Mentored in the art of spy craft by British MI6 officer Kim Philby, Angleton took to a life of deception exceptionally well, rising quickly through the ranks of the CIA to become chief of counterintelligence, a position he would hold for over 20 years. In this gripping biography – the first in over twenty years – Jefferson Morley reveals the extent of Angleton’s influence and power during his time at the CIA, from the start of World War II through to the final days of the Cold War. Virtually untouchable, he operated beyond the view of the public, Congress, and even the president himself.
If you want to send in a brush pass review, record it on your smartphone and email to We will do the rest.A revelatory new biography of the sinister, powerful, and paranoid man at the heart of the CIA for more than three tumultuous decades.ĬIA spymaster James Jesus Angleton was one of the most important unelected officials in the US government during the 20th century. Remember we are not academics here, Spybrary Spy Podcast is by spy fans for spy fans. We encourage all our Spybrary listeners to record their own brush reviews and send them in. These are first impression reviews sent in by Spybrary listeners and give us their first impressions of a spy book, spy movie or spy tv show soon after finishing it. Brush Pass – a quick review from Spybrary listeners on the books they love (and hate!)
The author of Our Man in Mexico, a biography of the CIA’s Mexico City station chief Winston Scott, Morley has written about intelligence, military, and political subjects for Salon, The Atlantic, and The Intercept, among others. More information on James Jesus Angelton in the resources section below.Ībout the author: JEFFERSON MORLEY is a journalist and editor who has worked in Washington journalism for over thirty years, fifteen of which were spent as an editor and reporter at The Washington Post. “The best book ever written about the strangest CIA chief who ever lived.” – Listen to today's episode of Spybrary and hear what reader and Spybrary contributor Matthew thinks of it and does he recommend spy fans give it a go? Spybrarian Matthew Kresal shares his brush pass review on The Ghost: The Secret Life of CIA Spymaster James Jesus Angleton by Jefferson Morley which has recently been published.Īccording to Tim Weiner, author of Legacy of Ashes -The History of the CIA ‘The Ghost' is.
The Ghost: The Secret Life of CIA Spymaster James Jesus Angleton The Ghost: The Secret Life of CIA Spymaster James Jesus Angleton – Brush Pass Review on the Spybrary Podcast
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