The Queen's Accomplice, Paperback

Spy and code-breaker extraordinaire Maggie Hope returns to war-weary London, where she is thrust into the dangerous hunt for a monster, as the New York Times bestselling mystery series for fans of Jacqueline Winspear, Charles Todd, and Anne Perry continues.
England, 1942. The Nazis relentless Blitz may have paused, but London s nightly blackouts continue. Now, under the cover of darkness, a madman is brutally killing and mutilating young women in eerie and exact re-creations of Jack the Ripper s crimes. What s more, he s targeting women who are reporting for duty to be Winston Churchill s spies and saboteurs abroad. The officers at MI-5 quickly realize they need the help of special agent Maggie Hope to find the killer dubbed the Blackout Beast. A trap is set. But once the murderer has his sights on Maggie, not even Buckingham Palace can protect the resourceful spy from her fate.
Praise for The Queen s Accomplice

Maggie is a thoughtful spy whose dangerous escapades never disappoint. Kirkus Reviews
A fine historical mystery given a feminist slant. Booklist
Plausible and elegant . . . Like all MacNeal s novels, this one ends on a cliffhanger that will leave readers eagerly awaiting Maggie s next adventure. Shelf Awareness
Works as a suspenseful stand-alone . . . interesting and informative . . . wartime London is vividly portrayed . . . recommended for those who like their historical mysteries with a large dose of suspense. Historical Novel Society
For those who are Maggie Hope diehards, this latest in the series is sure to satisfy. Reviewing the Evidence
MacNeal s meticulous research shines through on every page, and pays off with a wartime atmosphere that feels real. Crimespree Magazine"