Jack in the Box A Shadow War Thriller
Jack in the Box A Shadow War Thriller by John Weisman, published by HarperCollins on May 25, 2004, is a gripping exploration of betrayal within the highest levels of the United States government. This first edition, comprising 336 pages, delves into the intricate world of espionage as former CIA Moscow station chief Sam Waterman is tasked with debriefing Edward Lee Howard, a notorious traitor who has returned to reveal shocking allegations about high-level moles within American intelligence. As Waterman investigates, he uncovers a complex web of deception that threatens to destabilize the entire intelligence community.
Readers will find a narrative that takes them through the shadows of Moscow, Paris, and Washington, D.C., as Waterman races against time to piece together the truth behind Howard’s claims. The story highlights the challenges faced by the CIA in a post-9/11 world, where the lines between loyalty and treachery blur. With its foundation in actual CIA operations, Jack in the Box offers an insider’s perspective on military and intelligence themes, making it a thought-provoking read for those interested in the intricacies of national security and espionage.
Official synopsis Publisher
In the highest reaches of the United States government, someone is betraying America’s secrets.
Former CIA Moscow station chief Sam Waterman is drawn into an astonishing maze of deception when he is called on to debrief the legendary traitor Edward Lee Howard. The only CIA officer ever to defect to the KGB, Howard has decided to come home and come clean. Or has he? He makes the stunning allegation that American intelligence, distracted by the war on terror, has been penetrated by high-level moles. If true, the government and the intelligence community would be thrown into chaos. But before Waterman can verify any of it, Howard is found murdered.
Desperate, Waterman scours his old haunts in Moscow, Paris, and Washington, D.C. As he delves deeper and begins to unravel a mind-bending conspiracy, his old friends — and old enemies — turn up dead. Through it all he begins to realize that the new CIA is nothing like the old, that truth is relative, and honor has become an afterthought.
Filled with cutting-edge tradecraft and based on actual CIA operations, Jack in the Box goes deep inside the American intelligence community as few novels ever have.
Author
Publisher
Topics
FAQ
What is “Jack in the Box A Shadow War Thriller” about?
Who is the author of “Jack in the Box A Shadow War Thriller”?
When was “Jack in the Box A Shadow War Thriller” published?
What is the ISBN for “Jack in the Box A Shadow War Thriller”?
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
