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The Billion Dollar Spy

A True Story of Cold War Espionage and Betrayal

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The Billion Dollar Spy

By: David E. Hoffman
Narrated by: John Moraitis
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January 1977. While the chief of the CIA’s Moscow station fills his gas tank, a stranger drops a note into the car.

In the years that follow, that stranger, Adolf Tolkachev, becomes one of the West’s most valuable spies. At enormous risk Tolkachev and his handlers conduct clandestine meetings across Moscow, using spy cameras, props, and private codes to elude the KGB in its own backyard - until a shocking betrayal puts them all at risk.

Drawing on previously classified CIA documents and interviews with firsthand participants, The Billion Dollar Spy is a brilliant feat of reporting and a riveting true story from the final years of the Cold War.

©2017 David E. Hoffman (P)2019 Audible, Ltd Freedom & Security Politics & Government Espionage Russia Cold War Air Force
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Great book and really well read. First time I have given 5 stars in each coloumn.

First class

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what an insight into the art of the spy world and what lengths each side goes to

loved it

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Enjoyed it throughout. Well presented and narrated.
Most enlightening. A story of amazing courage and determination.

Most interesting and revealing story

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I don't normally go for this sort of book but really enjoyed it.
I have seen a few comments on the narration but I didn't have any issues with it. I felt it reflected the pace of quite an in depth story I would recommend

not my sort of thing Normally

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This story was absolutely crazy. Although not a novel the level of research and the way each character was introduced made the book flow. A truly amazing feat or courage.

Riveting

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