**The Expats by Chris Pavone - Preloved Thriller from Patina Paperbacks** Kate Moore's Luxembourg expat life seems picture-perfect: diplomat husband, adorable kids, long lunches with fellow trailing spouses. But Kate's hiding a CIA past that won't stay buried. When she suspects her husband might not be the boring financial consultant he claims to be, paranoia spirals into a deadly game of international espionage. Pavone, a former book editor turned debut novelist, crafts a wickedly smart spy thriller that skewers expat culture while delivering genuine thrills. Think suburban motherhood meets Jason Bourne, with sharp observations about identity, marriage, and what we'll do to protect our families. Perfect for fans of psychological thrillers, espionage novels, or anyone who's ever wondered what secrets lurk behind perfectly curated expat Instagram feeds. This genre-bending thriller works whether you're into spy fiction or domestic suspense. This preloved paperback copy comes from Patina Paperbacks' carefully curated collection. **Reader Reviews:** "Absolutely gripping - couldn't put it down once the twists started coming!" "Finally, a spy novel that gets expat life right while keeping you guessing until the end."
