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Alias Prequel #6
Close Quarters
Keeping tabs on Marianna, the daughter of Italy’s president, isn’t the type of assignment Michael Vaughn was expecting. He’s a newly minted CIA officer—not a babysitter.
Never mind that there’s a plot to assassinate Marianna’s father. Or that she’s incredibly beautiful. Or that ditching her security detail makes her laugh.
Political assassins are no laughing matter.
And neither are gorgeous girls undercover.
Never mind that there’s a plot to assassinate Marianna’s father. Or that she’s incredibly beautiful. Or that ditching her security detail makes her laugh.
Political assassins are no laughing matter.
And neither are gorgeous girls undercover.
184 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published September 9, 2003
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June 7, 2017
5 stars
Enjoyed Vaughn's second novel. Sad that he fell for an assassin. Hope they will be able to find Emilio.
Can't wait to read Alias: Father Figure!!!!
Enjoyed Vaughn's second novel. Sad that he fell for an assassin. Hope they will be able to find Emilio.
Can't wait to read Alias: Father Figure!!!!
February 27, 2022
A lighter read than James Rollins. But a good read as well.
November 11, 2023
This volume of the series has been the best. The way the plot keeps changing your mind about who the guilty party is keeps the action moving and the reader enthralled.
July 6, 2025
2.5
September 8, 2007
Once again, just love Alias. Don't know why, really, I just do. This book was interesting. Not my favorite so far but different. Most of the prequel books fit right in and explain things that an Alias fanatic might have questioned and wanted to know a little bit more about. This one shows a very immature side of Vaughn, which I'm sure he once was, but it is not the same Vaughn that you know from the show I felt. Also, it gives an introduction to Sydney and Vaughn meeting for the first time... but that is something that is never touched on in the show. I mean later later on you find out he wanted to be assigned to her case (last episode, season 4), but never find out more... and this makes you wonder, but it is never mentioned that they met in NY. Syd is someone who remembers everything, so that is a scene that I find interesting to be here, but doesn't really fit in. Unless that is I missed something. Either way, it's still Alias, and still awesome.
June 26, 2016
A book based on the television series. This is a prequel and details a mission where Vaughn has to be a bodyguard for the daughter of Italy's president.
I didn't think this was as good as the previous Vaughn prequel novel. I had no problem with the characters and their portrayal. It was the story and its progression. There was nothing new here. We all have seen the story where someone is protecting a certain person and they fall for their charge. The couple of twists that was in this story did nothing for me either. I don't know if they were telegraphed a mile away but I knew what was going to happen throughout the entire book.
I am a fan of this television show and this did not add anything to my fandom. One can skip this and never know what they were missing. The only highlight was when Vaughn and Sydney crossed paths without being introduced. For those few pages it is not worth reading the rest of the book.
I didn't think this was as good as the previous Vaughn prequel novel. I had no problem with the characters and their portrayal. It was the story and its progression. There was nothing new here. We all have seen the story where someone is protecting a certain person and they fall for their charge. The couple of twists that was in this story did nothing for me either. I don't know if they were telegraphed a mile away but I knew what was going to happen throughout the entire book.
I am a fan of this television show and this did not add anything to my fandom. One can skip this and never know what they were missing. The only highlight was when Vaughn and Sydney crossed paths without being introduced. For those few pages it is not worth reading the rest of the book.
March 22, 2008
I am not proud that I read a book based on TV show, but I really loved the show and so I just could not resist. They can be read in one day, or really, one plane ride. I liken the experience to a trashy romance novel.
August 26, 2010
Not as good as the first Michael Vaughn novel (The Pursuit by Lizzie Skurnick). I was pretty disappointed, actually. Perhaps if it was longer the author would have been able to develop the story to its full potential.
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January 13, 2009A#7Har
January 26, 2010
An addicting series you just cannot put down.
July 8, 2020
The 6th book in the Alias Prequel series. Fun, fast-paced, and enjoyable.
June 10, 2018
Very fast paced. Good imagery by the author. Probably the best so far in the series.
August 19, 2011
Another good fast read in the Alias book series.
August 9, 2011
Hated this book.
August 10, 2018
A great Alias book for all fans! I mean who doesn't love Michael Vaughn?
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July 24, 2017Great plot twist in this one, also loved the surprise Sydney cameo.
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