Masquerade by Gayle Lynds | A High-Stakes Espionage Thriller of Deception and Survival

Masquerade by Gayle Lynds | A High-Stakes Espionage Thriller of Deception and Survival
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Step into the shadowy world of spies, secrets, and survival in Masquerade by Gayle Lynds, a pulse-pounding espionage thriller that keeps readers on edge from start to finish. Praised as a “page-turner” by People Magazine and hailed by Sue Grafton as a rival to Robert Ludlum, this novel established Lynds as one of the leading female voices in modern spy fiction.

Published in 1996, Masquerade introduces readers to Liz Sansborough, a woman who wakes up with no memory—only to discover that she may have once been one of the world’s most dangerous assassins. As she races to uncover her true identity, Liz becomes the target of an international conspiracy filled with deadly operatives, double agents, and buried secrets. Each revelation pulls her deeper into a web of betrayal where nothing—and no one—is as it seems.

Drawing on her background in intelligence reporting and her mastery of complex plotting, Gayle Lynds delivers a cinematic and fast-paced story that redefined the spy thriller for a new generation. Masquerade combines psychological depth, espionage realism, and relentless suspense that keeps readers guessing until the final twist.

📘 Key Features:

  • Title: Masquerade

  • Author: Gayle Lynds

  • Genre: Spy Thriller / Espionage / Action Suspense

  • Publication Year: 1996

  • Publisher: Berkley Books

  • Themes: Identity, betrayal, survival, government secrets, psychological suspense

  • Accolades: People Magazine “Page Turner,” Wall Street Journal “Mirror-maze of perils and pitfalls”

  • Audience: Fans of Robert Ludlum, John le Carré, and Daniel Silva

💫 Why You’ll Love It:
Perfect for readers who crave high-intensity action, Masquerade offers a gripping mix of spy intrigue and human vulnerability. Gayle Lynds’ storytelling—full of twists, realism, and emotional depth—cements her status among the best espionage writers of the modern era.

Add this vintage paperback edition to your collection and experience the spy novel that changed the game for women in the world of international thrillers.