Shane Whaley

1 week ago | spybrary.com | Shane Whaley

Award-winning writer and screenwriter Michael Idov joins Shane Whaley on Spybrary to discuss his stunning debut spy novel The Collaborators — a book that’s electrified both “Kalashnikov kids” and “Le Carré loyalists” alike in the Spybrary community. Raised in Soviet-era Riga and a creative force behind Deutschland 83, Idov brings a razor-sharp perspective to the spy genre.

1 month ago | spybrary.com | Shane Whaley

Is the German Spy Museum in Berlin worth your time? In this episode of Brush Pass on Spybrary, we take you inside this fascinating espionage attraction to uncover its best exhibits, hidden gems, and whether it’s a must-visit for spy fans. Spybrary’s on-the-ground team in Berlin – Station C's Matt Batten, David Morgan, and Father Richard Green – share their German Spy Museum Berlin review. Both Matt and David are return visitors to the German Spy Museum – how was their experience on a second visit?

Oct 9, 2024 | spybrary.com | Shane Whaley

Len Deighton is a British thriller writer and spy novelist, this guide will help you decide where to start with Len Deighton. So you have heard that Len Deighton's books are worth a read but you don't know where to start? We'd like to help you pick the right Len Deighton book with our Spybrary Firsts spy book recommendations. Purchase Len Deighton Books and support Spybrary.

Oct 1, 2024 | spybrary.com | Shane Whaley

Fans of Mick Herron‘s critically acclaimed Slough House/Slow Horses book series can finally breathe a sigh of relief. The long-awaited ninth instalment, titled “Clown Town,” is set to hit bookshelves on August 30, 2025, according to recent reports. Following the events of Bad Actors, the new 336-page novel promises to plunge readers back into the world of London's most unpredictable intelligence operatives.

Aug 19, 2024 | spybrary.com | Joseph Kanon |Shane Whaley

On today’s episode, acclaimed spy authors Joseph Kanon and Paul Vidich sit down for an intriguing discussion that delves deep into the world of writing spy fiction. As many of you know, I’ve been lucky enough to share drinks, meals, and some unforgettable conversations with some of the best spy authors working today. And every time, I think to myself, “I wish I had brought a bug— or called Roddy Ho for some tech to record this!” Well, today, that wish comes true, well, kind of.