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