The secret wars of the cia all statements of fact, opinion or analysis expressed in these books are those of the authors and do not reflect the official positions or views of the. Five great books about spies and the cia short stack. Cia, fbi, secret service mysteries stop youre killing me. Cia agent john wells series in order alex berenson. Jun 20, 2019 in 2009, the cia thought they had the perfect doubleagent. This is a list of fictional secret agents and spies. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle. The former spy has become the author of spy novels. The complete series list for cia agent john wells alex berenson. Director books, agent books, all showcase a sort of kabuki dance of selective truthtelling. If you are searching for cia fiction novels, the best secret agent books, books on cia history, and the best books on intelligence agencies, youll find answers here. Much of the source material for this book was only recently declassified, and contains neverbeforeseen photographs and coded. Nat is to take over the haven, a defunct substation of london general with a ragtag band of. Here is a list of the most memorable and captivating novels featuring agents of the cia.
Jones, deputy head of mi6 special operations, and cia agent tamara knight. The 25 best thriller books of the summer by larry getlen. No doubt about it, 2019 will go down as one of the best years for hardhitting new releases weve seen in a long time before we turn the page to 2020, im looking back at the very best of the best, highlighting the 10 most exciting, actionpacked. But when you read some of the remarkable true stories in the great spy books listed below, you may begin to wonder if le carre and his compatriots left the good parts out of their novels. Central intelligence agency cia is a source of many books, films and video games. Published between 1960 and 1993, the 27 books in the series portray helm as jaded, ruthless, pragmatic, and competent. Some former cia agents question the veracity of life undercover. Mar 15, 2019 these eight books below all cover a different, reallife aspect of espionage history, and recount it in brilliant, gripping detail.
We read every letter, fax, or email we receive, and we will convey your comments to cia officials outside opa as appropriate. This memoir is a remarkable story of a man who led many lives bullfighter, trappist monk, us army counterintelligence agent, cia operative, fbi agent and finally, an episcopal priest. Smart designed notebook with theme and protagonist plot to help you write short stories fast. Purchase the book to read or get this 30day free trial to amazon kindle unlimited to download and read the books for free. The true story of an american civilian turned double agent hardcover by.
Perhaps its because i grew up during the cold war, when a firm line was drawn between good guys and bad. The complete series list for cia s spies linda howard. Lynds has written more books with the team of blake and ryder at the helm but this is the one that started it all. Cia agent john wells series in order alex berenson fictiondb. His efforts led to over 100 prosecutions of mafiosi. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. It reveals the backstory of former cia paramilitary operatives ice and vance. Coming of age in the cia, by amaryllis fox, which hits stores in october. Best cia books list of top books about the central. The cia did have a huge role in shaping midcentury literature. Why does the cia let exagents write books about their lives. Some of historys greatest spy fiction writersincluding john le carre, ian fleming, and graham greenewere spies themselves, and drew on that experience when writing their famous fictional spy books. When an attempt is made on her life, eva turns to her friend, judd ryder, excia intelligence officer.
The book begins from the perspective of the cias typist pool, narrated in the firstperson pluralsomething like a greek chorus of cia women, describing the events of the story. In homelands carrie mathison we see a cia agent as driven and intelligent as colmans burr, and very much in the field. Exspy publishing book about undercover exploits without. As 2019 comes to a close, its time to finally look back on the years best thrillersand oh, what a year its been. Alex rider, young informal mi6 agent in anthony horowitzs alex rider series. The l list of mystery authors, with their books in chronological order, offers a wide array of titles. Mar 11, 2020 from fiction to nonfiction, across time periods and throughout the world, here are nine great books about female spies that you must read. A few years after the attacks of 911, a manager of the central intelligence agency s covert interrogation program posted a warning placard in. In fiction our agents specialize in romance, mystery, suspense, thrillers, science fiction and fantasy, womens fiction, historical fiction, literary fiction and upmarket fiction. The cia had a huge role in shaping midcentury literature. A mustread for fans of legal thrillers andor spy novels. After valerie plames cover as a cia operative was blown in 2003, ending her espionage career, she had to reinvent herself. What you do with it after you get it is probably your own business. Agent running in the field is a powerful novel about betrayal.
Smith tells of close encounters with bulls, viet cong, spies and bank robbers and escapes from mexico and central america. Lethal agent a mitch rapp novel book 16 by vince flynn and kyle mills 4. Why does the cia let exagents write books about their. James bond in ian flemings books, which also include cia agent felix leiter.
Together they embark on a mission that covers most of europe. Cathy ryan restored the eyesight of a young bosnian girl who had been injured during an attack in the bosnian war. Dec 18, 2019 john le carre, agent running in the field viking its one of the marvels of the literary moment that john le carre is not only back writing spy novels, but writing novels, at age 88, of genuine verve and vigor, stories that ripple with outrage at recent developments in the world while still maintaining the cooling cynicism that has marked. Spy novels give us a glimpse into that clandestine world. Apr 04, 2016 the cia enlists rarebook curator eva blake to help them. Aug 29, 2019 a few years after the attacks of 911, a manager of the central intelligence agency s covert interrogation program posted a warning placard in his office. In 1970, cia director alexander spielmann made a fateful decisiona decision that reverberates even today. Spielmann unilaterally decided to machinate in chile. But with the growing threat from moscow centre, the office has one more job for him. Trappist monk, us army counterintelligence agent, cia operative, fbi agent and finally, an episcopal priest.
The 25 best thriller books of the summer new york post. We are also seeking nonfiction in the areas of memoirs, history, food, current affairs, business and career, parenting, pop culture, and general nonfiction. When an attempt is made on her life, eva turns to her friend, judd ryder, ex cia intelligence officer. Blowback, her first mystery with cowriter sarah lovett, follows a female cia agent. Intelligence literature central intelligence agency. Cia diary by philip agee 1975 former cia case officer philip agee, who died in cuba in 2008, was the edward snowden of his generation. Nat, a 47 yearold veteran of britains secret intelligence service, believes his years as an agent runner. Jun 28, 2019 if youre looking for a list of top books on the cia then youre in the right place.
In beardens 1980sset novel the black tulip, reallife cia chief william casey recruits a russianborn american to guide afghanistans mujahideen against the soviets. Exspy publishing book about undercover exploits without ok. The secret history of the cia, afghanistan, and bin laden, from the soviet invasion to september 10, 2001 john prados, safe for democracy. Plame confesses that theres a lot of downtime in the life of a spy, but still, the cia is the worlds biggest dating agency. Im fascinated by spy books, intelligence histories, cia memoirs, kgb confessionals. Dec 30, 2019 reading daniel silvas expertly crafted novels is to witness a master at work. However, with limited staff and resources, we simply cannot respond to all who write to us. It is not on the central substances act listyet and it is classed as a veterinary aphrodisiac. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers.
Agent chuck carmichael, cia chapter 1, a chuck fanfic. Jane blonde, in the jane blonde series by jill marshall. But humam khalil albalawi was planning something of his own, and when the cia went to meet him, he detonated a suicide bomb that killed seven cia operatives. Aug 15, 2016 the office of public affairs opa is the single point of contact for all inquiries about the central intelligence agency cia. Deputy head of mi6 special operations, and cia agent tamara knight. Sarge steel is a detectivespy character published by charlton comics. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more.
The series also includes alan blunt, head of mi6 special operations, mrs. Espionage and secret operations have long been a source of fiction, and the real and perceived u. In fictionalizing this story, you adopted an unusual perspective. If youre looking for a list of top books on the cia then youre in the right place. The secret history of the cia, afghanistan, and bin laden from t. That means you can get it openly from a pharmaceutical supply source. Sep 28, 20 plame confesses that theres a lot of downtime in the life of a spy, but still, the cia is the worlds biggest dating agency.
From fiction to nonfiction, across time periods and throughout the world, here are nine great books about female spies that you must read. Some fiction may be historically based, or will refer to less actionoriented aspects, such as intelligence analysis or counterintelligence. Nat, a 47 yearold veteran of britains secret intelligence service, believes his years as an agent runner are over. Missions in afghanistan, china, and america have taken. Formidable adversaries a nasty cia agent from johns vietnam days. Lately, however, spy fiction has been opening up to new voices, while continuing. Im yours, baby by fiona davenport, running hot by helenkay dimon, dirty rich secrets.
See list of james bond allies for a complete list of 00 agents and secret agents found throughout flemings books. The secret wars of the cia all statements of fact, opinion or analysis expressed in these books are those of the authors and do not reflect the official positions or views of the central intelligence agency cia or any other u. There are other references to and uses of additives in many other. Dominika egorova is forced into becoming a secret agent that uses her sultry beauty to seduce an american cia officer. Warrick, a pulitzer prizewinning journalist for the washington post, untangles the knotty story of humam khalil albalawi, the jordanian alqaeda double agent responsible for the 2009 suicide. The complete series list for cias spies linda howard.
Hes one of the alltime greats for a reason, and hes showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Sep 06, 2019 some former cia agents question the veracity of life undercover. May 18, 2019 in beardens 1980sset novel the black tulip, reallife cia chief william casey recruits a russianborn american to guide afghanistans mujahideen against the soviets. The new girl is, hands down, the best spy thriller of 2019, topping new offerings from john le carre, alan furst, and joseph kanon. The cia enlists rarebook curator eva blake to help them. You can help by expanding it with reliably sourced entries. From the trusted writers of national geographic comes the littleknown true story of the spies that operated behind the scenes during the second world war. Basil argyros in the harry turtledove short story series. Mortadelo and filemon pi, spanish secret agents of the t.
Easily one of my favorite books 0f 2019, this is the story of marie, a young black woman working as an fbi agent in the 1980s. This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. Valerie plame makes her fiction debut in cia thriller listen. The true story of the cias secret war on nuclear trafficking by catherine collins and douglas frantz 2011 in russia and the us, more than 1,800 nuclear warheads are ready to be. The office of public affairs opa is the single point of contact for all inquiries about the central intelligence agency cia.