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  • Second Shot

  • By: Cindy Dees
  • Narrated by: Alex Picard
  • Length: 10 hrs and 10 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (15 ratings)

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Second Shot

By: Cindy Dees
Narrated by: Alex Picard
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A high-intensity thriller filled with authenticity and breathtaking action from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Cindy Dees.

Retirement isn't easy for a former CIA assassin. For fifty-five-year-old Helen Warwick, it may be impossible. Even Helen's family doesn't know the true nature of the work she's done for decades—the secret black ops, the sanctioned executions. But her plan to spend time reconnecting with her grown children has just been blown up-along with her son's house—by hired killers. Why is she being targeted now—and by whom?

Years of eliminating the nation's enemies one sniper bullet at a time have earned Helen powerful adversaries. Then there are mysterious new foes, including a psychopath dubbed The DaVinci Killer, who wages a twisted war with a rival serial killer to turn murder into art. And when he sets his sights on Helen, she may very well become his next exhibit.

From homegrown spies to Russian mafia hitmen, Helen's ghosts don't just haunt—they kill. And staying alive long enough to make up for the past, and protect those closest to her, will take every ounce of skill she possesses . . .

©2023 Cindy Dees (P)2023 Tantor
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Fast paced

The story was fast paced and gripping. I had a hard time pausing because I just wanted more. I liked most of the characters, but a couple just seemed over reactive and I’m guessing there will be more backstory in the second installment of this series that will justify the over reacting.
I’m a little disappointed that as of writing this review I can’t pre-order the second book for this series. I’m excited to keep reading about Helen.

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Strong, Smart Female Lead and Fantastic Story!

I wish more people knew about this author. She should have thousands of people reading and enjoying her work!! She writes smart, capable, and strong female leads with really good stories. This book was a suspense and had several storylines that weave interesting connections between characters. I think the narrator is fantastic. This is the first of a new series and I cannot wait for the next installment. Check out her Valkyrie Ops books - they also have strong, military female leads. I want more of her books on Audible! Please!!

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Fun, quick-paced thriller

Witty and fun. Well researched story has you staying in the car to finish the chaper.

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Finally! A Woman Heroine

And she doesn’t look like Barbie. She’s smart, capable, and tough. A real person with real issues to deal with in spite of being a recently retired agent for the CIA. Great story!

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Anthem to Aging Gracefully

This novel manages to use all the tropes of spy thrillers while remaining new and refreshing. Older female action protagonist, realistic action, creative twists that don't seem flat or utterly predictable. I would 20 more novels about Helen. There's gulf of story telling, we need female protagonists that are older than 40. Badass, but not unbelievable. Manages to pen all of the various. attles and indignities that are heaped upon women in every sector. Amazon make this a PRIME series.

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