The Spy Coast

**THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER**

A retired CIA operative in small-town Maine and her circle of former spies must face the ghosts of her past in this exhilarating spy thriller from Sunday Times bestselling author Tess Gerritsen.

‘The Thursday Murder Club on steroids.’ SAGA Magazine

'Irresistible and highly recommended!' LEE CHILD

'I loved it. A hugely entertaining read!' ANN CLEEVES

'A nice take on retirement-five old spooks whose bones may ache but whose minds remain sharp. You can expect mystery, action, and bloodshed in this exciting thriller.' KIRKUS

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INTRODUCING THE ENIGMATIC MAGGIE BIRD. . .
IN A RIVETING NEW SERIES FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR

Maggie Bird is many things. A chicken farmer. A good neighbour. A seemingly average retiree living in the seaside town of Purity. She's also a darned good rifle shot. And she never talks about her past.

But when an unidentified body is left on Maggie's driveway, she knows it's a calling card from old times. It's been fifteen years since the failed mission that ended her career as a spy, and cost her far more than her job.

Step forward the 'Martini Club' - Maggie's silver-haired book group (to anyone who asks), and a cohort of former spies behind closed doors. With the help of her old friends - and always one step ahead of the persistent local cop - Maggie might still be able to save the life she's built.

IT'S THE PERFECT PLACE TO RETIRE . . . UNTIL THEY FIND YOU.

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Praise for Tess Gerritsen and The Spy Coast:

'I love her books. She is a big influence.' FREIDA McFADDEN

'Gerritsen is a born storyteller, and this new series showcases her talents more than ever.' LEE CHILD

'Echoes of Richard Osman but Gerritsen offers us a darker and consistently exciting thriller.' THE MAIL ON SUNDAY

'Action-packed pages, G-force twists and turns, and a platoon of fascinating characters.' DAVID BALDACCI

'A riveting tale filled with engaging characters.' KATHY REICHS

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Readers are OBSESSED with The Martini Club!

'One of the best books I have ever read. It has everything - intrigue, romance, lively characters and a very clever plot.' 5 ***** Reader Review

'What a spectacular read this is and mostly because I loved the fact that Gerritsen has cast a group of over 60-year-olds in this very far from cosy thriller.' 5 ***** Reader Review

'A crime fiction powerhouse, I know I can rely on Gerritsen to deliver a fast-paced, scalpel-sharp page turner that is skillfully written and cleverly plotted. ' 5 ***** Reader Review

'Promises a thrilling experience that you won't want to miss.' 5 ***** Reader Review

'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!' 5 ***** Reader Review

***The Summer Guests, the latest book in The Martini Club series is AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER.***

Sunday Times bestseller, January 2024
Sunday Times bestseller, September 2024