7 Answers2026-07-29 12:29:15
Yep, 'The Spy Coast'. November 2023. It’s good! Not her usual medical mystery, but the woman knows how to plot a thriller. The protagonist is older, which is a nice change from the typical 30-something leads.
You get this sense of lived-in experience and regret that adds a lot of depth. The action scenes are crisp, and the mystery of her past unravels at a great clip. I'd recommend it to anyone who likes character-driven suspense.
9 Answers2026-07-29 07:21:51
My perspective is from a library enthusiast. OverDrive's Libby app often lists 'Sample' as an option right on the book's detail screen, separate from 'Borrow' or 'Place Hold.' It's a fantastic, underutilized feature. You get a clean, legal, library-adjacent sample without any commitment or need for a library card at some libraries.
If your specific library network doesn't offer it, try searching for the book in the Libby app's general catalog without a card selected. Sometimes the sample is available at a 'library' level, not a user level. It's a bit of a backdoor, but it's all official content. Supporting libraries and publishers at the same time feels good.
5 Answers2026-07-29 07:14:58
LOL, all this analysis. My mom just bought it because she likes the covers with birds on them. She'll have no idea it's part of a series until she gets to the end and sees a preview for the next one. Then she'll call me to complain she has to wait.
8 Answers2026-07-29 01:11:32
It incorporates a significant 'travel thriller' element. The investigation spans multiple countries, following medical supply chains, international patient records, or global health alerts. The scope is cinematic and expansive.
This contrasts with the often-clinical, closed settings of her other books. The genre appeal is in the globetrotting, the different legal systems, the cultural barriers to the investigation. The medical mystery becomes a unifying thread across borders. It gives the story an epic feel, reminding us that disease and crime are no respecters of national boundaries.
4 Answers2026-07-29 19:06:34
Ebook: check. Audiobook: check. Large print edition: probably also check. The man covers all the bases. The discussion should be about whether the story is any good, not the availability of formats. That's a given.
4 Answers2026-07-29 18:09:22
Wait, so her latest isn't part of the series at all? That explains why my library app didn't list it under 'Rizzoli & Isles'. I was so confused. Guess I'll move it to my general thriller list then.
6 Answers2026-07-10 00:06:09
The audiobook cover is slightly different from the hardcover art—it's a more simplified, graphic version. Kind of cool to have distinct visual identities for the different formats. Collectors might appreciate that.
5 Answers2026-07-29 16:34:36
Does anyone else find the audiobook prices for these big-name authors a little wild? I saw the new one was nearly a full credit on Audible. The ebook was more reasonable, but I ended up getting the physical copy from the library. The waitlist was shorter than I expected, maybe because a lot of folks are going digital these days.
7 Answers2026-07-29 04:59:54
Check if there are any special editions. Sometimes Barnes & Noble or independent stores have exclusive editions with extra content or alternative covers. These are usually in hardcover format. The standard ebook and audiobook won't have those extras. Following the publisher (like Dutton) on social media is a good way to hear about such releases. It's a nice option if you're a collector. Otherwise, the content of the story is identical across all the standard release formats.