

Book Description by Author:

When nations are on the brink of war, to be innocent is not enough...

Fifteen years ago, Jehan Fasih designed a drug that could curb the instinct for violence (and rob the taker of their free will). Fifteen minutes ago, someone blew up the metro station to get their hands on his brainchild.

Jehan must make a decision, and time is running out.

Abhijat Shian and his sister, Rito, lost their jobs, and their family's reputation, over the course of a single week.

The reason? Their father's trusted protégé, Jehan Fasih, betrayed him and embroiled their family in one of the biggest corruption scandals the country has ever known.

The Shian siblings' quest for revenge soon turns into a murky web of confusing motives and divided loyalties.

Is Fasih a genius or a madman? Is their father truly innocent or is there a trail of deceit and betrayal within the hallways of their childhood home?

The Brightest Fell is a gripping tale of loyalty, treason, corruption, patriotism, and political intrigue.

About the Author:

Nupur Chowdhury is the author of A Flight of Broken Wings and The Brightest Fell. Apart from novels, she enjoys writing poetry and the occasional short story. She was four when she started writing. Now, some 20 years later, it’s more an addiction than a hobby.

Nupur likes coffee, street food, fanfiction, and sleep. She dislikes yogurt, slow internet, unnecessary cliffhangers, and being woken up in the morning.

You can find her on Wattpad, Twitter, and Amazon. And if you can’t, it’s probably because she’s busy sleeping.

For the latest bookish news, offers, and updates, you can join her mailing list here: http://eepurl.com/gHkO2j

Thursday, 26 December 2019

Book Review: Friends In Spy Places by Diane Henders


Book Review


Basic Details:

Book Title: Friends In Spy Places
Subtitle: (Never Say Spy #14)
Author: Diane Henders
Genre: Spy/Mystery
Part of a series? Yes
Order in series: 14
Best read after earlier books in series? Can be read on its own but better after the 1st thirteen
Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44323469-friends-in-spy-places

Overall score:

I scored this book 5/5

Short Summary of the book:

At the end of the last book, Aydan learned her mother had not died in a car crash many years earlier but was instead still very much alive. Nora wants to re-establish their relationship or is there more to it? Aydan is tasked with two missions in this book. The first to investigate her mother and the second to recruit John Kane back into the company. Stemp’s parents also make another entrance and help out, their son now aware of their other job and vice versa.

What I liked about the book:

I loved this book as much as I did the first thirteen. Will Aydan succeed on her missions? Will John return to the agency? Or is Aydan able to negotiate a better deal?

What I didn’t like about the book:

There is nothing in the book I didn’t like.

My favourite bits in the book:

Too many to count, I loved the book.

My least favourite bits in the book:

There were no least favourite bits. The book makes you want to read on and not stop after the next.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

That is the good news, there are 14 more in the series already and I can’t wait for no. 15. So far, this one appears to still be awaited.

What books could this be compared to and why?

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

Children
No
Young Adult
Yes
Adult
Yes

If you like a tongue-in-cheek spy mystery this book may be the book for you.

I look forward to reading more books by this author.

Book Description by Author:

…If a kickass middle-aged bookkeeper got sucked into a spy’s life…

Secret agent Aydan Kelly’s supposedly-dead mother Nora has resurfaced after thirty years, and the chain of command assigns Aydan to investigate her for treason. With only two weeks before Nora leaves the country under diplomatic immunity, Aydan struggles to piece together her mother’s questionable past.

Two days into Aydan’s investigation Nora announces she’s leaving early, and Aydan’s director gives her an ultimatum: Solve the case before Nora escapes, or face imprisonment for dereliction of duty. Meanwhile, an unknown enemy is stalking Aydan’s friends and the threats are escalating.

When time runs out and prison walls loom, claustrophobic Aydan must make an unthinkable choice: Sacrifice her friends, or lose her freedom forever.

* * *
Thrillers with humour and heart

Contains coarse language, moderate violence, and sexuality. The story can stand alone but will be more enjoyable if read in order.

If Janet Evanovich’s quirky humour met Robert Ludlum’s taut thrillers, the Never Say Spy series would be their love child: racy, fun, and action-packed!

Books in the series:
Book 1: Never Say Spy
Book 2: The Spy Is Cast
Book 3: Reach For The Spy
Book 4: Tell Me No Spies
Book 5: How Spy I Am
Book 6: A Spy For A Spy
Book 7: Spy, Spy Away
Book 8: Spy Now, Pay Later
Book 9: Spy High
Book 10: Spy Away Home
Book 11: The Spies That Bind
Book 12: Kiss And Say Good Spy
Book 13: Once Burned, Twice Spy
Book 14: Friends In Spy Places
More books coming...

Themes: thriller, humorous, racy & risque, mystery, fun, women sleuths, espionage, spy thriller series, women sleuths series, mystery series, amateur sleuths, female protagonist, action-packed, government agents, small towns, technothrillers, series

About the Author:

By profession, I’m a technical writer, computer geek, and ex-interior designer. I’m good at two out of three of these things. I had the sense to quit the one I sucked at.

To deal with my mid-life crisis, I also write adventure novels featuring a middle-aged female protagonist, Aydan Kelly. And I kickbox.

This seemed more productive than indulging in more typical mid-life crisis activities like getting a divorce, buying a Harley Crossbones, and cruising across the country picking up men in sleazy bars. Especially since it’s winter most of the months of the year here.

It’s much more comfortable to sit at my computer. And hell, Harleys are expensive. Come to think of it, so are beer and gasoline.

Oh, and I still love my husband. There’s that. I’ll stick with the writing.

P.S. Are you a fan of the Never Say Spy series? Connect with other readers and discuss the series in the Never Say Spy Virtual Backyard Book Club at neversayspy.com!

Book Review: Once Burned, Twice Spy by Diane Henders


Book Review


Basic Details:

Book Title: Once Burned, Twice Spy
Subtitle: (Never Say Spy #13)
Author: Diane Henders
Genre: Spy/Mystery
Part of a series? Yes
Order in series: 13
Best read after earlier books in series? Can be read on its own but better after the 1st twelve
Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40128778-once-burned-twice-spy

Overall score:

I scored this book 5/5

Short Summary of the book:

In the thirteenth book in the series, Aydan Kelly is asked to escort the top scientists at Sirius Dynamics to an international summit. She is tasked with safeguarding the scientists and the top-secret weapons and accompanied by Arnie Helmand. When at the summit a top-secret weapon from one of the other countries goes missing, Aydan is the suspect and the evidence mounts up against her. When she also finds out she may have been brainwashed as a child, she no longer knows if she can even trust herself. Is she herself a danger to national security?

What I liked about the book:

I loved this book as much as I did the first twelve. Aydan goes on a seemingly simple mission to then become the prime suspect. Can she trust herself or should she volunteer to be imprisoned or killed to safeguard national security?

What I didn’t like about the book:

There is nothing in the book I didn’t like.

My favourite bits in the book:

Too many to count, I loved the book.

My least favourite bits in the book:

There were no least favourite bits. The book makes you want to read on and not stop after the next.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

That is the good news, there are 14 more in the series already and I can’t wait for no. 15.

What books could this be compared to and why?

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

Children
No
Young Adult
Yes
Adult
Yes

If you like a tongue-in-cheek spy mystery this book may be the book for you.

I look forward to reading more books by this author.

Book Description by Author:

…If a kickass middle-aged bookkeeper got sucked into a spy’s life…

Escorting Canada’s top weapons developers to an international summit should be just another stressful day in the life of secret agent Aydan Kelly. But Aydan’s routine mission becomes a nightmare when she’s accused of an attack on the delegates and the theft of a classified weapon.

As evidence mounts against her, Aydan’s investigation suggests she might have unconsciously committed the crime. Burned by her own Department and hunted by MI6, CIA, and FBI, Aydan must decide: When her own mind might betray her, who can she trust?

* * *

Contains coarse language, moderate violence, and sexuality. The story can stand alone but will be more enjoyable if read in order.

If Janet Evanovich’s quirky humour met Robert Ludlum’s taut thrillers, the Never Say Spy series would be their love child: racy, fun, and action-packed!

Books in the series:
Book 1: Never Say Spy
Book 2: The Spy Is Cast
Book 3: Reach For The Spy
Book 4: Tell Me No Spies
Book 5: How Spy I Am
Book 6: A Spy For A Spy
Book 7: Spy, Spy Away
Book 8: Spy Now, Pay Later
Book 9: Spy High
Book 10: Spy Away Home
Book 11: The Spies That Bind
Book 12: Kiss And Say Good Spy
Book 13: Once Burned, Twice Spy
More books coming...

Themes: thriller, humorous, racy & risque, mystery, fun, women sleuths, espionage, spy thriller series, women sleuths series, mystery series, amateur sleuths, female protagonist, action-packed, government agents, small towns, technothrillers, series

About the Author:

By profession, I’m a technical writer, computer geek, and ex-interior designer. I’m good at two out of three of these things. I had the sense to quit the one I sucked at.

To deal with my mid-life crisis, I also write adventure novels featuring a middle-aged female protagonist, Aydan Kelly. And I kickbox.

This seemed more productive than indulging in more typical mid-life crisis activities like getting a divorce, buying a Harley Crossbones, and cruising across the country picking up men in sleazy bars. Especially since it’s winter most of the months of the year here.

It’s much more comfortable to sit at my computer. And hell, Harleys are expensive. Come to think of it, so are beer and gasoline.

Oh, and I still love my husband. There’s that. I’ll stick with the writing.

P.S. Are you a fan of the Never Say Spy series? Connect with other readers and discuss the series in the Never Say Spy Virtual Backyard Book Club at neversayspy.com!

Book Review: Kiss And Say Good Spy by Diane Henders


Book Review


Basic Details:

Book Title: Kiss And Say Good Spy
Subtitle: (Never Say Spy #12)
Author: Diane Henders
Genre: Spy/Mystery
Part of a series? Yes
Order in series: 12
Best read after earlier books in series? Can be read on its own but better after the 1st eleven
Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35672482-kiss-and-say-good-spy

Overall score:

I scored this book 5/5

Short Summary of the book:

While she still poses as an arm dealer, Aidan learns of the threat of a terror attack at Remembrance Day Services. Services her friend Arnie and his elderly neighbour Miss Lacey attend every year. How can she prevent them falling victim to the threatened terror attack? Especially, since neither is willing to not go to the service.

What I liked about the book:

I loved this book as much as I did the first eleven. Aidan seems to get another impossible task. However, fate interferes and Aidan once again ends on top.

What I didn’t like about the book:

There is nothing in the book I didn’t like.

My favourite bits in the book:

Too many to count, I loved the book.

My least favourite bits in the book:

There were no least favourite bits. The book makes you want to read on and not stop after the next.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

That is the good news, there are 14 more in the series already and I can’t wait for no. 15.

What books could this be compared to and why?

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

Children
No
Young Adult
Yes
Adult
Yes

If you like a tongue-in-cheek spy mystery this book may be the book for you.

I look forward to reading more books by this author.

Book Description by Author:

…If a kickass middle-aged bookkeeper got sucked into a spy’s life…

Reluctant secret agent Aydan Kelly is posing as an arms dealer when her gangland buyer is implicated in a deadly plot to attack Remembrance Day services.

Partnered with an agent she can’t trust, Aydan races against time to stop the terrorists; but her partner’s volatile temper might blow the whole op… if it doesn’t kill her first. And when she discovers that her lover is embroiled in the case, Aydan must decide: Will she sacrifice him to save hundreds of innocent lives?

* * *

Contains coarse language, moderate violence, and sexuality. The story can stand alone but will be more enjoyable if read in order.

If Janet Evanovich’s quirky humour met Robert Ludlum’s taut thrillers, the Never Say Spy series would be their love child: racy, fun, and action-packed!

Books in the series:
Book 1: Never Say Spy
Book 2: The Spy Is Cast
Book 3: Reach For The Spy
Book 4: Tell Me No Spies
Book 5: How Spy I Am
Book 6: A Spy For A Spy
Book 7: Spy, Spy Away
Book 8: Spy Now, Pay Later
Book 9: Spy High
Book 10: Spy Away Home
Book 11: The Spies That Bind
Book 12: Kiss And Say Good Spy
More books coming...

Themes: thriller, humorous, racy & risque, mystery, fun, women sleuths, espionage, spy thriller series, women sleuths series, mystery series, amateur sleuths, female protagonist, action-packed, government agents, small towns, technothrillers, series

About the Author:

By profession, I’m a technical writer, computer geek, and ex-interior designer. I’m good at two out of three of these things. I had the sense to quit the one I sucked at.

To deal with my mid-life crisis, I also write adventure novels featuring a middle-aged female protagonist, Aydan Kelly. And I kickbox.

This seemed more productive than indulging in more typical mid-life crisis activities like getting a divorce, buying a Harley Crossbones, and cruising across the country picking up men in sleazy bars. Especially since it’s winter most of the months of the year here.

It’s much more comfortable to sit at my computer. And hell, Harleys are expensive. Come to think of it, so are beer and gasoline.

Oh, and I still love my husband. There’s that. I’ll stick with the writing.

P.S. Are you a fan of the Never Say Spy series? Connect with other readers and discuss the series in the Never Say Spy Virtual Backyard Book Club at neversayspy.com!

Book Review: The Spies That Bind by Diane Henders


Book Review


Basic Details:

Book Title: The Spies That Bind
Subtitle: (Never Say Spy #11)
Author: Diane Henders
Genre: Spy/Mystery
Part of a series? Yes
Order in series: 11
Best read after earlier books in series? Can be read on its own but better after the 1st ten
Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29424084-the-spies-that-bind

Overall score:

I scored this book 5/5

Short Summary of the book:

Aidan Kelly still dreams of going back to the quiet life of a bookkeeper but there is no going back. She is forced to go undercover once more and is forced to decide where her priorities lie when John Kane’s son (he didn’t know he had) is abducted. Instead of safeguarding her own future, she decides to do all to find her friend’s son knowing full well he may already be dead. What will this do to the relationship between her and John?

What I liked about the book:

I loved this book as much as I did the first ten. Aidan’s principles force her to choose to save a child even if it means she herself may be forced to go to jail. Not a mean fete for someone who suffers with claustrophobia.

What I didn’t like about the book:

There is nothing in the book I didn’t like.

My favourite bits in the book:

Too many to count, I loved the book.

My least favourite bits in the book:

There were no least favourite bits. The book makes you want to read on and not stop after the next.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

That is the good news, there are 14 more in the series already and I can’t wait for no. 15.

What books could this be compared to and why?

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

Children
No
Young Adult
Yes
Adult
Yes

If you like a tongue-in-cheek spy mystery this book may be the book for you.

I look forward to reading more books by this author.

Book Description by Author:

…If a kickass middle-aged bookkeeper got sucked into a spy’s life…

Secret agent Aydan Kelly is hoping to resume her peaceful life as a bookkeeper, until her director issues an ultimatum: Go undercover as an arms dealer or go to jail for life. But when Aydan realizes her co-worker’s son has been taken by a serial killer, she defies orders in an attempt to save the child.

Neglecting her undercover assignment may cost more than just her freedom. When the gunrunner she’s been baiting threatens her loved ones, Aydan must choose between protecting them herself or entrusting their safety to geriatric amateur vigilantes while she closes in on the killer.

How much will she risk for a child who may already be dead?

* * *
Contains coarse language, moderate violence, and sexuality.  The story can stand alone but will be more enjoyable if read in order.

If Janet Evanovich’s quirky humour met Robert Ludlum’s taut thrillers, the Never Say Spy series would be their love child:   racy, fun, and action-packed!

Books in the series:
Book 1: Never Say Spy
Book 2: The Spy Is Cast
Book 3: Reach For The Spy
Book 4: Tell Me No Spies
Book 5: How Spy I Am
Book 6: A Spy For A Spy
Book 7: Spy, Spy Away
Book 8: Spy Now, Pay Later
Book 9: Spy High
Book 10: Spy Away Home
Book 11: The Spies That Bind
More books coming...

Themes:  thriller, humorous, racy & risque, mystery, fun, women sleuths, espionage, spy thriller series, women sleuths series, mystery series, amateur sleuths, female protagonist, action-packed, government agents, small towns, technothrillers, series

About the Author:

By profession, I’m a technical writer, computer geek, and ex-interior designer. I’m good at two out of three of these things. I had the sense to quit the one I sucked at.

To deal with my mid-life crisis, I also write adventure novels featuring a middle-aged female protagonist, Aydan Kelly. And I kickbox.

This seemed more productive than indulging in more typical mid-life crisis activities like getting a divorce, buying a Harley Crossbones, and cruising across the country picking up men in sleazy bars. Especially since it’s winter most of the months of the year here.

It’s much more comfortable to sit at my computer. And hell, Harleys are expensive. Come to think of it, so are beer and gasoline.

Oh, and I still love my husband. There’s that. I’ll stick with the writing.

P.S. Are you a fan of the Never Say Spy series? Connect with other readers and discuss the series in the Never Say Spy Virtual Backyard Book Club at neversayspy.com!

Book Review: Spy Away Home by Diane Henders


Book Review


Basic Details:

Book Title: Spy Away Home
Subtitle: (Never Say Spy #10)
Author: Diane Henders
Genre: Spy/Mystery
Part of a series? Yes
Order in series: 10
Best read after earlier books in series? Can be read on its own but better after the 1st nine
Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26170364-spy-away-home

Overall score:

I scored this book 5/5

Short Summary of the book:

Fuzzy Bunny is still after Arlene Widdenback aka Aidan Kelly. A hapless attacker coming to her front door soon finds out she’ll shoot and then ask questions when faced with a gun. She finds herself as bait in a cat-and-mouse game to find out who is behind the attack.

What I liked about the book:

I loved this book as much as I did the first nine. The twists and turns continue and there is never a dull moment in this bookkeeper’s life.

What I didn’t like about the book:

There is nothing in the book I didn’t like.

My favourite bits in the book:

Too many to count, I loved the book.

My least favourite bits in the book:

There were no least favourite bits. The book makes you want to read on and not stop after the next.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

That is the good news, there are 14 more in the series already and I can’t wait for no. 15.

What books could this be compared to and why?

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

Children
No
Young Adult
Yes
Adult
Yes

If you like a tongue-in-cheek spy mystery this book may be the book for you.

I look forward to reading more books by this author.

Book Description by Author:

…If a kickass middle-aged bookkeeper got sucked into a spy’s life…

Bookkeeper-turned-secret-agent Aydan Kelly has barely begun to relax after her last mission when a shotgun-wielding man kicks in the front door of her country home. She doesn’t recognize the would-be assassin, so who hired him and why?

As evidence mounts against her abrasive co-worker, Aydan begins a deadly game of cat and mouse with herself as bait. If her suspicions are correct, the Department’s security has been breached and no one is safe.

With the lives of her dearest friends at risk as well as her own, Aydan must stop her unknown enemy before the next assassin succeeds.

* * *

Contains coarse language, moderate violence, and sexuality. The story can stand alone but will be more enjoyable if read in order.

If Janet Evanovich’s quirky humour met Robert Ludlum’s taut thrillers, the Never Say Spy series would be their love child: racy, fun, and action-packed!

Books in the series:
Book 1: Never Say Spy
Book 2: The Spy Is Cast
Book 3: Reach For The Spy
Book 4: Tell Me No Spies
Book 5: How Spy I Am
Book 6: A Spy For A Spy
Book 7: Spy, Spy Away
Book 8: Spy Now, Pay Later
Book 9: Spy High
Book 10: Spy Away Home
Book 11: The Spies That Bind
Book 12: Kiss And Say Good Spy
Book 13: Once Burned, Twice Spy
More books coming...

Themes: thriller, humorous, racy & risque, mystery, fun, women sleuths, espionage, spy thriller series, women sleuths series, mystery series, amateur sleuths, female protagonist, action-packed, government agents, small towns, technothrillers, series

About the Author:

By profession, I’m a technical writer, computer geek, and ex-interior designer. I’m good at two out of three of these things. I had the sense to quit the one I sucked at.

To deal with my mid-life crisis, I also write adventure novels featuring a middle-aged female protagonist, Aydan Kelly. And I kickbox.

This seemed more productive than indulging in more typical mid-life crisis activities like getting a divorce, buying a Harley Crossbones, and cruising across the country picking up men in sleazy bars. Especially since it’s winter most of the months of the year here.

It’s much more comfortable to sit at my computer. And hell, Harleys are expensive. Come to think of it, so are beer and gasoline.

Oh, and I still love my husband. There’s that. I’ll stick with the writing.

P.S. Are you a fan of the Never Say Spy series? Connect with other readers and discuss the series in the Never Say Spy Virtual Backyard Book Club at neversayspy.com!

Book Review: Spy High by Diane Henders


Book Review


Basic Details:

Book Title: Spy High
Subtitle: (Never Say Spy #9)
Author: Diane Henders
Genre: Spy/Mystery
Part of a series? Yes
Order in series: 9
Best read after earlier books in series? Can be read on its own but better after the 1st eight
Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24534458-spy-high

Overall score:

I scored this book 5/5

Short Summary of the book:

At the end of the last book, Aidan’s spy-boss Charles Kemp became concerned about the safety of not only his wife and daughter, but also his parents. Charles’ parents are the leaders of a hippie commune and he sends Aidan there in this book to both heal from her post-traumatic stress and safeguard his parents. But all is not as it seems and as in the other books, Aidan comes across a lot of surprises. Surprises she can’t even tell her boss about. We, of course, also see John Kane and Arnie Hellhound pop out throughout the book to provide the intrigue of a love-triangle or a little more.

What I liked about the book:

I loved this book as much as I did the first eight. The twists and turns in this book lead to some surprising revelations and Stemp’s flower-power and peace parents hide their own secrets.

What I didn’t like about the book:

There is nothing in the book I didn’t like.

My favourite bits in the book:

Too many to count, I loved the book.

My least favourite bits in the book:

There were no least favourite bits. The book makes you want to read on and not stop after the next.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

That is the good news, there are 14 more in the series already and I can’t wait for no. 15.

What books could this be compared to and why?

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

Children
No
Young Adult
Yes
Adult
Yes

If you like a tongue-in-cheek spy mystery this book may be the book for you.

I look forward to reading more books by this author.

Book Description by Author:

Book 9 of the NEVER SAY SPY series

After four uneventful months spent guarding her boss’s eccentric hippy parents on an isolated raincoast commune, bookkeeper-turned-secret-agent Aydan Kelly is beginning to hope mildewed undies will be the only hazard she’ll face.

But some of the blissed-out flower children are not what they seem. Aydan discovers a plot to kill her lovable charges, and in her fight to protect them she unearths the commune’s deepest secret. Suddenly she’s facing dozens of enemies who threaten the lives of all the innocent commune members as well as her own.

She’ll only survive with a little help from her friends…

- Spicy suspense served hard-boiled -

Books in the series:

Book 1: Never Say Spy
Book 2: The Spy Is Cast
Book 3: Reach For The Spy
Book 4: Tell Me No Spies
Book 5: How Spy I Am
Book 6: A Spy For A Spy
Book 7: Spy, Spy Away
Book 8: Spy Now, Pay Later
Book 9: Spy High
More books coming...

About the Author:

By profession, I’m a technical writer, computer geek, and ex-interior designer. I’m good at two out of three of these things. I had the sense to quit the one I sucked at.

To deal with my mid-life crisis, I also write adventure novels featuring a middle-aged female protagonist, Aydan Kelly. And I kickbox.

This seemed more productive than indulging in more typical mid-life crisis activities like getting a divorce, buying a Harley Crossbones, and cruising across the country picking up men in sleazy bars. Especially since it’s winter most of the months of the year here.

It’s much more comfortable to sit at my computer. And hell, Harleys are expensive. Come to think of it, so are beer and gasoline.

Oh, and I still love my husband. There’s that. I’ll stick with the writing.

P.S. Are you a fan of the Never Say Spy series? Connect with other readers and discuss the series in the Never Say Spy Virtual Backyard Book Club at neversayspy.com!