Need to Know

Need to Know collects the following previously published non-fiction books: News of Devils, Rogue Royale, Diamonds in the Rough, Tradecraft, Agent of Influence, A Spy Is Born, and Enemy Action. In addition, it includes many other essays and articles that haven't previously appeared in book form. There's a lot about espionage, and a lot about Ian Fleming and James Bond - but plenty of other stuff, too. You can read about war heroes and criminals, mercenaries who inspired Frederick Forsyth, unreleased music by soul legend Marvin Gaye, Joseph Heller's script for Casino Royale, and the ethics of journalists with close links to the intelligence world. There's investigative reporting, reviews, and literary criticism. I hope you find something of interest.