Set in the world of espionage, this sequel continues the gripping narrative established in "Chameleon," drawing inspiration from the classic spy thrillers of John le Carré. With intricate plots and complex characters, it promises to deliver suspense and intrigue, making it an ideal read for the summer. The book will also receive extensive national advertising support to reach a wider audience.
Trust no one but yourself... The second blockbuster thriller in the Stephanie Patrick series. The previous novel, The Rhythm Section, is soon to be a major motion picture from the producers of the James Bond film series, starring Jude Law and Blake Lively.
Stephanie Patrick is lured to France by the call of a friend in need. In Paris, a bomb blast triggers a chain of events which contaminates every aspect of her life. It's clear that she's been betrayed. But by whom? She must identify the threat before she can run from it
Stephanie Patrick's life is destroyed by the crash of flight NEO027. Her family was on board and there were no survivors. Devastated, she drops out of college and her life spins out of control as she enters a world of drugs and prostitution--until a journalist discovers that the crash wasn't an accident. There was a bomb planted on the plane. Filled with rage, and with nothing left to lose, she focuses on one goal: revenge. The opportunity to obtain it arrives quickly when Stephanie is approached and recruited by an extremely covert intelligence organization. She is young, smart, and beautiful--and has no family, making her the perfect candidate. The organization offers her a deal. She must undergo rigorous training; learn how to control her heart rate and breathing ("the rhythm section"); and learn how to efficiently use weapons. Then, she will assume a new identity and commit acts of terrorism on behalf of the organization. When she completes these assignments successfully--and proves her loyalty--she will be offered the opportunity to take out the terrorists who brought down flight NEO027. She has nothing to lose. As "Petra," a mercenary terrorist based out of Germany, and as "Marina," an international businesswoman based in London, she enters the brutal world of international espionage, and adapts quickly. She is able to numb her feelings and act on instinct alone. But as the stakes get higher, Stephanie begins to question what her value really is. Is the organization telling her the truth--do they know who caused flight NEO027 to explode? Or are they using her for some other agenda? More important: Is avenging her family worth the price she is paying? And if it isn't--will the organization that created her let her go?
Joltingly paced, edgy, and unpredictable, this riveting thriller in the tradition of "La Femme Nikita" explores the creation of Petra, a mercenary terrorist set to avenge the death of her family.