Shane Whaley

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Mission Europe - The Secret History of the Women of SOE- Spy History Book Review

4 days ago | spybrary.com | Shane Whaley

Spy Book Reviews by spy fans for spy fans!Title: Mission Europe – The Secret History of the Women of SOEAuthor: Dr Kate VigursReviewer – Vin Arthey author of Abel – The True Story of the Spy They Traded for Gary PowersThe WW2 Special Operations Executive deployed 39 women agents in France, the subject of Dr Kate Vigurs first book – Mission France.
Spy Fiction Meets Political Reality in Paul Vidich’s Latest Thriller

5 days ago | spybrary.com | Shane Whaley

Author Paul Vidich has drawn on real-world political controversies to craft his latest espionage novel, The Poet’s Game, a contemporary thriller that explores fears of kompromat and betrayal at the highest levels of US government. The book, set largely in Moscow, imagines a scenario in which a dormant Russian asset emerges with information that could expose corruption in the White House.
George Smiley Returns: New Novel The Taper Man Announced, Plus The Spy Who Came in From the Cold Heads to West End

2 weeks ago | spybrary.com | Shane Whaley

Fans of George Smiley, John le Carré’s legendary spymaster, have reason to celebrate. In a rare double coup for the espionage world, Nick Harkaway—le Carré’s son—has announced The Taper Man, a new Smiley novel arriving in 2026, while The Spy Who Came in From the Cold will receive its first-ever stage adaptation in the West End this autumn.
Michael Idov on Spy Fiction, OSINT, and Writing The Collaborators

1 month 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.
German Spy Museum Berlin Review – Spy Fans Share Their Verdict : Spybrary - Spy Podcast

Mar 6, 2025 | 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?
Where to Start with Len Deighton: A Beginner’s Guide to His Best Books

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.
Mick Herron's Slow Horses To Gallop Back in "Clown Town" : 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.
On Writing Spy Fiction - with Joseph Kanon and Paul Vidich

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.
On His Majesty's Secret Service

May 27, 2024 | spybrary.com | Shane Whaley

Welcome to Spybrary, the podcast dedicated to spy and espionage books. In this episode, your host, Shane Whaley, is joined by special guests Charlie Higson and Mark Ashby to discuss the updated and revised paperback edition of On His Majesty's Secret Service. Charlie Higson, author of the latest James Bond novel On His Majesty's Secret Service shares his unique perspective on modernizing the iconic agent.
On His Majesty's Secret Service - Interview with Charlie Higson

May 27, 2024 | player.fm | Shane Whaley

In this episode, your host, Shane Whaley, is joined by special guests Charlie Higson and Mark Ashby to discuss the updated and revised paperback edition of On His Majesty's Secret Service. Charlie Higson, author of the latest James Bond novel On His Majesty's Secret Service shares his unique perspective on modernizing the iconic agent.