The Spy and the Traitor by Ben Macintyre This thrilling account explores Oleg Gordievsky, a high-ranking KGB officer turned MI6 spy, whose work helped expose Russian secrets at the height of the Cold War.
A Spy Among Friends by Ben Macintyre Chronicling the story of Kim Philby, a notorious British spy who was also a Soviet double agent, this book dives into betrayal and the personal relationships that influenced a generation of spies.
Operation Mincemeat by Ben Macintyre This book unveils a World War II operation where British intelligence used an elaborate deception involving a dead body to mislead the Nazis about Allied invasion plans.
The Billion Dollar Spy by David E. Hoffman Set during the Cold War, this story follows Adolf Tolkachev, a Russian engineer who provided the CIA with critical intelligence, helping the U.S. secure major technological advantages.
The Sword and the Shield by Christopher Andrew and Vasili Mitrokhin Based on Mitrokhin's defection and his files on the KGB, this book details the espionage tactics and major operations conducted by Soviet intelligence around the world.
Agent Zigzag by Ben Macintyre The incredible tale of Eddie Chapman, a British criminal turned double agent during World War II, whose loyalty was always a mystery to those around him.
The Ghost by Jefferson Morley A biography of CIA agent James Jesus Angleton, a key figure in counterintelligence, this book looks at his role in defining the U.S. intelligence approach during the Cold War.
Spycraft by Robert Wallace and H. Keith Melton While not focused on a single incident, this book covers real-life stories and the evolution of spy technology, from micro-cameras to encryption, used by the CIA.