The Spy Coast (by Tess Gerritsen)
I acquired The Spy Coast by Tess Gerritsen through Amazon First Reads. Since the book is set during a Maine winter, I planned to read it during that season. I regret putting it off for the past couple of winters because this book is absolutely amazing!
In this suspenseful espionage thriller, former CIA operative Maggie Bird has retired to a peaceful life on her chicken farm in the picturesque seaside village of Purity, Maine. She hopes to leave behind the shadows of a disastrous mission that ended her career. Maggie spends her days tending to her chickens and meeting with her Martini Club—a group of silver-haired friends who are actually fellow retired spies posing as a book club.
However, when a dead body is found in Maggie’s driveway, it’s a clear sign from her past. The murder pulls her back into the dangerous world she fled, forcing Maggie and her clever, resourceful Martini Club allies to dust off their old skills. As they investigate, they uncover long-buried secrets tied to a failed operation, racing across locations from Maine to international hotspots to stay ahead of those who want Maggie eliminated.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book more than I anticipated. As a retiree, I was drawn to the sophisticated group of retirees who possess a remarkable talent for solving mysteries. The club of spies were incredibly likable, intelligent, and exceptional friends to each other. The storyline seamlessly shifts between Maggie’s retirement life and her former career. I read this book on my Kindle, which I primarily use for reading in bed. Consequently, The Spy Coast kept me up late a few times, and I found myself reading until my eyes couldn’t stay open. Tess Gerritsen is a master of suspenseful storytelling, and I dare to say she’s one of the best writers in this genre. She not only weaves a masterful tale of mystery but also creates authentic and relatable characters.
The Spy Coast is the first book in the Martini Club series. I’m eagerly looking forward to spending more time with the Martini Club in the next installment, The Summer Guest. It’s already waiting for me in my Audible library, and I’m curious to experience the audiobook version.
I had the absolute pleasure of meeting Tess Gerritsen during The Back Room author event when she was promoting the release of The Summer Guest. For your convenience, my author event blog post is linked below.
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