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The Summer Guests

A Thriller (The Martini Club, Book 2)

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The Summer Guests

By: Tess Gerritsen
Narrated by: Hillary Huber
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From New York Times bestselling author Tess Gerritsen comes a chilling follow-up to The Spy Coast, plunging the Martini Club into the search for a missing teen—with a startling connection to their own pasts.

When former spy Maggie Bird retired to the seaside hamlet of Purity, Maine, she settled in for a quiet life with breathtaking views. But enemies from her past soon threatened to destroy everything.

Maggie survived, thanks to her wits and the collective intelligence of the Martini Club, the circle of ex-CIA friends in her cocktail-sipping book club. Their handiwork, however, caught the attention of young police chief Jo Thibodeau. Now Jo and her neighborhood ex-spies have an uneasy alliance.

After a teenager vanishes—and Maggie’s neighbor becomes the prime suspect—she joins the investigation, determined to prove her friend’s innocence. But the girl’s wealthy family pushes for an arrest. And when authorities discover a long-dead corpse in a nearby pond, the case becomes doubly complicated, with unthinkable ties to long-buried secrets.

As Jo grapples with two unexplained mysteries, the Martini Club races to uncover the truth behind shadowy secrets…before more lives are lost.

©2025 by Tess Gerritsen. (P)2025 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved. Espionage Spies & Politics Suspense Thriller & Suspense

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“Is this audiobook delivered by a full cast? No, just the immensely talented Hillary Huber. In this second installment of The Martini Club series, Huber crafts distinct voices for each male and female character, immersing listeners in the search for a missing teenage girl in the club's hometown of Purity, Maine.… Huber masterfully portrays the main characters, the teenagers, and a very proper family matriarch, bringing them to life with nuance and well-defined personalities. The result is an engrossing, expertly narrated audiobook that keeps listeners thoroughly entertained.”—AudioFile Magazine, Earphones Award Winner

“Secrets and plot twists abound…A complex mix of fright and fun.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“As in the first book, Gerritsen paints Maggie and her crew with a fine brush, and strikes a satisfying tone that’s neither too dour nor too twee. These sexagenarian spies are hitting their stride.”—Publishers Weekly
Unexpected Plot Twists • Engaging Characters • Complex Mystery • Well-paced Storyline • Perfect Tone
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Maggie and crew help out a reluctant policewoman - Jo - unravel years worth of secrets - can’t wait for the next one - love this series

Love the characters

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I really enjoyed this. I love all the characters in Purity, Maine! Jo and the Martini Club are a fabulous mix of characters. Kudos to the narrator.

Great Plot Twists

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I am getting used to the characters. After reading book one I enjoyed this one too. The plot is original, not expected in this little town.

A great listening

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We needed to meet the "central character", Zoe, more. Her basic energy permeated the story, without being present.

A big mystery ended up less deep and dark.

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Loved it so much I completed it in one day! I especially love the entwined espionage aspects and the twisted ending.

Clever,creative,engaging and entertaining.

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My dad introduced me to Tess Garrison years ago and she never disappoints. The martini club is a great series. looking forward to the next one!

Love a good Tess book!!

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Lots of twists and turns! Great read! Love the characters and can’t wait for the next one!

Great story!

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I loved the characters and the unpredictable nature of them. Both books were well written as to not drag out, keeping the story moving along. Wouldn’t mind listening to book 3!

Great Short Series

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While this novel doesn’t quite live up to the greatness of the first book, The Spy Coast, I still enjoyed it and look forward to more stories with The Martini Club.

A Good Second Novel

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Highly recommend this series. Good story and excellent performance. Tess Gerritsen does not disappoint. Looking forward to the next one!

Another good one!

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