Stopwatch

Her past is a secret even to those who command her.

For years, Qiu Tian has served as one of China's most formidable intelligence operatives. Trained from childhood and deployed on covert missions across the globe, she now holds a position of power within Bureau Two of the General Staff. But her past remains shrouded in secrecy, known only to a select few.

In Stopwatch, the fourth installment of the critically acclaimed Miss Qiu series, Qiu Tian is thrust into a complex web of international espionage. When a high-ranking defector threatens to expose critical Chinese military intelligence, she's sent on a perilous mission.

But the mission is more complicated than it seems. With the fate of nations hanging in the balance, Qiu Tian must rely on her cunning, her training, and her unwavering loyalty to uncover the truth – before it's too late.

With its atmospheric setting, intricate plot, and compelling characters, Stopwatch, originally published in Chinese and now expertly translated, delivers a gripping tale of espionage, sacrifice, and the enduring power of loyalty.