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At Risk

(Liz Carlyle 1)

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Brought to you by Penguin.

Former Director of MI5 Stella Rimington brings the high-stakes world of intelligence to life in AT RISK – the first novel in her bestselling series featuring MI5 Intelligence Officer Liz Carlyle.


For MI5 officer Liz Carlyle, the nagging complications of her private life are quickly forgotten at Monday’s counter-terrorism meeting. An invisible may have entered mainland Britain.

An ‘invisible’ is a terrorist who is an ethnic native of the target country, who can cross its borders unchecked and move about unnoticed – the ultimate nightmare. By the time they're identified, it may be too late.

The intelligence operation that follows will test Liz to the limit. Who or what is the target? Where and who is the invisible? With each passing hour the danger increases.

But as Liz desperately sifts through the incoming intelligence, she finally realises a truth that could prove deadly: her ability to get inside her enemy’s head is the only hope of averting disaster...

But the clock is ticking - and anyone could be at risk.

© Stella Rimmington 2004 (P) Penguin Audio 2025

Espionage Mystery Police Procedurals Psychological Spies & Politics Thriller & Suspense Women Sleuths

Critic reviews

A cracking good thriller
Intelligent... Undeniably pacy
This is something rare: the spy novel that prizes authenticity over fabrication
Rimington makes adroit use of her expertise as former MI5 chief
Tense and terrifying
The Secret Service background is exceedingly convincing
First class (Douglas Hurd)
All stars
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An excellent book from start to finish I’ve already downloaded the second book in series it’s a well written down to Earth m15 plot. Great stuff

Have the binge listen them all now !!

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Well structured spy drama with a twist. Great fun and entertaining. Looking forward to next Liz Carlisle story

A gripping chase

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