“The lie detector didn’t react to anything I said, but I wouldn’t dare smile.” — Maya Bode Liar Copy Share Image
“Desperate times call for desperate measures.” “I don’t care how desperate you are.” — Maya Bode Desperate Copy Share Image
“I…I’m going to show you where I’ve been going every Monday this summer.” — Maya Bode Copy Share Image
“They might as well have been trying to fit a squirrel through the eye of a needle.” — Maya Bode Copy Share Image
“There’s a lot more to say, but in simpler words...it looks like there might be another adventure in our future.” — Maya Bode Adventure Copy Share Image
“Jayden stood facing me, his arms crossed, looking like he couldn’t decide if he wanted to kiss me or punch me.” — Maya Bode Copy Share Image
“I’m fine. I’m at an antique store, by the clothes store just a mile or so from-” “Which clothes store, Tess? If… — Maya Bode Fashion Copy Share Image
“A shadow disappeared into one of the shops, but it could have been anyone. Nevertheless, I had the uneasy feeling that someone… — Maya Bode Copy Share Image
“Paige cleared her throat. “Hey, Taylor?” “What?” she snapped. “Um...he...maybe he can help us?” “He doesn’t seem very helpful,” Taylor said grumpily.” — Maya Bode Help Copy Share Image
“I had chosen. This was my family now. Mr. Bradshaw unhooked the zip-line, and since there were raindrops on my face, no… — Maya Bode Family Copy Share Image
“But one thing was for certain: something would happen next. Something always did. Especially when you live the life of a spy.” — Maya Bode Copy Share Image
“Of course not, dear,” Mr. Bradshaw said, tapping her nose lightly, and she giggled. “It’s never the end -- in fact, in… — Maya Bode Beginnings Copy Share Image
“That was the problem with training to be a spy and developing your senses to the point that I had. Now, I… — Maya Bode Copy Share Image
“I was sure the door was locked, so I immediately stuck the bobby pin inside and jiggled it around for a while.… — Maya Bode Copy Share Image
“Chills crept up my back. It may seem like nothing to a normal person, but I wasn’t normal. I was a spy.… — Maya Bode Copy Share Image
“Something that happens once is nothing. Something that repeats itself, or happens twice, is a coincidence. Something that happens three times, or… — Maya Bode Coincidences Copy Share Image
“What was that?” Taylor snapped, suddenly alert. “Oh, sorry,” Paige said, standing up and rubbing her eyes, “I fell off the bed.”… — Maya Bode Copy Share Image
“I tried to figure out what everyone was so frustrated about. I thought maybe the Didot was going to show me an… — Maya Bode Copy Share Image
“I woke up in a dark room. The first thing I noticed was that my hands and wrists were not tied. That… — Maya Bode Dark Copy Share Image
“I let out a helpless, frustrated noise that sounded like a combination of a cry and a growl. It took everything in… — Maya Bode Curse words Copy Share Image
“Why would you tell us the truth? If Christina really wasn’t here, you’d tell us she was, to stall us from finding… — Maya Bode Copy Share Image
“With all due respect, Ms. Embers,” Mr. Bradshaw started, and I couldn’t help but notice how he emphasized the word due, “I’m… — Maya Bode First things Copy Share Image
“From the moment I met Christina Georgia, I knew why Mr. Bradshaw had chosen her. She was incredibly smart and thoughtful, and… — Maya Bode Emerald green Copy Share Image
“Hi, my name is Tess Embers. A lot of thoughts are probably running through your mind right now. Who does this person… — Maya Bode Copy Share Image
“Paige claimed my toothbrush!” I complained to no one in particular. “I forgot to pack my own,” Paige replied defensively, “not that… — Maya Bode Copy Share Image
“These people, last seen referring to themselves as the ‘Pentagon,’ could be anywhere and anyone,” the reporter said, looking behind her shoulder… — Maya Bode Pentagon Copy Share Image
“For once in my life, I wished Mr. Bradshaw had slipped a tracker into my shoe or my coat pocket. I wished… — Maya Bode Help Copy Share Image
“Taylor, listen to me. I could tell you that it’s okay. That she wasn’t a wonderful person, or I didn’t love her.… — Maya Bode Comfort Copy Share Image
“His hair was red, and his eyes were a color blue that put the ocean to shame.” — Maya Bode Copy Share Image
“She was the best spy I knew, and that was the most terrifying thing of all.” — Maya Bode Terrifying Copy Share Image
“Taylor whispered the words, but her voice held the intensity of a shout.” — Maya Bode Copy Share Image
“I can’t tell you the things I know,” I repeated. “Why not?” “They aren’t my secrets to tell.” — Maya Bode Secrets Copy Share Image
