About the Book:
A retired CIA operative in small-town Maine tackles the ghosts of her past in this fresh take on the spy thriller from New York Times bestselling author Tess Gerritsen.
Former spy Maggie Bird came to the seaside village of Purity, Maine, eager to put the past behind her after a mission went tragically wrong. These days, she's living quietly on her chicken farm, still wary of blowback from the events that forced her early retirement.
But when a body turns up in Maggie's driveway, she knows it's a message from former foes who haven't forgotten her. Maggie turns to her local circle of old friends—all retirees from the CIA—to help uncover the truth about who is trying to kill her, and why. This "Martini Club" of former spies may be retired, but they still have a few useful skills that they're eager to use again, if only to spice up their rather sedate new lives.
Complicating their efforts is Purity's acting police chief, Jo Thibodeau. More accustomed to dealing with rowdy tourists than homicide, Jo is puzzled by Maggie's reluctance to share information—and by her odd circle of friends, who seem to be a step ahead of her at every turn.
As Jo's investigation collides with the Martini Club's maneuvers, Maggie's hunt for answers will force her to revisit a clandestine career that spanned the globe, from Bangkok to Istanbul, from London to Malta. The ghosts of her past have returned, but with the help of her friends—and the reluctant Jo Thibodeau—Maggie might just be able to save the life she's built.
My Thoughts:
The very first book I ready by Tess Gerritsen was Vanish, a Rizzoli and Isles book. This led me to dive into the world of Rizzoli and Isles, the TV series. Picking up this latest book by the author was a given. I love the author's style of writing and the way suspense is built into her plots.
The Spy Coast is the first in a new series by the author and introduces us to a variety of characters. The beauty of these characters lies in that they are retired from the CIA, and happy in their quiet lives away from the bustle of cities. Maggie Bird, the main protagonist, is surprised by an unexpected visit that leads her down paths that were put away and well hidden in her past.
This story brings out events from sixteen years ago and the future, switching seamlessly in a way that only Tess Gerritsen can write. I love how she focuses on each character, giving each of them the importance that they deserve and explaining their relationship with Maggie. Each character has a role to play and as they learn to trust one another, the truth behind what happened sixteen years ago and how it impacts Maggie today is revealed. Imagine what happens when you bring 4 or 5 retired CIA agents back into the fold to solve a mystery surrounding one of their own. I guess once an agent, always an agent is a good way to describe the characters and the way they come together to solve the murders and save one of their own.
I loved the way the story developed and progressed. The pace is steady and the mystery well developed. I was hooked by the second page and didn't stop until the end. I have always been a fan of the books written by this author and even with this latest book, the feeling continues! I highly recommend this book for fans of a good mystery thriller and am looking forward to the next book in the series. I am sure that Maggie and her friends are just getting started!
Note: A huge thank you to NetGalley, Thomas and Mercer and the author for the eARC provided before the book's release. This is my honest opinion of the book.
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