The Trap

A Novel

By: Ava Glass

Narrated by: Sophie Colquhoun

British spy Emma Makepeace races against the clock to stop the Russians from carrying out a high-profile assassination in this gripping thriller from the author of Alias Emma.

“Emma Makepeace is a worthy heir to the James Bond mantle.”—JAMES PATTERSON

She has just one week to stop a killer.

Emma Makepeace is headed to Edinburgh for the global G7 Summit when her team is tipped off about a high-profile assassination the Russians are planning—but they have no idea who the target is.

Surrounded by the world’s most powerful political leaders in a gridlocked city, Emma must set a trap and use herself as bait.

With time running short, Emma faces the most perilous mission of her career. How far will she go to catch the killer?

Critic reviews

Praise for The Trap

“Nail-biting tension and an ever-resourceful heroine make The Trap one of my favorite reads of the year. Ava Glass truly injects the thrills into this spy thriller!”—Tess Gerritsen, author of The Martini Club series

“In the crowded field of contemporary spy thrillers, this series continues to lead the pack.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review

“Not since 007 has there been such a worthy spy as Emma Makepeace. She’s tough and smart and has a particular talent for faking emotion. . . . Fans of Ian Fleming’s work are sure to enjoy. . . . Raise the Union Jack for Emma Makepeace!”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review


Praise for the Emma Makepeace series

“A thrilling read . . . I could not have loved it more.”—Lisa Jewell

“Totally addictive . . . Alias Emma is that perfect combination of exciting new character, explosive action scenes, and a thrilling cat-and-mouse chase through the streets of London. Once you start reading, you won’t stop.”—Lisa Gardner

“Superb . . . Intense, cinematic action propels this terrific old-fashioned thriller neatly brought up to date.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“The Traitor delivers everything fans of spy fiction could want: an absorbing plot, shadowy characters, page-gripping tension.”—The Washington Post

“I thoroughly enjoyed this fast-paced, entertaining spy thriller.”—Shari Lapena

“There are fast reads, and then there are reads that throw you right out of your chair. Alias Emma is in the latter category.”—Linwood Barclay

Emma is awesome

Story of intrigue with its twists and turns carried me along Also the characters were believable

Fun female spy heroine

I’ve loved this series and this was another un-put-down able listen. Emma Makepeace manages to be smart and sexy while still being slightly relatable.

Interesting story

I liked the female agents coping with smarts and instincts. An enjoyable listen and I would recommend it to spy enthusiasts

Exciting read

A must for Ava Glass fans. Well written, well narrated, fun and suspenseful novel. Highly recommend.

Well read good plot

I like the whole book. The character development is excellent. The story flows and the plot line makes sense. I really enjoyed it.