The Third Woman

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The unique heroine Stephanie Patrick returns in another brilliant thriller by Mark Burnell. Icily professional, Stephanie has been living life as her alias -- the professional terrorist Petra -- to the full. Having completed an intelligence contract in St. Petersburg she returns home, but civilian life eludes her when she is lured to France by the call of a friend in need. In Paris, a bomb-blast triggers a chain of events which contaminates every aspect of Stephanie's life. It's clear that she's been betrayed. But by whom? She must identify the threat before she can run from it...Stephanie saves herself by taking a hostage, but soon the tension between captive and captor accelerates dangerously beyond her control. As powers shift critically, Stephanie struggles to maintain Petra's professional cool, and to hold herself together. Ultimately, she's the only one who can save them both -- but will the price be the hostage's life? Mark Burnell has written another gripping thriller which will appeal to fans of Robert Harris and Michael Connelly. The Third Woman is a welcome return for a unique heroine.

The author was born in Northumberland and grew up in Brazil. On returning to Britain, he tried various sensible careers, but has always wanted to write. He now writes full time. He is married and lives in London.

Praise for 'The Third Woman': 'Utterly gripping - eat your heart out, Jason Bourne.' Observer 'This is an outstanding thriller: unusual, satisfying, complex, credible, well-rounded and well-written. It's a page-turner, but one with depth and substance.'Tom Bradby, author of 'The Master of Rain' 'Mark Burnell!is one of Britain's most accomplished thriller writers.'The Economist 'Mark Burnell brings the espionage novel right up to date!it makes an exciting story with more depth than the average thriller, and with some first-rate characterisation.' Sunday Telegraph Praise for Mark Burnell and his books: 'Chameleon is a Casablanca for the 21st century.' Boris Starling 'Bigger and slicker in every way than his first novel. If you buy no other thriller this holiday season, buy this one.' Economist