Playing It Safe
- Authors: Ashley Weaver
- Series: Book 3 in the Electra McDonnell series
- Rank:Top 1000 in Best Historical Mystery on Amazon
- Rating: 4.6 based on 679 reviews
- Release Date: May 9, 2023
- Print length: 272 pages (Hardcover)
About the book
The third in the Electra McDonnell series from Edgar-nominated author Ashley Weaver, Playing It Safe is a delightful World War II mystery filled with spies, murder, romance, and wit.
During the ongoing Blitz in London, Ellie McDonnell, a reformed safecracking thief now dedicated to serving her country, is given a new mission by British Intelligence officer Major Ramsey. She is tasked with traveling incognito to Sunderland and awaiting further instructions from the Major, who has provided minimal details as usual.
Eager to assist, Ellie travels north with her safecracking tools in hand. Before meeting with the Major, she witnesses a suspicious death, with a note in the deceased man's grasp. Instincts suggest a link between the death and her mission.
As Ellie and the Major find themselves in a high-stakes race against an unknown adversary, navigating through potential Nazi counterfeiting operations while evading threats and assassination attempts, their teamwork will be crucial in uncovering the truth and protecting England's safety.