The Chemist

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.

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Published Jul 11, 2017

528 pages

Average rating: 7.37

144 RATINGS

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Readers say *The Chemist* delivers a fast-paced thriller with action, mystery, and romance, featuring likable characters and creative espionage. Many ...

The.readrose
Jan 28, 2026
6/10 stars
Decent, but not great. I honestly don't know what to think, I'll probably update this later, but, it was kind of boring. Klancy and I had come up with a better plot than Stephenie Meyer did.
I'm just disappointed.
abookwanderer
Oct 09, 2025
8/10 stars
Stephenie Meyer is a great storyteller. She can weave a multi-layered story with characters that are unique and memorable. The Chemist is an entertaining and wild ride, and I was happy to find that Meyer's romantic sensibilities are still her strong suit. This was the perfect distraction at a time when I needed to be distracted.
Joyreadsbooks
Sep 18, 2025
10/10 stars
Loved the pacing of this book. Read it all in one sitting the first time around.
novelishdelish
Dec 11, 2024
8/10 stars
I've read all of Twilight, The Host, and few Twilight spinoff, but this one has to be my favorite by Meyer's.
Curlee
Oct 30, 2024
5/10 stars
Seemed childish, like the author didn’t do enough homework on how actual topics and events that take place.

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