BLOWBACK
In Sarah Lovett’s high-octane espionage thriller Blowback—co-authored with former CIA covert operative Valerie Plame—the world of international intelligence is stripped of its Hollywood glamour to reveal a gritty, lethal reality. Meet Vanessa Pierson, a dedicated CIA officer whose mission is to stop the world’s most dangerous weapons from falling into the wrong hands.
“A High-Stakes Game of Shadows.”
From the historic gardens of Vienna to the clandestine facilities of the Iranian nuclear program, Vanessa operates in a world where a single misstep means certain death. When a high-stakes operation involving a digital virus goes sideways, Vanessa finds herself at the center of a geopolitical firestorm. Her Iranian asset is missing, her trust in the Agency is wavering, and a ghost from her past—a ruthless international arms dealer—has resurfaced with a vendetta.
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Real Intelligence, Real Danger
Infused with the authentic detail that only a former deep-cover operative can provide, Blowback takes readers behind the curtain of the CIA’s counterproliferation division. This isn’t just a spy story; it’s a window into the “covert war” being fought every day in the shadows of the international press.
As Vanessa hunts for the truth across Europe and the Middle East, she must navigate a labyrinth of deception where the lines between ally and enemy are blurred by “blowback”—the unintended and often violent consequences of secret operations.
Why You Can’t Put This Down:
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Authentic Espionage: Written with the unique perspective of Valerie Plame, offering a rare look at the tradecraft and psychological toll of life undercover.
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A New Kind of Hero: Vanessa Pierson is smart, resourceful, and relentless—a modern operative for a complex world.
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Global Intrigue: A fast-paced journey through international capitals where the stakes are nothing less than global security.
CRITICAL ACCLAIM
“A fine, fast-moving spy saga… Pierson emerges as a smart, sexy action hero… Check out this seductive spy; she’s likely to be around for a while.”
-The Washington Post
“Hits the target… a high-octane tale of deception.”
-Entertainment Weekly