Red Widow
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A wicked sharp spy novel Equal parts Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and Killing Eve. S. A. Cosby, author of Blacktop Wasteland and Razorblade Tears
An exhilarating spy thriller written by an intelligence veteran about two women CIA agents whose...
An exhilarating spy thriller written by an intelligence veteran about two women CIA agents whose...
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A wicked sharp spy novel Equal parts Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and Killing Eve. S. A. Cosby, author of Blacktop Wasteland and Razorblade TearsAn exhilarating spy thriller written by an intelligence veteran about two women CIA agents whose paths become intertwined around a threat to the Russia Division--one that's coming from inside the agency.
Lyndsey Duncan worries her career with the CIA might be over. After lines are crossed with another intelligence agent during an assignment, she is sent home to Washington on administrative leave. So when a former colleague--now Chief of the Russia Division--recruits her for an internal investigation, she jumps at the chance to prove herself. Lyndsey was once a top handler in the Moscow Field Station, where she was known as the "human lie detector" and praised for recruiting some of the most senior Russian officials. But now, three Russian assets have been exposed--including one of her own--and the CIA is convinced there's a mole in the department. With years of work in question and lives on the line, Lyndsey is thrown back into life at the agency, this time tracing the steps of those closest to her.
Meanwhile, fellow agent Theresa Warner can't avoid the spotlight. She is the infamous "Red Widow," the wife of a former director killed in the field under mysterious circumstances. With her husband's legacy shadowing her every move, Theresa is a fixture of the Russia Division, and as she and Lyndsey strike up an unusual friendship, her knowledge proves invaluable. But as Lyndsey uncovers a surprising connection to Theresa that could answer all of her questions, she unearths a terrifying web of secrets within the department, if only she is willing to unravel it....
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OneNOVEMBER 2018
NEW YORK CITY
The gentleman in seat 2D was in medical distress when he boarded, the flight attendant is sure of it.
He was the first on the plane, leading the rush of premium club members. She noticed he was already having trouble, stumbling in the narrow aisle, sweat visible on his face. He shoved his overnight bag into her arms to stow for him and asked for a drink right away, a vodka neat. She is used to this kind of treatment from business class passengers, especially on this hop from JFK to Reagan National, which is often full of VIPs, senators and businessmen. He looks to her like a politician, the worst of all. She knows better than to argue with him.
She brings him a glass of water, too, even though he didn t ask for it, in case he needs to cool off or take medication. He s not in great shape three hundred pounds easy, squeezed into a suit at least two sizes too small. His face is pale, but there s a deep flush creeping up from under his collar.
He grumbles to himself throughout the boarding process, but is otherwise quiet. His cell phone is clutched in one hand as the rest of the passengers squeeze by, his face turned to the tiny window, shunning any possibility of contact. He pays no attention through the safety demonstration but then again no one does anymore, and the flight attendant stopped taking offense long ago.
As the plane taxis onto the runway, she checks the manifest. His name is Yaromir Popov and he came to JFK via an Aeroflot flight from Heathrow. A Russian businessman, then.
No sooner has the Airbus A330 lifted into the night sky than the Russian starts having problems. From the jump seat in the galley, the flight attendant sees his face has turned bright pink and that he s having difficulty breathing. Could he be choking on something? He hasn t pressed the call button so it might just be garden variety anxiety. Takeoffs are the worst for many passengers. She counts the minutes until the fasten seat
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belt signs go off.
The flight to Washington, D.C., will be quick. Because the plane is barely one-third full, the airline cut back on flight attendants. Tonight, it s just her and another woman, the bare minimum. Still, there s plenty for them to take care of and she doesn t think about Popov again until it s time to take drink orders. By then, he s gotten worse. He is shaking in his seat and on the verge of convulsions. His eyes bulge, and his bright red face is shiny from sweat.
She is glad the cabin is dark and the plane practically empty. She doesn t want to alarm the rest of the passengers. Most have their heads down anyway, trying to catch a quick nap on the ninety-minute trip.
She leans over him, bringing her face close to his so she can check for the smell of alcohol. Are you okay, sir? Is there something I can do for you?
He opens his mouth but no words come out, only a gurgling, choking noise.
Something s seriously wrong. Her pulse immediately quickens. She s never had to give emergency medical aid on a plane and she frantically tries to recall what she s supposed to do next. Loosen his tie? Check his airway for obstructions? Signal for the other flight attendant to come help her?
Bubbles form in the saliva that coats his lips, like a rabid dog. She darts into the galley for another plastic cup of water which he gulps down greedily but it does nothing to help him to speak. The shaking increases; it is like he is riding his own personal wave of turbulence. There is a strangled look of panic in his eyes he knows something is very wrong but stubbornly keeps trying to speak, as though he is determined to give a message to her.
Spooked, she leaps to her feet and sprints for the cockpit. She knocks on the door and waits for the click of th
The flight to Washington, D.C., will be quick. Because the plane is barely one-third full, the airline cut back on flight attendants. Tonight, it s just her and another woman, the bare minimum. Still, there s plenty for them to take care of and she doesn t think about Popov again until it s time to take drink orders. By then, he s gotten worse. He is shaking in his seat and on the verge of convulsions. His eyes bulge, and his bright red face is shiny from sweat.
She is glad the cabin is dark and the plane practically empty. She doesn t want to alarm the rest of the passengers. Most have their heads down anyway, trying to catch a quick nap on the ninety-minute trip.
She leans over him, bringing her face close to his so she can check for the smell of alcohol. Are you okay, sir? Is there something I can do for you?
He opens his mouth but no words come out, only a gurgling, choking noise.
Something s seriously wrong. Her pulse immediately quickens. She s never had to give emergency medical aid on a plane and she frantically tries to recall what she s supposed to do next. Loosen his tie? Check his airway for obstructions? Signal for the other flight attendant to come help her?
Bubbles form in the saliva that coats his lips, like a rabid dog. She darts into the galley for another plastic cup of water which he gulps down greedily but it does nothing to help him to speak. The shaking increases; it is like he is riding his own personal wave of turbulence. There is a strangled look of panic in his eyes he knows something is very wrong but stubbornly keeps trying to speak, as though he is determined to give a message to her.
Spooked, she leaps to her feet and sprints for the cockpit. She knocks on the door and waits for the click of th
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Autoren-Porträt von Alma Katsu
Alma Katsu is the award-winning author of five novels, most recently The Deep and The Hunger. Prior to the publication of her first novel, she had a thirty-five-year career as a senior intelligence analyst for several U.S. agencies, including the CIA and NSA, as well as RAND, the global policy think tank. Katsu is a graduate of the master's writing program at the Johns Hopkins University and received her bachelor's degree from Brandeis University. She lives outside of Washington, D.C., with her husband, where she is a consultant to government and private industry on future trends and analytic methods.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Alma Katsu
- 2022, 384 Seiten, Maße: 13,7 x 20,7 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Verlag: Penguin Random House
- ISBN-10: 0525539425
- ISBN-13: 9780525539421
- Erscheinungsdatum: 28.02.2022
Sprache:
Englisch
Pressezitat
Finalist for the International Thriller Writers AwardA New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice
One of:
Northern Virginia Magazine's Best Beach Reads
BookPage's Most Anticipated Mysteries and Thrillers of 2021
Writer's Digest's 71 Books and Authors to Check Out in 2021
Katsu, a longtime intelligence analyst for the C.I.A. and N.S.A, writes what she s most professionally familiar with after years in the paranormal and horror novel trenches. The plotting is sophisticated and laced with surprises, but what stands out most is the emotional core of Lyndsey and Theresa s alliance, and whether there is room, in a nest of vipers, for true sisterhood. The New York Times Book Review
Terrific Fans of FX s The Americans will recognize a world where professionalism can fall prey to sexism, careerism, and garden-variety klutziness. Duncan s job is a lot like juggling knives, and Katsu makes us care that she doesn t bobble. The Washington Post
Red Widow is layered with inside knowledge of how CIA bureaucracy works; it is often a bleak workplace, it seems, where loyalty is in short supply and careers can be ended on a whim. Financial Times
"This political thriller is years in the making because it's based on the author's own past as a woman working in the intelligence field. DC-area readers familiar with that world will appreciate the attention to detail and the way Katsu's experience shines through." Northern Virginia Magazine
"Lyndsey is a likeable, slightly mysterious heroine readers will want to see again. And her creator, having traded ghosts and gore for more subdued thrills, still manages plenty of jaw-dropping revelations." Charleston Post & Courier
Alma Katsu s main characters in Red Widow are written with a depth and nuance that I found profoundly refreshing. Diplomatic Courier
In contrast to many other spy thrillers, Red Widow does not
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rely on titillating and damaging stereotypes of women and tales of sexpionage to advance the story line. Rather, the book realistically and refreshingly portrays female intelligence officers as highly professional, capable and ethical. Cipher Brief
The authenticity of [Katsu s] experiences deepens every bit of this story .I raced to the end, and you will too. Suspense Magazine
[Katsu] uses her 30-plus years of intelligence to create a suspenseful, entertaining spy tale laced with authenticity. Washington Post
An exhilarating spy thriller. The Nerd Daily
Katsu succeeds brilliantly here in capturing the ambience of espionage in action. Red Widow is a driving, step-by-step procedural bristling with suspenseful authenticity. Washington Independent Review of Books
[Alma Katsu] knows her stuff and already has proven that she can write an engaging thriller .The plot never allows you to catch your breath as the wheels keep turning with every new piece of information uncovered, and nothing is as it appears to be. BookReporter
Katsu s real-life experience and skill at maintaining taught, nail-biting tension make Red Widow a standout espionage thriller. BookPage (starred review)
This fast-paced spy thriller offers a seemingly realistic look inside the CIA and raises plenty of questions about the ethics of spying. With a smart, plucky heroine; white-knuckle suspense; multiple twists; and a satisfying conclusion, this is a must for espionage fans. Booklist
Gripping...An intriguing look at the day-to-day office politics and jostling that goes on behind Langley s walls. Best known for her novels of psychological terror, Katsu shows a sure hand at a new genre. Publishers Weekly
Women serving in the CIA face unique challenges and Alma Katsu s exhilarating Red Widow captures the reality and nuances with deadly accuracy, style, and truly enjoyable writing. As a former CIA official, Alma writes with welcome insight about the wilderness of mirrors. Valerie Plame, former covert CIA ops officer
A first-rate thriller. Red Widow provides an intoxicating, insider s view of the CIA, betrayal, revenge, and espionage at the highest levels and the highest stakes. Robert Dugoni, author of The Last Agent
"Superb! Part savvy geopolitical spy thriller in the tradition of John le Carré, part whipsawing investigative procedural, part gripping psychological suspense, Red Widow grabs you in the harrowing opening scene and never lets go and I don t mean at the last page; this novel stays with you long after you ve finished it. Author Katsu brings an incisive and resonant voice to her tale and has populated it with truly distinctive, fully formed characters, including one of the sharpest and most appealing protagonists in recent fiction: Lyndsey Duncan. Did I say superb? Well, consider it said once more." Jeffery Deaver, author of The Goodbye Man
Red Widow is a spy thriller that shines with authenticity and heart. Karen Cleveland, author of Need to Know
"Red Widow is a novel only Alma Katsu could have written a gripping story of secrets and loyalties that nails the brutal tradeoffs involved in high-stakes espionage. Tense, smart, and fearless." Joseph Finder, author of House on Fire
The authenticity of [Katsu s] experiences deepens every bit of this story .I raced to the end, and you will too. Suspense Magazine
[Katsu] uses her 30-plus years of intelligence to create a suspenseful, entertaining spy tale laced with authenticity. Washington Post
An exhilarating spy thriller. The Nerd Daily
Katsu succeeds brilliantly here in capturing the ambience of espionage in action. Red Widow is a driving, step-by-step procedural bristling with suspenseful authenticity. Washington Independent Review of Books
[Alma Katsu] knows her stuff and already has proven that she can write an engaging thriller .The plot never allows you to catch your breath as the wheels keep turning with every new piece of information uncovered, and nothing is as it appears to be. BookReporter
Katsu s real-life experience and skill at maintaining taught, nail-biting tension make Red Widow a standout espionage thriller. BookPage (starred review)
This fast-paced spy thriller offers a seemingly realistic look inside the CIA and raises plenty of questions about the ethics of spying. With a smart, plucky heroine; white-knuckle suspense; multiple twists; and a satisfying conclusion, this is a must for espionage fans. Booklist
Gripping...An intriguing look at the day-to-day office politics and jostling that goes on behind Langley s walls. Best known for her novels of psychological terror, Katsu shows a sure hand at a new genre. Publishers Weekly
Women serving in the CIA face unique challenges and Alma Katsu s exhilarating Red Widow captures the reality and nuances with deadly accuracy, style, and truly enjoyable writing. As a former CIA official, Alma writes with welcome insight about the wilderness of mirrors. Valerie Plame, former covert CIA ops officer
A first-rate thriller. Red Widow provides an intoxicating, insider s view of the CIA, betrayal, revenge, and espionage at the highest levels and the highest stakes. Robert Dugoni, author of The Last Agent
"Superb! Part savvy geopolitical spy thriller in the tradition of John le Carré, part whipsawing investigative procedural, part gripping psychological suspense, Red Widow grabs you in the harrowing opening scene and never lets go and I don t mean at the last page; this novel stays with you long after you ve finished it. Author Katsu brings an incisive and resonant voice to her tale and has populated it with truly distinctive, fully formed characters, including one of the sharpest and most appealing protagonists in recent fiction: Lyndsey Duncan. Did I say superb? Well, consider it said once more." Jeffery Deaver, author of The Goodbye Man
Red Widow is a spy thriller that shines with authenticity and heart. Karen Cleveland, author of Need to Know
"Red Widow is a novel only Alma Katsu could have written a gripping story of secrets and loyalties that nails the brutal tradeoffs involved in high-stakes espionage. Tense, smart, and fearless." Joseph Finder, author of House on Fire
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