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Peter O’Donnell’s *Cobra Trap* is the closing volume of the Modesty Blaise series, compiling a series of short adventures that span the heroine’s early days running The Network to her tenure with British Intelligence. Each story spotlights the sharp wit of Modesty Blaise and the steady loyalty of her deputy, Willie Garvin, as they tackle international intrigue, espionage, and high‑stakes missions. The title tale sees Modesty face her toughest challenge yet, orchestrating a daring rescue of her comrades from rebel forces in the jungles of Central America, bringing her thrilling career to a climax.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Suspense/Action Suspense
Authors: O'Donnell, Peter
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