CIA Spymaster: The Agency’s Top Case Officer Who Handled Penkovsky And Popov

by Clarence Ashley, Leonard McCoy (Foreword by)

Drawing upon newly released CIA files, conversations with KGB defectors, and interviews with key operatives of the CIA and Secret Intelligence Service, CIA SpyMaster is the inside story of an Agency legend, George Kisevalter.

Genres: Nonfiction

288 pages, Hardcover

First published August 31, 2004

Reviews

[Trebor · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good view of the early cold war and the attempts of the CIA to gain a footing on counter intelligence and spy craft. The spy verse spy dramas that occurred and the key players evolved in them. The Russian language was a major barrier if not for George Kisevalter. He is the central player in the narration as the story revolves. An interesting read exposing the successes and failure of all the countries involved. The game that was played for keeps.

[Kevin Riehle · Rating 5 out of 5]

The books gives intimate details about the CIA's running of several operations during the Cold War, such as Penkovsky and Popov.

[Dameon Launert · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fascinating story, but the writing was choppy and sometimes lacked clarity.

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting account of one of the CIA's best case officers during the Cold War. Some of the best parts are the detailed descriptions of the USSR's spy tactics--almost unbelievable.