Exit Strategy (Nadia Stafford, #1)

by Kelley Armstrong

Law enforcement is in Nadia Stafford’s blood. She comes from a long line of police officers, and was one herself until the wrong case sent her over the line from cop to killer. Now, to keep her beloved wilderness lodge afloat, she’s a contract killer for a small Mafia family.
When a serial killer with all the earmarks of a hit-man begins murdering innocent people, the police investigation threatens to unmask Nadia and others, and she bands together with a small group of hitmen, including her mentor–the mysterious Jack. But once the killer realizes who’s on his trail, his simple plan twists into a complex game as both sides fight to prove who is the hunter…and who the prey.

Book 1 in the Nadia Stafford series.

• ISBN10: 0307361152
• ISBN13: 9780307361158
• Publish Date: 7 February 2012 (first published 1 January 2007)
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: CA
• Imprint: Vintage Canada
• Format: Paperback (US Trade)
• Pages: 464
• Language: English
• URL: https://penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/isbn/9780307361158

Reviews

[Chelsea]

I love anything written by Kelley Armstrong. Seriously. She’s a genius. This book was no exception. Everything about it was perfect. I was a little worried because all her books are supernatural and this one is more of a mystery. Either way I loved her.

The plot was fantastic. It moved along at a perfect pace and there was always some unexpected events. I liked how everything was really secretive and mysterious and you found things out along with the characters. I also like how we go to see the victims and the killers points of view. It made it really interesting.

I loved all of the characters. The main character, Nadia, is a great female heroine. She’s an ex cop turned hit woman and she’s a really strong character. I also loved Jack, he was really smart and kind. I liked how the author doesn’t really let us trust the others since the main character doesn’t quite trust them. The author makes us feel exactly what the characters are feeling. I loved reading about all the hit men. It was a really cool concept that hasn’t really been done.

I would recommend this book to anyone who loves Kelley Armstrong or who likes cool mystery book.

[Melanie]

I'm not sure what took me so long to read this book. I love Kelley Armstrong. I've read everything except this series. It is wonderful. I can't wait to get my hands on the next book. Curious how many of the characters will be in the next book. I hope we'll see more Jack (I think we will). I also think we'll see Evelyn. I really didn't care for Quinn. Didn't see enough of Felix to comment. I'm sure the story will be great no matter who we see.