The Spy's Son: The True Story of the Highest-Ranking CIA Officer Ever Convicted of Espionage and the Son He Trained to Spy for Russia, by Bryan Denson
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"A haunting book as fast paced and as exciting as the best spy novel . . . and it’s all true." —Robert Lindsey, author of The Falcon and the SnowmanInvestigative reporter and Pulitzer Prize finalist Bryan Denson tells the riveting story of the Nicholsons—father and son co-conspirators who deceived their country by selling national secrets to Russia.Jim Nicholson was one of the CIA's top veteran case officers. By day, he taught spycraft at the CIA's clandestine training center, The Farm. By night, he was a minivan-driving single father racing home to have dinner with his kids. But Nicholson led a double life. For more than two years, he had met covertly with agents of Russia's foreign intelligence service and turned over troves of classified documents. In 1997, Nicholson became the highest ranking CIA officer ever convicted of espionage. But his duplicity didn’t stop there. While behind the bars of a federal prison, the former mole systematically groomed the one person he trusted most to serve as his stand-in: his youngest son, Nathan. When asked to smuggle messages out of prison to Russian contacts, Nathan saw an opportunity to be heroic and to make his father proud.
The Spy's Son: The True Story of the Highest-Ranking CIA Officer Ever Convicted of Espionage and the Son He Trained to Spy for Russia, by Bryan Denson- Amazon Sales Rank: #185537 in Books
- Published on: 2015-05-05
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 9.10" h x 1.50" w x 6.00" l, .0 pounds
- Binding: Hardcover
- 368 pages
Review "Superbly entertaining and informative . . . easily the intelligence book of the year." —Washington Times"Engaging . . . a noirish thriller that happens to be true." —Wall Street Journal"[Denson] tackles the story with zest. . . . While The Spy's Son packs plenty of spy-vs.-spy drama, the more interesting chapters are about the bond between a father and his son." —Washington Post"Startling . . . Denson has a knack for sly wordplay and descriptions." —Christian Science Monitor"Swaggering true-crime . . . This hardboiled, film noir page-turner is a compelling read, sure to fascinate fanatics of intrigue." —Winnipeg Free Press"An extraordinary espionage case. . . . The book’s strength is its wonderful detail." —BookPage"Filled with fascinating details of the cloak-and-dagger techniques of KGB and CIA operatives, double agents, and spy catchers . . . a poignant and painful tale of family love, loyalty, manipulation and betrayal." —The Oregonian"The uncommon family business of selling information to Russia proves exciting, lucrative and remarkably misguided . . . The intricate portrait of Nicholson family life makes the father-son crime feel inevitable without ever coming off as dull. Denson puts his reporting chops to good use, packing the book with information but never overwhelming readers and maintaining tension, interest and momentum. . . . Captivating." —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"In a stunning piece of reporting Bryan Denson has unraveled one of the strangest spy stories in American history and written a haunting book as fast paced and as exciting as the best spy novel. It will keep readers awake as he takes them deep into a world of international espionage populated by KGB and CIA agents, American spy catchers and a family they'll never forget—and it's all true." —Robert Lindsey, author of The Falcon and the Snowman"The Spy's Son is an intelligence service's worst nightmare—a double agent inside its walls. Human foibles of hubris and greed drive Jim Nicholson to betray his nation's deepest secrets and his own family. Denson's telling of the tale is riveting, agonizing, and for a former spook like me, sometimes heart-stopping." —Valerie Plame, author of Fair Game"Gripping insight into the quiet war of spies, deception and treachery. As a former special agent, The Spy's Son should be required reading for agents and anyone else interested in the cloak and dagger world of espionage." —Fred Burton, Stratfor, VP Intelligence, author of Under Fire: The Untold Story of the Attack in Benghazi"The Spy's Son is the amazing account of the dysfunctional Nicholson family's foray into the treacherous world of selling out one's country to the Russians. Denson's suspenseful story of the Nicholsons' reprehensible activities is an adventurous read, revealing tradecraft used by both spies and spy catchers. A true-life spy story spanning two decades in countries around the world, it is packed with danger, suspense and intrigue." —Alan B. Trabue, CIA (Ret.), author of A Life of Lies and Spies"We always think of the damage a spy does to his country, and to his colleagues and friends, but seldom to his family. This is the solemn and excruciating tale of a real spy who intentionally and selfishly used his son as a go-between himself and his Russian masters after he had been caught and imprisoned, and nearly ruined his son's life into the bargain. It is a splendid read." —Frederick P. Hitz, former CIA Inspector general, Senior Lecturer at University of Virginia, and author of The Great Game: The Myths and Reality of Espionage"The Spy's Son expertly chronicles Jim Nicholson's cold-blooded betrayal of both country and son. A gripping nonfiction read on par with a John Le Carre thriller." —Pete Earley, author of Confessions of a Spy: The Real Story of Aldrich Ames
About the Author Bryan Denson, an investigative reporter and veteran staff writer for "The Oregonian," is a Pulitzer Prize finalist in journalism for national reporting and for the Robert F. Kennedy Journalism award, and the winner of the George Polk Award, among many other honors. He was a staff writer at five daily newspapers, including "The Houston Post," and he has written for national magazines, including "Maxim," "Reader's Digest," and "Running Times." Denson covered the Nicholson case as it wound through Portland courtrooms, and "The Spy's Son" is the culmination of a five-year investigation.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful. An essential account By F. Carol Sabin This book is a highly informative and very well-written book about two damaging espionage cases in US history - Jim&Nathan Nicholson."Spy’s son" is, simply put, and not withstanding the enormously complicated and strangest stories it tells and a very good read.The book may be about as comprehensive an account of the Nicholsons cases as readers are likely to get. Mr. Denson not only covers what they did, but also provides a thorough analysis of why they did it. He captures the full character of both traitors as well the demons that drove them.I liked the story covering J. Nicholson tour in Bucharest, Romania, as chief of station (COS); also the love affair between his former wife and a Romanian young vet, plus the different views about Romania’s status and perspectives in 1990-1992 between him and former ambassador H.E. John R. Davis Jr.But, in fact, there are two main stories, perfectly told in its 18 chapters, and one that promises for the future. Here I am speaking about Alex. Zaporozhsky, one of the main targets of US to be recovered in July 2010 spy swap. Indeed, it was a major victory for the CIA&FBI to get him back, alive, from infamous Russian gulag. As I said in a previous review, this man really deserves a book for the story of his life. Sensing his huge importance, the author mentioned that he tried, unsuccessfully, to interview him.After five years of investigation, Mr. Denson gives us priceless information: Alex. Zaporozhsky (GT Scythian) helped US to catch J. Nicholson! If I am not wrong, it is for the first time when I see this valuable information in the public domain. So, he contributed, decisively, in both Ames (Q: what about another SVR defector - codenamed Avenger- who supposedly gave up Ames?) and Nicholson cases! But, this is not the conclusion; the author spoke about “other moles” captured with his assistance (pages 296-297, 309). Even N. Patrushev, former FSB chief in 2004 said that “he (A. Zaporozhsky) revealed information about three american sources working for SVR”. So we still miss at least one more – Pitts, Boone or D. King? Or maybe many more, to make him one of the greatest spies - some spoke about 20 spies, a figure which I doubt.Still, I couldn’t comprehend why he risked his life returning to Russia after being warned not to go by Stephen Kappes (who masterminded the whole dossier as CIA’s COS in Moscow) and, equally famous, Mike Rochford of FBI. An intelligent and brave officer like him, to be so stubborn not to understand the risks, warned and begged not to go?Concerning Mr. Denson, I really appreciate his good writing - clear, smooth, concise, accurate, with sources attributed and richly drawn, but never over-elaborated, portraits of the characters involved.Moreover, author keeps to the facts - a complex undertaking, which he accomplishes with extraordinary detail and literary grace, no wonder since is a finalist of Pulitzer Prize!Apart of the 18 chapters, you can also find a nice 33-photo gallery with the book’s main characters; sadly, some of them are too small. There are also an eight-page notes section and a comprehensive index that closes the book."Spy’s son" is a page turner for what’s inside, good enough to make Mr. Denson a writer to follow.Recommended!
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful. Thanks Dad? By Cynthia Thanks Dad? This story is heartbreaking. A convicted felon leads his son into the same tragic life that he traveled...i.e. selling out his country for personal gain and, in the father's case, for ego issues. The son literally seems to want to do anything to gain his father's respect so he goes along with his dad's prison fueled plot to further make money and play with super spies. The son travels to exotic locations and gives our world enemies ammunition to use against us. The really bizarre thing is he really didn't get much money. I dare you to finish this book and have any sympathy for this father. At least with the son we can assume he has a psychological need to please his dad and make him proud. The father is despicable. The positive thing about this book is that it's well and clearly written and let's reader's know the inside of how spies operate.Thank you to the publisher for providing an e-copy.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. A look into the clandestine world of spycraft By Russell Melching A comprehensive overview of the world of spycraft as it exists today. The author weaves the story of the Nicholsons with the other prominent intelligence scandals( Hanssen, Ames) which caused so much consternation in the CIA and FBI. The Soviet KGB and Russian SVR were not immune to turncoats, either, and we are given an insight as to how spies are recruited managed, and later betrayed. The motives can be disillusionment, ideological, or merely financial, as was the case with Jim Nicholson, but the collateral damage wrought by betrayal can destroy careers and ultimately lives. Since this case happened so recently (2011 when Nicholson was convicted a second time for espionage) it reveals that the game is continuing to this day and one wonders what new scandals are yet to be revealed.
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