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The Coil: A Novel
 
 

The Coil: A Novel (Hardcover)

by Gayle Lynds (Author) "In one of his trademark conservative suits, Gino Malko strolled through the rue Sainte-Catherine area in the heart of the lower city, enjoying the cool..." (more)
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The daughter of an infamous Cold War assassin known as the Carnivore is yanked from her tranquil life as a UC-Santa Barbara psychology professor by an international conspiracy in this competent thriller. When ex-CIA agent Liz Sansborough, making her second outing for Lynds (after 1996's Masquerade), is viciously attacked while taking a bike ride, she quickly discovers that her troubled past is impossible to escape. She also learns that her cousin has been kidnapped on her Paris vacation, and that the kidnappers are demanding the Carnivore's long-lost files, thought to contain the details of dozens of high-profile hits, for ransom. Liz isn't eager to go back to work for her old boss, but she quickly readapts to her former profession. As the bodies pile up, however, she finds herself making little progress: she can't find her cousin, and she doesn't even know if her father's files exist. When she teams up with Simon Childs, an old family friend and British MI6 undercover agent, the two forge ahead in a death-defying charge through France and England, their sights set on a mysterious group of corporate titans known as the Coil. The novel moves at a blistering pace, much in the tradition of espionage legend Robert Ludlum, with whom Lynds co-wrote three novels. Liz has appeal-a wry sense of humor and infectious enthusiasm-yet she sometimes suffers from a case of political correctness; readers may find her preachy opinions grating. Her refusal to carry a gun, for example, is an admirable decision for everyday life, but absurd considering the gallons of blood flowing around her.
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"The Coil is tantalizing with plenty of suspense and action, great characters, and settings that span the world. I love it!"
- Dale Brown, author of Flight of the Old Dog and Air Battle Force

"The Coil is fast-paced, thrillingly paranoid, page-turning international adventure and intrigue at its best!"
- Dean Koontz, author of Odd Thomas and Whispers

"Smart, complex, and immensely entertaining. The surprises start on the first page and keep coming all the way to the end. The Coil is sure to be a bestseller!"
- Thomas Perry, author of Pursuit and The Butcher's Boy

"The Coil is a terrific read, exactly the kind of fast-paced espionage thriller that I love. Great characters, a turbo-charged narrative full of surprises, dark and fabulous settings -- what more could you want?"
- Douglas J. Preston, author of Brimstone and The Codex

"The Coil is a triumph - an absolutely compelling international thriller that confirms Lynds as being right at the top of the field. If you already know Lynds' work, then prepare yourself for what is definitely her best book yet; if you've never read Lynds before then I envy you, you are in for a real treat."
- David Morrell, author of The Protector and First Blood

"In this thrill-a-minute tale of secret operatives and hired assassins, Gayle Lynds proves once again why she's the leading lady of international intrigue. Her dead-on research and breakneck pacing leave you -- like former CIA agent Liz Sansborough -- navigating a maze of deadly agendas. Beware the Coil!"
-Gregg Hurwitz, author of The Kill Clause and Do No Harm


"The Coil is tantalizing with plenty of suspense and action, great characters, and settings that span the world. I love it!" (Dale Brown, author of Flight of the Old Dog and Air Battle Force )

"The Coil is fast-paced, thrillingly paranoid, page-turning international adventure and intrigue at its best!" (Dean Koontz, author of Odd Thomas and Whispers )

"Smart, complex, and immensely entertaining. The surprises start on the first page and keep coming all the way to the end. The Coil is sure to be a bestseller!" (Thomas Perry, author of Pursuit and The Butcher's Boy )

"The Coil is a terrific read, exactly the kind of fast-paced espionage thriller that I love. Great characters, a turbo-charged narrative full of surprises, dark and fabulous settings -- what more could you want?" (Douglas J. Preston, author of Brimstone and The Codex )

"The Coil is a triumph - an absolutely compelling international thriller that confirms Lynds as being right at the top of the field...." (David Morrell, author of The Protector and First Blood )

"In this thrill-a-minute tale of secret operatives and hired assassins, Gayle Lynds proves once again why she''s the leading lady of international intrigue....." (Gregg Hurwitz, author of The Kill Clause and Do No Harm )

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4.0 out of 5 stars excellent, Jul 10 2007
By Toni Osborne "The Way I See It" (Montreal, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Coil (Mass Market Paperback)
This novel is a fast paced espionage full of surprises and a terrific read. I loved it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous! Totally wonderful., Jul 15 2004
By Sheldon Bowles (Winnipeg, Canada) - See all my reviews
When this book first came out I bought a copy and was enchanted. A fabulous story and excellent writing. I wrote a glowing review for Amazon, but today when I came back here and started to read through the reviews I noted mine wasn't among them. Off in cyber space I guess. I won't bother repeating myself. So many fans have posted rave reviews there's not much left to say. However, I do want to add my five stars and thank Gayle Lynds for this spectacular book. I do hope she's hard at work on the next one.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Better than Ludlum, Jul 14 2004
By Cynthia Cohen (Detroit, MI) - See all my reviews
I just finished reading the Coil, and it truly a thrill. I've been a fan of Lynds' ever since she wrote Masquerade, but she just keeps getting better. I was glad to return to the character of Liz Sansborough and her international adventures. It's been too long. Don't keep us waiting Gayle Lynds: your readers need to read your next novel soon!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Freed from the shadow of Ludlum
Gayle Lynds not only grew up reading Robert Ludlum but also collaborated with him on three novels before his death in 2001. Read more
Published on Jul 10 2004 by David Montgomery

1.0 out of 5 stars Bad Author
The Book should be good. it's such a blatant rip-off of Robert Ludlums "The Chancellor Manuscript" I'm surprised she bothered to change the names of the charactors!!! Read more
Published on Jun 22 2004

4.0 out of 5 stars Engaging suspense.
The Coil of the title refers to a group of six international movers and shakers who use their considerable economic and political power to influence the course of world events... Read more
Published on Jun 2 2004 by Henry W. Wagner

4.0 out of 5 stars An Entertaining and Engrossing Work
Fans of espionage novels know Gayle Lynds primarily for her excellent collaborative work with the late Robert Ludlum on the Covert One series of novels, such as THE HADES FACTOR... Read more
Published on April 18 2004 by Bookreporter.com

5.0 out of 5 stars A riveting thriller and so much more.....
I thought I knew what was happening in this book. There are some files, dangerous files containing explosive information that could topple corporations and governments. Read more
Published on April 18 2004 by Sonya Lee

5.0 out of 5 stars More than a thriller
Whenever I read, I hope to learn something, usually not facts but insights into human nature or clues to some mystery. Read more
Published on April 14 2004 by Ken Kuhlken

5.0 out of 5 stars COIL KEEPS YOU COILED UP IN SUSPENSE!
A NEW MASTERPIECE BY THE REIGNING QUEEN OF ESPIONAGE!
COIL HAS ALL THE RECOIL OF A HIGH POWERED RIFLE! Read more
Published on April 10 2004 by J. J Kamlani

4.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Thriller
The Coil is an exciting thriller set in contemporary Europe. Gayle Lynds has the same knack that Robert Ludlam had in his earliest and strongest books - very quickly making you... Read more
Published on April 6 2004 by Robert C. Power

5.0 out of 5 stars Action-Packed, Spider-Killing Suspense
I get a lot of ARCs (advance reader copies) and since I know I'm not reading the finished product, I'll tend to gloss over a few mistakes, you know, if a character has blue eyes... Read more
Published on April 1 2004 by Katie Osborne

5.0 out of 5 stars Thrillers don'g get much better than this
Caution: Reading The Coil, Gayle Lynds' new thriller, may cause loss of sleep, inattention to daily routine, and racing heartbeat. Read more
Published on April 1 2004 by Terry Zobeck

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