Close Call

In "The Devil's Bargain" by Stella Rimington, CIA agent Miles Brookhaven faces a mysterious attack while infiltrating rebel groups, leaving his fate uncertain. Meanwhile, Liz Carlyle and her MI5 Counter Terrorism unit are tasked with monitoring the illicit arms trade amid rising tensions in the Arabic region, with worries of a looming Al-Qaeda threat. As Liz’s investigation reveals ties to Western Europe, she embarks on a gripping manhunt that unexpectedly unearths connections to her own hidden past.