So now Dominika the Sparrow becomes Dominika the assassin…

“I do not lose documents,” she said. “And do not lecture me, Mr. Neyt, on techniques. Your agency’s professionalism is no better than ours.”

— Jason Matthews

“But if Americans chose to pit themselves against Russia, thinking she was feeble and weak, they would be surprised. A student in the class…

— Jason Matthews

“Until this concludes we have to stick together like summer underwear”

— Jason Matthews

“It was time to trigger recontact with CIA—and Nate. The prospect of seeing Nate again swelled in Dominika’s chest until she could hardly breathe.…

— Jason Matthews

“Do you love me?” asked Dominika, switching to Russian.”

— Jason Matthews

“Hannah looked down at her feet, then up into Dominika’s eyes. “It was great to meet you,” she said. “You’re an amazing person, doing…

— Jason Matthews

“They want a former Sparrow to run this pussy snare. Very well, boys, she thought, mind your fingers.”

— Jason Matthews

“He spoke to old friends in other departments, and listened to the "porcelain gossip" in the senior-officer toilets.”

— Jason Matthews

“SOPHIE’S VINAIGRETTE Combine puréed garlic, dill weed, dried oregano, dried pepper flakes, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese with one part…

— Jason Matthews

“Why didn’t you tell me I was in love with you?” said Nate. Dominika started laughing.”

— Jason Matthews

“Dvorets v Izmene,” said Dominika under her breath. Benford looked over at Nate, one eyebrow raised. “Palace of Treason,” Nate said. “Works for me,”…

— Jason Matthews

“An instant flashing thought: What would Bratok, big brother Gable, one of her CIA handlers, think about this temper of hers? Then, electrically, a…

— Jason Matthews

“synesthete. Someone who perceives sounds, or letters, or numbers as colors.”

— Jason Matthews

“She was tired of being used like a pump handle by all of them, the vlasti, the inheritors of the former Soviet Union, General…

— Jason Matthews

“And that means—look at me—that means you have to keep doing your job,” said Nate. “And you have to stay safe. And part of…

— Jason Matthews