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Beyond Sacrifice
Concepcion Chapa, an Army veteran, FBI special agent, and the orphaned daughter of two CIA agents, has lived a life of sacrifice for her country. When she learns that her parents may not be dead, just undercover, she allows herself to be recruited as a killer-for-hire for the CIA. Faking her death and undergoing surgery to change her looks, Concepcion leaves everything behind-her friends, family, and country. Under the identity of Sofia Paltrini, she travels the globe doing the dirty work of the US government. But in a world of subterfuge and hidden motives, no one is quite who they seem. Concepcion is left not knowing who to trust and wondering if there's a way to live a life for herself that's beyond sacrifice.
241 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 7, 2021
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September 9, 2021
This is a mashup between Alias and Leverage - where the bad guys are taken out by professional hitmen and women. Now it probably is closer to Alias than Leverage since no one in Leverage dies, but the concept is the same in my opinion.
Concepcion is former military with parents that were spies in their own right. An unfortunate incident has her under scrutiny and placed into an undercover job for the US Government, doing what can't be done by legitimate branches of the government, killing those that have been proven to be a threat to our security. Not only does she have to go undercover, but she is also subjected to cosmetic surgery to alter her appearance and a name change. I can't imagine what that might do to someone's psyche.
I found this to be a well-written journey for this woman and what she had to give up in her life. It showcases what these people do for the sake of their country. There is plenty of action, some romance, and also some sad moments that take Concepcion/Sofia and the reader by surprise. I saw the hardness in Sofia and doing what it takes to get the job done. But at times I saw a softer side when it came to her best friend Joelle, who assumes she is dead. There is also the neighbor that she becomes attached to learning to dance and enjoy good food.
This story takes no prisoners and there is a myriad of emotions that run through the story. We give it 4 paws up.
Concepcion is former military with parents that were spies in their own right. An unfortunate incident has her under scrutiny and placed into an undercover job for the US Government, doing what can't be done by legitimate branches of the government, killing those that have been proven to be a threat to our security. Not only does she have to go undercover, but she is also subjected to cosmetic surgery to alter her appearance and a name change. I can't imagine what that might do to someone's psyche.
I found this to be a well-written journey for this woman and what she had to give up in her life. It showcases what these people do for the sake of their country. There is plenty of action, some romance, and also some sad moments that take Concepcion/Sofia and the reader by surprise. I saw the hardness in Sofia and doing what it takes to get the job done. But at times I saw a softer side when it came to her best friend Joelle, who assumes she is dead. There is also the neighbor that she becomes attached to learning to dance and enjoy good food.
This story takes no prisoners and there is a myriad of emotions that run through the story. We give it 4 paws up.
August 25, 2021
I received this ARC through "NetGalley" for an honest review.
This story tells of Cocepcion Chapa who performed an act where she wound up making an agreement to become a hired assassin for the CIA. The information that she was provided at the time said that her parents were still alive and she would work with them. She was required that she was to be reported as killed, and she was given a makeover as part of her condition of employment. She was told that she was to make no contact with anyone from her old life. Her assignment location would be in Argentina and she would be provided with details for each of her targets.
Things were working well with Sofia, her new name, she was good at fulfilling her assignments. Things began to change when she was assigned a partner that would live with her and participate in killing as well. Unknown to the individual, but to Sofia, this was a person from her past. A romance between the two began and eventually led to the breakup of the team. After Sofia's last successful assignment and with her partner gone, Sofia became friendly with her next door neighbor, and this friendship ended by a unfortunate event. It also had Sofia moving to another location while still working for the CIA.
To discover what events occurred that affected Concepcion, who Charles was, and what was the end result of her last assignment, you must read this book.
This story tells of Cocepcion Chapa who performed an act where she wound up making an agreement to become a hired assassin for the CIA. The information that she was provided at the time said that her parents were still alive and she would work with them. She was required that she was to be reported as killed, and she was given a makeover as part of her condition of employment. She was told that she was to make no contact with anyone from her old life. Her assignment location would be in Argentina and she would be provided with details for each of her targets.
Things were working well with Sofia, her new name, she was good at fulfilling her assignments. Things began to change when she was assigned a partner that would live with her and participate in killing as well. Unknown to the individual, but to Sofia, this was a person from her past. A romance between the two began and eventually led to the breakup of the team. After Sofia's last successful assignment and with her partner gone, Sofia became friendly with her next door neighbor, and this friendship ended by a unfortunate event. It also had Sofia moving to another location while still working for the CIA.
To discover what events occurred that affected Concepcion, who Charles was, and what was the end result of her last assignment, you must read this book.
September 29, 2021
Original perspective of female veterans facing their challenges in a spy-thriller-type story.
Fast pace for the entire book with a couple of twists that make you reconsider the whole story.
I bought the book because I read that the author is herself an Army Veteran and was told by a friend that the story was really good.
At the end.. I supported an Army Veteran, I made my friend happy and I actually enjoyed the book.
Great!
Fast pace for the entire book with a couple of twists that make you reconsider the whole story.
I bought the book because I read that the author is herself an Army Veteran and was told by a friend that the story was really good.
At the end.. I supported an Army Veteran, I made my friend happy and I actually enjoyed the book.
Great!
June 29, 2021
A great spy thriller that reminded me of Alias. I love the main character, Concepcion, and her exciting life as a killer-for-hire--though she may long for the slightly less complicated days of her past with her best friend and sister-in-arms. Apparently Joelle's story is told in Dill's other work, Squared Away, but this can also easily be read as a standalone.
Thanks to NetGalley for the copy!
Thanks to NetGalley for the copy!
June 28, 2022
The cover totally matches the book! The idea we have assassins roaming the world is a bit unnerving. The book is certainly a thriller. You just never know who the next target is. They never see her coming. She emotional state seems to be her biggest flaw. But how can you be an assassin and not be affected. I liked the story.
June 8, 2021
Excellent spy novel with a twist—the protagonist is female. Lots of deception involved as no one really is who you think they must be. I received an advanced digital copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher and voluntarily provided an honest review.
September 29, 2021
I loved reading this second book by Ms Dill . The surprises it held in store i did not see coming. Two friends who come who keep each other close to the heart. I never thought Sofia would turn out to be who see was.
September 7, 2021
Thrilling, intense, incredible characters...a must-read.
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