'Rich in anecdote and detail.' The Times
‘ Cormac combines the best true-life spy stories with thoughtful analysis of the perils of covert government operations. So full is it of fascinating and astutely examined examples of these murky practices that you wouldn’t want his book to fall into the wrong hands.’ Jonathan Rugman, author of The Killing in the Consulate
‘Rory Cormac’s raid into this confusing terrain is daring, incisive and exact, and intellectual special operation in itself… Much that is written on this subject is overblown and vapid. Cormac’s work, by contrast, is a much-needed correction.’ Patrick Porter, author of The False Promise of Liberal Order
‘A dazzling journey through the subterranean world of covert action…Stacked full of fascinating examples from around the world. Perceptive analysis and careful warnings. A must read for anyone interested in international politics and secret statecraft.’ Jamie Gaskarth, author of Secrets and Spies