New From Lucy Kirk

The Poison Factory

A Spy Novel

Decktora Raines (Decky) is on leave from the CIA, doing her best to dodge memories of her first agent, Elena, an asset she recruited on her first overseas assignment and tragically lost; and the heartbreaking disappearance of her life partner, Alex. A surprise contact from a Russian defector she once handled urges her to come to London immediately. She coordinates with Langley and the CIA Station Chief in London, who is focused on the recent murder of another Russian defector. The only clues: claw marks and an unidentified white powder.

Once she’s in London, the bodies start to pile up. The local Metropolitan Police and the public think a serial killer is on the loose. The claw murders now include individuals Decky has contacted in London. Why and who?

She and a British colleague soon come to believe the defector assassinations are part of a Russian intelligence operation.
In fact, a senior Russian diplomat assigned to London is indeed out for revenge against these particular defectors, with the assistance of his protege and aide, Olga, a ruthless, damaged woman, who carries out the murders.

Will Decky and her colleagues survive and will they catch the Russians?