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Alias Emma #3
The Trap
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British spy Emma Makepeace races against the clock to stop the Russians from carrying out a high-profile assassination in this gripping thriller from the author of Alias Emma.
“Emma Makepeace is a worthy heir to the James Bond mantle.”—JAMES PATTERSON
She has just one week to stop a killer.
Emma Makepeace is headed to Edinburgh for the global G7 Summit when her team is tipped off about a high-profile assassination the Russians are planning—but they have no idea who the target is.
Surrounded by the world’s most powerful political leaders in a gridlocked city, Emma must set a trap and use herself as bait.
With time running short, Emma faces the most perilous mission of her career. How far will she go to catch the killer?
British spy Emma Makepeace races against the clock to stop the Russians from carrying out a high-profile assassination in this gripping thriller from the author of Alias Emma.
“Emma Makepeace is a worthy heir to the James Bond mantle.”—JAMES PATTERSON
She has just one week to stop a killer.
Emma Makepeace is headed to Edinburgh for the global G7 Summit when her team is tipped off about a high-profile assassination the Russians are planning—but they have no idea who the target is.
Surrounded by the world’s most powerful political leaders in a gridlocked city, Emma must set a trap and use herself as bait.
With time running short, Emma faces the most perilous mission of her career. How far will she go to catch the killer?
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4 books635 followersAVA GLASS is a former crime reporter and civil servant. Her time working for the government introduced her to the world of spies, and she's been fascinated by them ever since. She lives in the south of England.
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June 5, 2024
Emma Makepeace works as a British intelligence officer, with an agency so secret that it doesn’t even have a name. Most people in the Government doesn’t know it exists. This agency hunts Russian spies, and in Edinburgh, Scotland, the Russians are in town - in particular FSB agent, Vladimir Balakin, and this is one very dangerous individual.
Edinburgh is hosting the upcoming global G7 summit, and intelligence suggests that the Russians are planning a high profile assassination - but who is the target?
Emma is sent to Edinburgh to find the answer to that question, and prevent it from happening, however, she will have to take a step further than she has in previous assignments, but if that’s what it takes, then so be it!
As the world leaders arrive, Emma’s task looks increasingly daunting as the days and hours count down to the start of the G7 summit!
Our protagonist, Emma, has the intelligence and feral instinct for survival that makes her an ideal intelligence operative - she loves her job and is perfectly happy working alone, however this op needs as much manpower as possible and Emma finds herself saddled with a partner in the form of Kate Mackenzie from Police Scotland, and she’s definitely not happy about that. However, it’s both interesting and surprising to see how this partnership pans out.
This is a terrific thriller fuelled by pure adrenaline, but I wouldn’t expect anything less from author Ava Glass. This is a brilliant series that delivers on every level.
*Thank you to Netgalley and Random House UK, Cornerstone for my ARC in exchange for an honest unbiased review *
Edinburgh is hosting the upcoming global G7 summit, and intelligence suggests that the Russians are planning a high profile assassination - but who is the target?
Emma is sent to Edinburgh to find the answer to that question, and prevent it from happening, however, she will have to take a step further than she has in previous assignments, but if that’s what it takes, then so be it!
As the world leaders arrive, Emma’s task looks increasingly daunting as the days and hours count down to the start of the G7 summit!
Our protagonist, Emma, has the intelligence and feral instinct for survival that makes her an ideal intelligence operative - she loves her job and is perfectly happy working alone, however this op needs as much manpower as possible and Emma finds herself saddled with a partner in the form of Kate Mackenzie from Police Scotland, and she’s definitely not happy about that. However, it’s both interesting and surprising to see how this partnership pans out.
This is a terrific thriller fuelled by pure adrenaline, but I wouldn’t expect anything less from author Ava Glass. This is a brilliant series that delivers on every level.
*Thank you to Netgalley and Random House UK, Cornerstone for my ARC in exchange for an honest unbiased review *
May 15, 2024
4-5 stars
Emma Makepeace #3
Emma works for an ultra covert spy agency led by Ripley.
All security agencies are on high alert because of the G7 meeting to take place in a weeks time in Edinburgh. A major concern is why FSB agent Vladimir Balakin has arrived in London. Why is he here? Emma and other agents, including MI5, tail him to the Russian embassy. Is an attack planned or disruption of the G7 in some way? They later that Balakin has registered a new flight plan and is heading to Edinburgh and so are the team with Ripley as lead. They have seven days to figure it out, seven days to work out what is planned. Emma just knows something bad is about to happen, the signs are ominous but are they all walking into a trap?
This is a really good series and Ava Glass continues to deliver. Right from the start this one pulls me in and engages my full attention. You can’t help but pick up the tension in the air as it comes in waves off Emma as Balakin’s actions continue to puzzle.
Emma is a really good central protagonist, she’s likeable and very smart and here there’s a little (just a little) touch of vulnerability, as the job she has to do here shows how conflicted she is about some of the actions that she’s required to take. She gets a partner in Edinburgh in Mackenzie and this is good for Emma.
This novel is a good blend of spy thriller combined with politics and a lot of it feels credible as actual events are referenced to give it believability. There are news media inserts about the G7 which are a good contrast to what’s going on frantically behind the scenes. After a few slick moves from Emma, it’s game on. There are misdirections, red herrings, a cat and mouse scenario, traps and more traps, huge risk and danger. It makes for exciting reading.
The setting in Edinburgh is a great atmospheric backdrop for what unfolds but the action also moves to Rome, enough said!! The author does atmosphere by the truckload!
As the tension builds towards the end, I ponder if it’s yet another trap. The finale is breathtaking and makes for exhilarating reading. However, I ask myself if that scenario is something the Russians would actually set up?? It’s fiction, so flow and go and it’s all good!
Overall, if you like spy thrillers and you haven’t read the series then you are missing a treat.
With thanks to NetGalley and especially to Random House UK, Cornerstone for the much appreciated arc in return for an honest review.
Emma Makepeace #3
Emma works for an ultra covert spy agency led by Ripley.
All security agencies are on high alert because of the G7 meeting to take place in a weeks time in Edinburgh. A major concern is why FSB agent Vladimir Balakin has arrived in London. Why is he here? Emma and other agents, including MI5, tail him to the Russian embassy. Is an attack planned or disruption of the G7 in some way? They later that Balakin has registered a new flight plan and is heading to Edinburgh and so are the team with Ripley as lead. They have seven days to figure it out, seven days to work out what is planned. Emma just knows something bad is about to happen, the signs are ominous but are they all walking into a trap?
This is a really good series and Ava Glass continues to deliver. Right from the start this one pulls me in and engages my full attention. You can’t help but pick up the tension in the air as it comes in waves off Emma as Balakin’s actions continue to puzzle.
Emma is a really good central protagonist, she’s likeable and very smart and here there’s a little (just a little) touch of vulnerability, as the job she has to do here shows how conflicted she is about some of the actions that she’s required to take. She gets a partner in Edinburgh in Mackenzie and this is good for Emma.
This novel is a good blend of spy thriller combined with politics and a lot of it feels credible as actual events are referenced to give it believability. There are news media inserts about the G7 which are a good contrast to what’s going on frantically behind the scenes. After a few slick moves from Emma, it’s game on. There are misdirections, red herrings, a cat and mouse scenario, traps and more traps, huge risk and danger. It makes for exciting reading.
The setting in Edinburgh is a great atmospheric backdrop for what unfolds but the action also moves to Rome, enough said!! The author does atmosphere by the truckload!
As the tension builds towards the end, I ponder if it’s yet another trap. The finale is breathtaking and makes for exhilarating reading. However, I ask myself if that scenario is something the Russians would actually set up?? It’s fiction, so flow and go and it’s all good!
Overall, if you like spy thrillers and you haven’t read the series then you are missing a treat.
With thanks to NetGalley and especially to Random House UK, Cornerstone for the much appreciated arc in return for an honest review.
June 26, 2025
Nooooo, this is the last book in the series so far! Hopefully there will be more coming, because I can’t get enough of my favorite spy. Another thrilling plot, although slightly less exciting than the previous. Still good though.
July 31, 2024
The Trap is the third book in the series featuring intelligence agent Emma Makepeace. It can definitely be read as a standalone thanks to references for new readers to events in the previous two books – The Chase and The Traitor – and to Emma’s own quite complicated personal history. (These would be spoilers if you were intending to go back and read the first two books). Of course, the main thing you need to know about Emma is that it is not her real name, just her cover name. Her real name is known only to a select few and she’s quite used to adopting other identities, all of which have been carefully created by the Agency, the outfit for which she works.
The plot involving a possible assassination attempt on a leading politician, an important summit at which decisions will be made about sanctions against Russia and the leaking of sensitive information to the press makes it feel bang up-to-date. As does the impressive digital technology at the Agency’s disposal. However there’s also space for some ‘old school’ techniques, including one which wouldn’t be out of place in an Agatha Christie novel.
Emma’s become used to working along. In fact, she prefers it that way having been badly let down in the past by someone she believed she could trust. I liked the fact that on this occasion she is required to pair up with someone else and, that contrary to her instincts, there’s a lot of value to be gained from the partnership. Cue perhaps a more permanent arrangement in the next book?
The Trap has everything you’d expect in a good spy thriller: some really bad guys to go up against, exotic locations, a race against time and a final showdown. I enjoyed being reunited with some of the team from previous books, including Ripley, Emma’s enigmatic boss, Martha, creator of a thousand disguises and Zach, the tech wizard.
And through the character of Emma we see the challenges of being a spy: never being able to reveal your occupation to others; having to lie to friends, family and lovers; living a double life with a name that is not your own; being constantly on your watch.
The Trap is another accomplished, nail-biting thriller from the author who has been dubbed ‘The new queen of spy fiction’.
The plot involving a possible assassination attempt on a leading politician, an important summit at which decisions will be made about sanctions against Russia and the leaking of sensitive information to the press makes it feel bang up-to-date. As does the impressive digital technology at the Agency’s disposal. However there’s also space for some ‘old school’ techniques, including one which wouldn’t be out of place in an Agatha Christie novel.
Emma’s become used to working along. In fact, she prefers it that way having been badly let down in the past by someone she believed she could trust. I liked the fact that on this occasion she is required to pair up with someone else and, that contrary to her instincts, there’s a lot of value to be gained from the partnership. Cue perhaps a more permanent arrangement in the next book?
The Trap has everything you’d expect in a good spy thriller: some really bad guys to go up against, exotic locations, a race against time and a final showdown. I enjoyed being reunited with some of the team from previous books, including Ripley, Emma’s enigmatic boss, Martha, creator of a thousand disguises and Zach, the tech wizard.
And through the character of Emma we see the challenges of being a spy: never being able to reveal your occupation to others; having to lie to friends, family and lovers; living a double life with a name that is not your own; being constantly on your watch.
The Trap is another accomplished, nail-biting thriller from the author who has been dubbed ‘The new queen of spy fiction’.
October 28, 2024
This was a suspenseful read. An action packed spy thriller!
Emma Makepeace works for a British security team. Her job is to take down the bad guys. She is to look over the safety of some high ranking officials.
This was the third book in the series. A good read! Look forward to the next.
Emma Makepeace works for a British security team. Her job is to take down the bad guys. She is to look over the safety of some high ranking officials.
This was the third book in the series. A good read! Look forward to the next.
November 16, 2024
A first time read from this author writing under the pseudonym of Ava Glass who usually writes YA romance and a former crime reporter.
This I'd the third in the Alias Emma series, but can easily be enjoyed as a standalone.
Emma is in a secret agency that spices on the Russians, and they know that there's a plan for a high profile assassination at the G7 summit in Edinburgh.
I really like the inner struggles that Emma faces as part of the mission and how far she'd go as a spy.
I found it fast paced enough and well written, an interesting case that feels firmly rooted in the 21st century.
This I'd the third in the Alias Emma series, but can easily be enjoyed as a standalone.
Emma is in a secret agency that spices on the Russians, and they know that there's a plan for a high profile assassination at the G7 summit in Edinburgh.
I really like the inner struggles that Emma faces as part of the mission and how far she'd go as a spy.
I found it fast paced enough and well written, an interesting case that feels firmly rooted in the 21st century.
May 5, 2025
This is the third of a trilogy. Well-written by an expert on the English spy services with plenty of good action scenes, especially toward the end.
I gave it three stars instead of four because I almost stopped reading it. Sure, there's a character relationship arc, but in the beginning, the young protagonist--Emma Makepeace--is so obnoxious and class-ridden toward a (fellow) law enforcement officer, a Scottish policewoman--and even at the end rather arrogant toward her although readers are supposed to see it as "nice"--that I was left with a sour taste in my mouth. Perhaps this is the end of the series--it is for me, anyway. I can't see exposing myself to Emma's snottiness again, even if in the service of a good plot.
I gave it three stars instead of four because I almost stopped reading it. Sure, there's a character relationship arc, but in the beginning, the young protagonist--Emma Makepeace--is so obnoxious and class-ridden toward a (fellow) law enforcement officer, a Scottish policewoman--and even at the end rather arrogant toward her although readers are supposed to see it as "nice"--that I was left with a sour taste in my mouth. Perhaps this is the end of the series--it is for me, anyway. I can't see exposing myself to Emma's snottiness again, even if in the service of a good plot.
July 31, 2024
Another great, speedy book by Ava Glass! Our spy Emma is always a step ahead of the Russians (or who ever is threatening our freedom). This series is definitely worth your time!
Many thanks to NetGalley and publishers for the advanced readers copy in exchange for my honest review!
Many thanks to NetGalley and publishers for the advanced readers copy in exchange for my honest review!
October 19, 2024
Book Review
The Trap
Ava Glass
reviewed by Lou Jacobs
readersremains.com | Goodreads
Move over, Emma Peel of the beloved 60s TV series The Avengers and Eve Polastri from the more recent 2018 series, Killing Eve. This is the third appearance of Emma Makepeace (real name: Alexandra) in her thrilling reprisal in this page-turning espionage spy novel. This clever and ingenious heroine grapples with hordes of Russian GRU/FBS agents and their assassin henchmen to uncover a plot that threatens to disrupt the upcoming G7 meeting.
This novel can be enjoyed as a standalone due to Glass’s effortless insertion of necessary backstory. Emma is part of the small, secret “Agency,” focused on identifying and stopping Russian spies working inside Britain. Tension between London and Moscow is at an all-time high due to the ongoing Ukraine war and Russia’s efforts to keep gas prices spiraling upward. In just a week, the G7 meeting will take place in Edinburgh, Scotland. The seven most important and powerful leaders of western democracies will gather to discuss possible Russian sanctions, as well as other world issues, to promote the global economy, stabilize democracy, and even rein in China and Russian aggression.
Emma was born to be a spy. Her Russian father was a scientist spying for Britain, sharing information he believed could avert a nuclear war. Her mother fled Russia while still pregnant. Her father was betrayed and executed when Emma was only several months old. After university, she joined the Army and was immediately placed in military intelligence, being fluent in Russian, Polish, and German. After her service, she was recruited by MI5 under her current boss, Charles Ripley.
What are the Russians planning? How are they going to disrupt the G7 meeting and humiliate the leaders of western democracies? Multiple British intelligence agencies know that a high-ranking FSB operative has flown to England and was observed entering the Russian embassy. He was subsequently followed to the palatial home of Russian expat, Nikolai Orlov. This operative is known to be ruthless and directly responsible for the deaths of thousands of innocents in Syria and Ukraine. Orlov is a self-made successful businessman and doesn’t fit the mold of a typical FSB operative. How and why is he involved? A targeted assassination is suspected. They have less than a week to uncover the plot. Emma is assigned to spearhead the surveillance and investigation of Nikolai Orlov. It’s vital that she gets inside his house. Intelligence suggests that Orlov is having dinner at the Balmoral Hotel. With an elegant disguise and guile, she confronts and mesmerizes Nikolai, posing as “Anna Case.” She piques his interest and vanity with subterfuge, lies, and her beauty. Feigning familiarity from a previous lecture he had given, she secures an invitation to his mansion for a personally cooked dinner the next day. Orlov has no house staff, nor has he ever wanted any. Emma is tasked with placing three micro transmitters in the house—one in his study, one in the living room, and the other in his bedroom. Although she’s never attempted a “honey trap” before, she is prepared to do whatever it takes to gain his confidence and, hopefully, uncover the target and method of assassination. She suspects “Nick” is being coerced into the plot and might ultimately be a target himself.
Ava Glass crafts a masterful narrative that is a cinematic gem, deftly capturing the reader’s imagination. A lethal cat-and-mouse contest plays out in the shadowy streets of London and Rome. Emma must use disguise and subterfuge to avoid capture, and the action—filled with explosive, hand-to-hand combat—ratchets up to an exhilarating, high-octane climax. In my mind’s eye, I picture Diana Rigg or Uma Thurman playing the part of Emma Makepeace. This will appeal to aficionados of Ian Fleming’s James Bond series. Emma could easily hold her own alongside James.
Thanks to NetGalley and Bantam Books for supplying an uncorrected proof in exchange for an honest review. Although this is the third in a series, I’m fully on board for the further travails of Emma Makepeace.
.... Published at MysteryAndSuspenseMagazine.com .....
The Trap
Ava Glass
reviewed by Lou Jacobs
readersremains.com | Goodreads
Move over, Emma Peel of the beloved 60s TV series The Avengers and Eve Polastri from the more recent 2018 series, Killing Eve. This is the third appearance of Emma Makepeace (real name: Alexandra) in her thrilling reprisal in this page-turning espionage spy novel. This clever and ingenious heroine grapples with hordes of Russian GRU/FBS agents and their assassin henchmen to uncover a plot that threatens to disrupt the upcoming G7 meeting.
This novel can be enjoyed as a standalone due to Glass’s effortless insertion of necessary backstory. Emma is part of the small, secret “Agency,” focused on identifying and stopping Russian spies working inside Britain. Tension between London and Moscow is at an all-time high due to the ongoing Ukraine war and Russia’s efforts to keep gas prices spiraling upward. In just a week, the G7 meeting will take place in Edinburgh, Scotland. The seven most important and powerful leaders of western democracies will gather to discuss possible Russian sanctions, as well as other world issues, to promote the global economy, stabilize democracy, and even rein in China and Russian aggression.
Emma was born to be a spy. Her Russian father was a scientist spying for Britain, sharing information he believed could avert a nuclear war. Her mother fled Russia while still pregnant. Her father was betrayed and executed when Emma was only several months old. After university, she joined the Army and was immediately placed in military intelligence, being fluent in Russian, Polish, and German. After her service, she was recruited by MI5 under her current boss, Charles Ripley.
What are the Russians planning? How are they going to disrupt the G7 meeting and humiliate the leaders of western democracies? Multiple British intelligence agencies know that a high-ranking FSB operative has flown to England and was observed entering the Russian embassy. He was subsequently followed to the palatial home of Russian expat, Nikolai Orlov. This operative is known to be ruthless and directly responsible for the deaths of thousands of innocents in Syria and Ukraine. Orlov is a self-made successful businessman and doesn’t fit the mold of a typical FSB operative. How and why is he involved? A targeted assassination is suspected. They have less than a week to uncover the plot. Emma is assigned to spearhead the surveillance and investigation of Nikolai Orlov. It’s vital that she gets inside his house. Intelligence suggests that Orlov is having dinner at the Balmoral Hotel. With an elegant disguise and guile, she confronts and mesmerizes Nikolai, posing as “Anna Case.” She piques his interest and vanity with subterfuge, lies, and her beauty. Feigning familiarity from a previous lecture he had given, she secures an invitation to his mansion for a personally cooked dinner the next day. Orlov has no house staff, nor has he ever wanted any. Emma is tasked with placing three micro transmitters in the house—one in his study, one in the living room, and the other in his bedroom. Although she’s never attempted a “honey trap” before, she is prepared to do whatever it takes to gain his confidence and, hopefully, uncover the target and method of assassination. She suspects “Nick” is being coerced into the plot and might ultimately be a target himself.
Ava Glass crafts a masterful narrative that is a cinematic gem, deftly capturing the reader’s imagination. A lethal cat-and-mouse contest plays out in the shadowy streets of London and Rome. Emma must use disguise and subterfuge to avoid capture, and the action—filled with explosive, hand-to-hand combat—ratchets up to an exhilarating, high-octane climax. In my mind’s eye, I picture Diana Rigg or Uma Thurman playing the part of Emma Makepeace. This will appeal to aficionados of Ian Fleming’s James Bond series. Emma could easily hold her own alongside James.
Thanks to NetGalley and Bantam Books for supplying an uncorrected proof in exchange for an honest review. Although this is the third in a series, I’m fully on board for the further travails of Emma Makepeace.
.... Published at MysteryAndSuspenseMagazine.com .....
August 10, 2024
2.75 stars
I've been pretty 'meh' about this whole series but this book is probably my least favorite.
It has all the pacing problems of the previous two. The balance is off between upbeats of action/mystery and downbeats of introspection. The only thrilling bit happens in Rome -- everything else feels too easy.
It's hard to connect with Emma. The story is told in a third person limited PoV, which is fine. But that seems to have tripped up the author because we're often told how Emma is feeling instead of seeing and experiencing it alongside her. Again, things seem too easy for her.
The narration is ridiculously repetitive. Not only does it recap the previous stories in an awkward, info-dumping kind of way, but it also repeats information from chapter to chapter. The number of times I groaned and shouted "Yes, we know!" was unacceptable.
Once again, the ending was a letdown. But I'd go further and argue that the way the whole 'Russian plot' played out was a disappointment. There were so many opportunities for a nuanced, twisted, always-keep-them-guessing conspiracy and instead, it was kept very simple. I feel cheated out of a good mystery.
I won't be continuing with this series and I don't see myself recommending it.
Many thanks to NetGalley, Bantam, and the author for providing a copy in exchange for an honest review.
I've been pretty 'meh' about this whole series but this book is probably my least favorite.
It has all the pacing problems of the previous two. The balance is off between upbeats of action/mystery and downbeats of introspection. The only thrilling bit happens in Rome -- everything else feels too easy.
It's hard to connect with Emma. The story is told in a third person limited PoV, which is fine. But that seems to have tripped up the author because we're often told how Emma is feeling instead of seeing and experiencing it alongside her. Again, things seem too easy for her.
The narration is ridiculously repetitive. Not only does it recap the previous stories in an awkward, info-dumping kind of way, but it also repeats information from chapter to chapter. The number of times I groaned and shouted "Yes, we know!" was unacceptable.
Once again, the ending was a letdown. But I'd go further and argue that the way the whole 'Russian plot' played out was a disappointment. There were so many opportunities for a nuanced, twisted, always-keep-them-guessing conspiracy and instead, it was kept very simple. I feel cheated out of a good mystery.
I won't be continuing with this series and I don't see myself recommending it.
Many thanks to NetGalley, Bantam, and the author for providing a copy in exchange for an honest review.
September 1, 2024
The Trap by Ava Glass is the third book with our favorite young spy, Emma Makepeace.
“Emma is in Edinburgh with the Agency. Intelligence says that an assassination attempt is coming sometime during the G7 meetings. Can she and her team stop it in time?”
I loved the first book where we’re introduced to Emma Makepeace. The second book is good but never quite reaches the level of the first one. This new book is one I couldn’t put down. It’s full of action and spies being spies. Emma has to make some tough decisions about just how far she’s willing to go to do her job. Mackenzie is a local cop that helps Emma navigate Edinburgh and a lot of her decisions. There’s a wild ending and you’re never sure who’s going to make it.
Emma is a great character. Don’t miss this spy thriller from Glass.
“Emma is in Edinburgh with the Agency. Intelligence says that an assassination attempt is coming sometime during the G7 meetings. Can she and her team stop it in time?”
I loved the first book where we’re introduced to Emma Makepeace. The second book is good but never quite reaches the level of the first one. This new book is one I couldn’t put down. It’s full of action and spies being spies. Emma has to make some tough decisions about just how far she’s willing to go to do her job. Mackenzie is a local cop that helps Emma navigate Edinburgh and a lot of her decisions. There’s a wild ending and you’re never sure who’s going to make it.
Emma is a great character. Don’t miss this spy thriller from Glass.
August 13, 2024
3.5 / 5.0
Action packed thriller from start to finish (although there was a lull in the plot halfway through the book which picks up). Overall it’s not a bad read, it’s exciting, thrilling and keeps you on the edge of your seat. I think what’s more interesting is the character development of Emma Makepeace, where we see the human side of her. He thoughts and struggles she has with herself and coming to terms with the situations she’s in. I think maybe this might be the start of us getting a sight of her with her ‘spy charade down?’ near the end.
Essentially it’s G7 week hosted in Edinburgh Scotland, Emma is asked to make her way up there as there’s concerns over the safety of high ranking officials. When a dodgy russian character is in town, all the alarm bells start ringing and it’s up to Emma and the agency to figure out what they are up to.
In all honesty, I was expecting more of a plot twist, this just felt a tad too like the cliche action packed spy thriller. I was expecting some twists and turns within the plot which didn’t happen as much. But not a bad read!
Action packed thriller from start to finish (although there was a lull in the plot halfway through the book which picks up). Overall it’s not a bad read, it’s exciting, thrilling and keeps you on the edge of your seat. I think what’s more interesting is the character development of Emma Makepeace, where we see the human side of her. He thoughts and struggles she has with herself and coming to terms with the situations she’s in. I think maybe this might be the start of us getting a sight of her with her ‘spy charade down?’ near the end.
Essentially it’s G7 week hosted in Edinburgh Scotland, Emma is asked to make her way up there as there’s concerns over the safety of high ranking officials. When a dodgy russian character is in town, all the alarm bells start ringing and it’s up to Emma and the agency to figure out what they are up to.
In all honesty, I was expecting more of a plot twist, this just felt a tad too like the cliche action packed spy thriller. I was expecting some twists and turns within the plot which didn’t happen as much. But not a bad read!
August 18, 2024
This was such an awesome palette cleanser for me when I found myself between books. Fast paced espionage and with Ava Glass being an ACTUAL former spy left me wondering whether stuff like this actually happens irl…
Third book in the series but can be read as a standalone, our protagonist Emma is back pulling us into a world of espionage and high-stakes danger.
The suspense is cranked right up mixed with loyalty and betrayal and maintains a relentless pace.
Clearly Ava Glass' former spycraft really comes through with the attention to detail in depicting the psychological intricacies of espionage adding depth to the story.
Third book in the series but can be read as a standalone, our protagonist Emma is back pulling us into a world of espionage and high-stakes danger.
The suspense is cranked right up mixed with loyalty and betrayal and maintains a relentless pace.
Clearly Ava Glass' former spycraft really comes through with the attention to detail in depicting the psychological intricacies of espionage adding depth to the story.
September 25, 2024
I really enjoyed book one of the series and also quite liked book two. But the third instalment in the series is easily my fave so far. Glass has perfected her spy, Emma Makepeace, and brought back some of the key elements from the first book (although this can be read as a standalone). The many meanings of the title resonate with a fast moving plot that sees Emma working feverishly to foil an attempt to create chaos at a G7 meeting planned for Edinburgh. Thank you to NetGalley for the E-Arc.
August 12, 2024
5⭐️
Ava Glass has done it again-- another phenomenal Alias Emma book down with hopefully a dozen more to go 🤞🏼 I loved the first 2 Alias Emma books and this one did not disappoint. Like... espionage, a badass FMC, undercover operations, and found family? Yes please, to all of it.
This book, #3 in the series, follows Emma as she works with The Agency to discover what the Russians have planned for an upcoming world leadership conference ... the only catch? They don't even know what the possible threat would be and all help from the British government has been rescinded. Translation: The Agency is on their own, completely off the books. No help. No outside aid. No idea of what they even need to prevent. To get closer to the truth, Emma is assigned her mark: a charming billionaire who seems to be in cahoots with the bad guys.
Now for the review...
Let me say, it's about dang time the world gets a female spy hero to rival the best of them, (including James Bond), and Emma definitely meets all the criteria needed for a compelling, badass action FMC. This book has a little bit of everything, which is why I loved the last 2 Alias Emma novels... including, but not limited to, hints of romance, steamy undercover assignments, heart pounding action sequences, elements of found family, and a satisfying ending.
I loved seeing Emma mature through all three books and I especially adored the little easter eggs Glass threw in from her first two books. While this book caaaan technically be read as a standalone, it's much more impactful to read at least the first book in the series to understand a bit about Emma's background and her first case (the subject of whom plays a small role in this book).
One thing I also think Glass does well is keeping each book original and enticing, with unique characters and plausible, fast paced plots. Nothing feels recycled or wildly unrealistic, and I love that our MC is both resourceful and deadly but also likeable + all around a good person.
Overall this is one of my favorite series and I was SO excited to read this! Very glad to see it did not disappoint and I got to see Emma grow in her own small ways as well. 10/10.
Ava Glass has done it again-- another phenomenal Alias Emma book down with hopefully a dozen more to go 🤞🏼 I loved the first 2 Alias Emma books and this one did not disappoint. Like... espionage, a badass FMC, undercover operations, and found family? Yes please, to all of it.
This book, #3 in the series, follows Emma as she works with The Agency to discover what the Russians have planned for an upcoming world leadership conference ... the only catch? They don't even know what the possible threat would be and all help from the British government has been rescinded. Translation: The Agency is on their own, completely off the books. No help. No outside aid. No idea of what they even need to prevent. To get closer to the truth, Emma is assigned her mark: a charming billionaire who seems to be in cahoots with the bad guys.
Now for the review...
Let me say, it's about dang time the world gets a female spy hero to rival the best of them, (including James Bond), and Emma definitely meets all the criteria needed for a compelling, badass action FMC. This book has a little bit of everything, which is why I loved the last 2 Alias Emma novels... including, but not limited to, hints of romance, steamy undercover assignments, heart pounding action sequences, elements of found family, and a satisfying ending.
I loved seeing Emma mature through all three books and I especially adored the little easter eggs Glass threw in from her first two books. While this book caaaan technically be read as a standalone, it's much more impactful to read at least the first book in the series to understand a bit about Emma's background and her first case (the subject of whom plays a small role in this book).
One thing I also think Glass does well is keeping each book original and enticing, with unique characters and plausible, fast paced plots. Nothing feels recycled or wildly unrealistic, and I love that our MC is both resourceful and deadly but also likeable + all around a good person.
Overall this is one of my favorite series and I was SO excited to read this! Very glad to see it did not disappoint and I got to see Emma grow in her own small ways as well. 10/10.
July 29, 2024
Once you start this book, there’s absolutely no stopping.
It’s fast moving from the first page. Emma Makepeace is a secret intelligence officer working with a small team of experts. They are searching for a Russian military assassin with a possible attack on the upcoming G7 Summit in Scotland. The group headed up by Charles Ripley includes pros that are highly skilled with computers, police work and military combat.
The G7 includes the US, UK, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan. There’s not a lot of time to make sure that they are free from danger while they’re on official business. The team knows it can’t be cancelled when they learn that a highly skilled Russian spy has just arrived. The team is under intense pressure to find out what Vladimir Balakin is planning. As they move quickly sorting through pieces of information, I am feeling like I have to read the pages in a hurry. I can sense the pressure; the stakes are high.
This story feels real like it could happen which makes it even more tense. That’s why I love reading books by Ava Glass, a former crime reporter and civil servant. The author knows exactly what it takes to make a great thriller with the topic, characters and setting. Her stories never let up until the end. While the British spy, Emma Makepeace, can be found in two other books, this one can be easily enjoyed as a standalone. However, of the three, this is my favorite.
My thanks to Bantam and NetGalley for allowing me to read an advanced copy of this book with an expected release date of September 3, 2024.
It’s fast moving from the first page. Emma Makepeace is a secret intelligence officer working with a small team of experts. They are searching for a Russian military assassin with a possible attack on the upcoming G7 Summit in Scotland. The group headed up by Charles Ripley includes pros that are highly skilled with computers, police work and military combat.
The G7 includes the US, UK, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan. There’s not a lot of time to make sure that they are free from danger while they’re on official business. The team knows it can’t be cancelled when they learn that a highly skilled Russian spy has just arrived. The team is under intense pressure to find out what Vladimir Balakin is planning. As they move quickly sorting through pieces of information, I am feeling like I have to read the pages in a hurry. I can sense the pressure; the stakes are high.
This story feels real like it could happen which makes it even more tense. That’s why I love reading books by Ava Glass, a former crime reporter and civil servant. The author knows exactly what it takes to make a great thriller with the topic, characters and setting. Her stories never let up until the end. While the British spy, Emma Makepeace, can be found in two other books, this one can be easily enjoyed as a standalone. However, of the three, this is my favorite.
My thanks to Bantam and NetGalley for allowing me to read an advanced copy of this book with an expected release date of September 3, 2024.
August 11, 2024
3.5 stars
Emma Makepeace is back and ready to put it all on the line again.
This is the third book in Emma's series, and while it can be read as a standalone, readers will benefit from getting to know Emma better through the first two books. Character development isn't always a main focus of this genre, so any extra tidbits from earlier efforts should come in handy.
While this book definitely brings the action and some suspense, for me, it is the least engaging of the series, and this is because of a growing relationship between Emma and another character. The conversations around what Emma may choose to do and her (what I found to be odd) feelings around that just weirded me out to the point of distraction.
I'll keep going with this series because I have enjoyed it overall, but I hope we'll get back to other elements of Emma and less...expected developments in other areas.
*Special thanks to NetGalley and Bantam for this arc, which I received in exchange for an honest review. The opinions expressed here are my own.
Emma Makepeace is back and ready to put it all on the line again.
This is the third book in Emma's series, and while it can be read as a standalone, readers will benefit from getting to know Emma better through the first two books. Character development isn't always a main focus of this genre, so any extra tidbits from earlier efforts should come in handy.
While this book definitely brings the action and some suspense, for me, it is the least engaging of the series, and this is because of a growing relationship between Emma and another character. The conversations around what Emma may choose to do and her (what I found to be odd) feelings around that just weirded me out to the point of distraction.
I'll keep going with this series because I have enjoyed it overall, but I hope we'll get back to other elements of Emma and less...expected developments in other areas.
*Special thanks to NetGalley and Bantam for this arc, which I received in exchange for an honest review. The opinions expressed here are my own.
October 23, 2025
4.5 Stars
This was my favorite story in the series so far. Emma Makepeace is out to foil the Russians again. This time, she gets assistance from a local police officer and runs into someone from her romantic past. I loved the burgeoning female friendship. It was lovely to watch Emma interact authentically and build trust. The threat to Scotland and England was well-plotted, as was the role of MI6. Since I didn't see another book in this series on the horizon, I thought it might be a trilogy. I no longer believe so since there are some loose threads that I hope the author ties up or continues to a satisfying conclusion. I was happy to see Michael again in this story, but I still want more of him and Emma.
February 23, 2025
Libby audio loan 9 hours 30 min. Narrated by Sophie. Colquhoun (4)
Emma Makepeace, a British spy, and her team head to Edinburgh the week before the G7 is to meet there. They've received a tip that the Russians are planning a bombing or an assassination to disrupt the conference. Caught off-guard, they only have a week to discover and foil the plan.
This book was a great book filled suspense and spy craft. Emma is used to working solo, but with much reluctance, she is forced to take an Edinburgh police officer as a temporary partner. Can her new partner be trusted?
I was fortunate to be open Libby and to find an audiobook to borrow immediately! Usually, there long waits. Another plus, there were only three uses of profanity in the book, although even these are unnecessary.
Emma Makepeace, a British spy, and her team head to Edinburgh the week before the G7 is to meet there. They've received a tip that the Russians are planning a bombing or an assassination to disrupt the conference. Caught off-guard, they only have a week to discover and foil the plan.
This book was a great book filled suspense and spy craft. Emma is used to working solo, but with much reluctance, she is forced to take an Edinburgh police officer as a temporary partner. Can her new partner be trusted?
I was fortunate to be open Libby and to find an audiobook to borrow immediately! Usually, there long waits. Another plus, there were only three uses of profanity in the book, although even these are unnecessary.
September 20, 2024
Thank you Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine | Bantam for allowing me to read and review The Trap by Ava Glass on NetGalley.
Published: 09/03/24
Stars: 4.5
Thoroughly enjoyed my second book in the series. Emma, the main character, is everything I visualize a British spy to be. She is smart, clever, vulnerable and doesn't whine. The story is one where expect a spy to be needed.
All the characters are well-written and play their roles beautifully.
With all smart books, the ending was spot-on, albeit not what I really wanted (not deep down).
This is a good and classy spy book that I recommend.
Published: 09/03/24
Stars: 4.5
Thoroughly enjoyed my second book in the series. Emma, the main character, is everything I visualize a British spy to be. She is smart, clever, vulnerable and doesn't whine. The story is one where expect a spy to be needed.
All the characters are well-written and play their roles beautifully.
With all smart books, the ending was spot-on, albeit not what I really wanted (not deep down).
This is a good and classy spy book that I recommend.
April 16, 2025
holy shit, these books just keep getting better!! book 4 needs more Mack as well... 🤞🤞🤞 I need book 4 NOW. !!!
May 10, 2024
More class from Glass!
We were pitched into the story immediately, with a journalist setting out the scene as Edinburgh prepared for a G7 Summit. The Agency had its work cut out, with no intel, to find out why top Russian spies and an oligarch were on their way to Scotland.
Plenty of thrills and action as Emma Makepeace is reluctantly paired with a Scottish police woman who will be her guide in Edinburgh. Emma has to overcome her personal aversion to operating a honeytrap to lure wealthy Russian Nick into divulging his links with the Russian heavies. Glass deftly creates believable characters who have all the idiosyncrasies you would expect from people who have to live different lives to keep us safe.
As with its predecessor, this would make a terrific film!
We were pitched into the story immediately, with a journalist setting out the scene as Edinburgh prepared for a G7 Summit. The Agency had its work cut out, with no intel, to find out why top Russian spies and an oligarch were on their way to Scotland.
Plenty of thrills and action as Emma Makepeace is reluctantly paired with a Scottish police woman who will be her guide in Edinburgh. Emma has to overcome her personal aversion to operating a honeytrap to lure wealthy Russian Nick into divulging his links with the Russian heavies. Glass deftly creates believable characters who have all the idiosyncrasies you would expect from people who have to live different lives to keep us safe.
As with its predecessor, this would make a terrific film!
May 20, 2024
Step aside James Bond as Emma Makepeace once again takes center stage! Emma Makepeace is back in thrilling, high octane action as the coolest UK intelligence agent yet, as she heads to Edinburgh to stop Russian interference with a pending global G7 summit.
As all the top world’s leaders start to head to the summit, a top Russian oligarch, top level spies and muscle men get spotted indicating that a high-level Russian assassination may be in the works. Emma and her team at The Agency set up operations in Edinburgh to head off the assassination. All sorts of internal intelligence agencies politics get triggered along the way, along with what seems to be an insider mole feeding information to the press.
Trying to infiltrate behind the scenes to figure out what the Russians are up to, Emma has to make the difficult decision to go undercover as a “honey trap” which may mean having to resort to sex to gain a Russian’s insider trust. The moral dilemma, and Emma’s increasing ambivalence, runs through much of the novel – a resonant counterpoint to male agents typically being more readily willing to sleep with the enemy as need as opposed to the more nuanced personal feelings that a woman brings to the table. Emma feels both fierce and dedicated to her team, as well as vulnerable and uneasy about using her sexuality as a weapon. Also, Emma feels genuine attraction to the Russian Nick, which throws into issue how she’s had to sideline personal relationships in order to do her intelligence work. The intricacies of these feelings as Emma sorts through them shows the gift of Ava Glass’s character building of Emma.
Secondly, Emma who’s used to operating as a lone ranger, gets assigned to partner with a woman on the Scottish police force in her undercover work. As Emma moves from suspicion to trust, and from disparagement to admiration, a deep friendship between the women emerges.
Good luck trying to stop somewhere in the middle of this lightening fast read!
Next book in the series, PLEASE HURRY!
Thanks to Ava Glass, Random House, Penguin and NetGalley for an advanced reader’s copy.
As all the top world’s leaders start to head to the summit, a top Russian oligarch, top level spies and muscle men get spotted indicating that a high-level Russian assassination may be in the works. Emma and her team at The Agency set up operations in Edinburgh to head off the assassination. All sorts of internal intelligence agencies politics get triggered along the way, along with what seems to be an insider mole feeding information to the press.
Trying to infiltrate behind the scenes to figure out what the Russians are up to, Emma has to make the difficult decision to go undercover as a “honey trap” which may mean having to resort to sex to gain a Russian’s insider trust. The moral dilemma, and Emma’s increasing ambivalence, runs through much of the novel – a resonant counterpoint to male agents typically being more readily willing to sleep with the enemy as need as opposed to the more nuanced personal feelings that a woman brings to the table. Emma feels both fierce and dedicated to her team, as well as vulnerable and uneasy about using her sexuality as a weapon. Also, Emma feels genuine attraction to the Russian Nick, which throws into issue how she’s had to sideline personal relationships in order to do her intelligence work. The intricacies of these feelings as Emma sorts through them shows the gift of Ava Glass’s character building of Emma.
Secondly, Emma who’s used to operating as a lone ranger, gets assigned to partner with a woman on the Scottish police force in her undercover work. As Emma moves from suspicion to trust, and from disparagement to admiration, a deep friendship between the women emerges.
Good luck trying to stop somewhere in the middle of this lightening fast read!
Next book in the series, PLEASE HURRY!
Thanks to Ava Glass, Random House, Penguin and NetGalley for an advanced reader’s copy.
August 29, 2024
Thanks to Random House and PRH Audio for the gifted copies of The Trap!
The Trap is the third installment in the Emma Makepeace series by Ava Glass. The books are super unique and for some reason fly under the bookstagram radar… but I’m going to change that!!
The series follows British spy Emma Makepeace as she thwarts the Russians at every turn. I know you’re probably thinking that spy novels are dense and long and maybe just a little “too much” ... but hear me out. The Emma Makepeace books are not your dad’s spy novels! They’re short but pack a big punch, with the longest of the three at just 336 pages. It’s just the right length to keep you entertained but not drag you under. Emma herself is the coolest spy since James Bond — maybe even cooler since she’s a lady!
In The Trap, we finally get to see Emma in a more human light. As much as she tries to be a machine, she’s just not. A human like the rest of us, with real feelings and emotions and needs, we see the toll her career takes on her personal life, how much she’s given up. The book starts out a little slower than the first two, but what it lacks in action it makes up for in character development and plotting nuance... hopefully setting the stage for more books to come. By the halfway mark, we’re right back in the action and it’s as exciting as ever.
If you think James Bone is cool, you’ll love this series. If you haven’t started it yet, grab the first one, Alias Emma, today. If you’re already a fan, don’t miss The Trap when it comes out Sept 3!
The Trap is the third installment in the Emma Makepeace series by Ava Glass. The books are super unique and for some reason fly under the bookstagram radar… but I’m going to change that!!
The series follows British spy Emma Makepeace as she thwarts the Russians at every turn. I know you’re probably thinking that spy novels are dense and long and maybe just a little “too much” ... but hear me out. The Emma Makepeace books are not your dad’s spy novels! They’re short but pack a big punch, with the longest of the three at just 336 pages. It’s just the right length to keep you entertained but not drag you under. Emma herself is the coolest spy since James Bond — maybe even cooler since she’s a lady!
In The Trap, we finally get to see Emma in a more human light. As much as she tries to be a machine, she’s just not. A human like the rest of us, with real feelings and emotions and needs, we see the toll her career takes on her personal life, how much she’s given up. The book starts out a little slower than the first two, but what it lacks in action it makes up for in character development and plotting nuance... hopefully setting the stage for more books to come. By the halfway mark, we’re right back in the action and it’s as exciting as ever.
If you think James Bone is cool, you’ll love this series. If you haven’t started it yet, grab the first one, Alias Emma, today. If you’re already a fan, don’t miss The Trap when it comes out Sept 3!
July 31, 2024
4.5⭐
Spy Emma Makepeace is back in a fraught and totally addictive thriller. That sees her and the Agency. A super secretive organisation she works for trying to prevent a terror attack at a G7 summit in Edinburgh in less than a week.
The only problem is, no one has any idea what type of attack it will be.
But as the Agency only hunts Russian spies and one of the top FSB spies has been seen entering the country within days of the G7 Summit. They have a pretty good idea who will be behind it.
But that's about it.
Which leaves MI5, MI6 and the foreign office desperately searching for answers and the Agency out on a limb. With Emma having to go undercover and set a trap for Russian billionaire Nick Orlov.
Who seems to be caught up in the FSB's plans. But is he a willing participant or is there something else far more dangerous at play?
That's what Emma needs to uncover and fast!
And with plenty of thrills and spills. The Trap is a high octane and tensely paced thriller. That I couldn't stop reading and I enjoyed the introduction of detective Kate Mackenzie. Who becomes Emma's partner and support as she goes undercover and faces the moral dilemma of having to sleep with an asset. Whilst also dealing with her last partners betrayal and a face from the past.
I would happily recommend The Trap to all. 😊
My thanks to Random House for the opportunity to read an early copy of The Trap. 😊
Spy Emma Makepeace is back in a fraught and totally addictive thriller. That sees her and the Agency. A super secretive organisation she works for trying to prevent a terror attack at a G7 summit in Edinburgh in less than a week.
The only problem is, no one has any idea what type of attack it will be.
But as the Agency only hunts Russian spies and one of the top FSB spies has been seen entering the country within days of the G7 Summit. They have a pretty good idea who will be behind it.
But that's about it.
Which leaves MI5, MI6 and the foreign office desperately searching for answers and the Agency out on a limb. With Emma having to go undercover and set a trap for Russian billionaire Nick Orlov.
Who seems to be caught up in the FSB's plans. But is he a willing participant or is there something else far more dangerous at play?
That's what Emma needs to uncover and fast!
And with plenty of thrills and spills. The Trap is a high octane and tensely paced thriller. That I couldn't stop reading and I enjoyed the introduction of detective Kate Mackenzie. Who becomes Emma's partner and support as she goes undercover and faces the moral dilemma of having to sleep with an asset. Whilst also dealing with her last partners betrayal and a face from the past.
I would happily recommend The Trap to all. 😊
My thanks to Random House for the opportunity to read an early copy of The Trap. 😊
December 4, 2024
The Trap is a spy thriller that plunges readers into the high-stakes world of international politics and covert operations. Emma Makepeace is once again thrust into a dangerous mission, this time to thwart a Russian assassination plot during the high-profile G7 Summit in Edinburgh. With the lives of world leaders at risk and the city in gridlock, Emma must use her skills to lure the assassin into a trap, all while balancing the delicate intricacies of espionage.
While the novel presents a promising premise, for me it lacked the heightened tension and gripping suspense that made the first book in the series so captivating. The pacing feels uneven, with much of the action concentrated in the final scenes, making the build-up feel a bit slower and less urgent. Though The Trap still offers some intriguing moments, particularly for fans of the series, the overall execution doesn't quite match the excitement of its predecessor, leaving the story feeling somewhat lackluster in comparison.
While the novel presents a promising premise, for me it lacked the heightened tension and gripping suspense that made the first book in the series so captivating. The pacing feels uneven, with much of the action concentrated in the final scenes, making the build-up feel a bit slower and less urgent. Though The Trap still offers some intriguing moments, particularly for fans of the series, the overall execution doesn't quite match the excitement of its predecessor, leaving the story feeling somewhat lackluster in comparison.
June 19, 2024
Emma Makepeace is back in The Trap, the third book in this series, and British spy Makepeace is in Scotland, the location for a summit of world leaders set to take place in several days. The British government had gotten wind of a terror plot involving the Russians who plan on disrupting the summit, and Makepeace must infiltrate the spy ring and uncover the target of the plot. With the clock ticking and a traitor in their midst, Makepeace faces several ethical dilemmas as she goes uncover to accomplish her mission. As spy thrillers goes, this is a little on the bland side, and most of the action occurs in the climactic final scenes, but it’s a breezy read, and you can’t not like the main character, an unusual entity in this genre, and that makes this a decent read in an enjoyable series. Not the strongest of the three books so far, and you should start from the beginning to get a handle on Makepeace’s motives, but it’s good enough that I’ll happily continue on with this series. I received an ARC of this book from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
June 22, 2024
She’s back for more high-octane spy adventures. Emma Makepeace, a rising operative at The Agency, a top-secret British espionage group, is facing her biggest challenge yet. A top Russian spy has smuggled some weapons into the UK in advance of the global G7 Summit in Edinburgh. Emma and her team know that the Russians are planning an assassination, but don’t know who the target is.
With the help of Scottish detective Mackenzie, Emma must go undercover and set a honey trap for a Russian billionaire. Only he can provide a clue to Russia’s plans. And if she fails, a world leader may be assassinated. Emma and Mackenzie must race against the clock to find and neutralize the killer before the conference starts.
The Trap is full of Glass’s usual taut pacing and twists and turns. For those jonesing for a female James Bond, it’s a rollicking read and a welcome addition to the excellent Alias Emma series.
With the help of Scottish detective Mackenzie, Emma must go undercover and set a honey trap for a Russian billionaire. Only he can provide a clue to Russia’s plans. And if she fails, a world leader may be assassinated. Emma and Mackenzie must race against the clock to find and neutralize the killer before the conference starts.
The Trap is full of Glass’s usual taut pacing and twists and turns. For those jonesing for a female James Bond, it’s a rollicking read and a welcome addition to the excellent Alias Emma series.
May 15, 2024
⭐️ 4.5 ⭐️
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August 9, 2024
The Trap is a fast paced, plausible and intelligent thriller with a fantastic protagonist in Emma Makepeace. I loved every moment of this classy, enthralling read. My full review is on the My Weekly website.
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