Nest of Vipers

By Linda Davies

Book Overview

Secrets, Lies, Sex, and Money - Read the international bestselling book that launched a genre.

"If John Grisham were female, he might write a twisty thriller such as Nest of Vipers."
Fortune Magazine

"Enough action, financial know-how and international hokey pokey to satisfy any reader."
The New York Times

Sarah Jensen is a brilliant but deeply troubled trader turned MI6 agent who goes undercover to investigate a bank suspected of major international fraud. The mission, however, is far more dangerous than Sarah realizes.

Suspect number one is Dante Scarpirato - rich, smart, and uncomfortably attractive. As Sarah's investigation leads her deeper into a world of deceit, ruthless power brokers, and a doomed relationship with Scarpirato, she uncovers secrets that threaten not only her mission but her life.

Facing criminals who will stop at nothing - even murder - to prevent her from finding the truth, Sarah must confront her own deep and twisted secrets that have haunted her since childhood. These secrets may hold the key to her survival and redemption.

Heralded by USA Today as the most talked-about book of the year, Nest of Vipers is an international bestseller that launched the financial thriller genre. Written by one of the first women to step into the arena of global high finance, this novel is a gripping tale of suspense, power, and betrayal.

"Page turner."
Vanity Fair

"Masterful misdirection."
The Washington Post

Nest of Vipers is not just a thriller but a deep dive into the dark and dangerous world of high finance and international espionage. Get ready for a ride filled with secrets, lies, sex, and money.

Also by Linda Davies: Something WildInto The FireArk StormWilderness of MirrorsFinal SettlementLongbow GirlKidnappedSea DjinnFire DjinnStorm DjinnKing of the DjinnGelert's Ghost10 Things Everyone Needs to Know About MoneyWhat Every Woman Needs to Know to Gain Financial Abundance

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B087L4QNTG
• ISBN13: 9798633647686
• Release Date: April 2020
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 278 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.7" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

wonderful woman

In the opening pages of the novel, Linda Davies' character Sarah Jensen is pronounced "perfect" by the Director of the Bank of England. This means trouble. Smart and strong (physically & emotionally) women are Davies' speciality. See also Widerness of Mirrors with its Vietnam setting and Into the Fire, for a breath-taking trip to Manchu Pichu. nb Get the Brit edition if you can, where the female hit-person is a lesbian. The American edition morphs her straight. Shades of Jerry Falwell?

exciting and thrilling

great story line, couldn't guess the ending. A pleasure to read!

ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS I EVER READ!!

I read this book in a day, and I just couldn't put it down. I really enjoyed the female heroine. I used to be a stockbroker in Denver, and really enjoyed the female heroine, and the vicarious thrills of her life!!!

Fast paced with a great woman lead

You'd think from the overwhelming number of suspense thrillers on the market with male lead characters that only guys could get out alive. What? Women can't live adventurous lives, foil the bad guys, and make good money along the way? Linda Davies has created an original character, a fun, fast-paced story, and a great vacation or "escape from thinking about your own life" story. I read this in London one very hot summer and enjoyed every moment of the book. I am sad that Ms. Davies hasn't written more. If you're looking for great literature, look elsewhere. But if you don't mind the "story over meticulous writing skills" of the leading suspense and legal thriller writers, you'll enjoy this book.

As intoxicating as a snakebite

If you are into Grisham and Stephen Fre, you will definitely like this book. It is well paced, and the character is really feisty. Personally , I liked the book, and was very satisfied with the characterization displayed.