I, Spy by L. M. Kemp @lm_kemp @potterell @macmillan.audio @macmillanaudio.bsky.social #ISpy

the setup…
Kendal (Ken) Carter is an ex-spy who’s been out of the game for five years. She and her four-year old daughter Rosie are living safely under an obscure identity in Dübendorf, Switzerland, the “normal” life she craved and wants for her child. But she’s not lost her skills so when danger descends on her doorstep, she senses it coming and manages to escape with the help of her former handler Rico. Just like that, she’s back in the business in London and working for his private agency Bon Temps. But this time, she’s a mother and that’s part of her disguise…and assignment.

the heart of the story…
I’m used to spy/ high espionage stories but only agents working for government agencies. This is not that story and Kendal’s skills are next level. The intrigue is high, the stakes even greater and I never knew who was being real or duplicitous. Even Kendal was conflicted about involving Rosie in this world. I found her fascinating with extraordinary senses and sensibilities, especially after learning of her complicated background.

the narration…
Ell Potter delivers a wonderful performance in capturing Kendal and managing a pace that kept me breathless.

the bottom line…
There are spy stories then there’s this. I was off balance from the first chapter and the whip snapping speed intensified everything. Kendal is an enigma with skills that seemed inbred. Daughter Rosie has apparently inherited her mother’s innate talents and her being there made me fearful. This story has everything and the twists and turns are around every bend. I’m thinking this is just the first of what’s bound to be coming next. I hope so.

Book Info

• Release Date: May 1, 2026
• Narrator: Ell Potter
• Audio Length: 7 hours, 54 minutes
• Publisher: Macmillan Audio

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(Thanks to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for my complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.)