--- product_id: 99498976 title: "Need to Know: A Novel Paperback – July 24, 2018" brand: "karen cleveland" price: "€ 22.07" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 category: "Books" url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/99498976-need-to-know-a-novel-paperback-july-24-2018 store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # Need to Know: A Novel Paperback – July 24, 2018 **Brand:** karen cleveland **Price:** € 22.07 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Need to Know: A Novel Paperback – July 24, 2018 by karen cleveland - **How much does it cost?** € 22.07 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/99498976-need-to-know-a-novel-paperback-july-24-2018) ## Best For - karen cleveland enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted karen cleveland brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Review “Shaping up to be one of the year’s biggest new thrillers.”—Entertainment Weekly   “So timely . . . Think of the perfect mix of Homeland and The Americans. . . . Need to Know needs to be read by all who relish spy novels. As entertaining as it is informative and as irresistible as it is impossible to put down.”—Providence Journal   “Pulse-pounding.”—O: The Oprah Magazine   “Accomplished . . . a nonstop thriller tapping into a hot mix of contemporary digital counterintelligence, old-school spying and ageless family drama.”—Shelf Awareness“An early contender for next year’s Gone Girl.”—GQ (UK)   “The Russia page-turner that should be on everyone’s list.”—New York Post“Perhaps there will be two or three readers out there who manage to finish the first chapter of this terrific debut and put it down for more than an hour. But they’ll be back. And they’ll devour it like the rest of us, skipping lunch, losing sleep, turning pages until the end, where we’re all left waiting for more.”—John Grisham “Prediction: If you read chapter one, you’ll read chapter two. If you read chapter two, you’ll miss dinner, stay up far too late, and feel tired at work tomorrow. This is that kind of book. Superb.”—Lee Child “Karen Cleveland is the real deal—an exciting new voice in thrillers. Scarpetta would call her friend.”—Patricia Cornwell “I am consumed with awe that this a debut novel. Breathtaking, heart-pounding, it manages to be at once intimate and sweeping, characterful and plot driven. Need to Know is a really astonishing achievement for any writer, let alone a first-time novelist. I love it!”—Louise Penny, #1 New York Times bestselling author “I raced through this gripping tale of domesticity and deceit. Karen Cleveland deliciously ratchets up the tension at every turn. You won’t be able to put it down until the final, stunning page!”—Shari Lapena, New York Times bestselling author of The Couple Next Door “Need to Know carves out a uniquely compelling space among thrillers: high-stakes international intrigue combined with high-drama domestic suspense. These richly overlapping layers of tension create a fast-paced, relentlessly gripping read.”—Chris Pavone, New York Times bestselling author of The Expats “Heart-poundingly suspenseful and heart-wrenchingly insightful, Need to Know hums with authentic detail, crisp storytelling, and characters that will long stay in your thoughts—a gripping thriller with real psychological depth.”—JP Delaney, New York Times bestselling author of The Girl Before Read more About the Author Karen Cleveland is a former CIA analyst. She has master’s degrees from Trinity College Dublin (international peace studies) and Harvard University (public policy). Cleveland lives in northern Virginia with her husband and two young sons. This is her first novel. Read more See all Editorial Reviews ## Images ![Need to Know: A Novel Paperback – July 24, 2018 - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/517ZWTcIdQL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A 4.5 star *by J***E on January 23, 2018* I won this Kindle in a Goodreads Giveaway. Thanks to all, as I really enjoyed this book. I'm not normally a spy/CIA reader but this one had me hooked. What impressed me most was that there wasn't a single swear word throughout the book. I enjoyed Vivian and Matt and their four children - they seemed real to me. The deep backstory of Vivian's and Matt's life was also enough to keep me going. When Vivian isn’t fretting about her family, she’s trying to extricate herself from a colossal treasonous mess that results from a startling discovery that she makes in the course of her research. From then on, things really start to get tense. The end was a shocker for me. This was an easy read and a great book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of the better spy books I've ever read. *by D***R on February 8, 2018* Wow! This book has it all. An edge of your seat thriller that does NOT bog down into the same old same old halfway or even three-quarters of the way through it. The suspense keeps up right until the final paragraph.It has hints of The Americans (TV show) in it. Not directly, but if you watch that show you'll understand the comparison I'm making.The characters were very well defined, believable, and the plot was excellently constructed and never flagged. Great dialogue, some very good twists and turns.I loved it. I definitely want a sequel. The only thing I didn't like about it, being an author myself, is that it made me jealous that I haven't written something like this, LOL.Obviously with reviews that are this glowing, the average reader will think,'Is this a friend or relative giving her a great review?' and the answer is NO. In fact, I rarely ever read women writers, LOL. But the concept that this book presents was intriguing enough that I decided to read the first couple of pages, and at 1:30 a.m. I forced myself to put it down or be sleepy all day the next day at work.If you are a fan of spy fiction, police procedural s, urban/family drama, thrillers etc, you need to read this book. I read 2 + novels a week and have done so for over twenty five years, and this is simply one of the better books I've read in years.Note to the author: Give us a sequel, or sell this for movie or TV, or both! ### ⭐ So disappointing! Great premise that turned quickly to just plain dumb *by P***A on June 24, 2018* This book started out with a great premise. The first couple chapters were interesting. Way too wordy without anything happening and the main character was completely stupid. Her husband is a Russian spy who has been living a lie for 22 years, including marrying her as part of the ruse, and she spends the ENTIRE book trying to decide if she should trust him! Hard to believe the author wants you to believe she’s is a CIA analyst.I wouldn’t recommend to anyone! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/99498976-need-to-know-a-novel-paperback-july-24-2018](https://www.desertcart.be/products/99498976-need-to-know-a-novel-paperback-july-24-2018) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-11-07*