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The Chemist by Stephenie Meyer
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The Chemist (original 2016; edition 2016)

by Stephenie Meyer (Author)

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Fiction. Suspense. Thriller. HTML: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 realizes 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 only makes her situation 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, Meyer creates a fierce and fascinating new heroine with a very specialized skill set. And she shows once again why she's one of the world's bestselling authors.
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Title:The Chemist
Authors:Stephenie Meyer (Author)
Info:Little, Brown and Company (2016), Edition: First Edition, 528 pages
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Stephenie Meyer is best known for her Twilight books, but you should go into this book knowing that it is definitely not the same kind of story. But different is not a bad thing! It’s fun to see the author in a different genre but still telling a great story. I’ll admit, this book was a little slow to get into. In the beginning it’s just the main female character, who has been in hiding for 3 years. She’s very much a loner, and keeps changing the name that she goes by, so it can be a little confusing. The story only gets better from there though, so don’t let the beginning scare you away. We meet more characters and the story gets more complex. There’s a romance that develops, but it’s done in a way that works into the thriller so that it’s not the main focus. It’s nice to see a strong female character who uses her brains to make up for any physical weaknesses. We also see her grow and evolve as she learns to develop relaionships and trust with other people. I don’t want to give much away, but I’ll say that the farther into the book I got, the harder it was to put down! Whether you’re into thrillers, romance or just a fan of Stephenie Meyer’s other books, this one is definitely worth reading. ( )
  danitareads | Jun 1, 2024 |
A little long. Good one time read ( )
  18khale | Jul 26, 2023 |
I liked the concept of using chemistry for interrogating “bad guys”. I also liked the methods used for hiding and protecting oneself from the bad guys. The action sequences kept my attention. However, there was way too much time spent on romance. I’ve never read a romance novel but this felt like one. Also, the Kevin character was ridiculous. He’s an obnoxious loud-mouth that’s a master undercover spy? He’s got more hideouts with more weapons and electronic devices than the government. He’s basically a superhero. ( )
  bmilla92 | Jun 15, 2023 |
Reading this book was so much fun! Am I the only one that has a movie playing in their head when they watch a book? Well, this movie kicked ass! It was action-packed, it had witty banter, yet it still tugged at your heartstrings, all with the obligatory romance (not a big romance gal over here, but I’ve realized it’s a necessary evil in most books). I REALLY love the characters. More than once I was laughing out loud as I could imagine the facial expressions and hear the tone of the conversation. As someone who prefers explosions in my films, there were more than enough fire and bullets in this book to keep me up way past my bedtime. Then there are the dogs! Oh, my, any animal lover will go gaga over the fur babies in this book. She writes so well that even the animals have real, distinguishable personalities that cause you to instantly fall in love. This novel has the grit of a government conspiracy with entertaining rapport yet still holds a warmth akin to the feelings you hold for your childhood pet. ( )
  LiteraryGadd | Jan 16, 2023 |
Oh my...
Heavens knows I gave this a shot. I am not ashamed to say that I loved Twilight. The Host was like walking through molasses in the beginning but ended up being pretty good. But this. This....oh my goodness! SO MANY WORDS!! SO MUCH DESCRIPTION!! One third of the way through the book could literally have been summed up in two sentences. There was so much attempted "technical" jargon and while this female character was strong and intelligent (that was certainly over explained---and then explained again in case you missed it the first 12 times)--in my opinion she was more whiny than Bella! Every other sentence was her "trying to stay alive" or "protect herself" or a million other whoa is me statements.
This one was just not for me.

....for God's sake, just release Midnight Sun, Stephanie!
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  Master275 | Nov 17, 2022 |
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Archer, EllenNarratorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
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Dit boek is opgedragen aan Jason Bourne en Aaron Cross
(en ook aan Asya Muchnick en Meghan Hibbett voor hun vrolijke
medeplichtigheid aan mijn obsessie)
This book is dedicated to Jason Bourne and Aaron Cross (and also to Asya Muchnick and Meghan Hibbett, who gleefully aid and abet my obsession)
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De taak van vandaag was routine geworden voor de vrouw die zich op dit moment Chris Taylor noemde.
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Fiction. Suspense. Thriller. HTML: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 realizes 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 only makes her situation 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, Meyer creates a fierce and fascinating new heroine with a very specialized skill set. And she shows once again why she's one of the world's bestselling authors.
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