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The Athena Protocol Hardcover – 8 October 2019
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Bourne Identity meets Karen McManus in this action-packed series opener about a spy gone rogue, perfect for fans of Ally Carter and Killing Eve.
Jessie Archer is a member of the Athena Protocol, an elite organization of female spies who enact vigilante justice around the world.
Athena operatives are never supposed to shoot to kill—so when Jessie can’t stop herself from pulling the trigger, she gets kicked out of the organization, right before a huge mission to take down a human trafficker in Belgrade.
Jessie needs to right her wrong and prove herself, so she starts her own investigation into the trafficking. But going rogue means she has no one to watch her back as she delves into the horrors she uncovers. Meanwhile, her former teammates have been ordered to bring her down. Jessie must face danger from all sides if she’s to complete her mission—and survive.
Don’t miss this gripping page-turner that New York Times bestselling author Patrick Ness called “a ferocious, take-no-prisoners thriller that actually thrills!”
- Print length304 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication date8 October 2019
- Grade level9 - 12
- Reading age14 - 17 years
- ISBN-100062849603
- ISBN-13978-0062849601
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“Finally! The female version of James Bond we’ve been waiting for! Only better―this team of black-ops spies exclusively kick ass and take the names of those who prey on women and girls: warlords and human traffickers. With a diverse cast of heroes and villains, a global scope, and just a hint of romance, it makes taking down the patriarchy fun.” -- Natalie C. Anderson, author of City of Saints and Thieves
“Riveting, with thrillingly representative female empowerment.” -- Kirkus Reviews
“An inclusive cast, ample action, and escalating stakes. Jessie’s conflicted attraction rings true, and a gratifying conclusion hints at emotional complexities to come.” -- Publishers Weekly
“Lots of edge-of-your-seat moments. A perfectly paced plot and girls with brains and Mission Impossible–style moves make this a highly engaging thriller. A breathlessly cinematic series opener.” -- School Library Journal
“Led by and centered on women, this high-octane thriller features a well-developed cast with distinct, varied backgrounds. An explosively exciting story that shines a light on the treatment, mistreatment, and unity of women across the globe.” -- ALA Booklist
"Delivers all the fun of a spy thriller. The reveals are well plotted and the characters have developed (and often clashing) personalities. Solutions for world problems are also realistically approached, as taking down one baddie leaves a lot unresolved and a lot to ponder about the way crises like terrorism are approached worldwide. Readers looking for some heart-pumping action and vigilante justice will find it here aplenty."
-- Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
About the Author
Shamim Sarif is a novelist, screenwriter, and director. She lives in London with her wife, Hanan, and their two sons. The Athena Protocol is her first novel for teens. Visit her online at www.enlightenment-productions.com.
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- Language : English
- Hardcover : 304 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0062849603
- ISBN-13 : 978-0062849601
- Reading age : 14 - 17 years
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Imagine this: a secret female-led vigilante-style spy agency seeking justice where those in power fail to take the lead on doing the right thing or simply won’t. This timely riveting tale of intrigue, and danger, also contains simmering romance and dry wit, but the best part is its strong, complex and nuanced characters. Shamim has been writing from the point of view of women of colour, Muslim women, LGBTQ women for 20 years, never waiting for permission. The world is finally starting to catch up to her. Buy this page turner for your favourite readers!


Get this all female smart and sassy novel. It's a page turner and the energy will keep you turning pages! At one point, I slowed down because I didn't want it to end ... that's how good it is!!

