Now back in print: the "superlative spy novel" (New York Times) by the author of the red-hot forthcoming thriller A Firing Offense. A national bestseller in its hardcover edition, Agents of Innocence is the book that established David Ignatius's reputation as a master of the novel of contemporary espionage. Into the treacherous world of shifting alliances and arcane subterfuge comes idealistic CIA man Tom Rogers. Ordered to penetrate the PLO and recruit a high-level operative, he soon learns the heavy price of innocence in a time and place that has no use for it.
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The factional strife in Lebanon feeds on rumor, deliberate lies, and half-truths, and spawns mercenaries and agents of every ideological stripe. Most share a harsh morality that allows terrorism to advance. A very few others are committed to relationships built on trust, honesty, and a sense of mutual responsibility. One such is Tom Rogers, a CIA agent who penetrates a prime Palestinian unit and makes a secret agreement with a young deputy chief of Fatah intelligence. This first novel is a suspenseful account of the excruciating ambiguity of the undertaking. Ignatius, a former Middle East correspondent for the Wall Street Journal, writes with a fatalistic affection for his subject and deep understanding of its complexity. As a storyteller, Ignatius deploys drama, pace, and character to make this a spy novel of formidable power. Barbara Conaty, Library of Congress
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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An uncommonly informative and intriguing espionage thriller. -- Time
An unparalleled and hauntingly accurate portrait of how the intelligence game is really played. -- Bob Woodward
An unparalleled and hauntingly accurate portrait of how the intelligence game is really played. -- Bob Woodward
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TO ME THE BOOK WAS FAST PACED, INTERESTING. HAD A HARD TIME PUTTING IT DOWN. I HAVE A MUCH BETTER AWARENESS OF THE MIDDLE EAST CULTURE AND THE AGENTS WHO WORK IN A TROUBLED AREA OF THIS UNIVERSE. HATS OFF TO THEM.
By J. G. Bruyea
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David Ignatius is brilliant , I have read 3 of his books and every one is mesmerizing , his know knowledge of the spy worldBloodmoney and the CIA and the Intelligence services of many other countries adds a level of realisum that is missing from so many books of a similar subject. Several of his books are very difficult to find such as Siro , The Bank of Fear , The Sun King and A Firing Offense . One day I will find them and trust they will be as amazing as the others David has written . I highly rcommend all of his work.
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By James Jones
Format:Paperback
I was first turned on to this novel by an actual CIA recruiter. He said that it was the most true to life representation of the lives of CIA operations officers. Ignatius' extensive research really rings through, and allows the reader to become immersed in a world of espionage, deceit, and betrayal. Highly recommended.
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Masterful
Amazing read. I just finished reading this book, and I am very much planning to read more of David's novels (as this was the first one I've read). Read more
Published on Jan 22 2003 by Drake
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End of Innocence!
I stumbled on Mr. Ignatius last year and was sufficiently impressed with his writing to read all his novels in print. Read more
Published on Jan 2 2003 by Curtis Grindahl
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Has a very realistic feel to it
As a fan of both spy novels and middle eastern politics, this book hits home in both departments. Ignatius has a good knowledge of the middle east - as evidenced by the details. Read more
Published on Nov 7 2002 by Joe B
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Topical Fiction
In another time, David Ignatius's Agents of Innocence would be great escapist literature. In today's world, however, it is a gripping-and all-too haunting-tale of extreme... Read more
Published on May 7 2002 by Glenn M. Frazier
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Great Writing...Little Action
Okay, I've read all the reviews here that give this book a 5 star, and I just can't understand it. In the book's favor, the writing is very good and enjoyable. Read more
Published on Nov 20 2000 by David B
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A thrilling read from start to finish
This book was written in such an outstanding way that I was unable to put it down for hours at a time. Read more
Published on Nov 3 2000
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Great Informative Thriller
Having read A Firing Offense - and liked it very much - I could hardly believe that Agents of Innocence was written by the same author. Read more
Published on July 5 1999
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A fantastic novel obout CIA operations in the Middle East
Agents Of Innocense is guaranteed to be a page turner. It is a wonderful spy story. Being from Lebanon myself, I can tell that the author not only has spent a great deal of time... Read more
Published on July 2 1999
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The Spy Novel By Which All Others Are Compared.....
I have an extensive background in security and intelligence and there is no finer fiction available about the CIA and the Middle East during the 1970's-1980's. Read more
Published on Mar 24 1999
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A Great Real-Life Spy Story
This book was recommended on NPR by George Tenet, the current Director of the CIA. He said it was the best example of what CIA spies actually do. This is a true page-turner. Read more
Published on Aug 22 1998
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