“Not that you’re a fuckup.” Gable laughed. “You’re just known as one.” — Jason Matthews Copy Share Image
“Until this concludes we have to stick together like summer underwear” — Jason Matthews Stick together Copy Share Image
“Life’s a bitch,” Gable once told him, “and Life’s got a lot of sisters.” — Jason Matthews Copy Share Image
“Things were different with her now. Exquisitely, massively, dangerously different.” — Jason Matthews Copy Share Image
“Simon, spin up Red Route Two,” said Nate. “DIVA’s coming. And no one’s going to stop her.” — Jason Matthews Copy Share Image
“Do Boga vysoko, do Tsarya daleko, God is high up, and the tsar is far away,” she whispered. Anything can happen, and… — Jason Matthews Tsar Copy Share Image
“Nate could think of nothing to say in French except ma femme, my wife, the irony of which almost made him choke… — Jason Matthews Marriage Copy Share Image
“Dominika, you have to listen to me, Hannah thought. It’s my job to keep you in one piece.” — 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… — Jason Matthews Professionalism Copy Share Image
“He spoke to old friends in other departments, and listened to the "porcelain gossip" in the senior-officer toilets.” — Jason Matthews Eavesdropping 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… — 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,… — Jason Matthews Copy Share Image
“MARTA’S LAST MEAL—PYTT I PANNA In foaming butter, separately and aggressively brown cubed beef, potatoes, and diced onions until crisp. Incorporate ingredients… — Jason Matthews Food Copy Share Image
“S volkami zhit, povolchi vyt, to live with wolves, you have to howl like a wolf. Dominika silently thanked Satana’s dog. The… — Jason Matthews Copy Share Image
“Udranka sat incongruously atop the armoire in the corner of the bedroom, swinging her legs. It really is too much, isn’t it?… — Jason Matthews Copy Share Image
“First it’s your temper, now you’ve become a green-eyed klikusha, a hysterical jealous demoniac, she thought. Idiotka, concentrate on your work. Focus… — 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… — Jason Matthews Food 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… — Jason Matthews Copy Share Image
“They looked at each other across the little plastic table, half of their faces faintly illuminated by the light behind the bar.… — Jason Matthews Copy Share Image
“She had always been able to control her outward emotions, even as she built, refined, and polished the soaring rage that had… — Jason Matthews Death Copy Share Image
“You’re very clever, aren’t you, Mr. Neyt Nash?” she said. “I came here to cry on your shoulder, to tell you about… — Jason Matthews Copy Share Image
“Dominika put her face close to his, brushed her lips against his. “Will my tyuremshchik, how do you say this, let me… — Jason Matthews Copy Share Image
“Now I am going to explain how things are,” said Dominika. “No you’re not,” said Nate. “You’re going to listen to your… — Jason Matthews Copy Share Image
“You’re not making sense,” said Nate. He took her hand, and his purple halo pulsed. “This is hard enough. If you keep… — Jason Matthews Copy Share Image
“Dominika shuddered inside. The Kremlin. Majestic buildings, gilded ceilings, soaring halls, all filled to the rafters with deceit, rapacious greed, and cruelty.… — Jason Matthews Copy Share Image
“Neyt, take your tablet and go ahead,” she said. “We have to protect the intelligence. I will meet you at my apartment.”… — Jason Matthews Copy Share Image
“Why didn’t you tell me I was in love with you?” said Nate. Dominika started laughing.” — Jason Matthews Love Copy Share Image
“So now Dominika the Sparrow becomes Dominika the assassin, Vladimir’s whore killer.” — Jason Matthews Copy Share Image
“Mr. President, I will do anything to help you and my country,” said Dominika, with a look that might have also hinted… — Jason Matthews President 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
“I’m going to make it rain on Zarubina,” said Nate quietly. “She’s not getting Domi’s name.” — Jason Matthews Rain Copy Share Image
“synesthete. Someone who perceives sounds, or letters, or numbers as colors.” — Jason Matthews Colors Copy Share Image
“Gable was a legend. He was loyal to his assets, then to his friends, then to the CIA, in that order. There… — Jason Matthews Copy Share Image
“And that means—look at me—that means you have to keep doing your job,” said Nate. “And you have to stay safe. And… — Jason Matthews Copy Share Image
