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From oldie-but-goodie classics of the genre to cutting edge contemporary techno-thrillers, these books will have you time travelling and globe-trotting. You’ll be scaling buildings, defusing bombs, and toppling entire governments – all from the comfort of your favorite reading chair.
- Historical Fiction
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- Romance
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- Suspense
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- Psychological Thriller
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- Historical Fiction
1,191 books based on 2236 votes: Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy by John Le Carré, The Spy Who Came In from the Cold by John Le Carré, The Bourne Identity b...
But the term "spy novel" was defined by The Riddle of the Sands (1903) by Irish author Erskine Childers. [7] The Riddle of the Sands described two British yachtsman cruising off the North Sea coast of Germany who turned amateur spies when they discover a secret German plan to invade Britain. [7]
9 maj 2024 · In the best spy novels below, you’ll find classics of the spycraft genre as well as new releases from authors whose knowledge of the spy game may surprise you. No matter what you choose, you’ll be drawn into the web of secrets and deceptions contained in these spy novel stories.
The plots are often complex and involve intricate schemes and high-stakes missions, with the threat of danger and betrayal always looming. Spy books can be set in various time periods and locations, and can range from action-packed thrillers to more cerebral and nuanced stories of espionage.
9 gru 2022 · Rounding up the year's best spy novels and international thrillers. The CrimeReads editors select the year’s best espionage novels. Bradby’s historical novel manages to be a nuanced meditation on a father and son’s relationship and a dizzying, entertaining swirl of international politics and spycraft.
6 lis 2020 · A reading list of iconic spy stories from classic to contemporary, featuring authors like Ian Fleming, John Le Carré and Viet Thanh Nguyen. Discover the secrets, lies and betrayals of the spy genre in this article by Matt Blake.
