{"title":"Jim Popkin","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the captivating world of espionage and real-life intrigue in the works of Jim Popkin. A seasoned journalist and author, Popkin crafts narratives that weave together meticulous research and compelling storytelling. His insights into true events offer readers an immersive experience into the lives of extraordinary figures and pivotal moments in history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works is \u003cem\u003eCode Name Blue Wren\u003c\/em\u003e, a gripping biography that delves into the enigmatic life of Ana Montes, one of the most notorious spies in American history. Through Popkin's skilful narration, readers are taken on a journey through clandestine operations and the subtle complexities of espionage, shedding light on both the individual and broader geopolitical landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're drawn to tales of covert operations or the meticulous craft of biographical writing, Jim Popkin's books offer a compelling exploration of the shadows of history. Perfect for enthusiasts of biography and memoir, his works are both educational and engrossing, delivering not just information, but an experience that stays with you long after the final page is turned.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"code-name-blue-wren-by-jim-popkin-9781867286240","title":"Code Name Blue Wren","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe incredible true story of Ana Montes, the most damaging female spy in US history, drawing upon never-before-seen material and to be published upon her release from prison, for readers of \u003cem\u003eAgent Sonya\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eA Woman of No Importance\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'This spy tale reads like a new season of \u003cem\u003eHomeland\u003c\/em\u003e - except this Ice Queen's traitorous double-life was entirely real.'\u003cbr\u003e- Carol Leonnig, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter at the \u003cem\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJust days after the 9-11 attacks, a senior Pentagon analyst eased her red Toyota Echo into traffic and headed to work. She never saw the undercover cars tracking her every turn. As she settled into her cubicle on the 6th floor of the Defense Intelligence Agency in Washington, FBI Agents and twitchy DIA officers were hiding in nearby offices. For this was the day that Ana Montes—the US Intelligence Community superstar who had just won a prestigious fellowship at the CIA—was to be arrested and publicly exposed as a secret agent for Cuba.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLike spies Aldrich Ames and Robert Hanssen before her, Ana Montes blindsided her colleagues with brazen acts of treason. For nearly 17 years, Montes succeeded in two high-stress jobs. By day, she was one of the government's top Cuba experts, a buttoned-down GS-14 with shockingly easy access to classified documents. By night, she was on the clock for Fidel Castro, listening to coded messages over shortwave radio, passing US secrets to handlers in local restaurants, and slipping into Havana wearing a wig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMontes didn't just deceive her country. Her betrayal was intensely personal. Her mercurial father was a former US Army Colonel. Her brother and sister-in-law were FBI Special Agents. And her only sister, Lucy, also worked her entire career for the Bureau. The highlight of her distinguished 31 years as a Miami-based language specialist: Helping the FBI flush Cuban spies out of the United States. Little did Lucy or her family know that the greatest Cuban spy of all was sitting right next to them at Thanksgivings, baptisms, and weddings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eCode Name Blue Wren\u003c\/em\u003e, investigative journalist Jim Popkin weaves the tale of two sisters who chose two very different paths, plus the unsung heroes who had to fight to bring Ana to justice. With exclusive access to a 'Secret' CIA behavioural profile of Ana, family memoirs, and Ana's incriminating letters from prison, Popkin reveals the making of a traitor—a woman labelled 'one of the most damaging spies in U.S. history' by America's top counter-intelligence official.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter more than two decades in federal prison, Montes will be freed in January 2023. \u003cem\u003eCode Name Blue Wren\u003c\/em\u003e is a thrilling detective tale, an insider's look at the clandestine world of espionage, and an intimate exploration of the dark side of betrayal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46529904804076,"sku":"9781867286240","price":32.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/22989323482852.jpg?v=1749238420"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jim-popkin.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}