Part of Spenser, book 5
First published 1992
Spenser crosses the Atlantic to London on a mission of vengeance. Bombers have murdered his client's wife and children, and now he must hunt down the killers. His client wants them captured or dead. Either outcome works fine. Nine terrorists against one private detective makes for brutal mathematics. Hawk arrives to even the numbers, but they still face overwhelming odds. Spenser devises a desperate strategy. He will turn one of the bombers into his Judas goat, using her to betray the others and lead him to his targets. The plan has one major flaw. The terrorist he chooses is a stunning blonde whose beauty masks lethal skills. She proves as dangerous as she is attractive, threatening to destroy Spenser's mission before he can complete it. In the streets of London, Spenser must navigate between his desire for justice and the deadly game his captive plays with his life.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, action
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water
Setting: Atlantic, London
208 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Dell
Content warnings: violence