The Billion Dollar Spy
A True Story of Cold War Espionage and Betrayal
David E. Hoffman
The book recounts the real-life story of Adolf Tolkachev, a Soviet engineer who provided the CIA with a trove of secrets from the Soviet military and defense industry during the Cold War. It details his motivations for espionage, the risks involved in the clandestine operations, and the impact of his intelligence on the United States' strategic advantage.
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