A sophisticated thriller that is intriguing, full of suspense, and keep your turning pages far into the night. Expats is horrifying, hilarious and very wise. A story that rockets from one corner of the globe to another. A delight to read. Expats by Chris Pavone Crown March 2012 Kate and Dexter Moore are married with two children and a dog. Normal hard working people - he a financial wizard and she has a low paying analytical job with the government. But not so normal - they both have a secret that would devastate the other if they knew, Luxembourg: They are moving to Luxembourg - where ever that is. Dexter has obtained an outlandish job with a bank there. They will be rich - have everything they ever dreamed of. There are a number of Expats living in Luxembourg. It is a country all its own - a grand duchy. Kate quickly makes friends with the other mothers and enjoys coffee after dropping the kids off at school. A new couple has moved into the community.- Julia and Bill Macleans. They soon become fast friends with the Moores. But something is not quite right. The Macleans seems to just pop up where ever the Moores happened to be. Kate becomes suspicious of both Dexter and the Macleans. Who are they and what do they want? Suddenly the Macleans depart for the States. What happened - should she be relieved or really start to worry? Kate doesn't want to investigate Dexter but she doesn't really have a choice. He is acting very strange and gone most of the time. What she finds will change her life forever. A most enjoyable book. The ending will both delight and surprise you. One of the best suspense novels I have read in a long time. Highly recommended.