The Wayward Assassin - by Susan Ouellette

About the Book

Short Summary: A year after her fiancé's murder, CIA analyst Maggie Jenkins tracks down Zara, the terrorist who killed him. Maggie pursues Zara from Russia, to Chechnya, to London, and finally to Washington, D.C. In the process, she uncovers a threat against the most innocent of targets. Can Maggie stop Zara from unleashing a horrific attack without sacrificing her integrity? Or her life?

Book Synopsis

Revenge knows no deadline.

Although told to stand down now that the Chechen rebel who killed her fiancé is dead, CIA analyst Maggie Jenkins believes otherwise and goes rogue to track down the assassin. Soon it becomes clear that failure to find Zara will have repercussions far beyond the personal, as Maggie uncovers plans for a horrific attack on innocent Americans. Zara is the new face of terrorism-someone who doesn't fit the profile, who can slip undetected from attack to attack, and who's intent on pursuing a personal vendetta at any cost.

Chasing Zara from Russia to the war-torn streets of Chechnya, to London, and finally, to the suburbs of Washington, D.C., Maggie risks her life to stop a deadly plot.

Review Quotes

"The Wayward Assassin is one of the best books I've read this year. The action is gripping, the plot full of twists and turns [that] draws you into a roller coaster ride. A must read that should be on every thriller fan's bookshelf. Ouellette has hit this one out of the park." --The Strand Magazine

"Ouellette, herself a former intelligence analyst for the CIA, imbues the exciting action with authenticity. Readers will want to see more of the wily Maggie . . ." --Publishers Weekly

"VERDICT An enjoyable spy thriller from an authentic source." --Library Journal

About the Author

Susan Ouellette is the author of The Wayward Spy, a thriller that Publishers Weekly calls a "gripping debut and series launch. She was born and raised in the suburbs of Boston, where she studied international relations and Russian as both an undergraduate and graduate student. As the Soviet Union teetered on the edge of collapse, she worked as a CIA intelligence analyst. Subsequently, Susan worked on Capitol Hill as a professional staff member for the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI). Since her stint on Capitol Hill, she has worked for several federal consulting firms. Susan lives on a farm outside of Washington, D.C. with her family.