Ava Glass is back and even better with her second installment in the Emma Makepeace series. I absolutely loved reading the author’s first book Alias Emma and was super excited to read her newest book The Traitor. A huge thank you to Random House Publishing Group, the author and Netgalley for the opportunity to read an advanced electronic copy of the book. The Traitor is an enthralling, edge-of-your-seat, espionage thrill ride.

The premise of the story starts when the body of a MI6 agent is found assassinated stuffed inside a suitcase. Emma begins to delve into his past she discovers he was investigating Russians oligarchs who are based in London. To find out what exactly happened to this agent Emma goes undercover on one of the oligarchs million dollar yachts as it sets sail for Monaco. While Emma works to figure out the truth she discovers secrets that she definitely would be better off not knowing. As the danger heightens she must protect her identity at all costs, because she knows it would be an instant death sentence for her. But the more Emma uncovers the more she realizes that the killer just might be someone closer to home. And she won’t be safe until he or she is captured. With an action packed, electrifying storyline The Traitor is certainly not to be missed.

The Traitor by Ava Glass is the second in the Alias Emma series. If you haven’t read the first book don’t worry because this book could totally be read as a standalone. This time the main character and British spy, Emma Makepeace, goes undercover, She will be completely alone with basically no communication with her agency on an enormous fancy yacht to catch a man who may be dealing in serious weapons. Some time later on Emma realizes that her agency has a mole. She is out to find out who in her agency is the traitor.

I was so looking forward to this book since I finished the first! There was a lot more substance to this book. It was so intriguing to see Emma be undercover. She actually gets into a lot of dangerous situations. The traitor aspect added that additional intrigue.

Ava Glass deftly writes intriguing and great stories. The main character is complicated, strong, smart, brave, quick thinking, deep and memorable. The suspense of who the traitor keep me guessing well into the novel. It was one of those books that keep you up reading late into the night because you cant stop reading.

Ava Glass writes wonderful spy stories! I can’t wait to see what this author has in store for us next. I absolutely recommend this book. Well done.

I would like to thank Ava Glass, Random House Publishing Group – Ballantine and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

A female spy, a super yacht and beautiful European settings? This book has it all. Emma Makepeace is in disguise on a yacht trying to find out who killed her colleague. This book will have you reading past your bedtime trying to figure out who’s going to walk the plank.
I need to go back and read the first book in this series. Many thanks to the author, Random House Publishing and NetGalley for a complimentary copy of the book. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

a really wonderful spy novel! Lots of twists and turns, murder and mayhem, intrigue and complex characters! The story captured me on the very first page! Agent Emma Makepeace is not someone you want to cross! wonderful details and so much information! I could not put the book down! This is a real page turner and a must read! I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review and all opinions expressed are my own.

Happy Pub Day @avaglassbooks 🥳

The Traitor is available in the US today! It is the 2nd book in the Alias Emma series. This book picks up a few months after when book 1 ends and has a whole new case for Emma to investigate. This time, Emma is going undercover on the yacht of a Russian oligarch to find out who was involved in the murder of a MI6 financial analyst. Book 2 is just as fast paced as book 1 and it keeps you turning pages to find out what happens next! This book seals this series in as a must read for spy thriller fans and I can’t wait to find out what is in store for Emma in the future!

Thank you @randomhouse and @netgalley for allowing me to read this book ahead of publication in exchange for my honest review.

(This review is also posted on the Barnes & Noble site)

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The Traitor (Alias Emma #2) by Ava Glass
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I loved the fast-paced thrill of the chase in Alias Emma #1 and I loved The Traitor even more! British Intelligence officer Emma Makepeace goes undercover on a Russian oligarch’s super yacht, stopping off in Nice, Barcelona, and Monte Carlo. I loved the locations and the non-stop action in this spy thriller. You can’t not binge your way through this one. Another five stars for Ava Glass!

Thank you @NetGalley and @RandomHouse for the advanced copy of this book. I loved it!

Well, this was a fun ride! I enjoyed Ava Glass's first book, "Alias Emma," which introduced us to Emma Makepeace, the tough and determined British agent. "The Traitor" is even better!
Tasked with finding the person(s) responsible for another agent's death, Emma goes undercover aboard a Russian oligarch's yacht. The story is easy to follow, and tensions are high. There are no lulls in the story, and I was kept reading almost nonstop. And that cover is divine. Highly recommended.

Thank you, NetGalley and Random House, for the complimentary e-book.

The second Emma Makepeace book is another fast-paced thriller with the young MI-5 agent on the trail of Russian criminals who are trading in chemical weapons. Emma and her handlers, techie Zach and disguise artist Martha are a hip James Bond-esque crew and lots of fun. I can't wait for more in the series.


I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

The Traitor: Alias meets Below Deck
In The Traitor, young British spy Emma Makepeace goes undercover as a steward on a Russian oligarch’s yacht to gather evidence and to try to identify one of his partners in arms dealing--while cleaning and serving drinks to demanding guests. There are a lot of tense moments at sea, where Emma has no backup and limited chances to communicate with her handler, as well as on land, both in ports and in London. The book was fast paced and fun, like Alias meets Below Deck. This can be read as a standalone, but I bet you will want to check out Alias Emma, the previous book, after reading The Traitor.

Thanks to Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine and NetGalley for the advance copy. I look forward to the next book in the series!

I received this ARC from NetGalley for an honest review. This is an outstanding mystery about spies and a traitor within their organization. Emma is a trained spy working for an exclusive British agency who is trying to track down the murderers of one of her own spies . She finds out that a high ranking spy within her organization is a traitor and she must find and identify him. This is a wonderful story with a lot of surprises and twists that keep the reader guessing until the very end .

Emma Makepeace has had a somewhat humdrum year since the events of Alias Emma, the first book in this series. She’s eager to really dig into something, but The Agency has been lobbing her softballs for awhile and she’s kind of sick of it. She didn’t become a spy to sit around and play tiddlywinks. Be careful what you wish for.

All of a sudden, an analyst for MI-6 dies from VX gas, of all things, and it looks like two Russian oligarchs are the ones responsible. The problem? One seems to be impossible to find, and the other lives almost full-time on his superyacht. Not only that, but it seems they might have a silent third partner, and no one has a clue who it could be. All of a sudden Emma goes from 0 to 60 so she can become a server on board the superyacht to see if she can unravel the mystery. Without backup. Or weapons. Or, well, anything really.

I loved Alias Emma. I do have to say this book wasn’t as good, but not because of the plot (which is wicked cool and timely), the characters (which are awesome, defined, unique, and thankfully not caricatures), Ava Glass’s writing style (which I love, especially her ability to write fight choreography), or the worldbuilding (you can tell Glass did her research, which I envy, because that means she spent time in the Cote d'Azur). What this book has that Alias Emma didn’t was predictability. I was genuinely surprised constantly during Alias Emma. My heart was in my throat throughout the entire book. With this book, though? It was pretty predictable. I hate that I have to say that. That’s the only thing that’s holding this book back from a five star rating. Other than that, this book is a fabulous thrill ride with great style and a great story to tell. I’ll be looking forward to the next one.

I was provided a copy of this title by NetGalley and the author. All thoughts, opinions, ideas, and views expressed herein are mine and mine alone. Thank you.

File Under: Book Series/Espionage Thriller/Suspense Thriller

I’d not read a book by this author, but the description was such I thought I was going to do an all-nighter. Emma Makepeace (a very cool name) is a spy working for a secret agency outside of M16. Emma is investigating Russian oligarchs attachment to a chemical weapon they may be developing and used to kill an M16 agent left stuffed inside of a suitcase. I didn’t love this book as I had hoped I would, but will definitely give Emma Makepeace another shot.
Thanks to NetGalley for this review copy in exchange for an honest review.

The Traitor by Ava Glass
The traitor by Ava Glass

The Traitor is a follow-up to Ava Glass’s epic Alias Emma. Emma Makepeace has recovered from being shot though she harbors ill-will for the superior who left her out to dry in the last book. Her boss, Ripley, is grooming her for advancement, but the jobs have been relatively safe. Suddenly, one of the national intelligence apparatus is murder, killed by a nerve gas. They are pretty sure two Russian oligarchs are involved. Emma’s mission is to infiltrate the yacht belonging to one of them in hopes of proving they are dealing arms and chemical weapons.

She finagles her way on the Russian’s oligarch’s yacht, but is somehow exposed. There is a traitor in the house. She finds proof they work together but also learns there is a third man – an insider – a traitor. She has to smoke him out.

It must be so hard to write an unstoppable, breathtaking first book. Everyone will want a second and want her to take it up a notch. The expectations are unfair and not every Book Two lives up to its predecessor That’s what happened with this story. The instant she was exposed, I know who did it. She should have as well. There was no one else. The story provides other suspects but how did they get the information? Emma is too smart not to look at who knew what and know instantly who the traitor was. But that would make the story a third shorter, so Glass betrays Emma a little bit, allowing her to put faith in the wrong people.

I received an e-galley of The Traitor from Penguin Random House. It will be released on September 19th

The Traitor
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A tense, suspenseful and exciting spy novel with a smart, gutsy and determined protagonist.
Although I haven't read the first book in this series I didn't feel like I missed anything. The story is self contained and wraps up nicely. I really enjoy riding along with Emma as she travels the world chasing down the bad guys. The story and plot are nicely crafted and kept the momentum flowing making for a fast read. If you're in the market for a good spy story, I recommend you give this one a go!

As the second Emma Makepeace book, The Traitor takes back into the British spy agency, MI5.

When a fellow spy is murdered in London, Emma is brought in to go undercover on a Russian Oligarchs' yacht. Emma is still the strong, very gutsy young woman we met in book one and still feels the need to go her own way sometimes. But, her instincts are good or at least usually, I suspected the guilty party before she did.

The scenery off the coast of France sounds beautiful and if it hadn't been for someone trying to kill her, Emma might have enjoyed it more. Overall, I really enjoyed this book and the strong characters. There is a lot of tension which is what you need in a good spy novel .

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

Emma Makepeace is a British Agent who is tasked with finding the murderer of one of their agents.
She has to get on the yacht of an Russian arms dealer and find every bit of evidence she needs to get close to closing the case.
This story had me hanging on for dear life throughout the whole book! Pretty much every person in this story could be the traitor! Once you start reading, you won't be able to stop and, I did not guess who the traitor was until I got to the end. That's unusual for me and something I really love!!
BUY THIS BOOK!!!

Thanks to #NetGalley and #RandomHousePublishingGroup for the ARC #TheTraitor by #AvaGlass. This boom is non-stop action and suspense. Keeps you on the edge.

My first Ava Glass read and definitely not my last. The pacing, taut action, and Emma kept me reading til the finish. What could be better than floating in a pool reading about an amazing female MI6 agent placed as an employee on an incredible yacht owned by a Russian millionaire with his beautiful young girlfriend in the Mediterranean. Emma’s intelligence, skills, and quick wit keep her alive throughout the myriad of tough situations she finds herself in.
I have to admit that I figured out who the traitor was fairly early but it was still a very engrossing read. Cal made my skin crawl…his character walked right off the pages in a very threatening way. I was heartened to read that Volkov really cared for Madison. Loved Martha and would so love her job…so interesting.
The downside for me was the gadgets that Emma was given. They seem very outdated to me as I would expect spies to have much more innovative tools at their disposal.
All in all a very engaging read. Many many thanks to Ava Glass, Bantam, and NetGalley for affording me the pleasurable opportunity to read an arc of this book, to be published on September 19th.

Quick moving spy thriller that sometimes reads like a TV script. Emma Makepeace is a special agent who is so secret she is even above a M16 designation. This is the second book in a series but can be read as a stand alone. A M16 agent who only worked with numbers was found murdered by nerve gas and left in a suitcase; and Emma must go undercover to find out if a certain Russian Oligarch is responsible for this death or is dealing in nerve gas so deadly, a tiny portion will kill you. Her assignment is to go onboard a yacht called Eden to try to find information on a man named Volkov. She is given a quick course in training as a boat steward and given a fake identity and a phone with fake apps. Only the second she arrives on the boat as a last minute replacement, she is suspected by the menacing body guard who takes her phone and makes it clear he doesn't trust her.

Emma takes a lot of chances in trying to get information from a locked safe and her conversations often seemed kind of naive for a trained spy. We hear about all of this technology but it is never used and she has to use her wits and her training in subduing opponents more often than anything else. While on the board she befriends the model girlfriend of Volkov and tries to help her when it is clear the girl is heavily into drugs and putting herself in danger. We later find out someone on the inside is a mole and that twist is very easily guessed the second the person is introduced.

I wanted to find out what would happen but this book was lacking a thrill factor or a technology factor that often makes spy books unique and fun. The dialogue between Emma and her boss is the usual type of him saying "no" and her insisting she will do it anyway, that we see in spy books and I kept waiting for a big twist. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this ARC in exchange for a review.

Great characters! I loved this book, it was so fast paced. Spies, murder, and danger!

Emma Makepiece works for the British intelligence to locate undercover spies, when an agent was found killed and stuffed in a suitcase it looked like a professional assassination. Emma goes undercover on a Russian Oligarch's yacht in search for the killer before she is found out and killed.

This was an easy book to read in one setting since I couldn't put it down. The author put so much detail in this book it was easy to visualize. as I'm reading like watching TV.

What an enjoyable read and I would recommend this book for anyone that loves espionage or spy reads.

Thank you NetGalley for this advanced digital ARC in exchange for my honest review.