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Never assume. Trust no one. Concentrate. Adapt.

These are rules that Kate Rees, a young American woman, who, motivated by her hatred of German Nazis, serves as a sniper for the British, follows in her missions. However, the assignments she has been entrusted with are not what they seem, and rules don’t always apply. She starts to doubt the motives of her superiors.

The action moves quickly from Scottish Highlands to Paris to Cairo and back to Scotland. It’s a fast-moving story, full of disguises and secrets and double and triple agents from different backgrounds, French, Polish, and Russian. The stakes are high, and those who seem to be friends may have their own agenda. Kate is an excellent markswoman, trained by her father while hunting in eastern Oregon woodlands. Now, she must use her skills and wit to stay one step ahead in the complicated game of intrigue and politics. There is only one person she can rely on – herself.

I followed this WWII spy thriller with interest, and I especially appreciated the strong heroine. As for the author’s style, I found some phrases repetitive, but overall, it’s a good story that will surely keep many readers on the edge of their seats. I’m curious if Kate Rees, a brave but vulnerable woman, will take us to another one of her missions.

NIGHT FLIGHT TO PARIS, Cara Black. SoHo Press, 2023