As one who admires the twists and turns of a good spy novel, these real life stories festooned with potent doses of somber intrigue performed in the back rooms of Europe's mysterious East hold me as spellbound as the players themselves.  Like Nomad, I plan to read it several times to gather in all the rich details.    

I can swear there ain't no heaven but I pray there ain't no hell. _ Blood Sweat & Tears