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Dame Stella Rimington
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5 April 2007

When Liz learns from one of her agents that suspicious meetings are taking place at an Islamic bookshop, she trusts her instinct that a terrorist cell is at work. Her boss, Charles Wetherby, Director of Counter Terrorism, trusts her as well and immediately puts a surveillance operation into place. An attack seems imminent.

So Liz is surprised when Wetherby suddenly takes her off the case. And she's shocked to hear the reason why: he has received a tip-off that a mole is at work inside British Intelligence. If true, then the potential damage to the Service itself could be immeasurable. Now, as her colleagues scramble to avert a terrorist strike, Liz must find out who the mole is, and what their intentions are, before it is too late.

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  • Paperback: 448 pages
  • Publisher: Arrow; New Ed edition (5 April 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0099472597
  • ISBN-13: 978-0099472599
  • Product Dimensions: 11 x 2.8 x 17.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 44,821 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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A cracking good thriller (Lynn Barber Observer )

Intelligent... Undeniably pacey (Guardian )

This is something rare: the spy novel that prizes authenticity over fabrication (Mail on Sunday )

Tense and terrifying (Cosmopolitan )

The Security Service background is exceedingly convincing (Evening Standard )

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From the former head of MI5 and author of the bestselling At Risk comes a heart-stopping new thriller that returns us to the high stakes world of MI5 Intelligence Officer Liz Carlyle. (20040922)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Good, But Not Great 9 Oct 2007
By J. Chippindale TOP 1000 REVIEWER
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Stella Rimington joined the Security Service (MI5) in 1965 and during her career she worked in all the main fields of the Service's responsibilities - counter-subversion, counter-espionage and counter-terrorism - and became successively Director of all three branches. She was appointed Director-General of MI5 in 1992. She was the first woman to hold the post and the first Director-General whose name was publicly announced on appointment. Following her retirement from MI5 in 1996 she became a non-executive director of Marks and Spencer and published her autobiography.

With a background like that you would think the author would find writing a book full of authentic facts a stroll in the park and I am sure her ability to do so cannot be questioned. The characters in the book are well thought out, even those on the peripherals of the plot and the story is fast paced and well linked together, but on a personal note I just found it lacking something. However it would be wrong of me to criticise a book that another reader may well find a terrific read. I did enjoy the book, but not as much as I thought I would.

The plot itself revolves around a terrorist cell and the fact that intelligence suggests that there is a mole at work inside British Intelligence. Liz Carlyle is an MI5 agent and while her colleagues are scrambling to avert a terrorist strike, Liz must find out who the mole is, and what their intentions are before it is too late.
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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant page turner/ beach novel 29 Aug 2006
By Sarah Durston TOP 1000 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
Format:Hardcover
If you like spy thrillers you will almost certainaly love this book. As well as trying to stop a terrorist attack, Liz Carlyle must find an IRA mole (who infiltrated MI5, but was never activated.)

The characters are great and the story cracks along at a terrific pace. There are the usual twists and turns, and although I did guess who the mole was about half way through, there was always the chance that I was wrong (!) and it did nothing to spoil my enjoyment of the book.

Rimington also adds in some nice touches. Even characters who are only bit part players are well drawn and we find out small details about their lives and why they were in that place at that time.

If this is the kind of thing you usually enjoy then buy it! Safe houses, surveillance techniques, the inner workings of the terrorist mind, IRA informers.....this book has it all.
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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The former DG's new best seller 5 Aug 2006
Format:Hardcover
Reads just like an episode of Spooks, but a hundred times better.

The story isn't as fast paced as "At Risk", but it dosen't lack any of the realism.

With real locations and twist and turns on every page this sure to become a No1 best seller.

Richard & Judy need to review this book.
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3.0 out of 5 stars This one resembles the others, but
The thing is, that she has inside information on the tradecraft that domestic intelligence services use, and they are revealed in the stories she tells. Read more
Published 12 days ago by David Christopher Johnson
4.0 out of 5 stars Not bad
Rimington's obvious experience in the 'real thing' comes through loud and clear on a topical subject that most people think they know something about but, on reading this, will... Read more
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will use this review for all her novels. They are well structured, easy to read and they are all difficult to put down. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Dr. Brian Wilson
5.0 out of 5 stars Another good story
I've quite takem to Stella Rimmington's books - and I enjoyed this one as much as previous ones I've read.
Published 2 months ago by NJB
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable
Dame stella gets 5 from me,only wish that I could talk to her one to one about mi5 . However think I shall continue following Liz Carlyle in this series.
Published 3 months ago by Kevin l
5.0 out of 5 stars well paced thriller
The author is obviously well informed (having been Head of MI5) so this appears to be the real thing. Characters well drawn and tale well paced and told..
Published 4 months ago by Vanessa Seymour
2.0 out of 5 stars A Disappointing read
I have to confess I was intrigued by Stella Rimmington's past and was looking forward to a touch of authenticity. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Tyke
3.0 out of 5 stars Secret asset
Ok. Not the best book of hers that I,'ve read. Ended

With a whimper and the fact that he didn't really intend to blow up the parade seemed a bit far fetched.
Published 4 months ago by Pam Wilson
5.0 out of 5 stars Another winner!
I really like Stella's books.Her extensive professional experience shines through in her books. I worked very closely with the diplomatic community in Abu Dhabi for many years, and... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Norma fowler
5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended - another great read from Stella
An exciting read. Stella Rimington does not disappoint. I continue to enjoy reading about Liz Carlisle's adventures in the secret service - very compelling stuff. Read more
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