The Secret War: Uber-topical spy thriller with a chilling twist

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A confident China plans to alter the world order Border expansion for her burgeoning population is an essential element. Bioweapons will be used as a first tester in the US An underground laboratory. A claustrophobic liner. A trail of dead mistresses. Karen Andersen, private investigator, stumbles across intelligence in a Liverpool University that an ultra-right faction of the CCP plan to release the hyper contagious virus on an unsuspecting New York City. Heading out of Southampton on a luxury cruise, she has just seven days to disrupt the strategy. In the turmoil on board, Karen struggles to unravel the complexities. What reviewers are saying: 'Great spy fiction' – Liverpool Echo 'Exceptional. Riveting' – Reader's Favorite 'Utterly up to the minute social media undercover work, this is absolutely fascinating.' Charlie Flowers, best-selling author and counter-terrorism advisor What Netgalley and Goodreads are saying about The Secret War ★★★★★ 'This tense drama concludes with a satisfying yet unexpected final twist' ★★★★★ 'Sharp dialogue, heart beating moments and a brilliant twist.' ★★★★★ ' The elements weaved into the novel were so brilliantly done that you had to remind yourself that it was a work of fiction.

Karen Andersen

About the author

Louise Burfitt-Dons

Louise Burfitt-Dons is a former journalist, playwright, and screenwriter of thrillers.  She was born in Kuwait and has lived in the UK, Australia and France.  Louise is married with two daughters. Her home is now London where she lives with her husband Donald. She is also the founder of children's charity Act Against Bullying.