Kat is hired by the FBI to investigate a case. However, this becomes a lot bigger than expected and Kat finds herself in deeper waters. There are plenty of characters to follow in this historical mystery story as readers can investigate the case alongside Kat.


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I didn’t enjoy this book. The subject was interesting but as I read it, mistakes were made and (eg.someone’s name changed from one chapter to another). The character development was ok for me, but the facts and the story development wasn’t. ( )

Kat is hired by the FBI to investigate a case. However, this becomes a lot bigger than expected and Kat finds herself in deeper waters. There are plenty of characters to follow in this historical mystery story as readers can investigate the case alongside Kat.


I received a free copy and am leaving a review voluntarily.
Thank you to NetGalley and author. ( )

Passport to Spy by Nancy Cole Silverman is the second in her Kat Lawson series but works as a standalone. I liked the premise of an out of work investigative reporter working as an undercover FBI agent. I enjoyed seeing Germany in December,1999, through the character’s eyes; the historical and cultural references were interesting, particularly Germany’s reluctance to deal with the issue of stolen art.
Unfortunately, the more I read, the more annoyed I became with the character. For a professional woman in her 40s who has been repeatedly warned of the dangers she might face, she consistently ignores advice and trusts her “instincts” – instincts that walk the fine line between naïve and foolish.
I appreciate the opportunity to review this book but will probably pass on future installments in the series. ( )

Enjoyable mystery plot surrounding stolen paintings and a crafty 'journalist'. Great beach read type story, with likeable characters and good tension when there needed to be. ( )