The Chemist

The compulsive, action-packed new thriller from the author of Twilight

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The Chemist

By: Stephenie Meyer

Narrated by: Ellen Archer

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In this gripping page-turner, an ex-agent on the run from her former employers must take one more case to clear her name and save her life.

She used to work for the U.S. government, but very few people ever knew that. An expert in her field, she was one of the darkest secrets of an agency so clandestine it doesn't even have a name. And when they decided she was a liability, they came for her without warning.

Now she rarely stays in the same place or uses the same name for long. They've killed the only other person she trusted, but something she knows still poses a threat. They want her dead, and soon.

When her former handler offers her a way out, she realises it's her only chance to erase the giant target on her back. But it means taking one last job for her ex-employers. To her horror, the information she acquires makes her situation even more dangerous.

Resolving to meet the threat head-on, she prepares for the toughest fight of her life but finds herself falling for a man who can only complicate her likelihood of survival. As she sees her choices being rapidly whittled down, she must apply her unique talents in ways she never dreamed of.

In this tautly plotted novel, Stephenie Meyer creates a fierce and fascinating new heroine with a very specialised skill set. And she shows once again why she's one of the world's bestselling authors.©2016 Stephenie Meyer

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Critic Reviews

Meyer has dreamed up a fast-paced thriller, and a tough, mysterious heroine . . . fabulous

A high-octane thriller . . . a compulsive page turner

The pages turn themselves

Written in Meyer's trademark compulsive style and packed with action, mystery and intrigue . . . hugely enjoyable

It's nice to see a heroine whose greatest asset is her brain . . . [the] pages fly by

Full-on from page one, this is a rip-roaring thriller in the best tradition

The Twilight mogul moves from blood-sucker romance to heart-stopping drama with a thriller about a kick-ass scientist and ex-government agent on the run.

In the vein of David Baldacci or Lee Child . . . consistently fast-paced fun . . . a terrific ride

Here, an exciting heroine (see: female Jason Bourne) knows too much, is a threat, and has one last chance to clear her name. Even more exciting than vampires, no?

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I think that Stephenie’s post Twilight books have shown her full range as an author. The characters in this book and their strange relationships with each other are both strong and crucial to a satisfying conclusion. Even the short lived characters elicit an emotional response from the reader/listener.
Both the urban and rural settings are described in such detail that you can easily visualise them. The action sequences are also easy to become part of.
The narration enabled the listener to easily discern one character from another. The pace changes depending on the situation and builds tension where needed.