Novel Threat

Pen and Dagger, Book 1

By: Traci Hunter Abramson

Narrated by: Tim Campbell

In a world of covert codes, two CIA operatives must infiltrate a New York publishing house, where every word on the page could be a weapon.

Brandon Hale, a seasoned CIA case officer, contemplates walking away from the covert world of espionage behind to embark on a quieter path in publishing. But his plan takes an abrupt turn when a critical source within the Labyrinth terrorist organization is assassinated, leaving behind a cryptic message about a New York publishing house. Rather than submitting his resignation, Brandon finds himself going undercover at Monroe Publishing to stop the next terrorist strike against the US.

Kimber Seidel, a CIA finance officer with secret aspirations of becoming a novelist, enjoys a serendipitous encounter with a handsome book lover like herself on her way home from London. Though she cannot reveal her true employment to her new friend, Brandon Hale, she can’t deny the instant spark that ignites between them. When Kimber’s manuscript is unexpectedly shopped to Monroe Publishing as a pawn in the CIA’s counterterrorism plot, Kimber must navigate the intersection of her literary dreams and her covert life as well as her deepening connection with Brandon.

Though each decoded message is leading Brandon and Kimber closer to the truth, it is also leading them into the line of fire, where the stakes are higher than anyone ever imagined.

©2025 Traci Hunter Abramson (P)2025 Shadow Mountain Publishing

I’m a fan!

This is the first book I have read by Traci Hunter Abramson… and I will be reading LOTS more! I’m a fan!

Love tales of espionage

The author is adept in building the readers interest in the storyline and in the characters she creates.

Another Excellent Read!

Traci is always successful when it comes to creating characters that have depth to their individual personalities and in putting them into a believable storyline. Novel Threat was captivating from the very first page and held my attention all the way to the last page. Traci introduces the reader to the publishing world and the challenges an up and coming author might face when trying to get their manuscript sold for publication. Brandon and Kimber are likeable and I hope to see them in future novels.

Good scenario

Good story; things moved quicker than expected. Great read by narrator, inflecting varied dialogue for each character.

Clean language

I loved the fact that it had no profanity . Story was great and also enjoyed the reader