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She provides lots of detail of intelligence work used to counter today's terrorists that seems real - and intriguing Financial Times Rimington's best work demonstrates a flair for narrative, with a sense of authenticity and an insider's grasp on the pressing issues of the day Washington Post She uses her knowledge of covert spy operations to create powerful story lines that are exciting yet plausible Daily Express Rip Tide incorporates the epic sweep and global concerns expected of a contemporary spy thriller Irish Times
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This is something rare: the spy novel that prizes authenticity over fabrication, that is true to the character and spirit of intelligence work Mail on Sunday Rip Tide marks a step forward as her first fully international thriller Sunday Times A real slow burner ... Rimington's attention to detail is second to none Sunday Herald The details of how MI5 conducts its business are fascinating ... Stella establishes a cracking pace and keeps you guessing right up until the end Sunday Express For a pacy page-turner, she's a safe bet ... Rimington is particularly strong in her accounts of procedure, unsurprisingly, given her past role as Head of MI5 Independent Liz Carlyle is an MI5 agent with the traditional thriller-heroine mix of dysfunctional personal life and steely ambition Daily Telegraph She uses her knowledge of covert spy operations to create powerful story lines that are exciting yet plausible Daily Express
