Liz is tasked with investigating a potential "sleeper" agent within the British establishment. This installment dives deep into the paranoia of internal investigations and the personal toll of life in the Service. 3. Illegal Action (2007)
Liz moves into the world of high-finance and Russian oligarchs. Tasked with protecting a wealthy expatriate in London, she discovers that the threats aren't just political—they’re deeply personal and incredibly lucrative. 4. Dead Line (2008) Stella Rimington-Liz Carlyle series 1-9
If you’re looking for spy fiction with a heavy dose of "I’ve actually been there," look no further than . As the first female Director General of MI5, Rimington doesn’t just write thrillers; she writes from a life lived in the shadows. Liz is tasked with investigating a potential "sleeper"
From the Director General’s Desk to Your Bookshelf: A Guide to Stella Rimington’s Liz Carlyle Series Illegal Action (2007) Liz moves into the world
In the ninth book, Liz is confronted with a new generation of Russian agents. When a whistle-blower reveals a deep-cover operation, Liz must figure out who to trust in a world where "truth" is the most dangerous weapon of all.
The focus shifts to the illegal arms trade. Liz goes undercover to track a shipment of weapons destined for the Middle East, leading her into a dangerous web of international brokers and double-crosses. 9. Breaking Cover (2016)
The series kicks off with Liz Carlyle discovering that a "invisible"—a terrorist who can bypass border controls—is active in the UK. It’s a race against time that introduces Liz’s methodical approach to intelligence work. 2. Secret Asset (2006)