Friends in Spy Places - Never Say Spy, #14

"Fierce and fantastic - a totally different type of heroine who keeps you clinging to the edge of your seat!".If a kickass middle-aged bookkeeper got sucked into a spy's life.Secret agent Aydan Kelly's supposedly-dead mother Nora has resurfaced after thirty years, and the chain of command assigns Aydan to investigate her for treason. With only two weeks before Nora leaves the country under diplomatic immunity, Aydan struggles to piece together her mother's questionable past.
Two days into Aydan's investigation Nora announces she's leaving early, and Aydan's director gives her an ultimatum: Solve the case before Nora escapes, or face imprisonment for dereliction of duty. Meanwhile, an unknown enemy is stalking Aydan's friends and the threats are escalating. When time runs out and prison walls loom, claustrophobic Aydan must make an unthinkable choice: Sacrifice her friends, or lose her freedom forever.* * *- A midlife thriller with humour and heart -Contains coarse language, consensual sex, one instance of suicidal ideation, and moderate violence including threat (but not completion) of sexual violence.
The story can stand alone but will be more enjoyable if the series is read in order. Themes: thriller, midlife, series, action-packed, humorous, strong tough female lead, racy & risque, espionage, amateur sleuth, secret agent, small town, technothriller, adventure, mystery, spy thriller series, women sleuths series, mystery series"If Janet Evanovich's quirky humour met Robert Ludlum's taut thrillers, the Never Say Spy series would be their love child: racy, fun, and action-packed!"Books in the series:Book 1: Never Say SpyBook 2: The Spy Is CastBook 3: Reach For The SpyBook 4: Tell Me No SpiesBook 5: How Spy I AmBook 6: A Spy For A SpyBook 7: Spy, Spy AwayBook 8: Spy Now, Pay LaterBook 9: Spy HighBook 10: Spy Away HomeBook 11: The Spies That BindBook 12: Kiss And Say Good SpyBook 13: Once Burned, Twice SpyBook 14: Friends In Spy PlacesBook 15: A Spy For HelpBook 16: Spy In The SkyBook 17: Live And Let SpyMore books coming...