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Charles "Jay" Tice was a spy's spy. The chief of the CIA's
elite Clandestine Services, he was a legend throughout the world
of international intelligence. But secretly he was also a traitor,
reputedly selling information that will seriously compromise the
security of the United States for decades to come. Since his treachery
was exposed, Tice has been kept under strict surveillance in a maximum
security prison.
Then one morning, his cell is discovered empty Jay Tice has vanished ---
without tripping an alarm or leaving any trace of his passing.
Elaine Cunningham is a hunter --- a CIA operative who specializes
in finding people who don't want to be found. Young, gifted
and a maverick, she is assigned to track Tice and bring him to ground
before he disappears forever. But as she matches wits in a
perilous game with one of the greatest spymasters of all
time, she discovers there is far more at stake than an
old spy's last run for freedom.
Lurking in the shadows are other hidden players with their own lethal
agendas and, from Geneva to Washington, Berlin to New York City,
a deadly conspiracy is coalescing. With only a few hours to go,
and the future of millions in the balance, she must uncover the
truth behind the legend of the last spymaster.
With THE LAST SPYMASTER, New York Times bestselling author
Gayle Lynds has created her masterwork --- a compelling thriller
of loyalty, betrayal, and the wheels-within-wheels world of modern
espionage. Once again, she proves herself to be one of the most
original and exciting writers in the field today.
© Copyright 2009 by St. Martin's Press.
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Critical Praise
"Today's finest espionage writer unleashes an instant classic."
"This classic espionage thriller ... strikes a perfect balance between the private lives of the characters and the blood and betrayal of their professional adventures.... vivid."
--- Publishers Weekly
"...fascinating characters, nerve-tingling pace, and a great story. It reminds me of Robert Ludlum at his very best. This cements Lynds' reputation as one of the premier espionage authors of our time."
--- Vince Flynn
"A sizzling thrill ride... seamlessly melding global politics, cutting-edge technology, and the dark world of espionage into a compelling, full-blooded novel. [Lynds is] a master of the spy thriller."
"The Queen of the International Spy Thriller is back ... great plotting, fascinating characters, amazing technical accuracy, breath-taking action."
--- Marcus Wynn
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