'The Rhythm Section'

I first read this superb thriller, the first of four by Mark Burnell, soon after it was published in the U.S. in 2000.

I don't recall when I stumbled on the 2020 film of it starring Blake Lively, fantastic as short-haired brunette heroine Stephanie Patrick.

I highly recommend both — read the book first, which will enhance the movie version.

That's exactly what I'm doing: I'm about a third of the way through my second reading and I can't hardly wait for another viewing of the film — this time on Vision Pro.