The Wire

by Nik Gowing

Fearing that the Kremlin and the Polish government have not done enough to curb Solidarity, the KGB need a pretext for a Soviet invasion. Their mole, known as "The Wire", must discredit both Solidarity and the American government. This Cold War thriller was written by an ITN foreign correspondent.

Genres: Espionage

288 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1988

Reviews

[Alex Lobo · Rating 4 out of 5]

The ending upset me, man 😔

[Michael Lottamoza · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fascinating read. Alternate take on real events. A rather tragic ending in my mind........

[KATIE · Rating 1 out of 5]

Easily the slowest and most uneventful "thriller" I have ever read. Was not impressed.

[Lysergius · Rating 3 out of 5]

A Cold War thriller in which the KGB fearing that the Kremlin and the Polish government have not done enough to curb Solidarity, need a pretext for a Soviet invasion. They have a mole in place, known as "The Wire", who is tasked with discrediting both Solidarity and the American government.