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Melissa Boyle Mahle

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http://www.spygirlspress.com

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I am an author of children's books and intelligence non-fiction. My writing draws upon my past career as a US intelligence officer and expert on the Middle East and terrorism. My professional experience involved me in US intelligence operations throughout the Middle East, Central Asia, and Africa.

I invite you to visit my websites, www.spygirlspress.com and www.facebook.com/spygirlspress (for children's books) or www.melissaboylemahle.com (for adult non-fiction books).

I was one of a handful of female operations officers fluent in Arabic at the CIA. In a male-dominated culture of the CIA, I carved out a career as a successful operations officer, demonstrating by deed that women can make important contributions. I also sought to balance my pro I am an author of children's books and intelligence non-fiction. My writing draws upon my past career as a US intelligence officer and expert on the Middle East and terrorism. My professional experience involved me in US intelligence operations throughout the Middle East, Central Asia, and Africa.

I invite you to visit my websites, www.spygirlspress.com and www.facebook.com/spygirlspress (for children's books) or www.melissaboylemahle.com (for adult non-fiction books).

I was one of a handful of female operations officers fluent in Arabic at the CIA. In a male-dominated culture of the CIA, I carved out a career as a successful operations officer, demonstrating by deed that women can make important contributions. I also sought to balance my professional life with a family life, a particularly difficult challenge for a working mother in the intelligence field.

After leaving the clandestine world in 2002, I embarked on a new career as an author, commentator and movie consultant. My first book, Denial and Deception: An Insider's View of the CIA from Iran-Contra to 9/11, was published in 2005. Part history, part memoir, Denial and Deception answers the question of just what was going on inside the intelligence community in the run up to the 9/11 tragedy. Well received by Washington insiders and lay readers alike, the paperback version was released in 2006. The best part of marketing this book was the opportunity to appear on the Daily Show. Yes, John Stewart is as funny in person.

My latest work with co-author Kathryn Dennis is a middle grade fiction story, entitled Uncovered in Istanbul, book two in the Anatolia Steppe Mystery series.

I also appear in the national electronic and print media as a commentator on intelligence and national security issues and contributes to scholarly journals. On the lighter side, I have a great time participating in youth programs at the International Spy Museum in Washington DC and providing technical advice to Hollywood film makers, with film credits for SALT (staring Angelina Jolie) and Hanna (staring Cate Blanchett and Saoirse Ronan).

My current creative efforts are focused on writing children stories geared for middle grade readers who like adventure and spy thriller novels. My writing partner is Kathryn Dennis, a lifelong friend and fellow adventurer.

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Average rating: 3.64 · 152 ratings · 34 reviews · 5 distinct works

	Denial and Deception: An Insider's View of the CIA 3.35 avg rating — 91 ratings — published 2004 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Lost in Petra by Melissa Boyle Mahle (Goodreads Author), Kathryn Dennis, Jeff James (Cover art) 4.06 avg rating — 34 ratings — published 2012 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Camp Secret (Junior Spies, #1) by Melissa Boyle Mahle (Goodreads Author), Kathryn Dennis, Liz Wong (Goodreads Author) (Illustrations) 4.11 avg rating — 18 ratings — published 2013 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Uncovered in Istanbul ( Anatolia Steppe Mystery, #2) by Melissa Boyle Mahle (Goodreads Author), Kathryn Dennis 4.14 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2014 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Operation Undercover by Melissa Boyle Mahle (Goodreads Author), Kathryn Dennis 3.50 avg rating — 2 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Give Away - Operation Undercover

My newest book, Operation Undercover, is out and I am doing a Goodreads giveaway.

This is an action/adventure story that wannabe spies will love. Packed with real spy tips, suspicious characters and twists and turns, all is definitely not as it seems.

Operation Undercover

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Series by Melissa Boyle Mahle

Anatolia Steppe Mystery Series (2 books)
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Melissa Boyle Mahle (Goodreads Author),

Kathryn Dennis

4.07 avg rating — 41 ratings

Junior Spies (1 book)
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Melissa Boyle Mahle (Goodreads Author),

Kathryn Dennis,

Liz Wong (Goodreads Author) (Illustrations)

4.11 avg rating — 18 ratings

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House of Stone: A Memoir of Home, Family, and a Lost Middle East

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