The queen's accomplice, paperback/susan elia macneal

Spy and code-breaker extraordinaire Maggie Hope returns to war-weary London, where she is thrust into the dangerous hunt for a monster, as the New York Times bestselling mystery series for fans of Jacqueline Winspear, Charles Todd, and Anne Perry continues.

England, 1942.

The Nazis relentless Blitz may have paused, but London s nightly blackouts continue.

Now, under the cover of darkness, a madman is brutally killing and mutilating young women in eerie and exact re-creations of Jack the Ripper s crimes.

What s more, he s targeting women who are reporting for duty to be Winston Churchill s spies and saboteurs abroad.

The officers at MI-5 quickly realize they need the help of special agent Maggie Hope to find the killer dubbed the Blackout Beast.

A trap is set.

But once the murderer has his sights on Maggie, not even Buckingham Palace can protect the resourceful spy from her fate.

Praise for The Queen s Accomplice Maggie is a thoughtful spy whose dangerous escapades never disappoint.

Kirkus Reviews A fine historical mystery given a feminist slant.

Booklist Plausible and elegant .

Like all MacNeal s novels, this one ends on a cliffhanger that will leave readers eagerly awaiting Maggie s next adventure.

Shelf Awareness Works as a suspenseful stand-alone .

interesting and informative .

wartime London is vividly portrayed .

recommended for those who like their historical mysteries with a large dose of suspense.

Historical Novel Society For those who are Maggie Hope diehards, this latest in the series is sure to satisfy.

Reviewing the Evidence MacNeal s meticulous research shines through on every page, and pays off with a wartime atmosphere that feels real.

Crimespree Magazine.