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“A terrific thriller that reads like the very best nonfiction.”
- James Patterson, #1 New York Times bestselling author
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“A wild ride behind today’s war zone headlines.”
- W. E. B. Griffin, #1 New York Times bestselling author
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“Ripped from the headlines or a preview of tomorrow’s headlines? Either way, you’ll love this book.”
- Lee Child, #1 New York Times bestselling author
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“Hillhouse displays [her] expertise on virtually every page, and Huber goes with the flow—keeping things clean and cool no matter how hot the action gets. Huber is fine at catching the complex characters…Listening to Huber’s excellent reading adds to the pleasure of Hillhouse’s solid plotting and storytelling and should convince listeners that both author and reader are talents to watch.”
- Publishers Weekly
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“Set in Iraq, the thriller has plenty to grab the listener's attention: mystery, action, sex, corruption, and enough dead bodies to make a Bruce Willis movie. Hillhouse, a former spy, masterfully links her story to real news events and government reports, creating a heightened sense of realism…Hillary Huber is effective in creating the multiple characters. She draws on many accents…and variations in cadence to paint vivid and credible scenes.”
- AudioFile
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"Hillhouse's much-ballyhooed debut is going to create quite a stir, and justly so. Based on her own adventures as a black-market smuggler between East and West Berlin and bolstered by meticulous research, the story shimmers with authenticity. An original voice of unusual authority, a resourceful female protagonist, sexual undertones, explosive tension, and tradecraft galore add up to a spellbinding tale. Expect heavy demand, as this appeals to male and female readers alike. Highly recommended.”
- Library Journal
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“Chillingly authentic. Terrifyingly true. To understand what’s happening in our world, you need to read this book.”
- David Morrell, creator of Rambo and author of Scavengers