Double Tap

Praise for the Helen Warwick Thriller series:   “Assassins and agents, like fine wines, improve with age.” —Kirkus Reviews on Double Tap   “CIA assassin Helen Warwick’s hopes to ease into retirement are dashed when she’s pulled back into the business . . . This will mainly appeal to readers who like their thrillers light.” —Publishers Weekly on Second Shot   “Sharp as an assassin’s bullet, Second Shot is a must-read for every spy novel enthusiast out there!” —Lisa Jackson, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author on Second Shot   “A pitch-perfect adventure, filled with nuance and dire exploits. Take a breath, hang on, and enjoy the ride with this smart and clever heroine.” —Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author on Second Shot   “A breathless thrill ride from the explosive opening scene, Second Shot delivers both high action and a twisted murder mystery. Helen Warwick is a refreshingly mature heroine who uses her extensive experience and sharp wits to turn the tables on all who come gunning for her. Definitely a series to watch!” —Sara Driscoll, author of the FBI K-9s and NYPD Negotiators series on Second Shot   “[A] rollicking mystery thriller . . . Dees's background (intelligence work and detainment by both the KGB and East German police during her military career) and the nuanced writing of Second Shot suggests more exciting adventures to come.” —Shelf Awareness on Second Shot   “You won’t want to stop reading Second Shot once you start. It’s heart-stopping, ironic, humorous, and entirely believable . . . I can’t wait for the next Helen Warwick thriller.” —Criminal Element on Second Shot   “What a fabulous start to a new series! Cindy Dees has created an exciting action-packed and suspenseful thriller with a more mature main character. This fantastic novel is shocking, emotionally-charged, and pulse-pounding. Readers who enjoy action thrillers and espionage thrillers will likely enjoy this book.” —Mystery & Suspense Magazine on Second Shot   “Cindy Dees has crafted a highly entertaining tale that’s part espionage thriller and part murder mystery with an incredibly deadly quinquagenarian woman at the center of it all. Second Shot is fascinating and irresistible!” —Steve Netter, Best Thriller Books on Second Shot “Second Shot is full of exciting and dangerous twists and turns . . . Such a fun read! Cindy Dees has a clear and pleasing writing style. This gets my vote for most entertaining thriller of the year. If you liked Deanna Raybourn’s Killers of a Certain Age, you’ll love this one.” —Deadly Pleasures Mystery Magazine on Second Shot