charles Ameringer

The Old Spook is a spy/detective novel about a burned out CIA operative (Tom Miller) that morphs Richard Burton (Alec Leamus) into Humprey Bogart (Sam Spade)--and back again! A tale of espionage and sleuthing that engages the reader in the culture and tradecraft of the CIA and the dilemma of government secrecy in a democratic society. The story begins with a flashback of the old spook's career that reveals the stress of shady dealings with sinister characters and transports the reader to such... more info>>