The Debriefing
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Now back in print'a taut spy thriller from "The New York Times" bestselling author of "The Company" With the publication of his "New York Times" bestseller "The Company," Robert Littell re-established his position among the highest ranks of writers of literary espionage novels. In "The Debriefing," long out of print until now, Littell offers another novel of exquisite suspense. Stone is the head of an elite arm of the Joint Chiefs of Staff'and a master of the psychologically sophisticated art of debriefing. When Oleg Kulakov defects from Russia, handcuffed to a sealed diplomatic pouch, it's Stone's job to find out if he's genuine. As Stone uncovers Kulakov's darkest secrets, he penetrates Russia itself to learn the chilling truth . . . a truth that tears his own world apart.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0143114409
ISBN13:9780143114406
Release Date:November 2008
Publisher:Penguin Group
Length:202 Pages
Weight:0.46 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 5.5" x 8.4"
Age Range:18 years and up
Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
Excellent Spy Novel
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
I very much enjoy the author. And am glad to see this work being reprinted. Stone works for an elite secret intelligence arm of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. When a Soviet courier defects with secret documents it is up to Stone to verify the defectors authenticity. Stone must secretly infiltrate into Russia to confirm the facts. He uncovers the plot which leads to quite a surprising and unexpected ending.
A short story for Littell
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
Littell seems to know the CIA. A slim volume compared to "The Company". A quick and interesting read.
Just enough of a twist
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
On the surface this story works as a great cold war thriller or even a detective story. A defecting Soviet major carrying a pouch of "goodies" -- intel secrets -- has to be verified by a small, special Pentagon group headed man known only as Stone. Stone doesn't think the major is the real deal (or "real fig" so to speak).Littell does a great job of layering all sorts of intrigue and depth into this slim book. At about 200 pages (250 for the paperback) this book is short compared to Littell's 2002 tome entitled "The Company." But every word counts. I don't want to give anything away, but if you like the twists Rod Serling brought to his television plays then you'll love The Debriefing. If you like just straightforward spy stories, then this one will work for you, too. It's a great book.
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