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Erika (17789 KP) rated A Spy Among Friends: Philby and the Great Betrayal in Books

Feb 18, 2018

If you're looking for a non-fiction book that reads like fiction, this is definitely a must-read.
Kim Philby is infamous, he was responsible for compromising countless agents/missions from the 1930s to the 1960s. He's the inspiration behind a lot of spy fiction, one of the biggest ones being Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy. The book has a few main sources, Philby himself in his strange memoir written after he fled to Moscow, Nicholas Elliot, a friend and co-worker from MI-6, and James Angleton, also a friend from the CIA. Of course, hindsight is 20/20, but there were so many signs of treachery, it's hard to believe that it took 30 years to finally get a confession from him.
And, I mean, come on, the dude decided on giving himself the nickname of Kim, like the character in Rudyard Kipling's novel.

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A Foreign Country

Charles Cumming

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Winner of the CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger 2012 for Best Thriller of the Year. Selected by the...

The Failsafe Query

Michael Jenkins

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The Failsafe Query is a gripping thriller set in the contemporary world of modern British espionage....

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Mission Manhattan

James Ponti

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In this fifth installment in the New York Times bestselling series from Edgar Award winner James...

Steff P (61 KP) rated Archer - Season 1 in TV

Jun 29, 2017

Archer - Season 1

2009 | Comedy

7.8

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Irreverent, deadpan comedy about a mega-arrogant spy / detective who works for his mum

The main character is such a total **** it's hilarious. Sporting my one of my favourite TV quotes: "sorry I couldn't hear you over the deafening sound of my own awesomeness."

It's very fun. And a little bit stupid. But in a clever way!

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Sarah (7800 KP) rated The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August in Books

Aug 10, 2017

Brilliant

This was a recommendation from a work colleague and I cannot thank him more, as this was my favourite read of 2016. Brilliantly written, with a fantastic and engrossing story with a sci-fi-esque spin. I couldn't put this down. It moves seamlessly from a drama to an action/spy novel and Harry is a loveable protaganist. My only negative would be that I didn't want it to end!

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Sam (228 KP) rated Kingsman: The Secret Service (2015) in Movies

Mar 3, 2019

Absolutely Beautiful (2 more)

Elegantly Filmed

Making Action Classy

A Fun And Elegant Movie

This new twist to a secret service has put elegance and honor to a modern day spy movie and as few realize has an actual background in real history that brings a complete brilliance to the whole film. Along with being a heart whelming tale about coming of age this film offers a little something for everyone.

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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2478 KP) rated NERDS: National Espionage, Rescue, and Defense Society (NERDS, #1) in Books

Mar 9, 2018

Jackson Jones goes from hero to zero when he gets braces. But that's also how he finds out about the super spies operating out of his elementary school. This book is funny and creative while still delivering a credible plot (well, for a spy spoof). Kids of all ages will love it.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/05/book-review-nerds-national-espionage.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.