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Karen Cleveland

    This author brings a unique perspective to her work, informed by eight years as a CIA analyst specializing in counterterrorism. Her writing delves into the complexities of the intelligence world, exploring the psychological tension and ethical dilemmas faced by those operating in the shadows. Through sharp prose, she examines themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the personal sacrifices made in the name of national security. Her background lends an authenticity and chilling urgency to her narratives, drawing readers into the gripping world of covert operations.

    Karen Cleveland
    Keep You Close
    The New Neighbor
    Need to Know
    You Can Run
    • 2022

      The New Neighbor

      • 304 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
      3.5(90)Add rating

      In a neighborhood intertwined with CIA connections, the arrival of a seemingly perfect family sparks a web of secrets, jealousy, and paranoia among the residents. As tensions rise, the thriller unravels the dark undercurrents that threaten to expose hidden truths, leading to a gripping exploration of trust and betrayal.

      The New Neighbor
    • 2021

      We have your son. It's the call that's every parent's nightmare. And for CIA analyst Jill Bailey, it's the call that changes everything. It's Jill's job to vet new CIA sources. Like Falcon, who's been on the recruitment fast track. But before she can get to work, Jill gets the call. Her son has been taken. And to get him back, Jill does something she thought she'd never do. Alex Charles, a hard-hitting journalist, begins to investigate an anonymous tip: an explosive claim about the CIA's hottest new source. This is the story that Alex has been waiting for. The tip -- and a fierce determination to find the truth -- leads Alex to Jill, who would rather remain hidden. As the two begin to work together, they uncover a vast conspiracy that will force them to confront their loyalties to family and country. An edge-of-your-seat thriller, You Can Run will have you asking: What would you do to save the ones you love?

      You Can Run
    • 2019

      Keep You Close

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      3.4(114)Add rating

      A strange sensation runs through me, a feeling that I don't know this person in front of me, even though he matters more to me than anyone ever has, than anyone ever will. You tidy up some dirty plates, pick up some clothes, open the wardrobe to put them away.

      Keep You Close
    • 2018

      Need to Know

      A Novel

      • 304 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
      3.8(556)Add rating

      "Vivian Miller is a dedicated CIA counterintelligence analyst assigned to uncover the leaders of Russian sleeper cells in the United States. On track for a much-needed promotion, she's developed a system for identifying Russian agents, seemingly normal people living in plain sight. After accessing the computer of a potential Russian operative, Vivian stumbles on a secret dossier of deep-cover agents within America's borders. A few clicks later, everything that matters to her--her job, her husband, even her four children--are threatened. Vivian has vowed to defend her country against all enemies, foreign and domestic. But now she's facing impossible choices. Torn between loyalty and betrayal, allegiance and treason, love and suspicion, who can she trust?"--

      Need to Know