Stella Rimington writes espionage thrillers informed by her career in British intelligence. At Risk introduces MI5 officer Liz Carlyle, who investigates a possible terrorist operation involving a hidden operative inside Britain, and begins a long-running series covering counter-terrorism, counter-espionage and security threats. Later books include Secret Asset, Illegal Action and The Geneva Trap. Rimington's novels are procedural, brisk and institution-focused, with surveillance, inter-agency work and intelligence analysis taking priority over gadget-heavy action. Her work fits British spy fiction, intelligence thrillers and counter-terrorism suspense, particularly for readers who prefer professional tradecraft to flamboyant espionage fantasy. Read more Less