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The Trap

The Trap

Summary

Emma Makepeace is back in the third gripping instalment of the Alias Emma series.

'The new queen of spy fiction'
Guardian
'Emma Makepeace is a worthy heir to the James Bond mantle.' James Patterson
'A can’t-put-down thriller - you're in for a treat.' Cosmopolitan
'A slick and fun whirlwind that grips until the end' Crime Monthly
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How far would you go to catch a killer?

This is the question UK agent Emma Makepeace must ask herself when she is sent to Edinburgh for the upcoming global G7 Summit.

The Russians are in town and Emma and her team know a high-profile assassination is being planned.

But who is their target?

There is only one way to find out. Emma must set a trap using herself as bait.

As the most powerful leaders in the world arrive and the city becomes gridlocked, Emma knows the clock is ticking.
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'Glass expertly handles the various challenges of the mission — from flirtation and role play to detective work and combat.’ The Times
'A fast-paced and propulsive read' Perspective Magazine - Thriller of the Month
'A Criminally Good Read' Crime Scene Magazine
'If you’re looking for a new thriller to get your teeth to get stuck into, this is definitely for you.' Pick Me Up - Book of the Week
'Ava Glass weaves a razor-sharp tale of espionage' Woman's Own
'Fans of Ava Glass’s hell-for-leather spy thrillers will love this fast and furious ride' Peterborough Telegraph
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Readers can't get enough of The Trap . . .

***** 'This is a terrific thriller fuelled by pure adrenaline, but I wouldn’t expect anything less from author Ava Glass. This is a brilliant series that delivers on every level.'
***** 'Good luck trying to stop somewhere in the middle of this lightening fast read!'
***** 'A hugely entertaining read and the best in the series so far.'
***** 'If you like spy thrillers and you haven’t read the series then you are missing a treat.'
***** 'Once you start this book, there’s absolutely no stopping.'


Bookseller bestseller, September 2023

About the author

Ava Glass

AVA GLASS is a former crime reporter and civil servant. Her time working for the government introduced her to the world of spies, and she's been fascinated by them ever since. She lives in the south of England.
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