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With her debut novel, At Risk, Stella Rimington introduced us to Liz Carlyle–a smart, impassioned MI5 intelligence officer whose talents and ambitions are counterbalanced by an abiding awareness of her job’s moral complexities. In Secret Asset, we are plunged back into her high-stakes, high-tension world. Liz has always been particularly skilled at “assessing people,” and trusts her instinct that a terrorist cell is at work at an Islamic bookshop. But when her boss, Charles Wetherby, suddenly takes her off the case, she’s shocked to hear why: Wetherby has received a tip-off that a mole is at work in one of the branches of British Intelligence. As her colleagues work to avert an impending terrorist strike, Liz is charged with the momentous task of uncovering and exposing the mole before it’s too late.
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"I've always been a fan of mysteries and spy novels, and this author handles both with a deft hand. Realistic characters, great pacing, and a feeling that you're part of the MI5 team as they try to solve the latest case-- I'm looking forward to reading more from Rimington. "
— Heather (4 out of 5 stars)
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" Pretty good. Slow early, when our heroine is just interviewing folks. But picks up and is a pretty good spy novel, catching terrorists in England. "
— Al, 2/8/2014 -
" Terrific pageturner. I want to read more books by this woman...who was the head of the British Secret Service so she knows what she is writing about. I'm sure that the boss in the James Bond movies is modeled after the author. "
— Martha, 2/8/2014 -
" I enjoy Rimington's writing more because she has excellent inside knowledge although the endings leave much to desire. Her real life story against the old boy establishment is interesting. "
— Hugh, 1/27/2014 -
" It's a page turner, not much more, not much less. The suspense fades, the thrust is very muted, but hey, at least you won't be stuck reading it for too long. Needs more salt. "
— Bookhuw, 1/24/2014 -
" Not bad but not riveting. "
— Gerry, 1/17/2014 -
" A juicy thriller set in the world of MI5. Tight writing. "
— Gina, 1/16/2014 -
" Story not as good as the first but I still really like the main character Liz Carlyle and look forward to more books by Rimington. "
— Dana, 1/12/2014 -
" Written by the former head of MI5, this book is a bit light weight compared to John le Carre's novels. "
— Cilla, 12/25/2013 -
" 2nd in the Liz Carlyle series. Like a police procedural about MI5. Written by the first female Director General of MI5. "
— Joe, 12/20/2013 -
" moves too slow for my tastes. like the heroine though. "
— Michele, 12/13/2013 -
" I am obsessed with all things Stella Rimington, particularly after hearing her on NPR. I think it's fabulous Judi Dench's version of M is based on Dame Stellalicious. MI5 forever! "
— Snarky's, 11/29/2013 -
" I didn't get hooked on character(s) and that's always important to me. "
— Sandy, 11/5/2013 -
" Ok book by former M15 Director, not a strong writer but has an interesting and different kind of plot. "
— Megan, 4/25/2013 -
" An intriguing novel written by the former head of British Intelligence MI5, Stella Rimington. Also read her book "At Risk" which was a great read. "
— Gala, 4/9/2013 -
" Stella Rimington is the real James Bond. "
— SueDella, 3/16/2013 -
" I really enjoy the realism with which Rimington embues her story--this is not about chasing bad guys with guns, but about diligent investigation and analysis. I do find myself hoping that not all her stories are about MI5 being compromised in one way or another. "
— Elizabeth, 3/13/2013 -
" I've always been a fan of mysteries and spy novels, and this author handles both with a deft hand. Realistic characters, great pacing, and a feeling that you're part of the MI5 team as they try to solve the latest case-- I'm looking forward to reading more from Rimington. "
— Heather, 1/23/2013 -
" This book was ok, but at times I felt like I was reading her first book all over again. Not sure that I'll read any more of her books. "
— Maggie, 7/2/2012 -
" Great book-- written by the first female director of the MI-5 in England. A bit too detaily but underscored with an air of reality. It does have a true cosmopolitan feel. "
— Maria, 3/31/2012 -
" Like an episode of MI5. Taught and great. "
— Angie, 1/26/2012 -
" Good vacation reading, but entirely predictable. "
— Rebecca, 1/19/2012 -
" This is a great story! After I read it - I found out there's another one, and I can't wait to read that either. The author ran MI5 in the early 90's. If you are into "spy stories", enjoy this one! "
— Molly, 11/22/2011 -
" The second Liz Carlyle story from the former head of MI5 Stella Rimington. Reads like an episode of Spooks but with less tension. "
— Phil, 10/16/2011 -
" I think this was #2. It was a little dry at times, but a good read. I've got #3 to read from the library. Guess I'll have to track down the first one eventually. All in all, it was an enjoyable effort from Britain's first female director of MI5. "
— Sarah, 4/19/2011 -
" Loved the authenticity, and personal-life parts weren't as great as the intelligence services, but still a good read. "
— Karen, 4/18/2011 -
" Very ordinary prose, but the story is good. "
— Lian, 4/18/2011 -
" The second Liz Carlyle story from the former head of MI5 Stella Rimington. Reads like an episode of Spooks but with less tension. "
— Phil, 1/24/2011 -
" Like an episode of MI5. Taught and great. "
— Angie, 10/11/2010 -
" Terrific pageturner. I want to read more books by this woman...who was the head of the British Secret Service so she knows what she is writing about. I'm sure that the boss in the James Bond movies is modeled after the author. "
— Martha, 7/5/2010 -
" Ok book by former M15 Director, not a strong writer but has an interesting and different kind of plot.<br/> "
— Megan, 6/12/2010 -
" 2nd in the Liz Carlyle series. Like a police procedural about MI5. Written by the first female Director General of MI5. "
— Joe, 9/8/2009 -
" This book was ok, but at times I felt like I was reading her first book all over again. Not sure that I'll read any more of her books. "
— Maggie, 6/12/2009 -
" I didn't get hooked on character(s) and that's always important to me. "
— Sandy, 5/29/2009 -
" Good vacation reading, but entirely predictable. "
— Rebecca, 4/18/2009 -
" A juicy thriller set in the world of MI5. Tight writing. "
— Gina, 1/5/2009
About Stella Rimington
Dame Stella Rimington joined the Security Service (MI5) in 1968. During her career she worked in all the main fields of the service: countersubversion, counterespionage, and counterterrorism. She was appointed director general in 1992, the first woman to hold the post. She has written her autobiography and eight Liz Carlyle novels. She lives in London and Norfolk, England.
About Emma Fielding
Emma Fielding has narrated numerous audiobooks and earned two AudioFile Earphones Awards. She is an award-winning actress who has appeared in numerous television shows, films, and plays. A graduate of the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, she has worked for the Royal National Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company. She has also appeared on Broadway, in Private Lives, and in the West End, in Rock ’n’ Roll.