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Laynie Portland, Retired Spy Kindle Edition

by Vikki Kestell (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 640 ratings
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“Retirement” means something altogether different to a spy. It means someone in authority over you has decided that “coming in from the cold” is out of the question. It means you’d better run.

Laynie Portland has masqueraded as Swedish citizen Linnéa Olander for more than two decades, the last seven years as companion to Vassili Aleksandrovich Petroff, senior technology advisor to the Secretary of the Russian Federation’s Security Council.

Life as Petroff’s mistress is lonely and difficult, even brutal, for Petroff has a pathological need to master what is “his.” But the woman Petroff knows as “Linnéa” is not the compliant, deferential woman he believes her to be. She is Laynie Portland—spy extraordinaire—and Laynie has stolen a wealth of secrets from Petroff and fed the treasure to her Marstead agency handlers.

As Petroff’s abuse intensifies, Laynie fears for her life, and she petitions her agency to pull her out. Instead, her agency declares that she is too well-placed to decommission. Laynie is dismayed to learn that her Marstead chain of command would rather risk her death under Petroff’s hand than lose the valuable intel she provides.

Out of options and faced with no viable alternative, Laynie runs.

Enraged by her betrayal, Petroff vows to capture and punish her, a certain death sentence. And when Laynie disobeys orders, Marstead issues her a “retirement package”—a short walk off the deck of a ferry into the icy black rollers of the Baltic Sea.

Pursued by Russian assassins and hunted by her own agency, Laynie scrambles, fights, and claws her way toward freedom—although she knows that it is only a matter of time before her pursuers overtake her. Desperate and despairing, Laynie is stunned to sense a higher presence at work, acting on her behalf. Could it be the God in whom her sister, Kari, trusts?

No. Why would he help me, Laynie asks herself, given the life I have lived?

Laynie Portland
Book 1: Laynie Portland, Spy Rising—The Prequel
Book 2: Laynie Portland, Retired Spy
Book 3: Laynie Portland, Renegade Spy
Book 4: Laynie Portland, Spy Resurrected
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BEAUTIFUL, BRILLIANT . . . BURNED!
Beautiful, brilliant Lanie Portland has reached her limit and it's a wild ride to see if she survives her defection. Stunning characterization and an intriguing plot that twists and turns like a firecracker snake make for sleepless nights as this book is tough to put down. Once again, you've killed it, Miss Vikki.

Not Retired!
There is nothing retiring about this spy novel! It moves at a fast pace and doesn't let up! If you need a lot of sleep each night, this may not be the series for you! JK! ( Just Kidding!) Vikki Kestell is an amazing author who propels her readers through each twist and turn while experiencing everything first hand! The adrenaline and heart pounding action isn't just experienced by the characters! Be warned!

Captivating
This book is stellar. The storyline is wonderful and I love the tie in to 9-11. I am looking forward to the next book. I could not put this one down.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07QHPNXS7
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Faith-Filled Fiction(TM) (July 4, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 4, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4228 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 329 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 640 ratings

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Vikki Kestell’s passion for people and their stories is evident in her readers’ affection for her characters and unusual plotlines. Two often-repeated sentiments are, “I feel like I know these people,” and, “I’m right there, in the book, experiencing what the characters experience.”

Vikki holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Learning and Instructional Technologies. She left a career of twenty-plus years in government, academia, and corporate life to pursue writing full time. “Writing is the best job ever,” she admits, “and the most demanding.”

Also an accomplished speaker and teacher, Vikki and her husband, Conrad Smith, make their home in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

To be notified when Vikki has new book releases, sign up for her newsletter on her website, http://www.vikkikestell.com, find her on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/TheWritingOfVikkiKestell, or follow her on BookBub, https://www.bookbub.com/authors/vikki-kestell.

"Vikki writes the kind of fiction that hooks you within the first few pages, will not let you go until you have finished, and leaves you wishing for more."

--Janis Braun, Seattle, Washington

"Her books are not just for 'chicks'! I was amazed how engrossed I became in the lives of Vikki's characters, and how much I could relate to their situations."

--Ed Dunne, Los Angeles

"Be prepared to put life on hold. That's all I have to say!"

--Rebecca H., New Jersey

"You will laugh, you will cry but, most of all, you will be uplifted."

--LaTisha Holland, St. Augustine, FL

Dear Readers,

I would love to hear from you! If you have questions, would like to comment on my writing, or are interested in having me speak at your church or organization, please contact me on my website, http://vikkikestell.com.

Vikki

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4.8 out of 5 stars
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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Doesn't Come Close
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2023
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What a great book! I love this lady's books! I love intrigue, suspense and romance! This book has wonderful Christian characters but it also shows the opposite side. I love this book so much and look forward to the next one.I wish I was better with words, but that's her gift, not mine! I am a avid reader! Thanks for many hours of excellent reading!
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K Martin
5.0 out of 5 stars No possible way the rating could be less than 5 stars!
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2023
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Buckle up and get ready for lots of twists and turns - so much suspense!
I loved how a lot of the story was written around historical events that I've lived through.
That helped it seem much more believable.
I could hardly make myself put this book down. VERY exciting!
Now I can't wit to dig into the next book of the series!
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J. Bean
5.0 out of 5 stars Very detailed
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2021
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I would never try to convince anyone I understand all the secret spy activity documented in this wonderful story. All I can say is enjoy the ride through the suspense. After reading the prequel of this series I was not too impressed with continued reading. I was totally wrong in my assessment of the story line as well as the strength of the characters. I loved this book and without a doublt will read all the other books of this series and all the series of other venues offed by this talented author. Thanks so much for you wholesome stories with no sexual overtones, no foul language and no graphic violence. Faith based writing wins out
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Bill Best
5.0 out of 5 stars NOT how I want to retire!!
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2024
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What if you do everything right and even more than what’s expected of you, at extreme personal risk. On the verge of physical and emotional collapse, you call for help. But your own intelligence agency turns against you. Will they assassinate you? That would be a merciful end compared to the brutal plans Vassili Petroff and his henchmen have in store. A chase across continents, hunted by two nations, and then a fateful twist puts Laynie Portland on an airplane where everything changes. Or does it…?

Awesome novel!
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ABQdave
4.0 out of 5 stars A good story!
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2020
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Lots of suspense and action with an interesting plot. The ending was a little disappointing, but appropriate with keeping the heroine alive for a continuation of her activity in future stories. I personally feel that there was too much religious reference included, but it shouldn't detract from the enjoyment of the plot by the average reader.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Superb!
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2020
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How refreshing to find an author who writes exceptionally! The material is well researched, the characters and storyline both compelling and finely developed. The book was exciting, and held my interest throughout! I am thrilled to learn there is an author worthy of being called a writer! Vikki Kestell not only writes superbly, but she does so without filling the story with profanity and smut! What a pleasure it is to be able to highly recommend a book, and an author! Thanks for providing readers with a wonderfully developed story. I must read more!
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Reader M
5.0 out of 5 stars Engaging Story
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2022
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With some unexpected twists and turns, this second book in the Laynie Portland series kept me reading.

There were some great characters. I loved Tobin and Viper. It's cool to see how Laynie grows over the course of the book

I recommended this to any adult who likes faith-based suspense, and I look forward to reading the next book in the series.
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KLiskey
5.0 out of 5 stars Action packed, faith based, page turner, no foul language or sex scenes.
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2020
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This is an action packed book that is clean, without language or sex scenes. I especially liked the way that the author weaves in Christianity that is not preachy or legalistic. Even though I give this book five stars, I normally don't like how books end unfinished and you have to buy the next book to find out what happens. I was OK with that this time because I appreciate the way the author gives the first book in the series free and each successive book is priced a little higher. But by the time you've bought the whole series, the average price per book is reasonable and it's worth it because of the quality of the story.
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S E Cogswell
5.0 out of 5 stars Great spy thriller
Reviewed in Canada on August 30, 2022
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Kestell gives a detailed and credible spy story with lots of twists and turns. I really enjoyed the historical references and Canadian geographical references.
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meluk
5.0 out of 5 stars On the edge of my seat
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 23, 2021
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Great read. full of adventure and intrigue. Strong believable characters. Did not want book to end. The book ended with unfinished business so likely to be linked books. Would recommend.
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Michael Flint
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in Germany on December 2, 2019
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I chose this rating because this book was so full suspense that I stayed up all night reading had to take the next day off from work! Can't wait to start the next one.
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Reader B
5.0 out of 5 stars Twisting and Turning
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 3, 2021
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So many twists kept the pages turning. Did nothing else but read for two days. Not sure about the God influence myself but great thriller.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great
Reviewed in Canada on July 21, 2019
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Great story well written. However, the geography for Canada is a little off....Niagra Falls water flow direction being a major error.
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