Cold War

[close] For readers of both classic and contemporary fiction of this intriguing and most auspicious period of history

[close] It's America in 1962. Slavery is legal once again. The few Jews who still survive hide under assumed names. In San Francisco, the I Ching is as common as the Yellow Pages. All because some twenty years earlier the United States lost a war—and is now occupied by Nazi Germany and Japan.

[close] ...April 02, 2012 to May 02, 2012...

[close] This group is dedicated to the literature of the Cold War and the world of intelligence. We discuss espionage fiction and non-fiction, classic and contemporary, including John le Carré, Len Deighton, Helen MacInnes, Paul Vidich, Alan Furst and modern Cold War revival writers. The group is hosted by David Bickford, former senior intelligence official and author of Cold Protocol and the Katya series. Expect thoughtful discussion, reading recommendations, occasional insider context, and respectful debate. This is not a spoiler-free zone, but major plot points will be flagged. Cold War veterans, historians, writers and serious readers are especially welcome.