“You’re not making sense,” said Nate. He took her hand, and his purple halo pulsed. “This is hard enough. If you keep working, okay, you’re maybe the best agent in the history of Russian ops. But if you’re blown and… — Jason Matthews Copy Share Image
“She daydreamed, walking head down on the dusty sidewalk of Ambelokipi toward her hotel, about escaping. How would she frame it, how would she tell Nate she wanted him to take her to America, right now, and put her in… — Jason Matthews Copy Share Image
“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 Copy Share Image
“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 Copy Share Image
“synesthete. Someone who perceives sounds, or letters, or numbers as colors.” — Jason Matthews Copy Share Image
“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 Copy Share Image
“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 Copy Share Image
“Why didn’t you tell me I was in love with you?” said Nate. Dominika started laughing.” — Jason Matthews Copy Share Image
“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 Copy Share Image
“He spoke to old friends in other departments, and listened to the "porcelain gossip" in the senior-officer toilets.” — Jason Matthews Copy Share Image
“They want a former Sparrow to run this pussy snare. Very well, boys, she thought, mind your fingers.” — Jason Matthews Copy Share Image
“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 Copy Share Image
“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 Copy Share Image
