Treason: How a Russian Spy Led an American Journalist to a U.S. Double Agent

by Bill Powell

An American journalist traces the events that led to his discovery of Russia's most dangerous mole, describing encounters with double agent Vyacheslav Baronov, Russia's intelligence agency, and the FBI.

Genres: Nonfiction, Espionage

224 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 2002

Reviews

[Jay · Rating 3 out of 5]

Real lives don't tie up loose ends the way fiction can. As a presentation of a real life story, the book provides a realistic view into both spying and journalism, comparing and contrasting the two. Because it is real life, it leaves questions unresolved and unanswerable.

[Seán · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book should be required reading in any university class on the Cold War. It also offers a stark warning about the consequences of becoming involved with a foreign government or really any government for that matter.

[Miguel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good read, a good education on American/Russian spying during the cold war.

[Laurie Stoll · Rating 4 out of 5]

What makes this book interesting reading is that it is non-fiction. This book is an interesting look at spying, treason, double agent's, and how our goverment works.