{"product_id":"double-tap-isbn-9781496748508","title":"Double Tap","description":"\u003cb\u003eA government assassin. A sociopathic killer. Both hunters—and both hunted—in the ultimate game of deception, double-cross, and death. Retired CIA agent Helen Warwick returns in this electrifying thriller from \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author and former spy Cindy Dees.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs an elite assassin for the CIA, Helen Warwick was trained to keep a low profile, blend into the crowd, and eliminate her targets swiftly, silently, and efficiently. But now that she’s retired, Helen is forced to take on a very different, and very public, role—as the proud mother of a rising young politician. At a DC press conference for her son’s campaign, she sees the ominous green light of a gun laser fixed on her son’s head—and her CIA training kicks in. She jumps into action, pushes her son down, and saves him from a sniper’s bullet. In that moment, Helen realizes she will never escape the secrets of her past—or the deranged man she thought she killed . . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCode named Scorpius, he’s a Russian mole embedded in the CIA who recruits dangerous sociopaths and trains them to kill at command. None of his CIA colleagues know his true identity. But when members of his kill team begin to disappear, he realizes his entire operation may be at risk. His greatest threat, Helen Warwick, has agreed to rejoin the CIA to help expose Scorpius. She suspects that Scorpius may be one of her colleagues, part of a vast conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of government. And now that her family has been personally targeted, she’s willing to break every rule to stop Scorpius and his trained killers. Unless, of course, they kill her first . . .\u003cb\u003ePraise for the \u003ci\u003eHelen Warwick Thriller \u003c\/i\u003eseries:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Assassins and agents, like fine wines, improve with age.” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eDouble Tap\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “CIA assassin Helen Warwick’s hopes to ease into retirement are dashed when she’s pulled back into the business . . . This will mainly appeal to readers who like their thrillers light.” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Publishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eSecond Shot\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Sharp as an assassin’s bullet, \u003ci\u003eSecond Shot\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-read for every spy novel enthusiast out there!” \u003cb\u003e—Lisa Jackson\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eUSA Today \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eSecond Shot\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “A pitch-perfect adventure, filled with nuance and dire exploits. Take a breath, hang on, and enjoy the ride with this smart and clever heroine.” \u003cb\u003e—Steve Berry\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eSecond Shot\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “A breathless thrill ride from the explosive opening scene, \u003ci\u003eSecond Shot\u003c\/i\u003e delivers both high action and a twisted murder mystery. Helen Warwick is a refreshingly mature heroine who uses her extensive experience and sharp wits to turn the tables on all who come gunning for her. Definitely a series to watch!” \u003cb\u003e—Sara Driscoll\u003c\/b\u003e, author of the FBI K-9s and NYPD Negotiators series\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eSecond Shot\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “[A] rollicking mystery thriller . . . Dees's background (intelligence work and detainment by both the KGB and East German police during her military career) and the nuanced writing of \u003ci\u003eSecond Shot\u003c\/i\u003e suggests more exciting adventures to come.” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Shelf Awareness \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eSecond Shot\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “You won’t want to stop reading \u003ci\u003eSecond Shot\u003c\/i\u003e once you start. It’s heart-stopping, ironic, humorous, and entirely believable . . . I can’t wait for the next Helen Warwick thriller.” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Criminal Element \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eSecond Shot\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “What a fabulous start to a new series! Cindy Dees has created an exciting action-packed and suspenseful thriller with a more mature main character. This fantastic novel is shocking, emotionally-charged, and pulse-pounding. Readers who enjoy action thrillers and espionage thrillers will likely enjoy this book.” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Mystery \u0026amp; Suspense Magazine \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eSecond Shot\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Cindy Dees has crafted a highly entertaining tale that’s part espionage thriller and part murder mystery with an incredibly deadly quinquagenarian woman at the center of it all. \u003ci\u003eSecond Shot\u003c\/i\u003e is fascinating and irresistible!” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Steve Netter, Best Thriller Books \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eSecond Shot\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e“Second Shot \u003c\/i\u003eis full of exciting and dangerous twists and turns . . . Such a fun read! Cindy Dees has a clear and pleasing writing style. This gets my vote for most entertaining thriller of the year. If you liked Deanna Raybourn’s \u003ci\u003eKillers of a Certain Age\u003c\/i\u003e, you’ll love this one.” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Deadly Pleasures Mystery Magazine \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eSecond Shot\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eCindy Dees \u003c\/b\u003eis a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author whose suspense, romance, fantasy, and alternate history novels have sold more than two million copies. She is the recipient of the Golden Heart Award and Holt Medallion, and a five-time finalist and two-time winner of the prestigious RITA Award. An Air Force veteran, Dees enlisted after earning a degree in Russian and East European Studies, becoming the youngest female pilot in the history of the Air Force. She’s flown supersonic jets, VIP airlift, and the C-5 Galaxy, one of the world’s largest cargo airplanes. She also worked in intelligence, traveling to forty-two countries on five continents. She was detained by the KGB and East German secret police, got shot at, flew in the first Gulf War, and amassed a lifetime’s experiences to fuel her stories of life on the edge of danger. A member of ITW, she lives near Ft. Worth, Texas, and can be found online at CindyDees.com.","brand":"Kensington","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46304730349797,"sku":"NP9781496748508","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781496748508.jpg?v=1767725570","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/double-tap-isbn-9781496748508","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}