Returning home, former US military spy Judd Ryder is shocked to see a man, who looks exactly like him, leaving his house. Even more shocking is Ryder witnessing the man being run down and killed in the street, which raises many questions. Was the murderer after Ryder or his imposter? Contacting his former government employer, Ryder learns unusual events have been happening around the world that seem to center on a notorious and illusive Cold War assassin known as the Carnivore. Since Ryder and Eva Blake, now a CIA trainee, were the last two people known to have contact with the Carnivore, sources believe they are being used as bait to lure the old assassin out of hiding.

In a global race to locate the hidden fortune, the six assassins work to annihilate each other for the ultimate goal. Is the Carnivore one of the six? It soon becomes evident that his involvement in the situation could prove fatal for Ryder and Eva. Fighting for their lives, as well as their reputations, brings Ryder and Eva closer on a deep, more personal level. Hopefully, they'll live long enough to enjoy that personal relationship.

Gayle Lynds' THE ASSASSINS is an edgy and complex political espionage thriller with vivid characterization, interesting historical details and exciting global settings. A multifaceted plot maintains the taut suspense right up to the breathtaking conclusion. A master at penning international espionage thrillers, Lynds has written another great one with THE ASSASSINS.

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