Life Undercover

Name: Life Undercover
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My Life in the CIA

By Amaryllis Fox

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Life Undercover by Amaryllis Fox is a gripping memoir that chronicles the author's life as a CIA officer. Drawing from her real-life experiences, Fox reveals her journey from a young woman captivated by global issues to an undercover operative tackling international conflicts. The book offers a unique perspective on the vital and often dangerous operations of a CIA agent, alongside insightful reflections on the personal sacrifices made in the pursuit of peace and justice.
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You might enjoy this remarkable memoir if you're intrigued by espionage, personal resilience, and the intricate world of international relations. With a unique perspective from a former CIA officer, it provides an insider's look into covert operations, the balance between professional and personal life, and the complexities of preventing global conflict. Perfect for readers fascinated by true stories of courage and diplomacy.

Life Undercover

In this explosive first-hand account – filled with suspense and plot twists to rival Carrie Mathison in Homeland – Life Undercover is an edgy story of an undercover CIA operative, hunting the world’s most dangerous terrorists, using deception and disguises and dead drops in the night in order to protect our streets.

The explosive first-hand account of a CIA agent hunting the world's most dangerous terrorists - filled with suspense and plot twists to rival Carrie Mathison in Homeland

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The explosive first-hand account of a CIA agent hunting the world's most dangerous terrorists - filled with suspense and plot twists to rival Carrie Mathison in Homeland.

The instant New York Times Bestseller soon to be a major Apple TV series with Brie Larson.

'Reads as if a John le Carre character landed in Eat Pray Love' - New York Times
'Best book of the year' - Tom Marcus, author of Soldier, Spy

Do you have what it takes to stand between us and the enemy?

"I'm here to prevent a major and imminent attack. One that will kill children. I'm alone and operational in the country where my colleague was taken and beheaded, and every hour I'm delayed is another hour for something to go wrong - for an informant to disclose my location, for the source I'm meeting to cancel, for the attack to go boom. The fear injects my thoughts with venom."

Amaryllis Fox was recruited by the CIA at the age of 21 in the aftermath of 9/11. After an intense training period - where she learns how to master a Glock, get out of flexicuffs while in the trunk of a car, withstand torture, and commit suicide in case of captivity - she is sent undercover to keep nuclear, biological and chemical weapons out of the hands of terror groups. Posing as an art dealer, she is sent on countless dangerous missions around the globe. Each time, the stakes become even higher and the risks more terrifying.

Determined to stop the masterminds, Amaryllis's quest will almost destroy her, until she realises that the only way to actually defeat the enemy is to have the courage to sit across from them... and listen.

In this explosive first-hand account - filled with suspense and plot twists to rival Carrie Mathison in Homeland - Life Undercover is an edgy story of an undercover CIA operative, hunting the world's most dangerous terrorists, using deception and disguises and dead drops in the night in order to protect our streets.

Revealed in never-before-seen detail, Amaryllis offers compelling insight that can only come from having fought on the front lines.

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Life Undercover by Amaryllis Fox is often lauded as an exceptional memoir, with reviews drawing parallels to the thrilling narratives of John le Carré and the introspective tone of Eat Pray Love. Critics describe it as gripping, likening its engaging and dramatic storytelling to the TV series Homeland. The book is praised for its transparency and poignancy in portraying Fox's remarkable life and work as a CIA undercover agent.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781785039140

Publisher: Ebury Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 December 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Ebury Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 171g

Pages: 240

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About the Author

Following her CIA career in the field, AMARYLLIS FOX has covered current events and offered analysis for CNN, National Geographic, al Jazeera, BBC, and other global news outlets. She speaks at events and universities around the world on the topic of peacemaking. Amaryllis leads investigations into the international drug trade for new Netflix original documentary series, The Business of Drugs, and lives in Los Angeles, CA, with her husband and two daughters.