The Recruiter: Spying and the Lost Art of American Intelligence Douglas London

The Recruiter: Spying and the Lost Art of American Intelligence

Author: Douglas London
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Book Title
The Recruiter: Spying and the Lost Art of American Intelligence
Author
Douglas London
ISBN
9780306847301
This revealing memoir from a 34-year veteran of the CIA who worked as a case officer and recruiter of foreign agents before and after 9/11 provides an invaluable perspective on the state of modern spy craft, how the CIA has developed, and how it must continue to evolve. If you've ever wondered what it's like to be a modern-day spy, Douglas London is here to explain. London's overseas work involved spotting and identifying targets, building relationships over weeks or months, and then pitching them to work for the CIA--all the while maintaining various identities, a day job, and a very real wife and kids at home. The Recruiter: Spying and the Lost Art of American Intelligence captures the best stories from London's life as a spy, his insights into the challenges and failures of intelligence work, and the complicated relationships he developed with agents and colleagues. In the end, London presents a highly readable insider's tale about the state of espionage, a warning about the decline of American intelligence since 9/11 and Iraq, and what can be done to recover.Binding Type: HardcoverAuthor: Douglas LondonPublisher: Hachette BooksPublished: 09/28/2021ISBN: 9780306847301Pages: 432Weight: 1.40lbsSize: 9.10h x 5.90w x 1.60dReview Citations: Kirkus Reviews 08/15/2021Library Journal 10/01/2021 pg. 96
This revealing memoir from a 34-year veteran of the CIA who worked as a case officer and recruiter of foreign agents before and after 9/11 provides an invaluable perspective on the state of modern spy craft, how the CIA has developed, and how it must continue to evolve.

If you've ever wondered what it's like to be a modern-day spy, Douglas London is here to explain. London's overseas work involved spotting and identifying targets, building relationships over weeks or months, and then pitching them to work for the CIA--all the while maintaining various identities, a day job, and a very real wife and kids at home.

The Recruiter: Spying and the Lost Art of American Intelligence captures the best stories from London's life as a spy, his insights into the challenges and failures of intelligence work, and the complicated relationships he developed with agents and colleagues. In the end, London presents a highly readable insider's tale about the state of espionage, a warning about the decline of American intelligence since 9/11 and Iraq, and what can be done to recover.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Author: Douglas London
Publisher: Hachette Books
Published: 09/28/2021
ISBN: 9780306847301
Pages: 432
Weight: 1.40lbs
Size: 9.10h x 5.90w x 1.60d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 08/15/2021
Library Journal 10/01/2021 pg. 96
This revealing memoir from a 34-year veteran of the CIA who worked as a case officer and recruiter of foreign agents before and after 9/11 provides an invaluable perspective on the state of modern spy craft, how the CIA has developed, and how it must continue to evolve.

If you've ever wondered what it's like to be a modern-day spy, Douglas London is here to explain. London's overseas work involved spotting and identifying targets, building relationships over weeks or months, and then pitching them to work for the CIA--all the while maintaining various identities, a day job, and a very real wife and kids at home.

The Recruiter: Spying and the Lost Art of American Intelligence captures the best stories from London's life as a spy, his insights into the challenges and failures of intelligence work, and the complicated relationships he developed with agents and colleagues. In the end, London presents a highly readable insider's tale about the state of espionage, a warning about the decline of American intelligence since 9/11 and Iraq, and what can be done to recover.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Author: Douglas London
Publisher: Hachette Books
Published: 09/28/2021
ISBN: 9780306847301
Pages: 432
Weight: 1.40lbs
Size: 9.10h x 5.90w x 1.60d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 08/15/2021
Library Journal 10/01/2021 pg. 96