Unforgettable Books
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The Secret History of the Five Eyes: The Untold Story of the International Spy Network: The Untold Story of the International Spy Network
This is the definitive account of the Western world's most powerful--but least known--intelligence alliance, which remains central to the defense of the free world in a dangerously uncertain time. The Five Eyes--a spy network between the intelligence agencies of the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand--has been steeped in secrecy since its official formation in 1956. Yet the Five Eyes' very existence is not legally binding--it functions as a marriage of convenience riddled with distrust, competing intelligence agendas, and a massive imbalance of power that favors the US. Richard Kerbaj draws on interviews with intelligence officials, world leaders, and recently declassified archives to reveal the authoritative but unauthorized stories of the alliance. In bypassing the usual censorship channels, he tells this extraordinary account of the Five Eyes' unlikely cast of characters who played a crucial role in its history, and exposes the network's hidden role in influencing global events that continue to shape our daily lives.
$29.99
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The Defector: The Untold Story of the KGB Agent Who Saved Mi5 and Changed the Cold War: The Untold Story of the KGB Agent Who Saved Mi5 and Changed the Cold War
The riveting untold story of how the defection of a KGB saboteur in London led to the rescue of MI5 after a series of disastrous intelligence failures. Drawing on newly declassified intelligence documents and dozens of interviews with spymasters, The Defector tells a startling story of a Soviet mission to plant fake Kremlin agents within British and American intelligence services, the paranoia that ensued, and how the actions of a genuine turncoat, the former KGB officer Oleg Lyalin, and the secrets he revealed resulted in one of the most dramatic and pivotal moments in the Cold War. Lyalin led MI5 to rethink its relationship with the CIA. And his defection discredited a previous KGB defector, Anatoly Golitsyn, the darling of the CIA, and ultimately destroyed the reputation of the US agency's head of counterintelligence, James Jesus Angleton. At the heart of Lyalin's story is a narrative entwined with lies, disinformation, Kremlin deception campaigns, intelligence failures by the CIA and MI5, and a tangled love life. Told in full here, for the first time, by one of this country's leading commentators on national security, it reveals how during the darkest moments of the Cold War one of the West's greatest achievements transpired as a result of MI5's break with the CIA. The disclosure of the inside story of this historic event also comes at a time when there is a renewed interest in the relationship between transatlantic spy services--from the intelligence they share or hold back to the way they respond to their political masters and stand up to threats from Russia.
$29.95
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Oxford Soju Club
A SHELF AWARENESS BEST BOOK OF 2025 - A CBC BOOKS BEST CANADIAN FICTION BOOK OF 2025 - A CRIMEREADS BEST BOOK OF 2025 The natural enemy of a Korean is another Korean.When North Korean spymaster Doha Kim is mysteriously killed in Oxford, his protégé, Yohan Kim, chases the only breadcrumb given to him in Doha's last breath: "Soju Club, Dr. Ryu." In the meantime, a Korean American CIA agent, Yunah Choi, races to salvage her investigation of the North Korean spy cell in the aftermath of the assassination. At the centre of it all is the Soju Club, the only Korean restaurant in Oxford, owned by Jihoon Lim, an immigrant from Seoul in search of a new life after suffering a tragedy. As different factions move in with their own agendas, their fates become entangled, resulting in a bitter struggle that will determine whose truth will triumph.Oxford Soju Club weaves a tale of how immigrants in the Korean diaspora are forced to create identities to survive, and how in the end, they must shed those masks and seek their true selves.
$19.99
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The Asset: A Joe DeMarco Thriller: A Joe DeMarco Thriller
Backchannel intel points Joe DeMarco in the direction of a possible double agent in the latest pulse-pounding thriller from Edgar and Barry Award finalist Mike Lawson starring his beloved Washington DC troubleshooter.In the middle of the night, on a winding road in a suburb outside of Washington D.C., a homeless veteran is killed in a hit-and-run--a tragedy that barely catches the attention of the media and police.Days later, John Mahoney, the former Speaker of the House, is confronted by Diane Lake, an ex-CIA agent turned political researcher with a knack for digging up unsavory intelligence on some of D.C.'s biggest players. Diane is there with a gift for Mahoney: the news that Lydia Chang, the wife of one of his biggest rivals, might be working undercover as a Chinese agent.Knowing it's too early to get the FBI involved, Mahoney does the only thing left to do. He calls in Joe DeMarco.DeMarco might not have the title of political researcher, but he's no stranger to digging up dirt either. As DeMarco starts his investigation, he soon learns there's a lot more going on than Mahoney suspected, and instead of answers, all he finds are more questions. Who's the mysterious man Lydia Chang has been meeting in the park? Does Diane Lake have an ulterior motive? And why does everything point back to a random hit-and-run?
$27.00
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The Cormorant Hunt
The Cormorant Hunt by Michael Idov The Cormorant Hunt by Michael Idov is a razor-sharp espionage thriller that blends modern geopolitics, intelligence operations, and international intrigue into a fast-paced, sophisticated adventure. Following disillusioned CIA officer Ari Falk, this gripping spy novel takes readers from the Republic of Georgia to Prague, Andorra, and beyond as a covert mission draws him into a world of extremist networks, shifting alliances, and global power struggles. Packed with authentic political tension, memorable characters, and unexpected twists, The Cormorant Hunt is perfect for readers who enjoy intelligent, contemporary espionage fiction. Genre: FictionSubgenre: Espionage Thriller, Political Thriller, International SuspenseLength: 320 Pages Pace: FastTone: Intelligent, Tense, SuspensefulThemes: Espionage, Political Conspiracy, Loyalty, Corruption, Identity, Global ConflictSetting: Republic of Georgia, Prague, Andorra, Bethesda, and locations across Europe Perfect For: • Fans of modern espionage and intelligence thrillers• Readers who enjoyed Slow Horses and Red Sparrow• Those who like geopolitical suspense with real-world relevance• Readers seeking complex characters and international intrigue• Fans of fast-paced spy fiction with sharp dialogue and unexpected twists Similar Authors: • Mick Herron• Daniel Silva• Charles Cumming• Olen Steinhauer• David McCloskey• John le Carré
$29.00
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Ransom
Ransom by Daniel Silva The reigning master of international intrigue returns. Legendary spy and art restorer Gabriel Allon is pulled into a lethal web of greed, kidnapping, and betrayal in this electrifying #1 New York Times bestselling thriller. In Ransom, the 26th installment of the globally acclaimed Gabriel Allon series, Daniel Silva delivers a masterful, heart-pounding tour de force of international suspense. Alice Winter is one of Britain’s most dazzling socialites, living a picture-perfect life between a lavish Knightsbridge home, a grand estate in Devon, and millions of captivated social media followers. But when she vanishes without a trace while on holiday with old friends from Cambridge, her desperate husband—real estate tycoon Edward Knight—turns to the one man capable of finding her: Gabriel Allon. Stepping away from his art restoration frame, Gabriel plunges into the investigation and quickly uncovers that Alice was a woman harboring dangerous, reckless secrets. But it’s Edward Knight’s own hidden truths that prove catastrophic. Forced back into a shadow world he thought he had left behind, Gabriel must negotiate a high-stakes abduction plot while navigating an old enemy waiting in the darkness for his single fatal misstep. ISBN: 9780063384224 Genre: Fiction Subgenre: Espionage Thriller / International Suspense / Political Mystery Length: 416 Pages Pace: Fast-paced, Page-turning Tone: Intelligent, Sophisticated, Tense Themes: Kidnapping & Extortion, Institutional Corruption, Greed, Long-standing Vendettas, Double Lives Why You’ll Love It The Return of an Icon: Fans of the series will love seeing Gabriel Allon balance his meticulous art restoration skills with his razor-sharp instincts as a legendary intelligence operative. High-Stakes Kidnapping Plot: Unlike typical political procedurals, this brings a highly personal, ticking-clock tension centered around an elite abduction and escalating ransom negotiations. Glitz Meets the Underworld: Seamlessly bridges the gap between high-society British billionaire glamour and the gritty, dangerous realities of international criminal networks. Cinematic Suspense: Atmospheric descriptions that move fluidly from London’s most posh neighborhoods to hidden tactical meeting points across Europe. Perfect for Readers of: If your shelf features standard-setting thriller authors like Mick Herron, David McCloskey, Alex Berenson, Charles Cumming, or the iconic masteries of John le Carré, Daniel Silva's Ransom is an essential next read.
$32.00
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A Stranger in Corfu
A stylish, suspense-filled novel of espionage, shadowy morality, and unraveling secrets set on the sun-drenched Greek island of Vidos. On the Greek island of Vidos the past lingers like salt in the air. The inhabitants--former members of MI6--are sent here to be forgotten, exiled: either too damaged or too compromised to be allowed to live freely. For years, residents make the best of their fate--old enemies reconcile, long-lost friends swim together in the warm sea, and estranged lovers share a bed once more. But secrets bind tightly. And when one of their own washes up dead, alliances fracture and a tide of suspicion begins to rise. A vivid reimagining of a real, hidden slice of the British Intelligence Service's history, A Stranger in Corfu is an exquisitely tense, masterfully spun novel of unravelling secrets and the futility of trying to outrun the past.
$27.95
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The Persian
The Persian by David McCloskey The Persian by David McCloskey is a gripping espionage thriller that takes readers deep into the covert war between Iran and Israel. Written by a former CIA analyst, this intelligent spy novel combines authentic tradecraft, geopolitical intrigue, and heart-pounding suspense as one man's mission spirals into betrayal, imprisonment, and a fight for redemption. Perfect for fans of John le Carré, Daniel Silva, and sophisticated political thrillers, The Persian delivers a richly layered story of loyalty, revenge, deception, and survival across Tehran, Tel Aviv, Istanbul, and Stockholm. Genre: Fiction Subgenre: Espionage Thriller, Political Thriller Length: 400 Pages Pace: Medium-Fast to Fast Tone: Tense, Suspenseful, Morally Complex Themes: Espionage, Betrayal, Revenge, Redemption, Political Intrigue Setting: Tehran, Tel Aviv, Stockholm, and Istanbul Perfect For: • Fans of sophisticated espionage fiction • Readers who enjoy geopolitical thrillers • Admirers of John le Carré and Daniel Silva • Readers seeking character-driven suspense Similar Authors: • John le Carré • Daniel Silva • Charles Cumming • Olen Steinhauer • Mick Herron
$29.99
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An Inside Job
Art restorer and legendary spy Gabriel Allon must solve the perfect crime in the dazzling new tale of murder, greed, and corruption from #1 New York Times bestselling novelist Daniel Silva."Daniel Silva spins a yarn better than any living author and I appreciated the chance to disappear into a great book, if only for a single night (there is no stopping a Silva book once I've begun). --Todd Wilkins, Best Thriller BooksSometimes the only way to recover a stolen masterpiece is to steal it back . . .Gabriel Allon has been awarded a commission to restore one of the most important paintings in Venice. But when he discovers the body of a mysterious woman floating in the waters of the Venetian Lagoon, he finds himself in a desperate race to recover a lost masterpiece by Leonardo da Vinci.The painting, a portrait of a beautiful young girl, has been gathering dust in a storeroom at the Vatican Museums for more than a century, misattributed and hidden beneath a worthless picture by an unknown artist. Because no one knows that the Leonardo is there, no one notices when it disappears one night during a suspicious power outage. No one but the ruthless mobsters and moneymen behind the theft -- and the mysterious woman whom Gabriel found in a watery grave in Venice. A woman without a name. A woman without a face.The action moves at breakneck speed from the galleries and auction houses of London to an enclave of unimaginable wealth on the French Riviera -- and, finally, to a shocking climax in St. Peter's Square, where the life of a pope hangs in the balance. An elegant and stylish journey through the dark side of the art world and the Vatican's murky finances, An Inside Job proves once again that Daniel Silva is the reigning master of international intrigue and suspense.
$32.00
