On the Edge: Canadian Spies #2

by Julie Coulter Bellon

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Dylan Campbell, a CSIS officer, has been undercover hundreds of times before and is ready to get out of the game. But before he can tell his bosses at the Canadian spy agency, he discovers a terrorist plot that could take him―and millions of others―out permanently. Getting the information up the chain of command proves complicated, though, when Dylan's cover is blown and he's captured and thrown in an African prison. Will he be the first test subject for the new and deadly virus about to be unleashed on the world?

CIA officer Elizabeth Spencer is undercover for one reason―to find the virus being weaponized at a private hospital in Africa. When she meets Dylan, a Canadian photojournalist, she uses him to strengthen her story that she's only there to help. But the more she works with Dylan, the more the lines between professional and personal get blurred. She knows better than to get involved with someone while on assignment and the reason for that rule hits home when the terrorists’ move up their timetable and Dylan is put in grave danger. Can she stand by and watch him die?

With everything on the line, Dylan and Elizabeth have one chance to stop the terrorist attack before it reaches North America―but they have to make it to Greece. Can they break Dylan out of prison and stay alive long enough to prevent the release of the virus? Or will one or the other be called upon to offer the ultimate sacrifice?

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Book Details

Genre

Romantic Suspense/Romantic Mystery

Subgenre

Action/Adventure, Military, Spy / Espionage

Series

Canadian Spy Series • Book 2

Audience

Adult

Bell Peppers

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Profanity

1 None

Violence

2 Mild

Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco

2 Mild

Publication Date

August 17, 2011

Language Versions

English

Fiction Form

Novel

Sensitive Themes

Abuse (physical, emotional, or verbal), emotional, or verbal), Gun violence / shootings

Editorial Reviews

"From the first paragraph, I was hooked . . . Julie Coulter Bellon has established herself as an author worth watching for."--Meridian Magazine

A great fun action adventure

I really enjoyed this book. Whilst it wasn't quite a "couldn't put it down" I was certainly picking it up at every opportunity. Although the action and intrigue were non-stop, and the subject (a terrorist with a deadly virus) was very dark it didn't bring the overall tone of the book into an unpleasant and uncomfortable place. Yes, characters did die and get beaten up badly, but although I'm someone who prefers my fiction light and fluffy I could read this without feeling traumatised. Dylan and Elizabeth reminded me more than anything of Mr and Mrs James Bond and the fact that there was always a tiny bit of doubt about Elizabeth made it interesting, too. I also liked the introduction of Courtney at the end, just to make it not quite predictable. And I loved the little interweaving subplots of the minor characters, and the fact that THIS James Bond left a trail of happiness and mended lives behind him.Three reasons I didn't give it five stars. First, it's not Twilight. Second, the fact that almost every character gets converted to the gospel is just a little too convenient, oversimplified and unrealistic even for Africa. Or maybe just for me. Third, the copyediting/proofreading isn't good and it is littered with typos. Now, I had someone comment about this on one of my books and thought it a little unfair since that wasn't (entirely) my fault it is a very minor point and doesn't detract from the book. Unfortunately having read this one I now find it does detract from the book and breaks the flow of reading as well as being irritating - I would especially cite the mistake near the very end where our hero (Dylan) and heroine (Elizabeth) finally get to declare their undying love, and Elizabeth "leaned across the table to envelop David's hand with both of hers." David? Didn't he die five chapters ago?Enough pettiness. It's a great book. Buy it

Perfect read for 2020

Romantic suspense, clean; series, but stand alone readFew things didn't totally ring right, like the viral antidote was swallowed, but overall fun, suspenseful, great characters and intriguing plotline. The virus was perfect for our current situation in 2020

Five Stars

Good read! !

Julie does it again.

This is one of my favorite books by Julie! I love the story line and I love the suspense! Julie is a fabulous author and she doesn't disappoint with this.

GOOD GUYS & WHO WERE THE BAD GUYS

Dylan being in the Security Intelligence was not what he wanted anymore, seemed like one thing after another with the op went wrong. He wanted his own bed, and to get in touch with his own emotions again.Elizabeth wondering where Dylan was he was to take pictures of the truck unloading new hospital equipment. She dealt with so many criminals, with him she let her walls down. What was so important about the shipment for him to take pictures of for a magazine.Dylan wondered what was the connection before her and David. David also remembered him from South Africa what was David doing down there. A lot of questions and who are the good guys and who are the bad guys.Another intriguing story.