In the international world of espionage, sometimes government agents are sacrificed. Even when it means killing one of their own. Anna, an elite covert special agent, is still recovering from the violent attack that took her unit when she agrees to return to the dangerous world of espionage. Old world betrayals and long-buried family secrets begin to surface as she tries to thwart an attack on her government that threatens to have global repercussions. Anna has been in danger before as a spy in counterintelligence – and survival for her is second nature. But to save the U.S. from certain political terrorism, she must agree to work undercover with the one agent she doesn’t trust, putting her life, and the fate of the country, in his hands. Will she have what it takes to outrun and outwit the enemy? Or will she be forced to sacrifice secrets from her past in order to survive? Buy The Blackwater Operative and uncover the dangerous plot today! ◆◆◆ The Blackwater Operative is the first book in the pulse-pounding Anna Ledin Spy thriller series. If you like deceptive antiheroes, shocking plot twists and turns, action and adventure, and pages so riveting they practically flip themselves, you’ll love this series. As I began this series, I was struck with the idea that a female covert agent was a much needed character in the Thriller & Suspense genre, and being a female author I jumped right in. Since the beginning of the struggle of power, strong female leads have been unquestionable assets in the world of espionage. I invite you to enjoy a top female covert agent in this riveting contemporary series. One agent is faced with the task of uncovering an unknown enemy that's targeted her country, and the only person she can count on is the one agent she learned not to trust. With an unknown enemy agent poised to attack the country, Anna must trust the one agent who betrayed her if she's going to complete her mission and stay alive. L.L. Abbott writes mystery and suspense thrillers for readers who enjoy atmospheric settings, layered characters, and the 'ah-ha' moments of classic whodunits with a contemporary twist. She also writes how she reads, delving into genres that entertain, excite, and inform. She's the author of several series, historical fiction novels, YA books, and inspirational journals. Having called both Canada and the U.S. home, she pulls interest, settings, and ideas from many cultures, weaving stories and characters into her novels. Find out more at LLAbbott.com