An Amazon Charts, Washington Post, and Wall Street Journal bestseller. A pulse-pounding thriller of espionage, spy games, and treachery by the New York Times bestselling author of the Tracy Crosswhite Series.Former CIA case officer Charles Jenkins is a man at a crossroads: in his early sixties, he has a family, a new baby on the way, and a security consulting business on the brink of bankruptcy. … security consulting business on the brink of bankruptcy. Then his former bureau chief shows up at his house with a risky new assignment: travel undercover to Moscow and locate a Russian agent believed to be killing members of a clandestine US spy cell known as the seven sisters.
Desperate for money, Jenkins agrees to the mission and heads to the Russian capital. But when he finds the mastermind agent behind the assassinations—the so-called eighth sister—she is not who or what he was led to believe. Then again, neither is anyone else in this deadly game of cat and mouse.
Pursued by a dogged Russian intelligence officer, Jenkins executes a daring escape across the Black Sea, only to find himself abandoned by the agency he serves. With his family and freedom at risk, Jenkins is in the fight of his life—against his own country.
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love this author and didn’t disappoint once again. does the government really do these things to our citizens to protect the CIA? a story about spies, recruitment of a former CIA field operative and the mistreatment he received. highly recommend.
As an older reader I was glad that the hero was also an older person. Go gray hairs.
Will Charlie get his life back?
The Eighth Sister by Robert Dugoni is an exciting and enthralling mystery. I enjoyed the story and was so concerned for Charlie and his family that I couldn’t put the book down. Karen would say that I ended up with a book-hangover as I haven’t been able to focus on another book since I finished The Eighth Sister.
Charles, our hero
Charlie Jenkins is not what you immediately see. He is an older man, in good shape, with a younger wife and young children. At first, you only see what Charlie wanted you to see, a family man working from home and attending his son’s soccer games.
However, Charlie is a former CIA agent, and the work he does from home is security work for a large investment firm. He has go bags at the ready and a plan for action if needed. His wife is also a former spy, and although she is pregnant, she still has her wits about her.
Charlie is also a patriot, and he cares about his fellow countrymen, especially if they are in deep undercover work. He isn’t out for the money. Hey, don’t get me wrong he has a family and money keeps everything moving but it isn’t Charlie’s priority.
Mystery
The mystery is more that of the cold war espionage type, with Charlie caught behind enemy lines and doing whatever it takes to get home to his family. This means that Charlie has to do so many things that he isn’t used to doing and things that scare him to death. But Charlie is smart, and he keeps moving forward.
Then once he is home he has to face the government in a criminal case for espionage and the public who are quick to assign guilt. Charlie and his legal team are smart but really can anyone beat the government?
What I liked
• I adore the way Mr. Dugoni described the settings, especially Russia. I felt like I was there.
• Paulina Ponomayova, she has guts and believes in her cause.
• Federov, he surprised me with his intelligence and how well read he was. His care for his daughter and yet the honesty that he divulged. Federov showed his loyalty at the end which I loved.
• Jake Carter and David Sloan had Charlie’s back even when David was unsure. They indeed showed their friendship.
• Mitchell Goldstone. I am not sure why I liked him, but I enjoyed his honesty and sincerity. I also thought he was funny in an odd way.
• Judge Harden is a minor character, but he is incredible. I loved the way he handled parts of the trial proceedings, such a great way to keep his courtroom honest.
5 Stars for The Eighth Sister by Robert Dugoni
My rating for The Eighth Sister by Robert Dugoni is five stars. The intrigue and pace were thrilling. I loved the new cold war vibe and the dirty politics going on. This story is so wonderfully told. Although, I can’t figure out how Mr. Dugoni will turn this into a series I can’t wait to read the next book.
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Probably more truth than fiction
Feels so fresh and authentic we could see the story breaking in the headlines tomorrow.
WOW! What a thrilling, suspenseful ride!! While spy thrillers are not my preferred genre, I AM a fan of author Robert Dugoni, so I trusted that this latest novel of his would be just as captivating as his others, despite my lukewarm interest in reading an espionage story. Thankfully, my trust was completely warranted, as “The Eighth Sister” didn’t disappoint!
Delving between the pages of this novel, I wasn’t sure what to expect. But right from the very first page, the story grabbed ahold of me and kept me captive right up until the very end. Boasting likeable, multi-dimensional characters and a unique, enthralling storyline, Robert Dugoni delivered another 5-star read that I was hard-pressed to put down.
Briefly summarizing, “The Eighth Sister” is a smart, intricately woven story of an ex-CIA agent—Charles Jenkins—that gets pulled into a complex scheme involving Russian and US spies that result in espionage charges being brought against him. Betrayed by his own government, Charles Jenkins must find a way to prove his innocence—a difficult task that just might be impossible. Eliciting a myriad of emotions, “The Eighth Sister” is an unforgettable story about love, honor and truth.
The Eighth Sister is a great mix of spy craft and classic adventure, with a map of Moscow in hand.