Maggie Bird is a retired CIA agent living incognito in Purity, Maine, along with three other former spies. They call themselves The Martini Club, enjoying retirement with lively, boozy get-togethers. The Conover family is part of a group of wealthy seasonal residents. After George Conover's death, his widow, two sons, and the rest of the family return to spread his ashes at their sprawling lakefront summer home on Maiden Pond. Ethan Conover, one of the sons and a writer, has brought his wife, Susan, and his teenage daughter, Zoe, whom he recently adopted. When Zoe goes missing, Maggie and The Martini Club can't resist the opportunity to get involved in the search. With their unique skills, Jo Thibodeau, the acting police chief, must find a way to accept their help. Uncovered secrets trace back to a 1972 mass killing and the case of a long-missing woman. And time is running out to find Zoe.
Author Tess Gerritsen, best known for her Rizzoli & Isles books, introduced The Martini Club series in 2023 with the highly enjoyable The Spy Coast. The Summer Guests provides a welcome return to a great ensemble of characters. Although it deals with some deadly crimes, there is a light-hearted spirit when Maggie and her friends engage with each other and Jo. The suspenseful plot is a solid one with well-done twists. Cheers to the author for creating a series featuring people whose ages haven't slowed them down.
Many thanks to Thomas & Mercer for the advance.
Rated 4.25 out of 5 stars.
Mystery Thriller.
Publication Date: March 18, 2025.
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