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Ex-CIA officer's novel alleges deep-cover operations dysfunction
Original: Ex-CIA officer’s novel alleges grave dysfunction in deep-cover operations
A former CIA officer has published a novel alleging serious dysfunction within the agency's deep-cover operations. The Washington Post highlighted the book, which draws on the author's intelligence background to portray internal failures in how undercover officers are run. The novel is drawing attention as a rare insider account of covert work, blurring the line between fiction and exposé, with readers and reviewers weighing how much reflects reality.
Why now: A former intelligence insider's fictional account of CIA deep-cover failures is being covered by major outlets, prompting interest in whether it reflects real problems.
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- Ex-CIA officer’s novel alleges grave dysfunction in deep-cover operations · The Washington Post
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