{"title":"Amaryllis Fox","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the intriguing world of \u003cem\u003eAmaryllis Fox\u003c\/em\u003e, a celebrated author who brings a wealth of experience and insight into her writing. Known for her captivating work in the \u003cstrong\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/strong\u003e genre, Fox draws on her unique life experiences to offer readers a truly remarkable perspective. Her books, such as the gripping \u003cem\u003eLife Undercover: Coming of Age in the CIA\u003c\/em\u003e, delve into the complexities of her life as a young woman navigating the high-stakes world of international espionage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith an engaging and accessible writing style, Amaryllis Fox invites readers behind the scenes of covert operations, providing an intimate look at the challenges and triumphs she faced during her service. Her memoir not only chronicles her fascinating career but also explores the personal journey of growth, resilience, and introspection that came with living a double life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for those who enjoy thought-provoking narratives and a taste of adventure, Fox’s work adds a fresh voice to the memoir genre, bridging the gap between personal experience and global socio-political issues. Discover her compelling storytelling and gain an insider's perspective on a world unseen by most.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"life-undercover-by-amaryllis-fox-9781785039140","title":"Life Undercover","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe explosive first-hand account of a CIA agent hunting the world's most dangerous terrorists - filled with suspense and plot twists to rival Carrie Mathison in \u003cem\u003eHomeland\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe instant \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e Bestseller soon to be a major Apple TV series with Brie Larson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Reads as if a John le Carre character landed in Eat Pray Love'\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e'Best book of the year'\u003c\/em\u003e - Tom Marcus, author of \u003cem\u003eSoldier, Spy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDo you have what it takes to stand between us and the enemy?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I'm here to prevent a major and imminent attack. One that will kill children. I'm alone and operational in the country where my colleague was taken and beheaded, and every hour I'm delayed is another hour for something to go wrong - for an informant to disclose my location, for the source I'm meeting to cancel, for the attack to go boom. The fear injects my thoughts with venom.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmaryllis Fox was recruited by the CIA at the age of 21 in the aftermath of 9\/11. After an intense training period - where she learns how to master a Glock, get out of flexicuffs while in the trunk of a car, withstand torture, and commit suicide in case of captivity - she is sent undercover to keep nuclear, biological and chemical weapons out of the hands of terror groups. Posing as an art dealer, she is sent on countless dangerous missions around the globe. Each time, the stakes become even higher and the risks more terrifying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDetermined to stop the masterminds, Amaryllis's quest will almost destroy her, until she realises that the only way to actually defeat the enemy is to have the courage to sit across from them... and listen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this explosive first-hand account - filled with suspense and plot twists to rival Carrie Mathison in \u003cem\u003eHomeland\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003cem\u003eLife Undercover\u003c\/em\u003e is an edgy story of an undercover CIA operative, hunting the world's most dangerous terrorists, using deception and disguises and dead drops in the night in order to protect our streets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRevealed in never-before-seen detail, Amaryllis offers compelling insight that can only come from having fought on the front lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46373399625964,"sku":"9781785039140","price":38.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/15006233482823.jpg?v=1744822177"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/amaryllis-fox.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}