E160: Interview with Tess Gerritsen, author of The Summer Guests

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I had the absolute honor of hosting international best-selling author, producer, screenwriter, and filmmaker, Tess Gerritsen on the podcast! Tess joined me to talk about her brand-new series, The Martini Club, set in the Midcoast region of Maine.

The first book, The Spy Coast, introduces Maggie Bird, a retired spy who stumbles upon a secret group of former FBI and CIA agents living in the quiet town of Purity, Maine. But when a dead body turns up in her driveway, Maggie quickly realizes retirement isn’t as peaceful as she’d hoped! In the second book, The Summer Guests, the stakes get even higher when a young girl is kidnapped, drawing Maggie and her crew back into the action. During our chat, Tess shared the fascinating origin story behind The Spy Coast, how the book is unexpectedly autobiographical, and how the second book evolved. Plus, she gives us a sneak peek at what’s in store for book three! This was an absolutely fantastic conversation—I had a blast. Huge thanks to Tess Gerritsen for joining me! I know we’ll all be eagerly waiting for the next installment.

Tess Gerritsen recommends: You Are Fatally Invited by Ande Pliego.

Place you hold for all the Tess Gerritsen books out there, including her famous Rizzoli & Isles series!