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# The Chemist

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In this gripping page-turner, an ex-agent on the run from her former employers must take one more case to clear her name and save her life. She used to work for the U.S. government, but very few people ever knew that. An expert in her field, she was one of the darkest secrets of an agency so clandestine it doesn’t even have a name. And when they decided she was a liability, they came for her without warning. Now, she rarely stays in the same place or uses the same name for long. They’ve killed the only other person she trusted, but something she knows still poses a threat. They want her dead, and soon. When her former handler offers her a way out, she realizes it’s her only chance to erase the giant target on her back. But it means taking one last job for her ex-employers. To her horror, the information she acquires only makes her situation more dangerous. Resolving to meet the threat head on, she prepares for the toughest fight of her life, but finds herself falling for a man who can only complicate her likelihood of survival. As she sees her choices being rapidly whittled down, she must apply her unique talents in ways she never dreamed of. In this tautly plotted novel, Meyer creates a fierce and fascinating new heroine with a very specialized skill set. And she shows once again why she’s one of the world’s bestselling authors.

Review: Fascinating (includes spoilers!) - The Chemist was definitely a departure from Stephenie Meyers’s past books which have all been fantasy: The Twilight Saga and its extra books such as Midnight Sun, Life and Death, and The Short second Life of Bree Tanner; and The Host. This book was written in a more professional hand, showing that Stephenie Meyer had been working not just on the stories themselves but on her actual writing technique which I find admirable since she’s already sold millions of copies of her books and become a household name with the way she wrote before. Unlike many, I actually enjoyed the first part of the book as we get to know the main character and her way of doing things. Some things were obvious. For instance it was obvious that Daniel Beach was going to be shot straight through where his heart would be since he had already told Alex that he and his brother were Mirror Twins and his organs were on the wrong side. That was a big tip off, but it didn’t make the book any less exciting or interesting since there’s no indication of how or when this was going to occur. It was a fun book to read and while some have been offended by the idea that the American Government is being portrayed as breaking the law this way, this is fiction and not the only fiction in which similar scenarios occur; look at the movie “RED,” starring Bruce Willis and a whole bunch of other major stars, that’s based, according to the credits, on a comic book. Stephanie Meyers’s story is, of course, very different and I do enjoy the different methods Alex has for killing people. It’s rather fun and inventive. Overall the book was a lot of fun and I liked the main characters, they were good characters and very well fleshed out. As to the lack of descriptive sex scenes and swearing that some have objected to and flat out made fun of Stephenie Meyer for sticking to the morals and values she believes in as a Mormon, I think don’t think that makes her faint of heart. I think it shows a lot of strength to stick to her beliefs, no matter what others are used to and criticize her for, and after all she’s still managed to sell millions of copies of her books. Writing that way in this day and age takes strength and to succeed at it is rather remarkable. I’m impressed by her determination to stick to what she believes in. In my opinion Stephenie Meyer managed to write a very good book that was engaging and enjoyable to read. And good for her for sticking to her core beliefs and still being a successful writer.
Review: You DON'T want to cross this lady! - It's great, worth the wait for another adult novel from Meyer. It is well researched and has amazing plot twists and almost-believable characters. Though not quite. Is it as good as The Host? It is, unfortunately, not in the same league. That does not mean you would not enjoy it. It's hard to follow The Host. Like The Host it has wonderful descriptions of favorite places for those living in the Southwest or Southern US. The use of 3rd person kind of tones down the intensity of what is otherwise a pretty intense novel. However, it actually drags in the middle part, as the author tries to mix a soppy romance with a Jason Bourne type thriller. It doesn't really work, and I wound up page skimming. That is not something you want to do in a $15 ebook. I liked the way the female heroine, though tough, is not depicted as like a guy. She is slight and has a hard time fighting, and her talent for chemistry, kind of like cooking, is something a female would do. We used to explain the much larger number of females in Chemical Engineering than other kinds of engineering by saying it was like cooking. Meyer also understands the male-female difference in urgent action sequences, that usually the males will act quickly and the females will get all worried about other people and do nothing. And she demonstrates her ability to reach beyond the limitations of either a female or male author viewpoint by having her female character learn how to react quickly (at first she uses a passive trap to kill her enemies, but eventually is more active), and also a male character, a teacher, who is clueless and can't do common sense things and gets people killed through his stupidity. The heroine, Alex, does make some mistakes when the romance starts up, which is believable. Though the person who dies would have died anyway, so she does not actually get anyone killed. Except the bad guys. A LOT of bad guys. You DON'T want to cross this lady.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #716,102 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #161 in Espionage Thrillers (Books) #594 in Psychological Thrillers (Books) #815 in Suspense Thrillers |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 20,880 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fascinating (includes spoilers!)
*by R***. on April 1, 2025*

The Chemist was definitely a departure from Stephenie Meyers’s past books which have all been fantasy: The Twilight Saga and its extra books such as Midnight Sun, Life and Death, and The Short second Life of Bree Tanner; and The Host. This book was written in a more professional hand, showing that Stephenie Meyer had been working not just on the stories themselves but on her actual writing technique which I find admirable since she’s already sold millions of copies of her books and become a household name with the way she wrote before. Unlike many, I actually enjoyed the first part of the book as we get to know the main character and her way of doing things. Some things were obvious. For instance it was obvious that Daniel Beach was going to be shot straight through where his heart would be since he had already told Alex that he and his brother were Mirror Twins and his organs were on the wrong side. That was a big tip off, but it didn’t make the book any less exciting or interesting since there’s no indication of how or when this was going to occur. It was a fun book to read and while some have been offended by the idea that the American Government is being portrayed as breaking the law this way, this is fiction and not the only fiction in which similar scenarios occur; look at the movie “RED,” starring Bruce Willis and a whole bunch of other major stars, that’s based, according to the credits, on a comic book. Stephanie Meyers’s story is, of course, very different and I do enjoy the different methods Alex has for killing people. It’s rather fun and inventive. Overall the book was a lot of fun and I liked the main characters, they were good characters and very well fleshed out. As to the lack of descriptive sex scenes and swearing that some have objected to and flat out made fun of Stephenie Meyer for sticking to the morals and values she believes in as a Mormon, I think don’t think that makes her faint of heart. I think it shows a lot of strength to stick to her beliefs, no matter what others are used to and criticize her for, and after all she’s still managed to sell millions of copies of her books. Writing that way in this day and age takes strength and to succeed at it is rather remarkable. I’m impressed by her determination to stick to what she believes in. In my opinion Stephenie Meyer managed to write a very good book that was engaging and enjoyable to read. And good for her for sticking to her core beliefs and still being a successful writer.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ You DON'T want to cross this lady!
*by R***R on November 17, 2016*

It's great, worth the wait for another adult novel from Meyer. It is well researched and has amazing plot twists and almost-believable characters. Though not quite. Is it as good as The Host? It is, unfortunately, not in the same league. That does not mean you would not enjoy it. It's hard to follow The Host. Like The Host it has wonderful descriptions of favorite places for those living in the Southwest or Southern US. The use of 3rd person kind of tones down the intensity of what is otherwise a pretty intense novel. However, it actually drags in the middle part, as the author tries to mix a soppy romance with a Jason Bourne type thriller. It doesn't really work, and I wound up page skimming. That is not something you want to do in a $15 ebook. I liked the way the female heroine, though tough, is not depicted as like a guy. She is slight and has a hard time fighting, and her talent for chemistry, kind of like cooking, is something a female would do. We used to explain the much larger number of females in Chemical Engineering than other kinds of engineering by saying it was like cooking. Meyer also understands the male-female difference in urgent action sequences, that usually the males will act quickly and the females will get all worried about other people and do nothing. And she demonstrates her ability to reach beyond the limitations of either a female or male author viewpoint by having her female character learn how to react quickly (at first she uses a passive trap to kill her enemies, but eventually is more active), and also a male character, a teacher, who is clueless and can't do common sense things and gets people killed through his stupidity. The heroine, Alex, does make some mistakes when the romance starts up, which is believable. Though the person who dies would have died anyway, so she does not actually get anyone killed. Except the bad guys. A LOT of bad guys. You DON'T want to cross this lady.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A slow start, but then it ends with a bang!
*by C***. on June 11, 2017*

I almost had to stop reading this book… almost. The first 4 1/2-5 chapters are dull, dull, dull. They were full of explanation upon explanation upon explanation of what Juliana/Alex is doing and why, showing her complete paranoia of the government, which is of course understandable, yet dull to read (it honestly read like textbook). Then there were the explanations of things that had happened in Juliana/Alex's past, without actually explaining what it is Juliana/Alex used to do for the government, and why they wanted her dead. That part annoyed me the most. All these explanations of booby traps, and what happened three years ago, but no clue what it was she did. Juliana/Alex is armed to the teeth with biological weapons on her person (rings, earrings, belt with syringes), but there is no explanation as to how she knows this stuff. But, I told myself to keep reading. I told myself to at least get to 20% before I gave up. And… I’m glad I kept going. Once Juliana/Alex had Daniel things started to get exciting, and the reader finally got more information about what she did for the government, and how she knows everything she’s been talking about up until then. Once things started to fall into place for the characters, and the trio got together, things really started happening. It was interesting to watch them work together, especially with Alex and Kevin’s expertise. They planned and implemented, and got what they wanted done, done. Of course, there are bumps along the way, but it can’t be an easy road to travel, right? But, when things go wrong, they just plan again, working out something different to get to their goals. I loved the epilogue that told the reader how the trio had settled into their new lives. I was smiling as I read it, knowing it was perfect for them, and that they were truly “normal” now. And I have to add… I absolutely love the inclusion of the dogs. Their training is amazing. They are loyal, so well trained, and life savers. Einstein definitely lives up to his name. I do wonder though… can dogs actually do all that? If so, I’d love to see it in person. All of this said, while this was a slow start, the book quickly got rolling and had a great finish. Great writing, and a well written story.

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